Political Currency

By: Persephonica
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  • Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation’s pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful become powerless when faced with market forces and political currents they can’t control. Join us every Thursday.


    Send your messages or voice notes to questions@politicalcurrency.co.uk


    Find us on social media @polcurrency


    Political Currency is a Persephonica production.

    Subscribe now on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
  • EMQs: Can you revamp a political image?

    EMQs: Can you revamp a political image?
    Nov 4 2024

    Rishi Sunak spoke at his last PMQs. But George Osborne reveals why it may not be the last time we see him in No 10... He and Ed Balls discuss whether perceptions of politicians can ever change.


    Former cabinet member Caroline Spelman asks if a spoiled ballot is a waste of time. And Laura Trevelyan, co-host of the podcast Heirs of Enslavement asks whether countries should apologise for their role in the transatlantic slave trade.

    Plus - Love the pod? We thought so. Ed and George clarify whether a declaration of love at the top of your question is a prerequisite for getting a spot on the show...


    Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs.


    Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency


    Production support: Caillin McDaid

    Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

    Producers: Miriam Hall and Danny Garlick

    Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos


    Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.

    Subscribe now on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • What did Rachel Reeves’ Budget miss?

    What did Rachel Reeves’ Budget miss?
    Oct 31 2024

    The dust has settled on Rachel Reeves’ budget, and despite a strong performance from the Chancellor, George Osborne and Ed Balls have noticed a few glaring omissions. Child poverty? Didn’t really rate a mention. How about some of the New Labour classics like getting people back to work? Pensioners? Nope. So how did this crucial economic pitch to the nation stack up? Ed and George consider how the fallout might impact Labour all the way to the next election.


    Meanwhile, the polls are telling us the historic US election is set to be a squeaker, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat. The betting platforms and markets are telling a different story, however. George has the latest on who the world’s major financiers are expecting to be in the White House come January …


    And speaking of going to the polls, Japan’s snap election just backfired – did anyone in the UK notice? Ed and George question if we should be paying more attention to this major world economy.


    Remember, you can catch up on our Budget Hot Take here: tr.ee/pc-live


    Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs.


    Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency


    Production support: Caillin McDaid

    Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

    Producers: Miriam Hall and Danny Garlick

    Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos


    Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.

    Subscribe now on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Budget Hot Take: Rachel Reeves’ Tax Raid

    Budget Hot Take: Rachel Reeves’ Tax Raid
    Oct 30 2024

    Has Rachel Reeves done enough to get away with announcing £40 billion of new taxes?


    In a special YouTube LIVE episode, Ed Balls and George Osborne give their immediate reaction to the Chancellor's first budget. Was it “big and bold and historic” or a “cross your fingers and hope for the best" moment?


    Who wins and loses from the budget? And how big a gamble is it for Labour's fortunes?


    Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD 🏅 to support the podcast, enjoy ad-free listening to all our episodes and receive early access to EMQs.


    Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrency or on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/politicalcurrency


    Production support: Caillin McDaid

    Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty

    Producers: Miriam Hall and Danny Garlick

    Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino Sofos


    Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network.



    Subscribe now on Patreon

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1st class

Truly insightful - keep up the good work! Especially enjoy the deep dive into the formation of the coalition. More please.

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really enjoying the podcast

I'm really excited to hear more of your podcasts. it's so interesting to hear your stories from your time in politics and your take on current events. Looking forward to next week's.

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Really informative and enjoyable

The best political podcast by far! You both have the ability to make important political news really easy to understand and add a bit of fun too! Great!

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