The Political Press Box

A conversation with journalists, pollsters and academics about politics and the media. Hosted by Ian Silvera, editor of Tech, Power & Media, the podcast aims to provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Westminster, Washington and beyond. www.news-future.com

The Political Press Box is a government podcast hosted by Ian Silvera, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ian Silvera hosts The Political Press Box, a government show with 28 episodes published.

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  Inside the Mind of Rachel Reeves (w/ Bloomberg's Joe Mayes)

  Nov 9, 202533 minS0

  <p>The Chancellor will be unveiling what’s inside her Red Box on Wednesday the 26th of November. </p><p>But before that major announcement in the House of Commons, Rachel Reeves has already attempted to give us, and Mr Market, a sense of what is to come. </p><p>In a preview of her actual Budget speech, the top Labour minister has hinted at tax increases.</p><p>This would, of course, break her party’s General Election Manifesto.</p><p>But don’t worry, folks, there’s plenty to blame for this trust smashing exercise.</p><p>The Chancellor...

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  Episode #26

  Why Politicians Are So Unpopular

  Apr 21, 202542 minS1

  <p>On this episode, we find out what voters are really thinking and why the UK’s politicians are so unpopular. I’m joined by Holly Day of Ipsos MORI, the polling agency best known for its monthly concerns index.</p><p>We discuss how education has replaced social class as an identifier of voting behaviour, Holly explains how Sir Keir Starmer has gone from plus 34 to minus 34 points in the polls and how the May elections might pan out for the Labour Party. </p><p>This episode is most suited for the political geeks amongst us. So, if you are o...

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  Episode #25

  How To Report A Trade War

  Apr 7, 202542 minS1

  <p>On this episode I’m joined by an old friend, Graham Lanktree of Politico, to talk about the new global trade war. Originally from Canada, Graham explains what the journalism scene in Montreal and Ottawa used to be like, his move to London and how he first started to cover the Trump administration back in 2016.</p><p>Nowadays, Graham is considered to be one of the leading trade correspondents operating in the UK. Here, he outlines what it’s like covering the recent tariff developments from Trump and how even top trade negotiators are asking him what’s going on. <...

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  Episode #24

  The Social History of The Postman

  Mar 28, 202536 minS1

  <p>On this episode, I speak to Alan Cleaver, a retired journalist turned author who lives next to one of England’s most beautiful spots, The Lake District. </p><p>Alan’s latest project charts the rise and fall of the rural postman and the shortcuts they made across the British countryside as they delivered the post in all weathers.</p><p>These so-called Postal Paths were the work of Royal Mail workers from the Victorian Era onwards. </p><p>The bike and then the car would ultimately change the postie’s relationship with the countryside – and their customers – but Alan has bee...

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  Episode #23

  The Substack Rich List Is Revealed With The Press Gazette's Bron Maher

  Jan 30, 202542 minS1

  <p>On this episode of the Political Press Box, I speak to Bron Maher, a senior reporter at The Press Gazette. The outlet has published its annual Substack rich list, unveiling the highest earners in the industry, including the likes of Heather Cox Richardson, Nate Silver and Mehdi Hasan. It sounds like a European list could be coming soon. We also talk about the state of the media industry heading into the rest of 2025. Trump, AI and a volatile advertising market, it’s all going on. And Bron explains which news media companies he’s keeping an eye on.</p><p>Pr...

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