The Politics Show
The New Statesman
Politics and current affairs · Ongoing · ~29 min
Taste attributes: talk-showpoliticaljournalisticslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedsocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, slow-paced politics podcast, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like patience over pace.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Based on your film and TV taste: podcasts are matched on the same ten characteristics, with your own match bands.
About this podcast
Helping you make sense of politics – every week. Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and comme…
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- Publisher
- The New Statesman
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 29 minutes
- Latest episode
- 7 November 2026
- Categories
- Politics, News, Society & Culture
- Taste scores
- How we score
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