Aug 13, 20261h 31m
The police are a problem. They're contributing to rising misogyny and authoritarianism. In episode five of this season of From Below the Balcony, Graham and Abby talk to activist Issy Vine about her experiences fighting...
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From Below the Balcony
Hosted by Republic Campaign · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Republic’s new podcast, From Below the Balcony, aims to inform, inspire and entertain. From Below the Balcony will not only look at the monarchy, it will also address wider issues of equality, democracy and how we can create a fairer society.Hosts Graham Smith and Abby Tarttelin will be chatting to some great guests and having interesting conversations about the issues raised by the campaign.From Below the Balcony is aimed at a wide audience, whether you support Republic or not, whether you like the royals or not. Through inspiring, informative and entertaining content the podcast will show how issues of inequality, injustice and reform are connected.The podcast includes a range of guests from the worlds of entertainment, media, journalism, politics and campaigning. Through their stories and views, as we chat about the issues that matter to them, we will connect the cause of a republic to the ambition to change the country for good.
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What is From Below the Balcony about?
Republic’s new podcast, From Below the Balcony, aims to inform, inspire and entertain. From Below the Balcony will not only look at the monarchy, it will also address wider issues of equality, democracy and how we can create a fairer society.
Who hosts From Below the Balcony?
From Below the Balcony is hosted by Republic Campaign. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has From Below the Balcony covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Issy Vine on THE POLICE and CHALLENGING THE SYSTEM" (13 August 2026, 91 minutes), "Josie Long on linking SCOTLAND, COMEDY and POLITICS - From Below the Balcony" (30 July 2026, 78 minutes), and "Gina Martin on MISOGYNY, PRINCE ANDREW and THE ESTABLISHMENT" (16 July 2026, 92 minutes).
How often does From Below the Balcony publish?
From Below the Balcony publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on From Below the Balcony?
Booking probability for From Below the Balcony is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From Below the Balcony requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From Below the Balcony's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch From Below the Balcony?
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Republic Campaign hosts From Below the Balcony, a news podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 30, 20261h 18mS2
How does inequality damage the arts? How do we campaign for a fairer society? In episode three of this season of From Below the Balcony, Graham and Abby talk to comedian Josie Long about campaigning against inequality...
- Jul 16, 20261h 32mS2
The monarchy. Andrew. The establishment. The police. They're all interlinked in an environment of corruption and misogyny. In the third episode of Season 2 of From Below the Balcony, Graham and Abby are joined by gender...
- Jul 2, 20261h 19mS2
The royals are rich, powerful and hate democracy. It's that simple. In the second episode of Season 2 of Republic's podcast From Below the Balcony, environmental campaigner, journalist, writer and film-maker George...
Jun 18, 20261h 28mS2The aristocracy has ruined our country for decades. It's that simple. In the season premiere of Season 2 of Republic's podcast From Below the Balcony, comedian Christian Brighty joins Graham and Abby to talk about...
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Episode #11
ANDREW and the DUCHIES - ROYAL SCAMS
Nov 10, 202543 minS0<p>It's been a long few weeks for the royals. There's been even more scandals erupting around Andrew and support for the monarchy has hit record lows...</p> <p>In a special live episode of From Below the Balcony, Graham...
Episode #10
The END OF THE MONARCHY?
Jul 28, 202558 minS0<p>The monarchy's time is up. It's time for reparations. It's time for elected heads of state across the entire Commonwealth.</p> <p>In this season finale episode of From Below the Balcony, Graham and Abby are joined by...
Episode #9
HECKLING CHARLES
Jul 14, 20251h 4mS0<p>The royals were complicit in the colonisation of Australia and many other countries across the world. Despite this, they've never apologised. That's why this week's podcast guest, Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe...
Episode #8
The MEDIA and the MONARCHY
Jun 30, 20251 hourS0<p >Ever wondered how the monarchy influences the media? Or how their mere existence enforces the British class system?</p> <p><br> Those are the questions being answered in this episode of From Below the Balcony, with...
Episode #7
'Repair the DAMAGE from EMPIRE'
Jun 16, 202558 minS0<p >The royals are complicit in the slave trade - it's time for reparations to be taken seriously.</p> <p > </p> <p >Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy joins Graham and Abby in this episode of From Below the Balcony to talk...
Episode #6
The Curious Incident of the ROYAL INVITE
Jun 2, 202553 minS0<p >The monarchy has inserted itself into British culture for years. Whether through our news media, television or books, they always try to ingrain themselves into the national psyche.</p> <p> </p> <p >In this episode...
Episode #5
The royals NEVER PAY
May 19, 202558 minS0<p>How do the royals cling to their political influence and power? And how have they managed to get parliament to rubber-stamp this for years?</p> <p>Episode 5 of Beyond the Royal Headlines features former Cabinet...
Episode #4
The royals CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH
May 5, 202558 minS0<p>The royals are complicit in colonialism and the slave trade, but our media environment shields them from criticism.</p> <p>Episode 4 of Beyond the Royal Headlines features actor, director and author Kelechi Okafor...
- Apr 21, 20251h 3mS0
<p>Identity isn't as straightforward as you might think - that's what Jassa Ahluwalia has been delving into through his book Both Not Half.</p> <p>Actor, author and trade unionist Jassa Ahluwalia talks to Graham Smith...
Episode #2
'I SENT BACK my HONOUR'
Apr 7, 202555 minS0<p>The monarchy has spent decades entrenching itself within the British media and political classes. That's part of the reason why we don't have an elected head of state.</p> <p>In the second episode of Republic's new...
Episode #1
The monarchy is fake history!
Mar 20, 202559 minS0<p>The monarchy is fake history! What you think you know about kings and queens probably isn't true - or at least not the whole truth.</p> <p>In the first episode of Republic's new podcast From Below the Balcony, Graham...
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