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Welcome to the 'Politics on Draught' Podcast. Grab a beer, wine or drink of your choice and join Kartik Sawhney and James Tabor as they discuss all things politics. From current affairs to specific political topics, Kartik and James offer insight, opinion and discussion in an effort to get the world talking! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this bonus episode of Politics on Draught, Kartik and James go into depth on the fiasco that occurred in the commons on 21st February 2024 whereby a Labour motion was accepted on an SNP opposition day by speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. This prompted a wave of party politics during a debate that was supposed to advocate for the ceasefire in the Middle…
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*Opens the door to see a load of stray cobwebs and a dusty microphone We're back for season 3 of Politics on Draught. After our nearly year-long hiatus, we return to the airwaves at a time where an election is looming on both sides of the pond, and I think we all need to take a deep breath and digest. James and Kartik discuss what they have been do…
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Today marks the end of season 2 but don't worry we'll back soon with some even bigger and better content. Today is just Kartik and James. We talk about the recent election of Humza Yousef as SNP party leader and First Minister of Scotland following Nichola Sturgeon's resignation. We talk the tensions of the SNP and what Yousef has to do moving forw…
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In this episode Kartik and James go through a both non-eventful but also really eventful week. We start by going through Boris Johnson's package of evidence to suggest he did not lie to parliament over partygate. Then we discuss how his session with the privileges committee faired. We then take a look at the Windsor Framework vote and what the pote…
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This week on Politics on Draught we are joined by Politics Tiktoker: The Champagne Socialist (A.K.A Harry). Before we talk to him, we discuss the weeks events reflecting back on the Gary Lineker saga over the weekend and the discussion of impartiality in the BBC. We discuss the Budget and how we found witnessing all this within the parliamentary en…
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In this episode of Politics on Draught, Kartik and James explore the news of the week catching up on the Lockdown files, Sue Grey, Graham Brady's resignation and Boris' knighthood nominations. But the big news of this week is the Illegal Immigration Bill made by Suella Braverman and the Home Office. We dive deep into the rhetoric, the reaction and …
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In this Episode it is just James and Kartik again as we continue to find more exciting guests with some interesting ones lined up. We talk about the Northern Ireland Brexit developments and the deal Rishi Sunak has put in place. Secondly we talk about the return of a familiar figure Matt Hancock but for another scandalous reason over the leaking of…
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Today we don't have a guest but we thought we would take some time to review some of the highs and lows of the season so far. Who our favourite guests were, who didn't answer our questions properly. We tell all. We then go on to talk about the news of the week including the Northern Ireland Protocol, Party Reshuffles, and the verdict on Shamima Beg…
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This week on 'Politics on Draught' we are joined by special guest: Conservative MP Elliot Colburn. Before the interview James and Kartik talk about Jeremy Corbyn and it being announced he wont stand as a Labour candidate in 2024. They also talk about the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon and what it means for the SNP. Elliot Colburn, 30, is the MP for…
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On the week Zelensky addressed parliament and the sad story of the earthquake in Turkey, James and Kartik explore the return of Liz Truss, the mini-cabinet reshuffle and Biden's state of the union address. The guys are then joined by feminist activist and co-founder of 'Girlswhotalkpolitics': Alice Rowe. The three talk about women in politics and t…
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Today's episode is an exclusive in-depth chat with Insulate Britain spokesperson: Cameron Ford. You will remember him as the guy who went famous for the 'you can't grow concrete' clip. Before the chat with Cameron, Kartik and James talk Zahawi, Raab and how Brexit is going 3 years on. The guys then talk to Cameron about what it is like interacting …
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Kartik and James return for season 2 of Politics on Draught. The guys first start with a recap of everything that has gone on in the last month and a half. They then talk about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs as well as Prime Minister Modi's censorship of a BBC documentary. After the break, returning guest Josh Naylor Higgs joins to talk about American…
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That's right. We are back! After a long Christmas break we are back for season 2 of Politics on Draught. Building on last season's great reception, get ready for an even better season with more guests, more debates and more drinks. First episode will air Friday 27th January 8am GMT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In the season 1 finale of Politics on Draught, Kartik and James catch up on politics after last week's special episode with Tim Bale. The two firstly talk about the Qatar World Cup and the controversies associated with the tournament. The two then analyse Jeremy Hunts autumn budget and whether it was good, naff or not good enough but also the Tory …
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On this week's episode Kartik and James are joined by special guest Professor Tim Bale. As well as being an academic focusing on British politics, Tim also engages with lots of media including Newsnight, LBC but also the Mile End Institute. The three discuss the future of the Conservative party in the lead up to the 2024 election and beyond, the so…
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On the 13th episode of Politics on Draught, James and Kartik are joined by returning guest and American Politics lover Josh Naylor Higgs. The three discuss the resignation of Gavin Williamson after alleged bullying of the former Chief Whip. They then discuss what exactly is populism and the cases that exist around Europe and the rest of the globe. …
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In this episode James and Kartik go through the result of the Brazilian election and what the future of Brazilian politics could look like in the months to come. The boys then dissect the Home Secretary's controversial approach and policy to migrants coming into the country. Finally the two debate about Matt Hancock's I'm a celeb casting and the cl…
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This week James and Kartik introduce the news of another new Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak by unpacking his cabinet appointments and what a potential Sunak government may look like. They then go on to the subject of Donald Trump's hearing in America and the news the Steve Bannon has been sentenced to 4 months in jail. Finally, they look at Just Stop …
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This episode covers arguably one of the most monumental weeks in politics to date that saw a change in both the chancellor of the exchequer, making Jeremey Hunt the 4th chancellor in a year, and the resignation of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, making the newly appointed Grant Shapps the 3rd in less than a 6 months. Kartik and James go through…
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James is away this week, but not to worry, Kartik is joined by two very 'humbled' guests, Josh and Alexei. Alexei discusses climate change, climate politics and what we can do to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Josh discusses fat bear week but subtly moves onto a more serious topic as he discusses the Alaskan special elections. The two 'hum…
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James is away this week so join Kartik and special guest Kat Demchak, a Ukrainian international student, studying here in London. Kartik takes us through the end of Labour party conference week and the impact on the polls. He then talks about the Conservative Party U-turn on the 45p tax rate. Finally, Kartik and Kat talk through the events of the R…
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In episode 7 of Politics on Draught, Kartik and James go through the major events of the past week. Firstly looking at Kwasi Kwarteng's Mini-Budget and what it may mean for people and businesses across the UK, then discussing the potential for more strike action in the coming weeks, and finally the beginning of the Labour Party Conference. Grab you…
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After a week break in respect of the Queen's passing, James and Kartik discuss the aftermath of her death and what it might mean going forwards. As well, the two get back to the cost of living crisis developments, and Kwasi Kwarteng's decision to scrap the 'Bankers bonus cap' that was initiated after the 2008 financial crisis. Finally Kartik takes …
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Kartik and James unpack the news that Russia is shutting the gas tap, the unfortunate death of Mikhail Gorbachev, before getting into the big news: Liz Truss is our new Prime Minister. What will her policy look like? Who's in and out of the cabinet? Could Boris make a comeback? Find out on this week's episode of Politics on Draught. Hosted on Acast…
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In this episode, James and Kartik discuss and explore the week's topics, from Tigray and Rishi Sunak to Emily Maitliss and her assessment of the BBC. Finally, we discuss Sir John Major's assertion that our democracy is threatened by the events of the past couple of years and whether we, as a nation, take it for granted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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In this episode, James and Kartik discuss and explore the topics of the week, from the Donald Trump Investigation to the unfortunate stabbing of Salman Rushdie. Finally, they discuss the 75th anniversary of Independence for India and Pakistan and how imperial history is discussed and continues to impact our day-day politics! Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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In this episode James and Kartik explore the topics of the week from the Kenyan elections to the raging heatwave in the UK. They go on to discuss the Alex Jones damages case, and the rise of the American Alt-Right as a major voice in US Politics. The boys also drink this time contrary to the promise in episode #1 ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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James and Kartik explore the depths of the week commencing 1st August and discuss the cost of living crisis, the sad story of Archie Battersbee, the situation of Taiwan and the Conservative leadership contest. Finally the two discuss what the current state of the Tory party is and how its identity crisis is what will be the death of it! Hosted on A…
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On this beer fuelled podcast join two students James and Kartik as they discuss current affairs and the topics that define politics in today's landscape. Over a glass of bitter, the two will debate, conflict and analyse the events dominating the headlines whilst also thinking further afield. If you like politics or simply want to learn some more, g…
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It's the Kentucky Derby and Lean on Pete, Bojack Horseman, and Band of Horses are on tap for this horse-themed episode of The Final Draught. Pair your listening experience with a couple horse-labeled brews: Uinta Brewing's Kettle-Soured Apricot IPA and Okie Matilde from Birra Toccalmatto.Door The Final Draught
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