Regular longtime listener. Always appreciate your analysis, though this episode betrayed the over reliance on “Westminster Bubble” armchair chat.

Of course the NS would have a plastic waste episode unironically sponsored by Coca Cola. I thought it must be sarcasm. But here we are. A joke, indeed. The soda industry is what popularized the idea of “recycling” so they could stop collecting and washing their glass bottles and instead put the burden on individuals to figure out what to do with the plastic trash it was cheaper for them to churn out. Note in the episode there’s not a focus on reducing the supply side - getting the UK’s insane plastic packaging off of every produce item in the supermarket - but instead what to do with it after. What a joke. I’ve always felt this pod was a bit superficial but this takes the cake.

very good analysis and speakers v engaging & likable

Very chill, very informed, learn something every time about topics I’m interested in and positions I align with.

Solid analysis, loved Marr’s analysis of the current crisis.

Highly recommend

Great pod on politics! Miss Helen tho.

It’s a million times better now that horrible posh TERF Helen Lewis is gone.

This is to politics what the Mayo and Kermode podcast is to film: a human and witty exposition of political goings-on, by Stephen Bush and A.N.Other. It’s enjoyable enough to make your agreement with the views expressed entirely optional. So far, so lovely. Then why the need to take heart from Gandalf’s imploring to look to the east? Well there is a swirling suggestion that the fab backing music to the podcast should be changed! [dun dun duuuuh]. In this reviewer’s opinion, this would be sacrilege and substantial circumstantial evidence of the existence of the Devil himself. Resist! Resist!

I really love this podcast, it’s a highlight of the week when I see it’s ready to download

Helen Lewis and Stephen Bush are informative, knowledgable, witty, and authentic. They combine seriousness and a light touch. I look forward to each episode. In early days they spent some time on non-political subjects (videogames, teenage films, etc.) but seem to have decided to concentrate on politics. I am deeply grateful. Michael Gorman