Steve Richard’s Rock and Roll Politics
Five Stars
STEVE Richard’s podcast “Rock and Roll Politics” has become very popular but it is clear that the veteran journalist also really enjoys the live shows.
It allows plenty of time for Steve to express his views on a number of matters but also invites questions from the audience. The questions are vital and incisive and a distinct improvement from the rather moribund Question Time.
Steve has developed a real chemistry between himself and his audience and much of it is down to he is clearly interested in what you have to say. It is all about synergy.
As the first show in a series there was an element of “well it has been a quiet twelve months!”
There was a lot of questions and discussion entering on the two current main leaders (Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer). There was a general consensus that Labour must stop being so timid. Time will tell.
But you get the feeling that Steve may be setting the tone on that one. Yers, he says he gets predictions wrong but we will see.
It is Steve’s manner that greatly helps people engage with his show (that and a good Harold Wilson impression!).
In a time of “craziness” and the “footballisation” of politics, it is good to see reasoned debate and exchange of ideas making a comeback.
It will be fascinating to follow him as we build up to next year’s General Election.
It is clear Steve loves, lives and breathes politics and this brand of forum has injected new life and love into the subject.
