pod.link/1613562765
pod.link copied!
Electoral Dysfunction
Electoral Dysfunction
Sky News

Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster... more

Listen now on

Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Podcast Addict
Pocket Casts
Castbox
Podbean
iHeartRadio
Player FM
Podcast Republic
Castro
RSS

Episodes

What does Keir Starmer stand for?

In the week farmers descended on Westminster, Beth, Ruth and Harriet ask just how difficult these protests are for the... more

22 Nov 2024 · 45 minutes
Electoral Dysfunction meets The News Meeting

As well as this week's usual Electoral Dysfunction, Beth, Ruth and Harriet can be found on a another podcast for... more

15 Nov 2024 · 2 minutes
Has the health secretary crossed a line?

MPs are about to get their first chance to debate and vote on an assisted dying bill for almost a... more

15 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
The US election debriefed

Beth, Ruth and Harriet work out what Donald Trump’s second presidency will mean for the UK as they debrief the... more

07 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes
What 'truths' will Kemi Badenoch be telling?

Kemi Badenoch is the new leader of the Conservative Party.  How will she rebuild the party? How controversial will she be... more

02 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
Budget '24: Is "tractor tax" the new pasty tax?

Is this the budget we were promised by Labour? And where will the fallout be for the government in the... more

31 Oct 2024 · 48 minutes
Can Trump and Starmer have a special relationship?

In the week that Donald Trump filed a legal case against the Labour Party for alleged “blatant election interference” -... more

25 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
Should the cabinet shut up about the budget?

With just under two weeks to go until Labour’s first budget in 15 years, the knives are out with cabinet members... more

18 Oct 2024 · 41 minutes
Introducing... The World

We wanted to tell you about something new.Sky News and NBC News have joined forces for a weekly podcast -... more

12 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
Cleverly done?

As Sir Keir Starmer's government hits its first 100 days after a big shake up in Downing Street, Beth, Harriet, and... more

11 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
Tory leadership race: Why it’s been a good week for James Cleverly

With the Tory leadership race down to the final four, Beth’s been at Conservative Party conference in Birmingham to watch the... more

04 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
Beth's Starmer interview debriefed

With Prime Minister Keir Starmer in New York and the Labour Party conference over, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if... more

27 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
Should Starmer say sorry for his freebies?

As the row over Keir Starmer's freebies rumbles on, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if the prime minister can put the... more

20 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Is this the end of MPs presenting TV shows?

With the winter fuel allowance vote passing in the House of Commons, Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the row and... more

13 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
How a Tory leadership hopeful once hacked Harriet Harman

Beth, Harriet and Ruth look at the political fallout from this week's Grenfell Inquiry report, and ask if the government... more

06 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Starmer ends summer early... and Harriet Harman joins our line-up

Beth and Ruth have some news! They’ve got a new permanent co-host on Electoral Dysfunction.   Labour legend and former deputy prime... more

30 Aug 2024 · 26 minutes
'Answer The Question!' - Is the chancellor telling us everything?

Ruth and Beth are once again joined by the former Labour MP and ex-shadow culture secretary, Thangam Debbonaire to answer... more

23 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Moving on from the riots (with Thangam Debbonaire)

Ruth and Beth are back from their holidays to catch up on the big political stories. This time, they’re joined... more

16 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
'Answer the Question!’ with Harriet Harman - Labour's wait for a female leader

In an episode recorded before their summer break, Beth and Ruth are delving back into the inbox for another "Answer... more

09 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
'Answer The Question!’ - Reasons to be hopeful with Jon Ashworth

Beth and Ruth are back with another Answer The Question special, and this time they’re joined by former Labour shadow... more

02 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Are the Labour rebels “totally out of order”?

For information about Electoral Dysfunction Live, go to: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/ Labour grandee Harriet Harman is back on the podcast and joins Beth... more

26 Jul 2024 · 46 minutes
We've got some news!

Beth and Ruth are just popping up in the feed with some news.  Hopefully you’ve all got a free night in... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 minute
Has Keir Starmer reset Britain's relationship with the world?

Special guest, Labour's Emily Thornberry, joins Beth and Ruth to discuss Sir Keir Starmer's position on the world stage.      They... more

19 Jul 2024 · 48 minutes
Jess Phillips gets a promotion

Labour MP and now government minister Jess Phillips is back for one last episode with Beth and Ruth.  On this episode... more

12 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
The election debrief

Labour MP Jess Phillips is back with Beth and Ruth to un-pick the election results.     On this episode they discuss... more

05 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
What to watch out for and how to prepare for election night

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika is back with Beth and Ruth for the last few days of the election campaign.   On... more

02 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Interviewing the PM and loving PMQs – with Rylan

For the final call-up from Jess’ subs bench, Beth and Ruth get their first male co-host – Rylan!  The self-confessed politics... more

28 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Does the prime minister's partner have to have a role?

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika is back with Beth and Ruth as the election campaign moves towards its final week.  On... more

25 Jun 2024 · 44 minutes
What are the odds a betting scandal sinks the Tories?

Presenter turned political campaigner Carol Vorderman joins Sky News political editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson as the... more

21 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Do you accept defeat in the middle of a campaign?

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika joins Sky News political editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson as the general... more

18 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
Behind the scenes of The Battle for Number 10

Former Labour MP Margaret Hodge joins Sky's Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson to talk about the latest developments... more

14 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
How do you recover from a political car crash?

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika joins Sky’s Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson to talk about the latest developments... more

11 Jun 2024 · 44 minutes
What could be in the party manifestos?

Labour grandee Harriet Harman joins Beth Rigby and Ruth Davidson as the first Friday sub for Jess Philips during the... more

07 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
How do leaders prepare for TV election debates?

Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika joins Beth Rigby and Ruth Davidson as the regular Tuesday sub for Jess Philips during... more

04 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
Extra ED: Beth interviews Angela Rayner

Beth sits down with the deputy Labour leader, Angela Rayner to talk in detail about the investigation into the sale... more

31 May 2024 · 22 minutes
Will Diane Abbott stand for Labour? And pets named after politicians.

This week, Beth gets Ruth and Jess's take on what's happening now that Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip restored. The... more

29 May 2024 · 45 minutes
'It's on - what will the 2024 election be like?'

With Westminster still reeling from the prime minister's decision to call a general election on the 4 July, Beth, Jess... more

23 May 2024 · 43 minutes
Was this the week the election campaign really started?

After the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer set out what Labour would do if it wins the election, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth... more

17 May 2024 · 40 minutes
'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke

Following the defection of the Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise... more

10 May 2024 · 33 minutes
Elections debrief: Sunak survives? Starmer solid?

It’s the morning after the day before for Beth, Ruth and Jess as they pull apart the local election results... more

03 May 2024 · 44 minutes
A reset week for Rishi but what will the local elections bring?

Following the prime minister's trip to Europe this week, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson examine whether Rishi Sunak... more

26 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
The Mark Menzies claims. And what makes a good foreign secretary?

Following allegations Tory MP Mark Menzies misused campaign funds, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips, and Ruth Davidson examine the fallout for... more

19 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes
The Grindr honeytrap fallout - and do Labour poll leads do them more harm than good?

As the fall-out from the Westminster honeytrap scandal continues to unravel, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson explain why... more

12 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
"Answer The Question!" - PMQs, Parliament tea, and the online election

Why do politicians never answer the question?’ It’s something Beth Rigby, Jess Philips and Ruth Davidson get asked all the... more

05 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
Where do royalty and politics meet?

While the Royal family have faced a challenging few weeks, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips, and Ruth Davidson explore the points... more

28 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
Rishi Sunak: embattled or beleaguered?

As the prime minister tries to shake off rumours of a Tory coup and faces more delays to his Rwanda... more

22 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
Diane Abbott row and Lee Anderson defects - what's it all telling us about the state of politics?

Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, Labour's Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips and former leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth... more

15 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
The 'meh' budget and Trump on top

The fall-out from the Budget, Donald Trump at Super Tuesday and whether Westminster is paying enough attention to your local... more

08 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Electoral Dysfunction: “People in this country feel like nothing works”: Is it time the country went to the polls?

Following the Rochdale by-election, Sky’s political Editor Beth Rigby, the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips and former leader... more

01 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
Teaser: Could the next Tory leader actually be really obvious?

Ahead of our first proper Electoral Dysfunction next week, we thought it’s time to share what Beth, Jess and Ruth... more

23 Feb 2024 · 13 minutes
Electoral Dysfunction: How do you get politics and people to connect?

With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 minute
Introducing Patient 11

Young mother and former GB youth swimmer, Alexis Quinn, agrees to enter NHS England psychiatric care following a family tragedy.... more

01 Feb 2024 · 2 minutes
Beth Rigby Interviews... Iain Anderson

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Iain Anderson – the chair of LGBT rights charity Stonewall. They... more

21 Jul 2023 · 30 minutes
NHS at 75 | Steve Barclay and Wes Streeting

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by editor of the Health Service Journal, Alistair McLellan as the NHS... more

07 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
Beth Rigby Interviews... Irvine Welsh

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Daily Mirror political editor John Stevens to analyse the week's big... more

30 Jun 2023 · 37 minutes
Rishi Sunak’s personal pledge to bring down inflation and David Furnish on his fight to eradicate AIDS

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby analyses the week's big stories - including the pressure piling on Prime Minister Rishi... more

23 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Beth Rigby on Boris Johnson misleading parliament, plus an interview with Dame Wendy Hall

Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby analyses the week's big stories - why former PM Boris Johnson has been accused... more

16 Jun 2023 · 34 minutes
Braverman speeding row, migration figures and guests Nigel Farage and Yvette Cooper

Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby and guests analyse the week’s big stories – how Home Secretary Suella Braverman handled... more

26 May 2023 · 43 minutes
Beth Rigby Interviews.... Rishi Sunak

Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby is in Japan this week as the leaders of the G7 nations meet in... more

19 May 2023 · 22 minutes
Beth Rigby Interviews... Keir Starmer and Russian journalist turned dissident Marina Ovsyannikova

As the fall-out from the local elections continues, Keir Starmer refuses to rule out going into coalition with the Liberal... more

12 May 2023 · 42 minutes
Electoral Dysfunction
Electoral Dysfunction: How do you get politics and people to connect?
Electoral Dysfunction
0:00
-0:00

Listen now on

Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Podcast Addict
Pocket Casts
Castbox
Podbean
iHeartRadio
Player FM
Podcast Republic
Castro
RSS

Description

With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on... more