Podcasts

The Cable is now producing weekly podcasts!

Every week we’ll be bringing you new episodes, from audio investigations and Bristol Unpacked to deep-dives into local issues and recordings of live events.

You can listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

For early access to new podcasts every Friday become a £120 per year annual member here.

Latest episodes

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Samira Musse on community power, how to consult with people, and giving kids confidence lessons

What do the powers-that-be get wrong when they come to talk to communities – and how could this be done better? And why are youth services so crucial?

Alex Turner, Neil Maggs and George Colwey

People Just Do Something

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Listen: People Just Do Something with Led by Donkeys and the guerrilla story wars

If there was ever a perfect encapsulation of 'Just Doing Something' - it may well be Led By Donkeys, the activists who have made their name with viral political stunts.

Priyanka Raval, Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins and George Colwey

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs

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Listen: Bristol Unpacked, with councillor Barry Parsons on Green power in City Hall, and improving relations with council tenants

What's behind Bristol's Green surge? How does it feel to be finally leading the city council? And does the party have any new ideas on the housing crisis? Join Neil Maggs as we get stuck into a brand-new season of Bristol Unpacked…

Alex Turner, Neil Maggs and George Colwey

Our shows

People Just Do Something

A relaxing and possibly enraging podcast about people who might self-identify as activists, trying to untangle how to effect change in Bristol and broken Britain.

The Debrief

Journalists from the Cable sit down to discuss their latest investigations with host Priyanka Raval.

Area in Focus

Underreported stories from across Bristol, as Cable journalists get out onto the streets.

Bristol Unpacked

Neil Maggs brings you fascinating and challenging conversations from characters of all stripes on big topics facing the city and beyond.

Long reads

Audio versions of our best investigations, uncovering corruption, wrongdoing and injustice.

Cable Live

Live recordings of our public events, from panels to celebrity speakers

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