Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions Podcast
Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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How does Morgan McSweeney the man compare to the myth?
Today
Plus… how do Americans feel about the King's visit?
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What makes a great news theme tune?
Friday
Plus, why do journalists love the White House correspondent's dinner?
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How do you tell Trump to play Putin?
Thursday
Plus… can the hand that wields the knife ever wear the crown?
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Why did Michael Palin undress as the prime minister?
Last Wednesday
Plus… are there cracks appearing in cabinet unity?
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Would a regional accent stop you becoming PM?
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Plus what did Mariella Frostrup make of PMQ's?
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Does Trump's pastor back his feud with the Pope?
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Plus… what should Somerset's dragon be called?
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Are politicians being dishonest about Brexit and pensions?
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Plus has Shabana Mahmood responded to Michael Gove's crush?
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What's it like in No10 when the government falls?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Plus how deep are the politics of Disney?
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What happened to Morgan McSweeney's phone?
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Plus… why can diplomacy be bad for your marriage?
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Does Starmer think the Iran war will end soon?
Mon 23 Mar 2026
Plus… what's a good name for a new town?
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How bad are things in the basement of Parliament?
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Plus… what was it like in No10 during the pandemic?
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What can adman Rory Sutherland teach politicians?
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Plus… is Angela Rayner on manoeuvres?
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What is the psychology of petrol prices?
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Plus… what can greyhounds tell us about politics in Wales?
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How did Rory Bremner accidentally save John Major?
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Plus why is Lindsay Hoyle so cross?
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PMQs: Did Gyles Brandreth enjoy the show?
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Plus … what's it liked to be kicked out of the Commons?
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What can do the Treasury to help with your energy bills?
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
