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Matt Chorley

Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

Radio 5 Live,19 episodes

Episodes

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In the Hoodie
Geoff Norcott, the politics of hoodies and your best fax facts.
09 Jan 2026,120 mins
The Fax of the Matter
An exclusive interview with Health Secretary Wes Streeting, plus 'Spin Class' & pubs.
08 Jan 2026,120 mins
Three Pollsters and a Table
Matt Forde goes to PMQs, 'Poll Position', and does the Cabinet table need a makeover?
07 Jan 2026,120 mins
Strength Testing
Who is the strongest of the world's strong men? Plus All the Small Things.
06 Jan 2026,120 mins
First Footing
Matt kicks off 2026 with the Americasters, the 'Journo Panel' and managing Man Utd.
05 Jan 2026,120 mins
with Marianna Spring
Marianna Spring sits in with political guests, news, and your views on the day's stories.
02 Jan 2026,120 mins
with Marianna Spring
Marianna Spring sits in with political guests, news, and your views on the day's stories.
31 Dec 2025,120 mins
with Marianna Spring
Marianna Spring sits in with political guests, news, and your views on the day's stories.
30 Dec 2025,120 mins
with Marianna Spring
Marianna Spring sits in with political guests, news, and your views on the day's stories.
29 Dec 2025,120 mins
with Nick Eardley
Nick Eardley sits in with political guests, news, and your views on the day's stories.
24 Dec 2025,120 mins
with Adam Fleming
Adam Fleming sits in with political guests, news, and your views on today's stories.
23 Dec 2025,120 mins
with Adam Fleming
Adam Fleming sits in with political guests, news, and your views on today's stories.
22 Dec 2025,120 mins
Xmas Ding Dong
Matt hosts his hilarious Christmas quiz & Dermot O'Leary reviews your Christmas jingles.
19 Dec 2025,120 mins
A Broadcasting Legend
Matt remembers the life and epic career of Richard Dimbleby with his son Jonathan.
18 Dec 2025,120 mins
Mason in the House
Chris Mason is Matt's special guest for PMQs and the political year in 12 numbers.
17 Dec 2025,120 mins
North Poll Position
A special festive version of Poll Position, the Ex-MPs Panel,and some political soap.
16 Dec 2025,120 mins
Votes for Christmas
A special edition of Americast, why wool is bouncing back and who would Santa vote for?
15 Dec 2025,120 mins
Let's Get Ready to Rubble
A guide to the 2024 Election plus more random things made from parliamentary rubble.
12 Dec 2025,120 mins
Two Lords a Leaping
Two of the newest members of the House of Lords, Sanna Marin and 'Spin Class'.
11 Dec 2025,120 mins