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Oh God, What Now?

Oh God, What Now?

Podmasters 741 Episodes Jul 28, 2026

Oh God, What Now? is a no-nonsense politics podcast that makes sense of the political chaos every Tuesday and Friday. Featuring regular contributors from The Guardian, New Statesman, and other outlets, it combines sharp analysis with humor to make the unbearable bearable. The show is a Podmasters production and offers ad-free early access via Patreon.

Episodes

Burnham Derangement Syndrome
Burnham Derangement Syndrome Jul 28, 2026 3620 He’s a communist! He wants to drag us back to the 70s! He’s going to tax you to death! He’s weak! He’s a tyrant! He’s gone to war with the South! His jackets are too expensive! Burnham has only been PM for a week and the right-wing press are already losing their minds. Is Burnham Derangement Syndrome stalking what’s left of Fleet Street? Plus: Is letting artificial intelligence do your thinking fo
Can Burnham master the A.I. Revolution? – with the TUC’s Paul Nowak
Can Burnham master the A.I. Revolution? – with the TUC’s Paul Nowak Jul 24, 2026 3963 Burnham arrives promising a “cost of living” government but can he make it happen? And does his mix of ideas and promises add up? TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak returns to the pod to talk about Burnham’s first steps, go to bat for unions in an age of A.I. tumult, make the case for reindustrialisation, and wind up Andrew about Jeff Bezos possibly buying Liverpool FC (Paul’s an Evertonian. So is A
Emergencycast! – Andy Burnham and The Cabinet of Mystery
Emergencycast! – Andy Burnham and The Cabinet of Mystery Jul 21, 2026 1695 As ever, politics waited until we finished recording before dropping the big stuff… But worry not! Steve Richards of the Rock & Roll Politics podcast steps up to analyse the surprises, genius moves, curveballs and missing pieces in Andy Burnham’s first cabinet with Andrew Harrison. Should Ed Miliband have been chancellor instead of John Healey? Is this really a purge of Starmerites and a “Nig
Burnham Begins
Burnham Begins Jul 21, 2026 3398 Brand new PM Andy Burnham is not hanging about. On day one he set about purging Starmer loyalists from the Cabinet and setting out his policy agenda, including fresh cost-of-living measures. Is this the fresh start Labour needs? Listen up for live in-pod sackings! Plus: Are we facing the end of reading? Scrolling through WhatsApp messages, Netflix subtitles and Instagram captions mean we're argua
Coronation Street – What lies waiting for Burnham?
Coronation Street – What lies waiting for Burnham? Jul 17, 2026 3500 At long last it’s the Rover’s Return… What are the burning issues that will be taking up Andy Burnham’s time when he takes over No.10 next week? OGWN listeners bombard us with questions and we do our best to answer them. What can Burnham do that Starmer couldn’t? Does he need to do more than move stuff to the North? And why did Labour give Starmer a carriage clock, of all things?  Plus, Clim
Farage, Reform and the killing of Ann Widdecombe
Farage, Reform and the killing of Ann Widdecombe Jul 14, 2026 3893 Counter-terrorism police take over the investigation into the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a crime that has shocked people across the political spectrum. Beyond legitimate questions around political violence, are Reform trying to amp up the fear for political gain? What should people in the public eye say – and what shouldn’t they?  Plus… Andy Burnham will finally become Britain’s prime m
Binface vs. the Has-Bin
Binface vs. the Has-Bin Jul 9, 2026 4121 Nigel Farage wanted a “people vs. the establishment” by-election but it quickly turned into “man vs. bin”. Every major rival has refused to run against him in Clacton, leaving the Reform leader’s only real opponent as the man with a trash can on his head, Count Binface. Is this one humiliation too many for the frog-faced fraud? Plus, Farage may be the front-man but the loudest and most extreme voi
Emergencycast! – Farage opts for by-election martyrdom
Emergencycast! – Farage opts for by-election martyrdom Jul 7, 2026 1476 Quick-fire reaction to Nigel Farage’s resignation with Jacob Jarvis, Andrew Harrison and Jonn Elledge… For his latest trick, the Reform leader has quit as an MP after weeks of scrutiny over his finances finally caught up with him. In a whingeing speech, teed up hours in advance, Farage triggered a by-election in Clacton and says he’s determined to win it back. Is this a genuine appeal to voters or
Nigel’s Got Money Troubles – Is Farage about to flame out?
Nigel’s Got Money Troubles – Is Farage about to flame out? Jul 7, 2026 3296 After weeks of defending the £5m “gift” that won’t go away, Farage finds himself at the centre of another uncomfortable money story: undeclared finance from a convicted criminal with the unimprovable nickname “Posh George”. And Reform is faltering in the polls. Is Farage becoming a liability to the party that supposedly revolves around him?  Plus: The astonishing story of how Trump strong-armed F
Manchesterism rave on – Should YOU support Andy Burnham?
Manchesterism rave on – Should YOU support Andy Burnham? Jul 3, 2026 3760 Now that the Age of Andy is starting to take shape, will our panel stick their necks out and say they can support the King Half In The North? Is there enough going on here to re-energise Labour voters who were burnt out by the last lacklustre regime? Are Shabana Mahmood and Starmer himself trying to box in the new PM on immigration and defence? And is Burnham really going to be as Left as some thi
Talking ’bout a Devolution – Will Burnham’s big bet pay off?
Talking ’bout a Devolution – Will Burnham’s big bet pay off? Jun 30, 2026 3784 Will spreading power throughout the UK be Burnham’s secret weapon? Will “No.10 North” be located at Salford Lads’ Club? And will Britain’s PM in waiting really get ten years at the helm? Plus: from Manchesterism to Trumpism… America turns 250 this week and the vibe feels a bit off. Trump’s flop of a state fair has already been branded “embarrassing” and “sad” with tentfuls of melted ice cream and
The Mancunian Candidate – Burnham’s northern exposure
The Mancunian Candidate – Burnham’s northern exposure Jun 26, 2026 3907 What a difference a week makes… Andy Burnham is now number one in a field of one, and planning to move a chunk of No.10 to Manchester. How is Labour adjusting itself to the Age of Andy? Is there more to Burnhamism than just vibes? What about Burnhanomics? And do the people really want a General Election or can they just not face one?   Plus: Forgetting all the inexplicable rabid anger about “wors

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