No Sacred Cows podcast

No Sacred Cows

Join as we dive head-first into a long overdue debate about the future of mainstream politics on both sides of the Atlantic - no holding back, no pulling punches. Subscribe on Substack for all the latest at https://nocows.substack.com/ or head to https://nosacredcows.media for more Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join as we dive head-first into a long overdue debate about the future of mainstream politics on both sides of the Atlantic - no holding back, no pulling punches. Subscribe on Substack for all the latest at https://nocows.substack.com/ or head to https://nosacredcows.media for more Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#45

The Enemy is The State

Centre-left governments are often few and far between. So when they lose their way - the r... more

20 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:34

20 Nov 2025


#44

Let's level on Net Zero

This week the herd is joined byTone Langengen, Senior Policy Advisor at the Tony Blair Ins... more

06 Nov 2025

35 MINS

35:31

06 Nov 2025


#43

Or else, armageddon

The political center and center-left needs to create new ways to protect our peace and pro... more

23 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:42

23 Oct 2025


#42

Order at the Border

Join us in this second episode where the herd are joined by Frank Sharry, a former Kamala ... more

10 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:12

10 Oct 2025


#41

We're the cows

We're starting a much needed and overdue debate about the future of mainstream politics – ... more

28 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:45

28 Sep 2025


#40

Can you feel it? Labour's big task

Recorded live at the Centre for Progressive Policy’s Inclusive Growth Conference on 28th N... more

03 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:20

03 Dec 2024


#39

Labour's New Test: can public services be revived in gruelling economic conditions?

Live from Labour Party conference, The Power Test returns to look at the Labour's first mo... more

27 Sep 2024

54 MINS

54:20

27 Sep 2024


#38

Now for the Real Work: can Labour execute its vision for Britain?

With Labour now firmly in the driver’s seat of government, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarik... more

12 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:42

12 Jul 2024


#37

Anatomy of an Election: are Labour prepared for the challenges of power?

July 4th, 2024: the date that Labour returned to power. After 14 years in the political wi... more

06 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:51

06 Jul 2024


#36

Can Labour pull off its Great British Energy plan?

Just before we head hurtling into election week, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are on h... more

28 Jun 2024

45 MINS

45:32

28 Jun 2024


#35

The Immigration Conundrum: does Labour have a positive solution for the UK's borders?

As the issue drives Nigel Farage’s return and the Conservatives seek to sharpen attacks on... more

21 Jun 2024

46 MINS

46:39

21 Jun 2024


#34

Manifesto Destiny: will Keir Starmer's 'Change' manifesto live up to its name?

On this special manifesto episode of The Power Test, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are ... more

14 Jun 2024

49 MINS

49:53

14 Jun 2024


#33

Paying for Crime: can Labour reignite the "respect agenda"?

The academic who inspired Blair’s “respect agenda" on tackling crime and anti-social behav... more

07 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:25

07 Jun 2024


#32

From Pledges to Prevention: can Labour fix the NHS?

Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika sit down with the Chief Executives of the The King's Fund... more

31 May 2024

46 MINS

46:39

31 May 2024


#31

Getting Schooled: Can Labour reform our schools?

Schools expert, and Teacher Tapp co-founder, Laura McInerney, joins Sam Freedman and Ayesh... more

24 May 2024

43 MINS

43:17

24 May 2024


#30

The State of the Unions

With Labour under pressure from trade unions to remain committed to its 'New Deal for Work... more

17 May 2024

41 MINS

41:14

17 May 2024


#29

Squeezed Middle: detangling the local elections

In the aftermath of last week's local elections, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika, togethe... more

10 May 2024

39 MINS

39:36

10 May 2024


#28

A Very Scottish Drama

In a week of drama in Scottish politics, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined for t... more

03 May 2024

38 MINS

38:08

03 May 2024


#27

The Case for Defence

This week, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by none other than Sam’s dad, Sir L... more

26 Apr 2024

35 MINS

35:24

26 Apr 2024


#26

Power behind the scenes

Is Labour capable of reversing the curse facing centre-left governments around the world? ... more

19 Apr 2024

37 MINS

37:49

19 Apr 2024


#25

Binfire of the Localities: a look at the local elections

On this week's episode of The Power Test, we're looking at all things local elections - in... more

12 Apr 2024

34 MINS

34:15

12 Apr 2024


#24

Let's Get Fiscal!

Following last week's episode with Ed Balls, former Treasury boss Nick Macpherson joins Sa... more

05 Apr 2024

33 MINS

33:14

05 Apr 2024


#23

Levelling Up: Substance not slogans?

As Labour announces its plans to reclaim 'Levelling Up', Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika ... more

29 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:21

29 Mar 2024


#22

Full Fat Ermine

In this first episode of 2024, the duo discuss the news that Ayesha will soon become Baron... more

22 Mar 2024

31 MINS

31:08

22 Mar 2024


#21

On the brink of power: a year of change?

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Sam White and The Guardian's Political Editor Pippa C... more

15 Dec 2023

52 MINS

52:47

15 Dec 2023