About this episode

John Pienaar shares insights on Brexit, Boris Johnson, and political journalism in a rich conversation with Abbie Bennington.

A true heavyweight of political journalism joins Vintage Politics. This week, John Pienaar brings decades of reporting from the front line of politics to the podcast — with candid insights on Boris Johnson, Brexit and why it remains “lying in the bloodstream of our politics”, US presidential elections, and the legendary political all-nighters that sometimes ended with a champagne breakfast. It’s a rich conversation full of stories, sharp analysis and hard-earned perspective — with, of course, great wines along the way. Expect great conversation, great insight and a vintage political discussion not to miss. Wines featured: Mid week wine: Morrisons The Best Beaujolais ( Morrisons ) Pauline Collin Bereche Ludes Vielles Vignes 2019 ( Hedonism ) Côte de Brouilly, Domaine Lafarge Vial, Beaujolais 2016 ( Corney and Barrow ) Aloxe-Corton Les Vercots 1er Cru Maison Morey-Blanc 2019 ( Corney and Barrow ) Hermitage Grande Champagne 1957 ( Hedonism )

People in this episode

Host: Abbie Bennington

Guest: John Pienaar

Topics covered

• political journalism
• Brexit
• Boris Johnson
• US presidential elections
• political analysis
• wine

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Morrisons The Best Beaujolais, Pauline Collin Bereche Ludes Vielles Vignes 2019, Côte de Brouilly, Domaine Lafarge Vial, Beaujolais 2016, Aloxe-Corton Les Vercots 1er Cru Maison Morey-Blanc 2019, Hermitage Grande Champagne 1957

Books & works: Brexit

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