Britain's Big Issues

In this episode, Ben and Nasif discuss the major geopolitical shifts internationally in 2022 and everything Ukraine as the war rages on. Also featured is the fallout from the US Midterm elections and Elon Musk's take-over of twitter. Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In this special Christmas Day episode, Ben and Nasif lead a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022): the legacy that she created, what she means to us both, the international outpouring of support in the wake of her passing, the place of the monarchy in modern-day Britain and King Charles III.

In this episode, Ben and Nasif discuss the events in the UK in 2022 from the shock and awe of Liz Truss' short premiership to Rishi Sunak's policies and prospects. In addition, we talk about Labour's resurgence and Matt Hancock's exploits in the Australian jungle! Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In this episode, Ben and Nasif tackle the giant issues facing the UK including the environment, Brexit, the economy, immigration and health and navigate the painstaking task of trying to rank them.  Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In today's episode, Ben and Nasif have a discussion about the state of the monarchy, opinions on Her Majesty the Queen and wider Royal Family, the financial contribution of the crown to the UK and to what extent the monarchy is a British symbol. Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In today's episode, Ben and Nasif discuss the push for electoral reform within the UK as they talk about the pros and cons of first-past-the-post, proportional representation, the 2011 AV Referendum, coalitions, safe seats and tactical voting.  Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In this week's episode, Ben and Nasif discuss the inevitable result of Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister as she steers clear of RIshi Sunak and what her cabinet and premiership could look like. Also on the show, we discuss the fallout of the FBI's search on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home and Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which divides opinion between co-hosts. Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

In today's episode, Ben and Nasif are joined by Jason Szeftel, a China expert, to talk all things geopolitics: from the Chinese economy, Chinese communism and politics to American competition, markets and military and from British regional divides, HS2, the shrinking global importance of London to agriculture.  Jason's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonszeftel?lang=en-GB Jason's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dagrunger Jason's website: https://www.chinaunraveled.com

In the wake of the week featuring the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK, join Ben and Nasif as they discuss Net Zero 2050 targets, the international response to global warming, the new green economy, extinction rebellion and Insulate Britain, the role of Private Companies in  fighting Climate Change as well as the fallout of the Conservative Leadership Race including discussion about the TV debates, shocking polling figures and the 2024 General Election. Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod

The Final Five: Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat. Join Ben and Nasif as they provide commentary on the race to be the next Conservative leader (and therefore the Prime Minister) amid a backdrop of dodgy tactics, allegiance making and backstabbing as well analysis on the causes and events of the current Sri Lankan crisis.  Follow our twitter to keep up to date when new episodes are released: https://twitter.com/politicpod