# Ep 181 with Mothin Ali (Part 1): They Tried To Brand Me A Terrorist

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Podcast: [What The F Is Going On? with Mark Steel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-f-is-going-on-with-mark-steel-4026372)
Published: 2026-04-20T04:38:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2951

## Resource

Mark is joined by Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali as they discuss the Greens’ breakthrough in Gorton and Denton, Labour’s increasingly desperate attacks, anti-war politics, media smears, why Reform voters aren’t the enemy, the case for rent caps and public ownership, and whether the Green Party can genuinely replace Labour as Britain’s main opposition. They also get into Mothin’s political roots, community organising, and why politics only works when people feel hope again. You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen or watch the whole interview straight away. www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel Follow Mothin @mothin.ali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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