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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

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The world’s a mess, politics is ridiculous, and nobody seems to know what’s going on. Join Mark Steel as he sets out to make sense of the chaos — and maybe even figure out how we can fix it. Each week, Mark sits down with brilliant guests from comedy, politics and culture for funny, honest and occasionally furious conversations about modern life. Featuring guests including Miles Jupp, Jeremy Corbyn, Caitlin Moran, Zack Polanski, Alan Davies, Matt Forde, Ash Sarkar and many more, all helping Mark answer one big question… WHAT THE F IS GOING ON?

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Recent Episodes

July 13, 2026

Ep 187 with Gary Younge Pt 2: History Isn’t What You Think

Mark Steel interviews Gary Younge about his experiences growing up Black in Britain, exploring identity politics, racism, and the complexities of history.

July 6, 2026

Ep 187 with Gary Younge Pt 1: Immigration was never the problem!

Mark Steel interviews journalist Gary Younge about the failures in British politics, exploring immigration, media accountability, and the true sources of power.

June 29, 2026

Ep 186 with Susie Mccabe Pt 2 : Scottish People Can’t Relate To Posh Etonians

Mark Steel interviews comedian Susie McCabe about her experiences growing up gay in Glasgow and critiques class politics and Westminster attitudes towards Scotland.

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What is What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel?: The world’s a mess, politics is ridiculous, and nobody seems to know what’s going on.

Join Mark Steel as he sets out to make sense of the chaos — and maybe even figure out how we can fix it. Each week, Mark sits down with brilliant guests from comedy, politics and culture for funny, honest and occasionally furious conversations about modern life.

Featuring guests including Miles Jupp, Jeremy Corbyn, Caitlin Moran, Zack Polanski, Alan Davies, Matt Forde, Ash Sarkar and many more, all helping Mark answer one big question…

WHAT THE F IS GOING ON?
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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