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Apr 23, 2021

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The new season of Jack Blanchard’s weekly podcast on how Westminster really works kicks off on April 30. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 23, 2021

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POLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A year of lockdowns — How the pandemic changed Westminster: Jack Blanchard heads back to Westminster on the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown to hear how the pandemic has changed British politics for good. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
Meet: Chancellor Rishi Sunak — beyond the Budget: Jack Blanchard sits down with Rishi Sunak to discuss his whirlwind first year as U.K. Chancellor, and hear more about his Hindu faith, his fears for the future and his love of computer games. by Westminster Insider
39 min listen
Westminster's morning newsletter revolution: To kick off Season 1, Jack Blanchard takes a deep dive into a subject close to his heart — the world of morning politics newsletters, and how they've transformed the way Westminster starts the day. by Westminster Insider
37 min listen
How to spin a referendum: The inside story of the Brexit campaign: In a special episode marking the fifth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Jack Blanchard interviews the two men behind the crucial spin campaigns for Leave and Remain. by Westminster Insider
64 min listen
What's the point of the G7 summit?: As the G7 summit gets underway in Cornwall, Jack Blanchard speaks to Tony Blair and a host of former senior government officials about what it's like to attend these surreal events — and whether they're really still relevant in the modern age. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
MPs’ postbags: The hidden costs of lockdown: Jack Blanchard abandons Westminster for a week and explores the hidden costs of lockdown, by delving into the postbags of two MPs in different parts of the U.K. by Westminster Insider
38 min listen
Pilot: The history of pandemics — and how politicians always react the same way: In our pilot episode, Jack Blanchard explores how Western leaders struggling with the coronavirus pandemic are merely repeating the same old mistakes politicians have always made. by Westminster Insider
38 min listen
Meet Lee Cain: Three chaotic years as Boris Johnson's closest aide: This week Jack Blanchard sits down with Lee Cain, who spent three years at Boris Johnson's side as his spin doctor and closest aide. by Westminster Insider
65 min listen
How to charm a US president: As Boris Johnson ponders how to woo the newly-elected President Joe Biden, Jack Blanchard looks back at how past prime ministers have tried to charm their counterparts in the White House — with varying degrees of success. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
One year on — Owen Paterson on life after his wife's suicide: Jack sits down with the Tory MP and former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson, whose wife Rose killed herself last summer. by Westminster Insider
37 min listen
Why doesn't Britain ever build enough homes?: As Michael Gove is appointed Britain's new housing secretary, Jack Blanchard investigates the crisis gripping the sector and asks why Britain seems forever unable or unwilling to build enough homes. by Westminster Insider
45 min listen
How special advisers took over Westminster: In the week of Dominic Cummings' jaw-dropping testimony to Parliament, Jack Blanchard takes a closer look at the role special advisers play within government, and at just how powerful these shadowy figures really are. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
Meet: Prof Neil Ferguson — life after the coronavirus pandemic: Jack sits down with Britain's top epidemiologist, Professor Neil Ferguson, to discuss how the next few months of the coronavirus pandemic are likely to pan out — and why things went so badly wrong last year. by Westminster Insider
39 min listen
Westminster Insider Trailer: Welcome to Westminster Insider: Jack Blanchard's brand new weekly podcast on how Westminster really works. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. by Westminster Insider
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The history of climate change — from the Great Ice Age to COP26 and beyond: As the COP26 summit continues in Glasgow, Jack Blanchard looks back at the history of climate change, from the dramatic shifts at the end of the Ice Age to the political rows of the modern era. by Westminster Insider
48 min listen
MPs' postbags: How we're failing the kids who need us most: Jack abandons Westminster politics for a week to hear about the struggles families in Sheffield face to get the support their children need. by Westminster Insider
37 min listen
'Every phone started ringing' — Remembering 9/11: In a special edition to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Jack Blanchard asks the most senior officials in Tony Blair's government to reflect on one of the seismic events of our age. by Westminster Insider
55 min listen
When Budgets go wrong: As Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, finalizes his speech ahead of next week's Budget, Jack Blanchard looks back at the pitfalls and disasters which have plagued Chancellors in years gone by. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
How do you write a great political speech?: As Britain's political parties finish their annual conferences, Jack Blanchard invites a selection of top speechwriters from both sides of the Atlantic to consider what makes a great political speech. by Westminster Insider
47 min listen
Why by-elections matter: As the dust settles after the Hartlepool by-election, Jack Blanchard looks back at some of the great by-election contests of recent years — and ponders whether these quintessentially British political battles are always as significant as they seem. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
Russia and Britain — A brief history, from Navarino to Ukraine: As Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine plunges Russia's relations with the West into crisis, Jack Blanchard talks to the historian and former U.K. Foreign Secretary David Owen about the turbulent history of the Anglo-Russian relationship. by Westminster Insider
42 min listen
Meet Angela Rayner — Labour's deputy leader on winning back the North: After a tumultuous week for the U.K. Labour Party, Jack Blanchard sits down with deputy leader Angela Rayner to discuss where the party goes from here. by Westminster Insider
38 min listen
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Postcards from Afghanistan: As the chaos unfolds in Afghanistan, Jack Blanchard speaks to three politicians who devoted many months of their lives to trying to secure and rebuild the war-torn nation. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
How British towns got left behind: This week Jack explores whether Britain's provincial towns — like the town he grew up in and many places he has lived since — have been "left behind" as the economy has evolved over recent years. by Westminster Insider
46 min listen
Bar room talk with Labour’s Andy Burnham: This week Jack Blanchard heads north to Manchester to talk music, football, history and politics with Mayor Andy Burnham. by Westminster Insider
41 min listen
Coming soon: POLITICO's Westminster Insider season 2: The new season of Jack Blanchard’s weekly podcast on how Westminster really works kicks off on April 30. Subscribe now and never miss an episode. by Westminster Insider
3 min listen
From Bismarck to Merkel: Why German chancellors always matter more than we expect: As Germany goes to the polls for an historic election this weekend, Jack Blanchard looks back at some of the great pre- and post-war German chancellors and the impact they've had on Europe and on Britain. by Westminster Insider
47 min listen
Cabinet secretaries ... and why Sir Humphrey always wins: As Britain's most powerful civil servant, Simon Case, marks his six-month anniversary in the job, Jack Blanchard takes a closer look at the role of the Cabinet secretary — and asks if 'Sir Humphrey,' the fictitious character from "Yes Minister," really do by Westminster Insider
40 min listen
The art of political drinking: As pubs and restaurants finally reopen across Westminster after lockdown, Jack Blanchard takes a closer look at the centuries-old drinking culture that pervades British politics. by Westminster Insider
40 min listen

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Inside the Westminster honey trap scandal: In the first episode of season 14, host Aggie Chambre tells the inside story of how POLITICO broke the Westminster honey trap story, and goes in search of who is really responsible. by Westminster Insider
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The secrets of the pollsters: Host Sascha O'Sullivan delves into the secrets of the polling industry and asks — if the polls were wrong before, could they be wrong again? by Westminster Insider
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Leak inquiry: what happens when Westminster's secrets are spilled: This week, Aggie Chambre looks at the art of the leak and asks — why do people do it, and what happens when your political secrets are exposed? by Westminster Insider
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How to prepare for opposition: In this week's episode, host Aggie Chambre tackles the conundrum of how to prepare for the one job in politics no one wants. by Westminster Insider
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How a small town in England opened its arms to Ukraine: As the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, Jack Blanchard returns home to the north of England to hear the stories of the refugees who arrived there in 2022 — and of one small town community which opened its arms to help. by Westminster Insider
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Diary of a by-election: As the people of Wellingborough headed to the polls for a historic vote, hosts Aggie Chambre and Sascha O'Sullivan took a train to the East Midlands to see how by-elections really play out on the ground. by Westminster Insider
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A boozy lunch with Tim Shipman: Host Jack Blanchard goes for lunch with the Sunday Times' chief political commentator, Tim Shipman, as the deadline for his new Brexit tome approaches. by Westminster Insider
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Inside GB News: For the first episode of the year, host Aggie Chambre goes inside right-wing TV channel GB News and investigates the role it might play in shaping the future of the U.K. Conservative Party. by Westminster Insider
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The year ahead in 54 minutes: For the final episode of the year, host Jack Blanchard and a series of expert guests look ahead to 2024 and what is certain to be an extraordinary year of world politics. by Westminster Insider
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How did Britain's prisons go so wrong?: Host Aggie Chambre explores the crisis in Britain's prison system and asks what can be done to fix it. by Westminster Insider
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The art of the political apology: In the week Boris Johnson finally said sorry for the mistakes made by his government during the COVID-19 pandemic, host Aggie Chambre explores the art of the political apology — and asks how politicians can redeem themselves after completely screwing up. by Westminster Insider
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How to get ready for government: With opposition parties starting to dream about life in Whitehall as the next election looms, host Aggie Chambre takes a look at how politicians actually prepare for government. by Westminster Insider
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Is Westminster ready for the return of Donald Trump?: With opinion polls showing Donald Trump beating President Joe Biden a year out from the next U.S. election, podcast host Jack Blanchard asks whether Westminster is even remotely ready for the prospect of a second Trump presidency. by Westminster Insider
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How to get sacked from government: In the week U.K Home Secretary Suella Braverman was finally sacked, host Aggie Chambre asks what you actually have to do to get fired from the government — and what the calculations are for the leaders doing the firing. by Westminster Insider
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Revenge of The Blob: This week in a special 'focus group' episode, five former mid-ranking civil servants sit down with host Aggie Chambre to lift the lid on life inside Whitehall. by Westminster Insider
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What's the point of party conferences?: With Conservative Party conference about to commence, host Aggie Chambre asks the question on everyone's lips: What the hell is the point of the conference season anyway? by Westminster Insider
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What ex-prime ministers do next: In the week we marked the first anniversary of Liz Truss taking office — and Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street — host Aggie Chambre explores what former prime ministers do next with their lives. by Westminster Insider
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Back to school briefing: A whirlwind guide to UK politics this autumn: As MPs return to parliament after the summer break, host Ailbhe Rea and an array of expert guests provide an essential briefing on everything that’s coming up in British politics over the next few months. by Westminster Insider
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The dark arts of politics: In the final episode of the season, host Aggie Chambre explores the clandestine operations, secretive briefing wars and campaign stunts that make up the darker side of politics — and asks if there is still a place for such activities in 2023. by Westminster Insider
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Coming soon: POLITICO's Westminster Insider season 2

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