To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the third of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this third part, which features the shows recorded during the last six months of 2020, Iain speaks to Conservative MP Sir Peter Bottomley, …

To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the second of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this first part, which features the shows recorded during the first six months of 2020, Iain speaks to Former Labour Home Secretary Jacqui…

To mark the end of the first season of the Politics of Sound podcast, Iain Carnegie presents the first of four special episodes looking back at the highlights, both spoken and musical, of the last two years. In this first part, which features the shows of 2019, Iain speaks to Jonathan Isaby, Tom Brake, Mary Honeyball, Kevin Brennan, Tim Farron, Joh…

In the August edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes comedian and star of BBC Radio 4's Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum, Tom Mayhew to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop. In a fascinating, revealing interview, he discusses the challenges of creating a career in comedy from a background beset with financial struggles, his experie…

In the July edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes the former Conservative MP and Health Minister, Author and Media Personality Edwina Currie to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop. In an often personal and revealing interview, she discusses her upbringing within an Orthodox Jewish household in Liverpool and subsequent estra…

In the June edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford and Chairman of the European Research Group, Mark Francois to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discusses his formative years growing up in Essex, his abiding affection for and pride in his parents, his years in student poli…

In the May edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes celebrated YouTube sensation and now candidate for the London Mayoral Election, Max Fosh to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss the whether the power of social media can defeat the power of vested interest and money; the processes that have to be followed to stand …

In the April edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes prominent journalist, author and regular contributor to Novara Media, Dalia Gebrial to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop for a deeply personal and reflective conversation about her life, activism, challenges and aspirations, while discovering her three all-time favourite …

In the March edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes actor, musician and leader of the newly-formed Reclaim Party, Laurence Fox to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss the origins of his political thinking, his family, his schooling, his music, his acting career, his facing up to controversy, his relationship with T…

In the February edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to discuss his political career, his beloved Sunderland FC, Strictly Come Dancing, the direction of the Labour Party under Keir Starmer and of…

In this special Hogmanay/New Year edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes Alistair Carmichael, Liberal Democrat MP for the UK's northernmost constituency, Orkney and Shetland to the PoS virtual record shop to discuss his political career, his life as an islander, what makes the communities he represents so unique and, of course, hi…

In this special trans-Atlantic Christmas edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie welcomes former Ohio State Senator and media political commentator Capri Cafaro to the PoS virtual record shop to discuss her political career, her new recipe book which draws recipes from all sides of the political spectrum. the state of the nation as America …

In the November edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites political journalist and presenter of the Early Morning Breakfast Show on Times Radio, Calum MacDonald to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Calum emerges with an brilliant selection by Taylor Swift, Jas…

In the October edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the political comedian, impressionist, author and tv personality Matt Forde to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Matt emerges with an eclectic selection by Johnny Cash, Dire Straits and Oasis and offers …

In the September edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Carwyn emerges with an eclectic selection by AC/DC, The Pogues and Max Boyce and offers a fascinating insight into …

In the September edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, Conor Burns to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Conor emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Phil Collins and…

In this August edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites Liberal Democrat Leadership Candidate Layla Moran MP to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select her three all-time favourite albums. Layla emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Radiohead, Jacqueline Du Pre and Guns N' Roses and speak…

In this July edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites the longest-serving Member of Parliament and Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his three all-time favourite albums. Sir Peter emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Michael Fl…

In this June edition of the Politics of Sound, Iain Carnegie invites President and Co-Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Mark Pack to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop to select his all-time favourite albums. Mark emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band and The Beautiful …

In a special first anniversary edition, Iain Carnegie invites journalist, broadcaster and former BBC Political Correspondent Carole Walker to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Carole emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Sex Pistols, David Bowie and Stan Getz …

Iain Carnegie invites the newly-elected Conservative MP for Barrow-in-Furness, Simon Fell to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his all-time favourite albums. Paul emerges with celebrated releases by The Stone Roses and Jeff Buckley and speaks of how his family are coping under the lockdown, his journey into p…

Iain Carnegie presents another edition of the companion podcast to the regular monthly Politics of Sound: Politics of Sound BITES. In this occasional release, Iain speaks to those making the news now about their actions, motivations and the role that music plays within their lives. His guest is the journalist, writer and campaigner Stefan Simanowit…

Iain Carnegie invites Conservative MP, Business Minister and Minister for London, Paul Scully to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Paul emerges with celebrated releases by Prince, Dr. John and Elbow and speaks of the importance of his origins, his political passions, beard…

Iain Carnegie presents another edition of the companion podcast to the regular monthly Politics of Sound: Politics of Sound BITES. In this occasional release, Iain speaks to those making the news now about their actions, motivations and the role that music plays within their lives. His guest is the Musical Director of Camden Voices, Ed Blunt, who d…

Iain Carnegie invites Scottish National Party MP and former member of Runrig and Big Country, Pete Wishart to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Pete emerges with celebrated releases by Pink Floyd, Deacon Blue and Big Country and speaks of his career as a professional rock …

Iain Carnegie invites Labour MP and Shadow Minister for Exiting the European Union, Thangam Debbonaire to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Thangam emerges with classic recordings of works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Talking Heads and Johann Sebastian Bach and speaks of her ca…

In this special January New Year edition, Iain Carnegie invites former Labour Party Home Secretary, Media Personality and Chair of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, Jacqui Smith to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Jacqui emerges with classic titles by Buzzcocks, …

Iain Carnegie presents another edition of the companion podcast to the regular monthly Politics of Sound: Politics of Sound BITES. In this occasional release, Iain speaks to those making the news now about their actions, motivations and the role that music plays within their lives. His guest is prominent Award-winning Studio Engineer and Labour Par…

In this special Christmas edition, Iain Carnegie invites LBC presenter, journalist and author Iain Dale to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Iain emerges with classic titles by Blondie, Dire Straits and Mango Groove and offers a fascinating insight into his political passi…

Iain Carnegie invites ex-Labour MP and CEO of UK Music, Michael Dugher to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Michael emerges with classic titles by Paul McCartney and Wings, Crowded House and Carole King and discusses his political passions, his exit from the Labour Party, …

Iain Carnegie launches a new occasional companion podcast to the regular monthly Politics of Sound: Politics of Sound BITES. In this occasional release, Iain speaks to those making the news this week about their actions, motivations and the role that music plays within their lives. In this first episode of the BITES series, Iain speaks to prominent…

Iain Carnegie invites Conservative MP and Vice-Chairman of the 1922 Committee, John Whittingdale to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. John emerges with classic titles by Meat Loaf, Rainbow and Status Quo and discusses his love of film, music of all kinds (including heavy r…

Iain Carnegie invites Liberal Democrat ex-leader and MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Tim emerges with classic titles by Prefab Sprout, Public Service Broadcasting and The Avalanches and discusses life, the universe and everyt…

Iain Carnegie invites singer, guitarist, harmonica player and Labour Party MP Kevin Brennan to pay his own visit to the PoS virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Kevin emerges with classic titles by Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell and David Bowie and speaks of his abiding love of music, his former career as a school teach…

Iain Carnegie invites ex-Labour Party MEP Mary Honeyball to pay her own visit to the PoS virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums. Mary emerges with selections by Joan Armatrading, George Gershwin and Bob Dylan, and speaks of her reasons for leaving the Labour Party after forty years of membership, her aversion to Brexit a…

Iain Carnegie invites Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake to pay his own visit to the PoS virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Tom emerges with selections by Gabriel Fauré, Plastic Bertrand and Pink Floyd and reveals an impressive musical ancestor, an early political exchange with a President of France and his love of runni…

POLITICS OF SOUND is a brand new podcast in which political figures pay an imaginary visit to the virtual PoS Record Shop, emerging with their life-long favourite albums. Iain Carnegie leads the discussion as his guest Jonathan Isaby, Editor of Brexit Central, discusses his political beliefs and reveals a love for the music of the Pet Shop Boys, th…