Northern Spin

by Chris Maguire & Michael Taylor

Experienced journalists Michael Taylor and Chris Maguire have launched a new political podcast to give a greater voice to the North. The pair are both former editors of North West Business Insider and have joined forces with Manchester-based agency What Media to produce the ‘Northern Spin’ podcast. The hosts say the weekly 30-minute podcast will provide insight into current affairs, politics and a bit of business, but from a  ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 5

  • Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 9: Why Politicians Cosy up to Business

    Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 9: Why Politicians Cosy up to Business

    S05 E09
    46:00

    This week's Northern Spin is a deep dive into why politicians are making such a play for business, and what the private sector might want in return. We discuss the horrors emerging from the Covid Enquiry, the political tightrope Keir Starmer is walking over the Middle East crisis and explain why Suella Braverman is saying such dreadful things about homeless people. PLUS: In the culture bit, positive reviews of the Manchester United tour, the Pendle Witch experience and Killers of the Flower Moon.

  • Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 8: Is the BBC Biased?

    Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 8: Is the BBC Biased?

    S05 E08
    49:07

    A deep dive into the national broadcaster. Is it covering “both sides” fairly in the Gaza war?Plus: Rachel Reeves feels the pressure over plagiarism row, and a heartfelt plea to check your alcohol use following Matthew Perry’s tragic death.

  • Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 7: Keep the faith - Northern Soul, Tory wipeout, Starmer and Israel

    Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 7: Keep the faith - Northern Soul, Tory wipeout, Starmer and Israel

    S05 E07
    48:07

    After crushing by-election defeats in Tamworth and Mid Beds Chris crunches the numbers and works out what it means for the Conservatives in the Red Wall north and the leafy northern shires. Plus, insight from would be MPs on seats where Labour dares to dream, the dangers facing Keir Starmer as his support for Israel prompts the resignation of a Manchester councillor, why it's York Library Service 1, Banking Bureaucracy 0, and our tributes and memories of Sir Bobby Charlton.

  • Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 6: Labour in Liverpool: Starmer's Sparkles and Mandy's Moves

    Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 6: Labour in Liverpool: Starmer's Sparkles and Mandy's Moves

    S05 E06
    49:09

    Reeves and Rayner get rave reviews, Burnham on best behaviour. PLUS: The remarkable work of the Mines Advisory Group, and how northern politicians have balanced their messaging around the unfolding horrors in Israel and Gaza.

  • Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 5: Advantage Labour

    Northern Spin - Season 5 - Episode 5: Advantage Labour

    S05 E05
    53:52

    As Labour woos businesses and unions in Liverpool, the Tories reflect on a disastrous conference in Manchester. Plus: Michael reports on his recent trip to Israel.