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“My partner and I love this podcast. Raphael Behr is an excellent interviewer - thoughtful and hugely insightful both personally and politically. He creates a space for his interviewee to present their views and they remain the focus of the interview, unlike many other more ego driven...”Read full review »
helen m smith via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/23
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“This podcast is terrific. The last one for instance with James Graham is revelatory. Listen to it and you'll understand a good deal more about the state of politics in this country, just from being invited to overhear a fascinating conversation between one of the best political commentators...”Read full review »
J Kellow Pye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/23
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“Been following Behr’s writings a while now and very happy to have found this podcast. Such a sharp, brilliant thinker. Please write a book!”
Christina Caudill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
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“The interview with Karen Stenner alone is mind-blowing. FINALLY someone explained the trump-and-brexit people in a way that makes me understand.”
Eyralis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/22
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“It’s always an engaging and interesting listen. Good range if guests and plenty of time to delve into ideas.”
Saoifre via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/22
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“I have enjoyed every episode, each new one a little more than the previous one. I have recommended the podcast many times and will definitely buy the book.”
Bonneaventure99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/14/22
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“Quality podcast. In depth, challenging, informative. One of the best podcasts in terms of its pace and and informed discussion.
Book references are extremely useful. Anyone concerned about the future of the left in British politics should be listening to this podcast in particular. Listen, think...”Read full review »
elodie 200 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/21
“Very interesting listening! Lots of new ideas for Labour and other progressive or left-of-centre parties.
Highly recommended!”
Hyweldjones via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
08/05/21
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“The currents rather than surface splash of politics.”
bobmcbobthebobmeister via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/21
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“I always look forward to new episodes of PotC and listen to them as soon as they come out. It never fails to make me think, teach me something new, and make me more optimistic about the future of our politics - despite all the challenges.”
mstrinko via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/21
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“Fantastic podcast about political thinking. The recent episode exploring ideas and policies of the left and Labour was so insightful! The tone is light, but still issues are explored patiently and in depth. Raphael Behr is an excellent relaxed host.”
Jenny.4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/21
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“I can’t praise this podcast enough. Always filled with fascinating new ideas and giving a novel psychological angle on politics. Brilliant”
acorfe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/31/21
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“More intelligent journalism you cannot find. Can we have some more please?”
lestersquare via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/21
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“Behr uses his thought-provoking journalism to relaxed, reflective and stimulating discussions with well-informed guests. Always excellent.”
William Baldwin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/02/21
“Truly excellent. Fascinating, thought provoking discussions across an amazing range of issues. Brilliant.”
SyGeCoNa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/25/21
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“Rafael is in his element here - sometimes rambling, reflective, personal, always thought provoking and compassionate and with a keen sense of urgency to understand the issue at hand and to think more profoundly about it. Top notch stuff 👍🏻”
2606Giles2606 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
02/18/21
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts about politics and about psychology / psychotherapy. Rafael Behr and his guests use insights from psychology/ therapy to illuminate political issues and vice versa. Such a venture could be crass and formulaic, but this is absolutely not. It is intelligent, subtle,...”Read full review »
angelamary2405 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/21
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“To understand our current pickle we need to harness psychological insights. The very best example of this is the latest On the Couch episode on Nostalgia. To properly understand our current confusion and get back to something approaching clarity the ideas discussed in this podcast must be...”Read full review »
Cork Examiner via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/20
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“Always delivers - on choice of guest, topic and tone. Please make more.
** Suggestion ** Another reflections on the season to come episode would be good too as we move past Sunday's (eventual) Brexit deadline, into the vaccine rollout period (but not the end of the pandemic) and of course...”Read full review »
AdamMHudson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/11/20
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“Insightful, erudite discussion. A must-listen for anyone wondering what the hell is going on in the politics right now.”
sparkybee via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/17/20
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“Just listened to “The Madness of King Don” a fascinating analysis of the mind of Donald Trump. It was absolutely brilliant and the diagnosis is something I’ve long suspected!”
I'd rather be lonely via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/16/20
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“Very interesting today about trumps defeat. What most chimed with me was the observation made of the complete absence of joy in the trump family. I noticed when Jill Biden gave her husband a huge hug on stage once he was declared president elect, a full proper hug! A very joyful moment and it’s...”Read full review »
fintry 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/13/20
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“Times are tough but listening to this podcast always makes me feel happier. Thank you!”
Jueswadr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/20
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“Read you in The Guardian. Long time Remainiac listener (now Oh God, What Next!) and this is like finding another sparkling jewel of analytical/conversational sanity in the political podcast ether - to feel I’m not alone and ease my political neurosis. Just listened to you talking to Ben Smith...”Read full review »
soopy67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/20
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“Just a great listen. Wisdom and self-deprecation in perfect unison. It’s great to hear discussion about politics and politicians with the pitch dialled down a touch, and with a recognition that it’s a world populated by people often meaning well and doing difficult things”
linzmeister via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/20
“Please, please, please could we have more Emma Crewe. Excellent podcast episode. Excellent podcast.
(Sneaky ploy to get more ratings and reviews.)”
A bit helper Berks via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/20
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“Keep these podcasts coming. Helps me get through this existential crisis of leaving the EU. Great angles on Brexit and things to come.”
Rintals via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/20
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“I’ve listened to a couple of these, the most recent one with Fintan O’Toole this morning. I’m 69, living in the North West of England, interested in the world and what is happening, and how things change. The last few years, I have felt at odds with a number of my friends, relations and...”Read full review »
thresholdweller via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/12/20
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“A clever analysis of contemporary issues. The best episodes are where Rafael and guests really dig into the psychology behind the motivations of politicians and voters.”
_E_M_R_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/20
“...that I’ve not found anywhere else. The implied notion of ‘what are these people thinking and so what drives their viewpoint’ is illuminating.”
Domic57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/20
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“I enjoy it very much. His interview with Lord John Alderdice is incredibly salient to our modern sociopolitical culture.”
Guorilla via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/20/20
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“You were excellent on #thebunker episode and I’m really liking this too, please keep them coming!”
Ppppphhhttt via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/15/20
“I love this show! It’s definitely one of the smartest, most insightful and thought provoking explorations of today’s complicated political situation. Keep ‘em coming guys!”
Rakeye via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/15/20
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“Really enjoyed this very smart take on our messy politics. Well produced in the time of Covid. Great work”
Marple Leaf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/20
“A very succinct, accessible and intelligent deep dive into political & media issues. Keep them coming!!
(PS In latest episode there’s an analogy where there’s confusion differentiating between a caramel wafer and a lion. What confusion reigns when Behr meets a Lion Bar? 🤣)”
Anchovy S via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/27/20
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“Great political podcast that leaves you informed and not drained. The speakers are extremely intelligent and contemporary, easy to understand and connect to.”
Nushak via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/25/20
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“This is the podcast I’ve been waiting for! Listening to the interviews is challenging and exciting. I always want more, and there’s a useful debrief at the end which allows you to review your own response to what you’ve heard. Overall, the quality of discussion makes politics seem possible again...”Read full review »
4pp 4ever via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/20
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“There is not enough of this perspective on politics. Keep it coming.”
skrankoid via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/27/20
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“The perfect lockdown podcast.”
nicsmall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/25/20
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“A very stimulating discussion which touched on all kinds of issues which would be worthy of a separate podcast of their own at some point.
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Mossnick via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/23/20
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“This is a much needed innovation in our political discourse. I found the interchange between two like-minded people absolutely fascinating. It’s about time we began moving in the direction of non-confrontational politics, and who better to guide us than a non-confrontational interviewer and a...”Read full review »
Shmarya via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/21/20
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