Best known for his transformative work as Head of News & Politics at PoliticsJOE, Dugmore pioneered a digital-first approach to political journalism that redefined how younger, disillusioned audiences engage with current affairs. Under his leadership, the platform achieved massive viral growth through sharp commentary, street vox pops, and high-impact longform interviews on podcasts like Unfiltered and The PoliticsJOE Podcast, featuring figures including Bernie Sanders, Niall Horan, Fern Brady and Carol Vorderman. For The New Statement Oli leads the interview podcast and YouTube Show The Exchange bringing his signature unvarnished, direct style to pressing socio-economic and political debates, as with his writing. Topics spans Labour policy, systemic wealth inequality and housing. Regularly covering generational disconnects Oli covers how the modern economic structures impact younger demographics.
A familiar face and voice across major UK media outlets Oli presented his own show on LBC and frequently appears as a political commentator on flagship broadcast programs including BBC’s Question Time, Newsnight, and Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. He has guest-hosted Radical for BBC Sounds, interviewing Andy Cato, Groove Armada DJ turned farmer on reform of farming techniques and regenerative farming. With all of his work Oli brings a combination of digital innovation insight as well as contemporary political insight.