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In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Anoosh Chakelian and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how we can improve our homes and workplaces to reduce our dependence on energy They are joined by Adrian Joyce, from EuroACE – the Architects Council for Europe and the Renovate Europe campaign and Iagan MacNeil, from Smart Energy GB, to talk about the challenges of upgrading old stock, how to deal with the private rental sector, and how to find the right incentives and funding to make change happen. Smart Energy GB is the not-for-profit, government-backed campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment. Their national campaign is reaching homes and small businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Multiple crises are putting unprecedented pressure on the economy and state institutions, and look set to last for months. As winter approaches, could this spell disaster for the government? In this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s executive editor of politics Tim Ross to discuss the latest negotiations over the Northern Ireland protocol and whether, despite Boris Johnson’s assurances, Britain is on the brink. Then in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush joins the podcast to answer a listener’s question: How legitimate are Corbynite grievances with Keir Starmer?If you’d like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Stephen Bush and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how to convince people to change their behaviour to reduce emissions.They are joined by Ruth Mourik, the founder of Research for Benefit organisation Duneworks, and Rob Cheesewright, from Smart Energy GB, to talk about the challenges of getting people on board, which countries are doing it well and why we need to stop talking about carbon.Smart Energy GB is the not-for-profit, government-backed campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment. Their national campaign is reaching homes and small businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush reflect on Boris Johnson’s conference speech. They discuss whether Tory members love Johnson - but not Johnsonism, the spontaneous applause for the argument capitalism was responsible for the success of the vaccine programme and Johnson’s many omissions.In part two, we have special correspondent at the New Statesman, Sophie McBain, on the show to discuss her long read on rape culture and the crisis in British schools.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first of a special series of episodes in the run up to the global climate conference COP 26, Anoosh Chakelian interviews our guest co-host Philippa Nuttall, The New Statesman’s environment and Sustainability Editor, about how the Government is facing up to climate change and what to expect from Glasgow’s environmental summit. They talk about how much lives need to change, who the onus for change needs to be on and how the UK compares to other countries in their approach to cutting emissions and tackling the climate crisis.Throughout the series Philippa and the NS Podcast team will speak to experts and leaders on the environmental issues facing the UK and the world. Episodes will be published every week, with the normal New Statesman Podcast published on Fridays as usual.--The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out more about their mission to "create smiles through great people and technology"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush give their verdict on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s big conference speech. They discussed the heckling, how it went down in the hall and whether we learned anything about Labour’s big idea for government.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether the Conservative party really is less divided than the other major parties.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk--The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out more about their mission to "create smiles through great people and technology"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian host a live recording of the New Statesman podcast at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. They talk Labour’s rule changes, Andy McDonald’s resignation and whether the party’s message could cut through against a backdrop of rising prices and queues at petrol stations.Then in You Ask Us they take live questions from the audience on Rachel Reeves’s Office for Value For Money, what can Labour learn from Germany's SPD, and was the media right to focus on resignations over policy speeches.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk--The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out more about their mission to "create smiles through great people and technology"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including gas prices, CO2 shortages and the end of the Universal Credit uplift. Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government?Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms of left vs right.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk--The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out more about their mission to "create smiles through great people and technology"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped WorldThey discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk--The New Statesman podcast is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies. Watch this video to find out more about their mission to "create smiles through great people and technology"  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer.If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk**This episode is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies, who have joined the New Statesman as launch partners for our print and digital transformation. They've also sponsored the Tech Leader's Agenda - an exclusive survey into the future of technology leadership. Find out more at www.newstatesman.com/techleadersagenda. Visit the new New Statesman website at www.newstatesman.com today.**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything. They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias.Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 SeptemberIf you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk**This episode is sponsored by Hexaware Technologies, who have joined the New Statesman as launch partners for our print and digital transformation. They've also sponsored the Tech Leader's Agenda - an exclusive survey into the future of technology leadership. Find out more at www.newstatesman.com/techleadersagenda. Visit the new New Statesman website at www.newstatesman.com today.**  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party. They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises matter any more.If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds, what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush interviews Tom Black and Owen Kingston, the writer and director of the interactive political play Crisis What Crisis, which gives the audience the chance to see if they could have survived the winter of discontent better than the Callaghan government.They discuss the perils of making interactive theatre for a knowledgable audience, why Monopoly is an awful board game and what you should be playing instead.For more information on Crisis What Crisis, and details of future performances, vist the Parabolic Theatre company. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author Marie Le Conte about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic.Marie's new book Honourable Misfits is out now.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush interviews economist, journalist, and author Duncan Weldon on his new book Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through. They talk through the lessons learned, and not learned from British political and economic history, whether the response to the pandemic will be a turning point in UK politics, and why writing a book is a bit like having a child.If you have a question for You Ask Us, please email Podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the Afghanistan crisis and the governments refugee scheme, and why MPs from all sides of the house were giving the government a hard time.  Then in You Ask Us, they answer listeners' quesitons on whether the situation could really have been handled differently, and how party supporters split on what should have happened. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better.In episode four, Iannucci and Ailbhe Rea examine consensus: Why do we find it so hard to disagree with each other without hating each other?Iannucci and Rea are joined by special guests Paul Mason, the campaigning journalist, and Anna Soubry, a former Conservative MP who co-founded the centrist breakaway party Change-UK. They talk about whether there could ever be a pact between the centre and the left, and if it really is much harder to get along in politics these days.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected A Level and GCSE results and why Labour have chosen now to call for Gavin Williamson's sacking.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on whether climate change will ever become a major issue at general elections.If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.