Ep 157 with John McDonnell MP (Part 1)

What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel

Carousel Studios

News, Society & Culture, Comedy, Politics

4.7 • 888 Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

We're back! Mark is joined by John McDonnell, ex-Shadow Chancellor and Jeremy Corbyn ally. In a full-length, outspoken, no-holds barred interview, Mark quizzes John about his political passions, the Jeremy Corbyn years, life in the Labour Party under Keir Starmer – and how we go forward from here. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow John McDonnell @johnmcdonnellMP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0	What's Siegel in Spanish Granddad?
0:03.0	El... Seagull.
0:06.0	And what's a beach ball?
0:08.0	El Beach Bowl.
0:09.0	What about a sunbed, Dad?
0:11.0	El Sunbed.
0:13.0	Retirement planning with Aviva can help make priceless family holidays possible.
0:17.0	You're really good at Spanish, aren't you, Grandad?
0:20.0	I'm pretty much a local, love.
0:22.4	From insurance to wealth and retirement,
0:25.0	we can help solve life's financial puzzles.
0:27.5	Making a click, it takes a Viva.
0:30.2	The McSpicey Franks Red Hot is back.
0:32.3	It's the McSpicey, but hotter,
0:34.4	with 100% chicken breast fillet,
0:36.0	melty cheese, fiery jalapinos, and the irresistible Franks red hot mayo.
0:40.3	Danger, danger.
0:41.3	Make it hot.
0:43.3	Available until the 17th of June, serve from 11am,
0:47.3	participating in restaurants only.
0:49.3	Subject to availability.
0:50.3	We risk becoming an island of strangers.
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