Listen, I WAS getting on with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social while we were talking about his politics. Things only deteriorated when he mentioned his bagpipes and I forgot to lie. Next time I'll pretend I'm a fan. Read/watch/hear our (mostly nice) chat here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/alastair-c...

I interviewed activist @jesscraven101.bsky.social about her left-wing politics. We covered people’s movements, leftist purity culture, the fight to save American democracy and also, tea. Read and subscribe for free weekly conversations with people on the left! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-person...

Had a great chat with @athenakugblenu.bsky.social about her personal politics! We covered Starmer pulling us into lakes, English people not knowing anything much about England, and why you can put her vegan food on the meaty BBQ. Read/subscribe for free here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/athena-kug...

This week on What's Left? I interview @thedailyshow.com correspondent @jordanklepper.bsky.social hot off his recent Emmy win! We discuss Trump rallies, MAGA membership, getting arrested and being mistaken for one another. Read/watch/subscribe/appreciate here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/jordan-kle...

Had fun interviewing @daniellemoodie.bsky.social about her personal politics and the state of the left! She's super knowledgeable and passionate. Read or watch our interview here: amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-person... And subscribe for weekly conversations with folk on the left!

This week on What's Left, I had a great time criticising The West Wing with leftist screenwriter @josholson.bsky.social! Josh also teaches us how to sneak communist ideas into Hollywood scripts and I promise to help you talk like Obama (if you pay me): open.substack.com/pub/amyhogga...

One year of Labour! Well. What are we all thinking!?! I asked Sheeps' Liam Williams whether he celebrated Starmer's win like his Dad celebrated Blair's (by napping). amyhoggart.substack.com/p/liam-willi...

Had such a great chat with @theconsciouslee.bsky.social who identifies as “left” but pointed out there’s fascism on both sides. We cover tons, incl: his childhood, career, neo-colonialism and how to change someone’s mind (his answer was NOT what I expected!) Read/watch: www.amyhoggart.substack.com

My interview this week with @herring1967.bsky.social! Find out his answers to questions I asked (eg where he falls on the political spectrum), as well as questions I didn't ask (eg which Tory MPs he would sleep with). Read/watch/subscribe for free here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/richard-he...

Keith Lucas on how politics has changed comedy over the last decade. A really interesting moment from our conversation here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/the-lucas-...

Had such a great time talking to @zoegrunewald.bsky.social about her left-wing politics on my substack this week! She's so passionate and eloquent and fun to talk to amyhoggart.substack.com/p/zoe-grunew...

In this week's What's Left? I chat to comedian and WGA hero
@joshgondelman.bsky.social about him inventing communism aged 10, becoming a conservative when queuing, and what the Dems should do next. Read/watch and subscribe for free here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/interview-...

This week on What's Left? I interview comedian about her politics. Josie aspires to be as far left as possible and thinks compromise is grubby. Read/watch/share/subscribe and let me know what you think here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/josie-long... ❤️

In this week's What's Left? I talk to @omarbaddar.bsky.social about his politics. We cover the war in Gaza, US election, left-wing bubbles/cliques and I also check - Britain didn't do anything wrong in the Middle East, right?!! You can read/watch/subscribe here! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/omar-baddar

Every week on What's Left?, I interview someone from somewhere on the left. This week, I chat to @mrjohncrace.bsky.social about Starmer and Trump, taking the piss out of politicians, my dad's old job and why we still watch the worst programme on British TV. Read and subscribe here: rb.gy/9kjxoa

For MAGA, “the cruelty is the point”. I'm thinking about this as I struggle to fathom this new administration and those who voted for it. Here's @wajali.bsky.social making a great point and me (almost) understanding it. Catch our whole interview on substack amyhoggart.substack.com/p/wajahat-al...

This week on What's Left? I chat to @wajali.bsky.social
about whether Jesus would be part of the bro-oligarchy, pacing yourself during Tr*mp’s administration and how AOC can make herself more like Debbie Dingell. Wajahat is so funny and you'll learn tons! amyhoggart.substack.com/p/10-wajahat...