Pod Save the UK
Pod Save the UK
SummaryWhether you are reeling from the latest Westminster crisis or trying to make sense of the rapidly shifting political landscape, Pod Save the UK is your essential companion for navigating modern British life. Every week, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan team up to dissect the headlines with a blend of sharp wit, deep skepticism, and necessary nuance. This isn’t just a recap of the news cycle; it is a space where the big, uncomfortable questions are front and center. From the internal power struggles within the Labour Party and the rise of populist movements to the influence of private equity on our public services, Nish and Coco unpack the structural failures that define our current era. The show frequently brings in a wide array of voices, including political heavyweights, investigative journalists, and provocative cultural commentators, to challenge the mainstream Overton window and interrogate the status quo. You can expect frank conversations on everything from the battle over free speech and digital regulation to the growing impact of AI on our collective future. By cutting through the spin and gossip that dominates political discourse, Pod Save the UK pushes past the surface-level soundbites to explore what is really happening in the country. It is a show for those who want to move beyond the despair of current events and start asking what a genuine, progressive path forward might look like. Tune in every Thursday for a fresh perspective on the issues that matter most.
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Episodes
No10 in the North: Andy Burnham’s Manchester mission... Plus, is ‘free speech’ just a free pass for tech bros?
Andy Burnham launches his bid for Prime Minister with a devolution mission while tech giants face scrutiny on safety.
Starmer Resigns! Listen up, Labour: Lessons learned from the Trump trap w/ Ben Rhodes
Starmer’s resignation highlights the perils of incrementalism and the urgent need for a clear, principled vision.
Makerfield decides, Labour holds its breath…Plus, Palestine Action & Social Media bans w/ Akiko Hart
Makerfield votes on its future as the UK debates protest laws and banning social media for those under sixteen.
Hasan Piker: “Not Conducive to the Public Good”? w/ Hasan Piker
Hasan Piker joins to discuss his UK travel ban and the dangerous rise of far-right rhetoric in global politics.
Hasan Piker: “Not Conducive to the Public Good”?
Hasan Piker explains why the UK government banned him for not being conducive to the public good.
The Mandelson Files: Chaos Inside Labour? Plus: Sabah Choudrey on the Culture War over Public Spaces
Internal files shed light on Labour party tensions as a new report warns of a generation locked out of the economy.
Who Really Owns Britain? w/Hettie O’Brien. Plus: We Read Tony Blair So You Don’t Have To
Hetty O’Brien explains how private equity firms are turning Britain’s vital public services into profit machines.
We Read Tony Blair So You Don’t Have To. Plus: Who Really Owns Britain? w/Hettie O’Brien
Deconstruct Tony Blair's latest essay and examine how private equity is turning essential services into profit machines.
Starmer clings on, Burnham steps up w/ MP Nadia Whittome
Nadia Whittome joins to discuss Keir Starmer’s precarious leadership and the potential for an Andy Burnham rise.
Starmer’s Survival Week w/NoJusticeMTG, plus Mo Gawdat
Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis amid party turmoil, plus a deep dive into the dual nature of AI with Mo Gawdat.
Last orders for Labour? Starmer’s election nightmare and Westminster’s booze problem w/Will Hayward and Zoë Grünewald
Labour faces a potential electoral bloodbath as experts discuss party leadership coups and the state of Westminster.
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