Never Mind The Bar Charts Podcast
1) Is politics still about left versus right?
Welcome to the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts, a variation of the usual format in which I interview Paula Surridge about her research into the British electorate. She's been one of the pi...Show More
2) Have we become too critical of Labour's general election campaign?
Two of the authors of a new book, The British General Election of 2024, joined me for the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts. Among the topics we discuss are whether Labour's post-election sl...Show More
3) Fail Safe: the film that got overshadowed by Dr. Strangelove
I've popped up on a movie podcast, War Movie Theatre with Rob Hutton and Duncan Weldon. Here is what they have to say about the show: "A 1964 film about accidental nuclear war from a legendary directo...Show More
4) 50 gems from political science: Phil Cowley's new book
This episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts features podcast favourite Phil Cowley talking about his new book, The Smallest Room in the House. It is crammed full of fun yet useful insights from politica...Show More
5) Liberal trends, populist politics: who is going to win out? Podcast with Rob Ford
The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts sees a return to the show for Professor Rob Ford. We dive into my favourite political paradox to discuss with him: the long term liberalising trends in ...Show More
6) What's happened to those who voted Labour in 2024?
The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts sees me discuss with polling expert Steve Akehurst what has happened to Labour's July 2024 vote. We dive into the characteristics of those who voted for...Show More
7) Liberalism: a great new book focusing on what politicians do
The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts features an interview with Emeritus Professor Jonathan Parry, whose new book, Liberalism, explores the history of liberalism as a political idea in Brit...Show More
8) Local elections 2025: the Lib Dem verdict
The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts saw me team up with John Potter and the Lib Dem Pod team to discuss the local elections. How did they go for the Liberal Democrats and what lessons are ...Show More
9) Podcast: First impressions of the House of Lords
John Potter of the Lib Dem Pod quizzed me about my first experiences of the House of Lords for our latest joint podcast. Show notes Lib Dem Pod. The Government Chief Whip's Ring Binder. Photog...Show More
10) Jeremy Thorpe: European triumph, political leadership and personal scandal
The latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts is another in the occasional series looking back at previous party leaders with Duncan Brack. This time we pick over Jeremy Thorpe's career - securing B...Show More