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The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The show takes listeners beyond the headlines and speaks to the individuals behind the stories that are shaping the America and the British political landscape.

New episodes are released every week.

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Hardy Talks: Could the Democratic party be on course to win a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate?  

The Hardy ReportApr 10, 2020

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Labour MP Wayne David on Britain’s standing in the world

Labour MP Wayne David on Britain’s standing in the world

Labour MP Wayne David on Britain’s standing in the world

You can find out more about him on Twitter @WayneDavid_MP.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sep 11, 202233:22
Paul Mason on the need to radically reform the UK’s economy

Paul Mason on the need to radically reform the UK’s economy

Paul Mason on the need to radically reform the UK’s economy

You can find out more about him on Twitter @PaulMasonNews at a PaulMason.org. His books are available to purchase here: https://www.paulmason.org/works/books/

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sep 04, 202238:52
Len McCluskey on the fight for workers' rights

Len McCluskey on the fight for workers' rights

Len McCluskey on the fight for workers' rights

You can find out more about him on Twitter @LenMcCluskey

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 21, 202233:34
Labour MP Ian Byrne on the crises crushing Brits

Labour MP Ian Byrne on the crises crushing Brits

Labour MP Ian Byrne on the crises crushing Brits

You can find out more about him on Twitter @IanByrneMP and Fans Supporting Foodbanks @SFoodbanks

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 14, 202232:24
Exploring the post-Brexit Britain landscape with Nick Tyrone

Exploring the post-Brexit Britain landscape with Nick Tyrone

Exploring the post-Brexit Britain landscape with Nick Tyrone


You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter @NicholasTyrone and at NickTyrone.com.


The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.


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Apr 06, 202236:26
Analysing America's foreign policy with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman

Analysing America's foreign policy with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman

Analysing America's foreign policy with Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman

You can find out more about him on Twitter @AVindman and his book at www.AlexanderVindmanBook.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Oct 24, 202144:02
Comedically covering a divided America with Chip Franklin

Comedically covering a divided America with Chip Franklin

Comedically covering a divided America with Chip Franklin


You can find out more about him on Twitter @ChipFranklin and his work at ReallyAmerican.com and InsideTheBeltway.com.


The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Oct 17, 202143:29
The Hardy Report Season 2 Finale

The Hardy Report Season 2 Finale

The Hardy Report Season 2 Finale: 10 moments from the last year

Anthony Scaramucci interview: https://pod.fo/e/16fd0

Lawrence Lessig interview: https://pod.fo/e/1c9d6

Representative Jim McGovern interview: https://pod.fo/e/1ebd5

Jon Karl interview: https://pod.fo/e/295b7

Joe Walsh interview: https://pod.fo/e/a6175

Glenn Kirschner interview: https://pod.fo/e/ab055

Howard Forman interview: https://pod.fo/e/ae6d6

Kris Brown interview: https://pod.fo/e/b30a7

Tom Steyer interview: https://pod.fo/e/b44c9

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Feb 07, 202128:42
Tom Steyer on the Biden administration's climate action plan

Tom Steyer on the Biden administration's climate action plan

Tom Steyer on the Biden administration's climate action plan.
You can find out more about him on Twitter @TomSteyer and NextGen America @NextGenAmerica or
NextGenAmerica.org.
The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Jan 31, 202124:22
Brady Campaign President Kris Brown on ending America’s gun violence epidemic

Brady Campaign President Kris Brown on ending America’s gun violence epidemic

Brady Campaign President Kris Brown on ending America’s gun violence epidemic.
You can find out more about her on Twitter @KrisB_Brown, Brady @BradyBuzz and
BradyUnited.org.
The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Jan 24, 202134:57
CNAS President Richard Fontaine on the national security challenges facing the Biden administration
Jan 17, 202134:40
Former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi on combating the threats to American democracy

Former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi on combating the threats to American democracy

Former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi on combating the threats to American democracy. 

You can find out more about him on Twitter @FrankFigliuzzi1 and his book, 'The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence', is available to purchase now: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-fbi-way-frank-figliuzzi?variant=32126624399394 

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jan 10, 202135:40
Jennifer Mercieca on the rhetorical tricks Donald Trump used to exploit a divided America

Jennifer Mercieca on the rhetorical tricks Donald Trump used to exploit a divided America

Jennifer Mercieca on the rhetorical tricks Donald Trump used to exploit a divided America.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @jenmercieca and her book, Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump, is available to purchase now: https://www.jennifermercieca.com/demagogueforpresident

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jan 03, 202137:32
Professor Howard Forman on the US government's response to COVID-19

Professor Howard Forman on the US government's response to COVID-19

Professor Howard Forman on the US government's response to COVID-19.

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter @TheHowie.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dec 27, 202027:29
Tristan Harris on how to stop social media from destroying society

Tristan Harris on how to stop social media from destroying society

The President and a Co-Founder of the Centre for Humane Technology Tristan Harris on how to stop social media from destroying society.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @tristanharris, the Center for Humane Technology HumaneTech_ and humanetech.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dec 20, 202032:39
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Evelyn Farkas on the national security threats facing America

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Evelyn Farkas on the national security threats facing America

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Evelyn Farkas on the national security threats facing America.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @EvelynnFarkas.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dec 13, 202035:54
Glenn Kirschner on the legal case against Donald Trump and the GOP

Glenn Kirschner on the legal case against Donald Trump and the GOP

Glenn Kirschner on the legal case against Donald Trump and the GOP.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @GlennKirschner2 and Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner at YouTube.com/GlennKirschner2.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Dec 06, 202038:28
Progressive Policy Institute's Ben Ritz on funding America's future

Progressive Policy Institute's Ben Ritz on funding America's future

The Progressive Policy Institute's Ben Ritz on funding America's future.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @BudgetBen, the Progressive Policy Institute at @PPI or ProgressivePolicy.org.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Nov 29, 202033:07
Journalist and historian Anne Applebaum on the lure of authoritarianism
Nov 22, 202034:21
Social scientist Chris Smaje on building a small farm future

Social scientist Chris Smaje on building a small farm future

Social scientist Chris Smaje on building a small farm future.

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter at @CSmaje and his new book at SmallFarmFuture.org.uk.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Nov 15, 202034:20
Joe Walsh on the fallout from the 2020 presidential election

Joe Walsh on the fallout from the 2020 presidential election

Joe Walsh on the fallout from the 2020 presidential election

You can find out more about him on Twitter @WalshFreedom and his podcast, F*ck Silence with Joe Walsh, at fsilencepodcast.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Nov 08, 202031:22
Climate Power 2020's Lauren French on how 2020 is the make or break election for climate action

Climate Power 2020's Lauren French on how 2020 is the make or break election for climate action

Climate Power 2020's Lauren French on how 2020 is the make or break election for climate action.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @LaurennFrench and Climate Power @ClimatePower and ClimatePower2020.org.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Nov 01, 202028:09
Drexel Heard on building a bipartisan future for America

Drexel Heard on building a bipartisan future for America

Drexel Heard on building a bipartisan future for America.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @DrexelHeard, the LA County Democratic Party @LADemocrats and Equality California @EQCA.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Oct 25, 202035:51
David Smick and Hawk Newsome on stopping the rise of anger and hate in America

David Smick and Hawk Newsome on stopping the rise of anger and hate in America

David Smick and Hawk Newsome on stopping the rise of anger and hate in America

You can find out more about David Smick on Twitter @DavidSmickDC, Hawk Newsome on Twitter @IAmHawkNewsome and the documentary at StarsandStrife.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Oct 18, 202037:16
HOPE Not Hate's Patrik Hermansson on how the alt-right infiltrated mainstream politics

HOPE Not Hate's Patrik Hermansson on how the alt-right infiltrated mainstream politics

HOPE Not Hate's Patrik Hermansson on how the alt-right infiltrated mainstream politics

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter at @Patrik_H and HOPE Not Hate @HopeNotHate or at HopeNotHate.org.uk and their book, 'The International Alt-Right: Fascism for the 21st Century?’,  is available to purchase now at: https://hopenothate.bigcartel.com/product/the-international-alt-right-fascism-for-the-21st-century

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Oct 11, 202032:14
Author John Nichols on Vice President Henry Wallace's fight against American fascism
Oct 04, 202035:31
US Editor of the New Statesman Emily Tamkin on untangling the conspiracy theories surrounding George Soros

US Editor of the New Statesman Emily Tamkin on untangling the conspiracy theories surrounding George Soros

US Editor of the New Statesman Emily Tamkin on untangling the conspiracy theories surrounding George Soros

You can find out more about her and her work on Twitter at @EmilyCTamkin or at EmilyTamkin.com and her new book, 'The Influence of Soros’,  is available to purchase now at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Influence-Soros-Politics-Struggle-Society/dp/0062972634

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sep 27, 202029:48
Former US Senate candidate Neal Simon on his Contract to Unite America

Former US Senate candidate Neal Simon on his Contract to Unite America

Former US Senate candidate Neal Simon on his Contract to Unite America

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter at @NealJSimon or at ContractToUnite.com and his new book, 'Contract to Unite America: Ten Reforms to Reclaim Our Republic’,  is available to purchase now at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contract-Unite-America-Reforms-Republic/dp/1645430642

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sep 20, 202029:44
Senior White House Correspondent Brian Karem on Trump's war on truth

Senior White House Correspondent Brian Karem on Trump's war on truth

Playboy's Senior White House Correspondent and CNN Analyst Brian Karem on Trump's war on truth

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter at @BrianKarem and the Just Ask The Question podcast at JustAskTheQuestion.com

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Sep 13, 202033:19
ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl on being front row at the Trump show
Sep 06, 202035:13
The Lincoln Project's co-founder Reed Galen on using Twitter to troll Donald Trump

The Lincoln Project's co-founder Reed Galen on using Twitter to troll Donald Trump

The Lincoln Project's co-founder Reed Galen on using Twitter to troll Donald Trump.

You can find out more about him on Twitter at @ReedGalen and The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln or LincolnProject.US.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 30, 202026:06
Chief Sports Writer David Walsh on how two people exposed sport's greatest scandal

Chief Sports Writer David Walsh on how two people exposed sport's greatest scandal

Sunday Times Chief Sports Writer David Walsh on how two people exposed sport's greatest scandal.

You can find out more about him and his work on Twitter at @DavidWalshST and his new book 'The Russian Affair: The True Story of the Couple who Uncovered the Greatest Sporting Scandal' is available to purchase now at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Russian-Affair-Uncovered-Greatest-Sporting/dp/1471158152

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 23, 202036:26
Former Representative Katie Hill on why it's HER Time to re-enter the political arena

Former Representative Katie Hill on why it's HER Time to re-enter the political arena

Former Representative Katie Hill on why it's HER Time to re-enter the political arena.

You can find out more about her on Twitter at @KatieHill4CA, the HER Time PAC at her-time.com and her new book She Will Rise at SheWillRiseBook.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 16, 202028:54
Author Chloe Timperley on how to fix the dysfunctional housing market

Author Chloe Timperley on how to fix the dysfunctional housing market

Author Chloe Timperley on how to fix the dysfunctional housing market.

You can find out more about her and her book on Twitter @GenRentBook . Her book 'Generation Rent: Why You Can't Buy a Home (Or Even Rent a Good One)' is available to purchase now: bit.ly/2AX2LhE

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 09, 202034:23
Congressional candidate Adam Christensen on fighting for working families like yours

Congressional candidate Adam Christensen on fighting for working families like yours

Congressional candidate Adam Christensen on fighting for working families like yours

You can find out more about him and his campaign on Twitter at @AC4Congress2020 and at forthemanynotjustme.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Aug 05, 202042:05
Author Matthew C. Klein on how inequality distorts the global economy
Aug 02, 202033:37
Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski on fighting to represent the people

Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski on fighting to represent the people

Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski on fighting to represent the people.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @DaniforCongress or at DaniforIllinois.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 29, 202036:41
Author Rochelle Riley on the enduring impact of slavery in America

Author Rochelle Riley on the enduring impact of slavery in America

Author Rochelle Riley on the enduring impact of slavery in America.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @RochelleRiley and her work at https://www.rochelleriley.com/ . Her book 'The Burden: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery' is available to purchase now: https://www.rochelleriley.com/the-burden/

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 26, 202033:04
Congressional candidate Jen Perelman on giving Florida's 23rd a fresh start

Congressional candidate Jen Perelman on giving Florida's 23rd a fresh start

Congressional candidate Jen Perelman on giving Florida's 23rd a fresh start.

You can find out more about her on Twitter @JenFL23 or at Jen2020.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 22, 202031:44
Foreign correspondent Luke Harding on Russia’s campaign to reshape Western politics

Foreign correspondent Luke Harding on Russia’s campaign to reshape Western politics

Foreign correspondent Luke Harding on Russia’s campaign to reshape Western politics

You can find out more about him on Twitter @LukeHarding1968 and his work at The Guardian at https://www.theguardian.com/profile/lukeharding. His book 'Shadow State: Murder, Mayhem and Russia’s Remaking of the West' is available to purchase now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadow-State-Murder-Russias-Remaking/dp/1783352051

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 19, 202033:54
No Dem Left Behind's National Spokesperson Richard Ojeda on how to win back rural districts

No Dem Left Behind's National Spokesperson Richard Ojeda on how to win back rural districts

No Dem Left Behind's National Spokesperson Richard Ojeda on how to win back rural districts

You can find out more about him on Twitter at @Ojeda4America and No Dem Left Behind at @NDLB2020 and at https://t.co/gT8KIxh972?amp=1

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 15, 202026:04
Author Anne Nelson on exposing the shadow network behind the radical right

Author Anne Nelson on exposing the shadow network behind the radical right

Author Anne Nelson on exposing the shadow network behind the radical right

You can find out more about her on Twitter @ANelsonA or at Anne-Nelson.com. Her book 'Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right' is available to purchase now: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Network-Media-Secret-Radical/dp/163557319X

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 12, 202033:44
Congressional candidate Solomon Rajput on challenging an 87-year-old political dynasty

Congressional candidate Solomon Rajput on challenging an 87-year-old political dynasty

Congressional candidate Solomon Rajput on challenging an 87-year-old political dynasty.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @VoteForSolomon or at SolomonRajput.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jul 08, 202029:04
Disinformation Fellow Nina Jankowicz on exposing Russia's information warfare tactics
Jul 05, 202035:46
Retired Commander Phil Ehr on campaigning to restore honour and integrity to Northwest Florida
Jul 01, 202035:30
Former White House speechwriter David Litt on fixing America's broken democracy

Former White House speechwriter David Litt on fixing America's broken democracy

Former White House speechwriter David Litt on fixing America's broken democracy..

You can find out more about him on Twitter @DavidLitt or at DavidLittBooks.com and his book 'Democracy In One Book Or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think' is available to purchase now https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-One-Book-Less-Doesnt/dp/0062879367

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jun 28, 202036:32
Santiago Mayer on empowering the voters of tomorrow

Santiago Mayer on empowering the voters of tomorrow

Santiago Mayer on empowering the voters of tomorrow.

You can find out more about him on Twitter @SantiagoMayer_ and Voters of Tomorrow @VotersTomorrow or at VotersofTomorrow.org.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jun 24, 202031:41
Scott Santens on the case for Unconditional Basic Income

Scott Santens on the case for Unconditional Basic Income

Scott Santens on the case for Unconditional Basic Income.

You can find out more about him on Twitter at @ScottSantens or at ScottSantens.com.

The Hardy Report is a political news and current affairs podcast, bringing you interviews with a range of activists, campaigners and politicians from across the political spectrum in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Jun 21, 202036:42
Podcast host Karin Robinson on exploring the politics, policies and personalities of the 2020 election
Jun 17, 202036:46
Representative Jim McGovern on fighting for human rights around the world
Jun 14, 202033:05