Harriet Harman on “depressing” male-dominated landscape of political podcasts

Back in 1982, I was among the mere 20 women MPs, a stark contrast to the vibrant representation we now witness with over 200 female parliamentarians across parties. This diverse parliament has certainly brought a breath of fresh air, expanding the political discourse and making the Commons more inclusive. However, it’s disheartening to observe that even in the latest form of political dialogue – podcasts – an archaic men-only politics persists, which should have been left behind long ago. Regrettably, the hosts leading these podcasts are all men.