Simple Politics Podcast (SP Podcast)

The pod crew discuss what their reactions will be to the Emergency Alert on 23rd April and think of a new name for the "Windsor Framework" Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Simple Politics podcast team touch on the latest announcements from the budget and the childcare aspects of it in particular… Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the team go deep into boats crossing The Channel. We return with a quick fire question round, and will Kobi return after revealing that he wears Crocs? Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team get together this week and discuss the price of butter and the perils of parenting on World Book Day. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane, Tatton and Kobi break down the news and most popular posts from last week on the Simple Politics Instagram account including the vegetable shortage and the border tracking Rishi Sunak’s whereabouts! Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane and Tatton are joined as always by host Kobi and discuss the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Education for Politicians, The Church of England and more… Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane, Tatton and Kobi discuss whether they should have drawn a caterpillar cake among other more serious issues. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode the team go further into Strike action with the focus on teachers. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first podcast for the year and the team look ahead to what 2023 will bring. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last podcast for the year, and the team looks forward to what 2023 might bring Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team delve into Sir Keir Starmer's constitution and discussed who should be telling us to keep warm this winter. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a look into insights gained from the 2021 census and we hear from one of our listeners who is currently on strike. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team talk about the potential merits of central heating being on prescription through to MPs heckling and jeering. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors", is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Economic Statement has landed. Is it going to be as tough as we all expected? The gang looks forward to Christmas... kinda Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been another big week of strike action as Nurses vote to strike for the first time in over 100 years. We also get to hear the voices of a couple of listeners! Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rishi Sunak has had the role of Prime Minister for one full week. Has it been a quiet one? Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a new Prime Minister!! Will he call a General Election? What do our SP listeners sound like? Can the Government give us more money? Do we want to see the same GP every time? all these questions and more answered in this weeks episode. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We managed to come back and record on the very day that Liz Truss resigned 🤦! The fact we recorded before the announcement shows the rate of change of politics at the moment. Fasten your seatbelts guys, it's going to be a bumpy ride! Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Maddy Searle. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tatton is still recovering from his own special brand of Man-Covid but is well enough to join Diane and Kobi to chat about counting calories, no-fault divorce, and of course ... COVID. Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane has finally caught COVID! Never fear though she still makes it to the podcast to chat about Rishi's Spring statement and political ping pong If you want to support the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal you can donate here https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a chat about the return of Nazanin and Anoosheh and Tatton cannot hold back his excitement about the Nationality and Borders Bill. If you want to support the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal you can donate here https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Simple Politics Podcast team take on Witchcraft, fracking and the fact that British Sign Language will soon be an official language! If you want to support the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal you can donate here https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a bid to lighten the mood the podcast team use the occasion of World Book Day to share their favourite books and to announce the comeback of @simpleCreatures! If you want to support the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal as discussed at the end of this podcast episode you can donate here https://donation.dec.org.uk/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast team are in a more reflective mood as they contemplate the attack on Ukraine and what that means for the people there. Tatton reveals he doesn't care for pancakes and everyone tries to work out who's the oldest! Probably Kobi... Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. The new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parliament was in recess but that doesn't mean a quiet week in the world of Simple Politics! Diane, Tatton and Kobi discuss ways to protect us all on the internet, New Zealand Protest songs and introduce the new Simple Politics book, "Two Years Indoors" which is available for preorder NOW from spstuff.co.uk Every week Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Parliament prepares for a recess the Simple Politics Podcast team explains what that actually means for MPs and try to determine whether a ceilidh constitutes a big party or not! Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue Gray's report has arrived but it's not the "full fat" version so the Simple Podcast team turn their attention to the important things in life. Such as tea and cake! Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was no Sue Gray report this week, which means that stress levels remain high within Simple Politics HQ... Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 continues a pace and the podcast is faced with simplifying the consumer price index as well as trying to work out if the correct term is "deflection" or "defection" If you want to read the Twitter thread that we referred to in this episode click this link https://twitter.com/bootstrapcook/status/1483778776697909252?s=21 Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy one this week! It seems that 2022 has hit the ground running and breaking news EVEN interrupts the recording of the podcast. Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year🎉 The new year brings The Simple Politics Podcast back with a new format! Tatton and Diane, aka the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, are joined by host Kobi (@kobestarr) to recap the week in politics as simply as they can. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves, but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.  This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Ben Williams. If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices