Ep 187 with Gary Younge Pt 1: Immigration was never the problem!

Ep 187 with Gary Younge Pt 1: Immigration was never the problem!

From What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel by WTF Productions

July 6, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Gary Younge joins Mark Steel to discuss the issues plaguing British politics, including immigration and the media's role.

Gary Younge joins Mark for a conversation about what has gone wrong with British politics. They discuss Andy Burnham's leadership, Labour's collapse, the rise of the Greens, Gaza, immigration, the media's failure to ask difficult questions, and whether politicians have become more interested in protecting institutions than changing people's lives. Along the way they ask who really holds power, why politicians seem terrified of the bond markets, and whether the biggest problems in Britain are being blamed on entirely the wrong people. 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 or watch the whole interview straight away. 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 Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Gary @garyounge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Mark Steel

Guest: Gary Younge

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Places: Gaza

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