Matt Forde's Political Party

Matt Forde's Political Party

Author: Avalon Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a unique space where politics and comedy meet, and that’s where you’ll find Matt Forde's Political Party. As a comedian and broadcaster who once worked as a political adviser, Matt brings a rare perspective to every conversation. This isn’t a standard news analysis show; it’s where serious discussion sheds its usual stiffness. The podcast features renowned politicians and policy experts, but the atmosphere is more like a candid backroom chat than a formal interview. Guests tend to open up in ways they might not elsewhere, leading to honest, revealing, and frequently hilarious exchanges. You’ll hear the inner workings of political life, the human stories behind the headlines, and the kind of frank opinions that are usually reserved for off-mic moments. Produced by Avalon, each episode leverages Matt’s insider knowledge and comedic timing to explore the personalities and ideas shaping current events. The result is a consistently engaging listen that demystifies the political world while never taking itself too seriously. Tune in for a refreshingly direct and entertaining take on the news.
Episodes
Show 358. Sonia Kumar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:58
Sonia KumarSonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence. It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a…
Show 357. Mims Davies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:56
Mims DaviesPrepare to be blown away.Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour.What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership…
Show 356. Nick Thomas-Symonds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:22
Nick Thomas-SymondsNick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal.So what's in the deal and what impact will it have?And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done?This is a superb behind-the-scenes acco…
Show 395. Kemi Badenoch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:13
Kemi BadenochThe Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview. Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems.…
Show 394. Guto Harri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:42
Guto HarriGuto has done it all.From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10.He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding…
Show 393. Dr Michelle Clement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:37
Delivery. It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens?Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College.She…
Show 392. Alan Rhodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Alan RhodesA few weeks ago Reform took control of Nottinghamshire County Council on a landslide. How did this happen and why didn't Nottinghamshire vote Labour instead?Alan Rhodes has been a Labour councillor in Nottingh…
Show 391. Wes Streeting - LIVE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:20
Wes Streeting - LIVEThe Health Secretary is on cracking form as he defends Labour's progress so far but demonstrates a clear impatience to deliver change as quickly as possible.We discuss all the big questions:What is La…
Show 390. John McTernan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:54
Local Elections Analysis with John McTernanWhy were the local elections so bad for Labour and how do they reverse their fortunes?Is there a ceiling on Nigel Farage's popularity?Does Labour lack confidence?This is a dose…
Show 389. Julie Bindel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:47
Following the unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, Julie tells us how and why we got here. This is a fascinating history not just of women's rights, but of the di…