The podcast episodes discuss the impacts of austerity policies implemented by the Conservative government in the UK over the past 14 years.

The episodes highlight how these austerity measures, including cuts to public spending and welfare, have contributed to hardship and inequality in deprived communities, as well as a growing disillusionment with the government. Electioncast Results: What's in Labour's In Tray?, The 14 years that broke Britain, part 2, and The Weekend Intelligence: The state of Britain all explore the consequences of these austerity policies.

The episode The Neoliberal Education Fantasy - 295 also touches on how austerity has impacted public higher education, with funding cuts seen as a threat to comprehensive educational offerings.