In Listening Mode
In a post-election aftermath, Armando and Helen look at what politicians mean when they go into 'listening mode'. Who are they listening to? And why weren't they doing it sooner?
Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
This week, as the Democrats lick their wounds, and Kemi Badenoch looks to rebuild her party, we are talking about politicians in 'listening mode'.
Who are they listening to? Why weren't they listening sooner? Is it a tick box exercise, or do they make meaningful changes based off their listening?
They also look at Wes Streeting's big public consultation on the NHS, and Elon's plans to 'crowdsource' policy from the US population.
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Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
