Steve - @guitarmoog - and Chris - @ottocrat - investigate cakeism: the philosophy of having your cake and eating it, as preached and practised by the British government in its approach to Brexit. Each week, we explore the latest developments as we head towards Brexit and spend time wading through the weeds from the perspective of two long-standing Brussels and UK government insiders. Our aim: to inform you, our listeners, about EU realities and so, hopefully, to equip you to spot lies and to thwart attempts to manipulate you. There may be swearing. We are regularly joined by guests and occasionally by special guest co-hosts.
https://cakewatch.fireside.fm
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 20 hours 19 minutes
Episode 14: Shy Weans Get No Sweeties
This week, Steve and Chris are in conversation with Alyn Smith MEP about Brexit, devolution, subsidiarity, federalism, nationalism, and sweeties.
Episode 13: EEA No Way
Chris and Steve examine a "Soft" Brexit: what is it, who benefits from it, what are its pros, what are its cons, and should we settle for it? (Spoiler: no we bloody should not!) Plus: follow-up to our Europe Day special, Lie of the Week, and Culture Corner.
Episode 12: Europe Day Special
In a special extra-long episode to celebrate Europe Day, 9 May, Chris and Steve look at what they love about Europe, from policies to pizza. Brexit-free zone this week! (almost)
Episode 11: Schadenfreude Schpecial
The wheels on the bus are coming off, coming off, coming off. Customs Union, Lie of the Week on the Swiss Border, and a thrilling new occasional segment. Brought to you by Milton Keynes European Movement's Day of Action 9 May 2018!
Episode 10: The Where Is Labour? Episode
Ahead of next week's local elections in England, Steve and Chris wonder why Labour isn't doing better in the polls, what Labour's Brexit policy really is, and what Labour's strategists are smoking? Also: civic engagement, plastic toffs, and Lie(s) of the Week.
Episode 9: Overrated Eurotrash
We're back after the Easter break with vox pops featuring two Remainer megastars, free movement and Windrush, and a roundup of where things stand as we start the summer term.
Episode 8: The Easter F-word Special
Enjoy this (mostly) pre-recorded special in which Steve and Chris discuss European and UK federalism, EU democracy, and Westminster exceptionalism. Listen to the very end for a very special Easter Egg.
Episode 7: Fishcake and Winklepicking
This week, Steve and Chris mullet over the draft Withdrawal Agreement and carp on about the transition deal.
Episode 6: she gave him the toy steering wheel
Cakewatch Live! (not live) - we leave the podcast dungeon and put the show on the road to hear the Brussels Bubble share its views on cake, cakeism, and whether Brexit will actually happen.
Episode 5: Explicit in Welsh
Chris and Steve discuss Theresa May's deluxe Mansion House cake I mean speech