Best LibDem Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 272: Local Election 2025: Reaction & Analysis 1:07:07

4d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

OK...wow!!! John, Hannah, Richard and Shaff are joined by Mark Pack to talk about the local election results, why they happened, what the consequences could be and what Lib Dems need to do for the huge elections next year. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on…

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EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview 45:29

30d ago45:29

45:29

The candidates are confirmed, the leaflets are going out and the postal ballots land in a few days. John and Jake preview the upcoming 2025 Local Elections. How far will the Tories fall? How many gains will the Lib Dems make? Will it be a breakthrough year for Reform UK? So much to discuss. Let us have your prediction as well. Keep up to date with …

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Ep 270: Becoming a Lord 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

Today the Lib Dem Podcast teams up with the Never Mind the Barcharts podcast to talk with Party President Mark Pack about his new life as a member in the House of Lords. We also talk about potholes and the crazy state of UK polling at the moment. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & sub…

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Episode 269: Stepping back, stepping up or stepping on - Labour Budget Reaction 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

Episode 269 Rachel Reeves fiscal statement has said the Labour are stepping up and not stepping back. This episode we discuss the consequences on the people Labour are prepared to step on to maintain their self-imposed economic rules. Now that we are in the official local election period, we also discuss the political consequence of the non-budget …

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Big Seat Ambitions with Mike Ross 54:05

2M ago54:05

54:05

Season 6 is here!!!! After a hectic few months the Lib Dem Podcast is back with episode 268. John and Hannah are joined by Cllr Mike Ross. Mike is the candidate to be the Lib Dem's first large seat area victory as he fights to win the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor. How hard is it for Lib Dems to scale up to a seat that contains 6 parliamentary cons…

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Hope and Optimism - The Green Book Series (Episode 267) 43:10

5M ago43:10

43:10

Episode 267 In our last episode before Christmas our panel discuss where liberals can find hope and optimism in the current political climate. This is part of the Green Book series and features Layla Moran MP, Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Professor Timothy Garton Ash and Chris Bowers. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &…

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Mission government with Jill Rutter 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

Jill Rutter of the Institute for Government joins Martin and Steve to discuss the idea of mission government and how Labour are getting on with their missions, after the Prime Minister's speech last week.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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By-elections 101 (Episode 266) 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

Episode 266 - By-elections 101 From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems. John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the chan…

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Episode 265: Budget, Badenoch and Trump Returns 1:04:03

6M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Episode 265 A huge week in British and world events. The 1st Labour budget in nearly 15 years, a new Tory leader and Trumps wins in America. John Potter is joined by Jake Austin, John Bridges and Ed Stephenson to discuss these huge developments and what consequences they will have on all of us. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, …

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Trump's influence here 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

Martin and Steve discuss the US election and what it means for politics in the UK.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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Evaluating The Budget 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

Martin and Steve break down the budget and ask where the centre ground on the economy is now.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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First 100 days and Conference round up 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

Martin and Steve catch up on the first few months of a Labour Government, Conference season and the surprises of the Tory leadership race.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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The WORST Govt start since 1992...conferences, candidates and comms chaos 48:35

7M ago48:35

48:35

On Thursday last week Labour completed an unwelcome full slate. They have now lost council by-elections to every major party and the Greens. In fact they've lost a greater share of the vote than any governing party at this point since 1992. Hannah, John and Tom Morrison MP round up the conference season, discuss how Labour got into this mess and wh…

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Why are the Toires happy? 13:18

7M ago13:18

13:18

Martin and Steve discuss the Conservative conference.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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Do we need more elected officials? 51:24

7M ago51:24

51:24

Do you believe Britain should have more directly elected officials? Have Police and Crime Commissioners been a failure or is there a middle ground that can be reached? In this episode David and John are joined by Els Otterman an elected water board representative from Water Natuurlijk in The Netherlands. Given the dire state of British water infras…

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Why Labour are nervous 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

Martin and Steve discuss an uneasy Labour conference.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties 47:55

8M ago47:55

47:55

Lib Dem Podcast was delighted to team up with ALDC to record a live episode about the opportunities and risks in the upcoming 2025 County Council Elections. With Cllr Sarah Boad (Warwickshire County Council), Will Forster MP (Woking), Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council), Cllr Alex Wagner (Shropshire Council) and Cllr John…

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Should the Libdems replace the Tories? 22:31

8M ago22:31

22:31

Martin and Steve discuss the gossip from the Libdem conference in Brighton.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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The Rise of Labour Miserabilism 38:21

8M ago38:21

38:21

🎶 Things can only get….erm…worse? 🥀 Is the Labour strategy to make everyone feel miserable a good long term political strategy? Sam, Neil and John discuss the rise of Labour miserabilism, the thinking behind it and the possible consequences for all the major parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDem…

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Southport, August campaigning, Reeves gamble & who do we far in the Tory leadership 45:01

9M ago45:01

45:01

John Potter, Shaffaq Mohammed and Richard Kemp discuss the troubles in Southport in this episode. Please note this was recorded on Friday before the further rioting in towns across the UK. We also discuss what campaigning you should be doing in August, which of the Tory leadership candidates the Lib Dems should fear the most and has Rachel Reeves m…

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72 MPs - how did that happen and what’s next? 56:58

10M ago56:58

56:58

History made for the Liberal Democrats in the General Election. 72 Lib Dem MPs, including 4 presenters from the Lib Dem Podcast. This episode John Potter, David MacMenzie and Martin Boffey discuss how this happened and what happens next for all the major parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod …

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ONE LAST PUSH 46:22

10M ago46:22

46:22

John, David and Mark Pack discuss the state of the election with just days to go. How have the campaigns gone? Can we trust the exit poll? What surprises await us on July 5th? Thank you to everyone involved with the party. Good luck and keep going. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & s…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (13 of 21) - Housing 5:23

11M ago5:23

5:23

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on housing. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive ser…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (15 of 21) - Transport 7:49

11M ago7:49

7:49

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on transport. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive s…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (16 of 21) - Culture, Media and Sport 4:53

11M ago4:53

4:53

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Culture, Media and Sport Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patre…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (17 of 21) - Immigration and Asylum 7:16

11M ago7:16

7:16

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Immigration and Asylum. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (18 of 21) - Rights and Equality 10:06

11M ago10:06

10:06

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Rights and Equality Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon ex…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (19 of 21) - Political Reform 11:49

11M ago11:49

11:49

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Political Reform. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon excl…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (20 of 21) - Defence 5:05

11M ago5:05

5:05

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on defence. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive ser…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (21 of 21) - International 10:58

11M ago10:58

10:58

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on international affairs. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (14 of 21) - Communities and Local Government 4:52

11M ago4:52

4:52

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Communities and Local Government Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join o…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (12 of 21) - Food and Farming 6:53

11M ago6:53

6:53

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Food and Farming Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclu…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (11 of 21) - Natural Environment 7:54

11M ago7:54

7:54

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Natural Environment Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon ex…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (10 of 21) - Crime and Policing 9:10

11M ago9:10

9:10

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Crime and Policing Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exc…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (9 of 21) - Pensions and Safety Net 4:05

11M ago4:05

4:05

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Pensions and Safety Net Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (8 of 21) - Families, Children and Young People 5:51

11M ago5:51

5:51

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on families, children and young people. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not jo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (7 of 21) - Education 7:48

11M ago7:48

7:48

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on education. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive s…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (6 of 21) - Care 6:40

11M ago6:40

6:40

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Care Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (5 of 21) - Health 15:08

11M ago15:08

15:08

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on health Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive servi…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (2 of 21) - The Economy 7:31

11M ago7:31

7:31

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on the economy. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (1 of 21) - Our Fair Deal 8:24

11M ago8:24

8:24

The Lib Dem Podcast has commissioned a professional presenter to record every chapter of the new 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto. 21 episodes each with a specific chapter. This is the summary: Our Fair Deal Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (3 of 21) - Business and Jobs 11:38

11M ago11:38

11:38

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Business and Jobs Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon excl…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (4 of 21) - Climate Change and Energy 10:37

11M ago10:37

10:37

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Climate Change and Energy Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patr…

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Best Lib Dem General Election campaign since... 45:40

11M ago45:40

45:40

John Potter and Mark Pack are delighted to be joined by Baroness Liz Barker and David Chadwick for our weekly catch-up on the latest goings on in the General Election. Are the Lib Dems having a good campaign? When was the last time a Lib Dem General Election campaign felt this good? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & T…

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General Election Week 2 - What the Farage is going on? 42:40

11M ago42:40

42:40

John Potter and Mark Pack are joined by Victoria Collins and Colin Eldridge to discuss the 2nd week of the General Election. Massive polls, the return of Nigel Farage and the first of the leaders debate. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as…

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General Election 2024: One week in - what’s happening & what's next? 50:21

11M ago50:21

50:21

The General Election has been called and the opening skirmishes have been made. John Potter, Mark Pack and Somerset Council Leader Cllr Bill Revans discuss the big questions after the first week of the General Election. Is Starmer's ruthlessness 'good politics'? Why did Sunak call the election? Have the Lib Dems had to increase their public liabili…

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2024 Local Election Review 1:03:38

1y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Great, good or okay - how does our panel rate the 2024 Local Elections for the Liberal Democrats? Join John Potter, Mark Park, Martin Boffey and Hannah Kitching to discuss the local election results and what they mean for all major parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe…

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Representation matters, so why isn’t she standing? 55:33

1y ago55:33

55:33

Our all women panel discuss the reality of campaigning and being a councillor as a woman in the Liberal Democrats. Lisa Smart, Hannah Kitching, Alison Bennett, Hannah Perkin and Claire Craven discuss some of the barriers, opportunities and everyday sexism they have all faced. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter …

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The Green Book Series - Health 1:00:56

1y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Welcome to the next episode in the Green Book Series. This time we are talking about health. Health and care is now the number one concern for voters in the UK. How we meet some of the massive challenges within the health and care sector and what should be the Liberal Democrat position on it? Former health minister Norman Lamb is joined by Cllr Wen…

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The Green Book Series - AI 1:02:45

1y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

The next episode in our Green Book Series. This time our panelists are discussing the presence and future of AI. How will AI affect our lives and our politics going forward? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider…

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