Politics of Sound

To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the third of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this third part, which features the shows recorded during the last six months of 2020, Iain speaks to Conservative MP Sir Peter Bottomley, Liberal Democrat MP and former candidate for party leader, Layla Moran, Conservative MP Conor Burns, Times Radio Presenter Calum MacDonald, Former Democratic State Senator from Ohio Capri Cafaro and Comedian, Impressionist and presenter Matt Forde. As ever, there is music aplenty, provided by the Politics of Sound House Band. To further celebrate the albums chosen by PoS guests over the last two years, Politics of Sound now has its own Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all of the original versions of the album tracks selected over the last two years. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tTnL5rZgz956ClGYnIQmd?si=6f9aff0c615647b9&nd=1

To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the second of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this first part, which features the shows recorded during the first six months of 2020, Iain speaks to Former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, Labour MP and former professional musician Thangam Debbonaire, Conservative MP Paul Scully, Scottish National Party MP Pete Wishart, Times Radio Presenter Carole Walker and Liberal Democrat President, Dr Mark Pack. As ever, there is music aplenty, mainly provided by the Politics of Sound House Band. To further celebrate the albums chosen by PoS guests over the last two years, Politics of Sound now has its own Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all of the original versions of the album tracks selected over the last two years. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tTnL5rZgz956ClGYnIQmd?si=6f9aff0c615647b9&nd=1

To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the first of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this first part, which features the shows of 2019, Iain speaks to Jonathan Isaby, Tom Brake, Mary Honeyball, Kevin Brennan, Tim Farron, John Whittingdale, Cathy Eastburn, Michael Dugher, Olga Fitzroy and Iain Dale and there is music aplenty, provided by the Politics of Sound House Band. To further celebrate the albums chosen by PoS guests over the last two years, Politics of Sound now has its own Spotify Playlist, where you can hear all of the original versions of the album tracks selected over the last two years. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tTnL5rZgz956ClGYnIQmd?si=6f9aff0c615647b9&nd=1

In the August edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes comedian and star of BBC Radio 4's Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum, Tom Mayhew to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop. In a fascinating, revealing interview, he discusses the challenges of creating a career in comedy from a background beset with financial struggles, his experience of the benefit system, his love for his family, Christianity, his first stand-up gig, Radio 4, the pandemic and much more. Tom emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an eclectic selection of three albums by Spook School, Minnie Birch and Plan B and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to provide their own reworking of tracks from her chosen albums. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news and don't forget to hit the Subscribe button! All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In the July edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes the former Conservative MP and Health Minister, Author and Media Personality Edwina Currie to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop. In an often personal and revealing interview, she discusses her upbringing within an Orthodox Jewish household in Liverpool and subsequent estrangement from her father, her political awakening, the struggles of being a woman MP in the 1980s and 90s, her political triumphs, the salmonella in eggs scandal and its legacy, her affair with John Major and the joyful musical experiences of her youth as an audience member at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in the 1960s. Edwina emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an eclectic selection of three albums by The Beatles, Dolly Parton and Queen and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to provide their own reworking of tracks from her chosen albums. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news and don't forget to hit the Subscribe button! All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In the June edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford and Chairman of the European Research Group, Mark Francois to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discusses his formative years growing up in Essex, his abiding affection for and pride in his parents, his years in student politics at Bristol University, the battle he fought in Parliament, both before and after the Brexit vote and the place that music plays within his life. Mark emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an 80s Synth Pop selection of albums by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and Depeche Mode and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from his album selections. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news and don't forget to hit the Subscribe button! All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In the May edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes celebrated YouTube sensation and now candidate for the London Mayoral Election, Max Fosh to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss the whether the power of social media can defeat the power of vested interest and money; the processes that have to be followed to stand as a Mayoral Candidate; why Max is standing the first place; why he wants to beat fellow old Harrovian Laurence Fox and what happens if he actually wins...? Max emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an eclectic selection of albums by , Ben Platt, Bear's Den and Busted, and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from his album selections. Plus Max reveals his very particular musical skill...! Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news. All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In the April edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes prominent journalist, author and regular contributor to Novara Media, Dalia Gebrial to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop for a deeply personal and reflective conversation about her life, activism, challenges and aspirations, while discovering her three all-time favourite albums. Dalia emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an eclectic selection of albums by Yasmine Hamdan, Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse, and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand as ever to perform their own version of tracks from her album selections. This interview was recorded just before the death of the feminist, author and humanitarian, Nawal El Saadawi, whose influence on Dalia is discussed within the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to the pod! Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news. All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In the March edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes actor, musician and leader of the newly-formed Reclaim Party, Laurence Fox to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss the origins of his political thinking, his family, his schooling, his music, his acting career, his facing up to controversy, his relationship with Twitter and other social media, his determination to oppose 'cancel culture' - and much more. Laurence emerges from the Politics of Sound Record Shop with an eclectic selection of albums by Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Buckley and...Laurence Fox, and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from his album selections. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news. All PoS episodes available now on Global Player. Album track links: Laurence Fox - The Distance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0NrIEt8rrw Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPhWR4d3FJQ Jeff Buckley - Corpus Christi Carol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxqwq9BnjT0

In the February edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss his political career, his beloved Sunderland FC, Strictly Come Dancing, the direction of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer and of course, his three all-time favourite albums! Jonathan emerges from the Politics of Sound record shop with an eclectic selection of albums by Belle and Sebastian, Gomez and Taylor Swift, and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from his album selections. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news. All PoS episodes available now on Global Player.

In this special Hogmanay/New Year edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP for the UK's northernmost constituency, Orkney and Shetland to the PoS virtual record shop to discuss his political career, his life as an islander, what makes the communities he represents so unique and, of course, his three all-time favourite albums! Alistair emerges from the Politics of Sound record shop with a rockin’ selection of albums by Supertramp, Keane and Fiddlers' Bid, and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from his album selections. Follow us on Twitter: @politics_sound for all the latest news!

In this special trans-Atlantic Christmas edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes former Ohio State Senator and media political commentator Capri Cafaro to the PoS virtual record shop to discuss her political career, her new recipe book which draws recipes from all sides of the political spectrum. the state of the nation as America awaits the inauguration of its 46th President, Joe Biden and, of course, her three all-time favourite albums! Capri emerges from the record shop with a rockin’ selection of albums by Led Zeppelin, Faith No More and Simply Red and the Politics of Sound House Band are on hand to perform their own version of tracks from her album selections. Merry Christmas! Twitter @politics_sound

In the November edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites political journalist and presenter of the Early Morning Breakfast Show on Times Radio, Calum MacDonald to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Calum emerges with an brilliant selection by Taylor Swift, Jason Isbell and Del Amitri and reveals how his fascination with broadcasting started very young, the case for a new political news radio station in the UK, his musical journey as an accordion player and his experience of playing the Cowardly Lion in a production of The Wizard of Oz! Calum's Early Breakfast Show can be heard Monday - Fridays on Times Radio from 5 - 6am. Follow Politics of Sound on Twitter: @politics_sound

In the October edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the political comedian, impressionist, author and tv personality Matt Forde to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Matt emerges with an eclectic selection by Johnny Cash, Dire Straits and Oasis and offers a brilliant, irreverent behind-the-scenes peek at New Labour, the secrets of successful mimicry (if there are any), his upbringing in Nottingham, what inspired him to write his first book and why voicing characters on the new series of Spitting Image is just about as exciting as it gets! Matt's autobiography, Politically Homeless is released on October 8th. Follow Politics of Sound on Twitter: @politics_sound

In the September edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Carwyn emerges with an eclectic selection by AC/DC, The Pogues and Max Boyce and offers a fascinating insight into Labour Party politics of the 1980s and beyond, his experiences of the Miners' strike in his community, his early career within the legal profession, his achievements as First Minister of Wales and his experiences as a teenage heavy rock fan at the local discos! Carwyn's autobiography, Not Just Politics is released today. Follow Politics of Sound on Twitter @politics_sound

In the September edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, Conor Burns to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Conor emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Phil Collins and offers a fascinating insight into how his Christian beliefs have guided his life and thinking, his relationship with Margaret Thatcher, his reasons for resignation and his love of Coronation Street! Follow Politics of Sound on Twitter @politics_sound

In this August edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites Liberal Democrat Leadership Candidate Layla Moran MP to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select her three all-time favourite albums. Layla emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Radiohead, Jacqueline Du Pre and Guns N' Roses and speaks of her impressive musical pedigree, her vision for her party, her love of Karaoke and much more. After a short absence over the past few months, the Politics of Sound House Band returns! Follow us on Twitter @politics_sound for all the latest developments.

In this July edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the longest-serving Member of Parliament and Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Sir Peter emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Michael Flanders and Donald Swann, Dave Brubeck and Cecil Armstrong Gibbs and offers his fascinating insight into a life devoted to public service, his reasons for joining the Conservative Party (it nearly didn't happen!), his take on the Coronavirus epidemic and much, much more! Drinks and home-made cakes are generously served during the recording by his wife, Lady Virginia Bottomley! Follow us on Twitter @politics_sound for all the latest developments.

In this June edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites President and Co-Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Mark Pack to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his all-time favourite albums. Mark emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band and The Beautiful South and offers his fascinating insight into life during lockdown, his gradual immersion into the Lib Dems, his own podcast, Never Mind The Barcharts, cheese toasties - and much more! Mark also courageously takes on the Chocolate and Music Challenge! But how does he do...?! Follow us on Twitter @politics_sound for all the latest developments.

In a special first anniversary edition, Iain Carnegie invites journalist, broadcaster and former BBC Political Correspondent Carole Walker to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Carole emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Sex Pistols, David Bowie and Stan Getz and offers a fascinating insight into her life before journalism, her experiences of reporting from some of the world's most dangerous war zones, the night she attended a Sex Pistols gig in Cromer - and much more! The episode concludes with an airing of the brilliant new single release by Carole's daughter, Sofia Grant, 'Storm'. Happy Anniversary to all Politics of Sound listeners - here's to our second year!