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Matt Forde's Political Party

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Matt Forde's Political Party
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  • Matt Forde's Political Party

    Show 402. Lewis Goodall

    2026/05/13 | 1h 33 mins.
    WOAH.

    Recorded the night Labour MPs began calling on Keir Starmer to resign, this is an adrenaline-fuelled up-to-the-minute analysis of what has gone wrong and what happens next.

    PLUS great stuff about Lewis's life growing up, his book, his mum and the dynamic between him, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel.

    It's a corker.

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    1 June: Andy Burnham

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Matt Forde's Political Party

    Show 401. Steve Baker

    2026/05/04 | 1h 3 mins.
    Strap on in for an adrenaline-fuelled hour with former Conservative minister Steve Baker.

    This is packed full of honest reflections on the faith, life, mental health... and so much more.

    Steve is a deep thinker and has continued to analyse politics since he left Parliament.

    This is cracking.

    CHECK OUT Steve's project, 'Fighting for a Free Future' here:

    https://www.fightingforafreefuture.com/


    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    11 May: Lewis Goodall

    1 June: Andy Burnham

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Matt Forde's Political Party

    Show 400. Andrew Marr - Replay

    2026/04/27 | 1h 22 mins.
    This is a classic from the back catalogue.

    You are about to be thoroughly entertained by one of the best raconteurs in the history of the show. Andrew Marr is one of the most gifted broadcasters that Britain has ever produced and he shares hilarious stories from his wonderful career.

    This is a show packed with powerful moments, including the mistakes Andrew thinks the media made in their coverage of Iraq, and his experiences of interviewing leading politicians like Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. Andrew Marr isn't just a gifted journalist, he's fantastic company. Enjoy!

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    11 May: Lewis Goodall

    1 June: Andy Burnham

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Matt Forde's Political Party

    Show 399. Shabana Mahmood - LIVE

    2026/04/22 | 1h 36 mins.
    Shabana Mahmood doesn't hold back in this impassioned, thoughtful and hilarious interview.

    This is the Home Secretary as you've never heard her before.

    Nothing is off limits in this wide-ranging interview which includes reflections on her upbringing, her solution for dealing with immigration and a revelation about her hobby that you'd never see coming.

    Warning: includes protestors. And a very direct response from the Home Secretary.

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    11 May: Lewis Goodall

    1 June: Andy Burnham

    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Matt Forde's Political Party

    Show 398. Ben Judah

    2026/04/13 | 1h 1 mins.
    This is a top level briefing from one of the best minds in foreign policy.

    Ben was Special Adviser to David Lammy when he was Foreign Secretary.

    He's been in the room for some of the most important meetings of the last few years, including face-to-face meetings with JD Vance.

    In this gripping episode he answers some of the biggest questions about global instability.

    What should the UK do to mitigate the shift in American policy?

    How terrifying is the future?

    What do these changes mean for politics in the UK?

    How can the British state be changed to work better?

    How radical do we need to be when it comes to racial and religious integration at home?

    Big questions with big answers from one of the most compelling voices in modern politics.

    THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE

    20 April: Shabana Mahmood

    11 May: Lewis Goodall
    https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/

    SIGN UP to Matt's mailing list to get free audience tickets to his Radio 4 series:
    https://www.mattforde.com/mailing-list

    SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:
    https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Matt Forde's Political Party
Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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