We start our podcast series with an overview of how we got into following politics more closely and what other issues Life From the Left will cover.

Other topics include:

• The latest national stories concerning progressives.
• Discussion on BBC 4’s Storyville, Accidental Anarchist (available on BBC iplayer till 22nd August). The story of former foreign office diplomat, Carne Ross and his journey from Whitehall to self-ruling societies.
• Dating stories, etiquette and the nightmare dates we all love to hear about.
• A look at New Zealand vampire/comedy film, What We do in the Shadows (available on Netflix) directed by and starring, Taika Waititi and Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement.