Show Notes
Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti bring the podcast to the Northants May Day and Wellingborough Diggers Festival 2026! They also talk weaponising antisemitism, Russell Brand and why there is still hope. Pre-order Alexei's book here. Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here. Get tickets to see Alexei in conversation at the Rik Mayall Festival in Droitwich Spa, 5th June here! Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast
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