Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman present The Power Test, the weekly political podcast for everyone crying out for a new government and... more
In a week of drama in Scottish politics, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined for this week’s episode of... more
This week, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by none other than Sam’s dad, Sir Lawrence Freedman, to discuss... more
Is Labour capable of reversing the curse facing centre-left governments around the world? Josh Simons, Director of the highly influential... more
On this week's episode of The Power Test, we're looking at all things local elections - including bins! - New... more
Following last week's episode with Ed Balls, former Treasury boss Nick Macpherson joins Sam and Ayesha to interrogate the economic... more
As Labour announces its plans to reclaim 'Levelling Up', Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are joined by Ed Balls to... more
In this first episode of 2024, the duo discuss the news that Ayesha will soon become Baroness Hazarika of Coatbridge... more
Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Sam White and The Guardian's Political Editor Pippa Crerar are two figures who have... more
Labour's former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw joins Sam and Ayesha to talk about the UK's standing in the world and... more
Sam Freedman quizzes Ed Miliband live on stage at London's Inclusive Growth Conference in partnership with the Centre For Progressive... more
This week Sam and Ayesha explore how a Labour might operate the machinery of government following a successful election. With... more
Sam and Ayesha discuss the fall of Suella Braverman, the return of David Cameron, and much more besides whilst looking... more
Sam and Ayesha come to you live from the inaugural Festival of Higher Education at London's Senate House, joined by... more
In the 1990s Tim Allan worked alongside Alistair Campbell on Tony Blair's media strategy. At the same time, Sarah Sands... more
Polling expert and former president of YouGov Peter Kellner breaks down the latest by-election results and Neal Lawson, the chair... more
Former environmental aide to US President Bill Clinton, Paul Bledsoe, the Telegraph’s environmental editor Emma Gatten, and the economist and... more
The Power Test is back for a new series with hosts Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman. In this first episode,... more
Former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett, host of Rock N Roll Politics Steve Richards, and The Times journalist Rachel Sylvester... more
Ayesha and Sam are joined by Liverpool regional city mayor Steve Rotherham, ex-Nicola Sturgeon aide Liz Lloyd, and Camden council... more
Do the culture wars present a challenge to Labour's electoral hopes? Ayesha & Sam are joined by The Atlantic's Helen... more
Former environmental aide to US President Bill Clinton, Paul Bledsoe, the Telegraph’s environmental editor Emma Gatten, and the economist and former treasury... more