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- ISBN 9781806175680
- Dimensions: 135 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 05 Nov 2026
- Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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"A certified member of the satirical avengers, and a much needed tonic and educator in these mad times." - MUNYA CHAWAWA
In today's climate of highly polarised, culture war-fuelled and personality driven politics, The State of This! A Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's Guide to British Politics is the book we all need to make sense of the seemingly endless bad decision making by those in power in the UK.
In The State of This! Award-winning comedian, satirist and political writer, Cody Dahler explores the most pertinent political head-scratchers affecting us all: Why are people voting for Reform UK?; why did we Brexit?; what is the House of Lords and is everyone in there an arsehole?; why are our rivers full of sh*t?; what's to stop us becoming like America?; Why do our PMs change so often; and why do we use a lettuce to measure their success?
Cody's brilliantly witty and fact-filled deep-dives into the history and origins of our current political malaise are as informative as they are fun - and crucially will stop you, the reader, from feeling like a thicky thicky dumb dumb in front of all your mates.
Many of the topics covered in the book come directly from Cody's rapidly growing army of over 2 million followers across all platforms, who look to him to make sense of the state of British politics and help them figure out if we're ever going to find a way out of it.
Cody Dahler is an award-winning comedy creator, writer, and podcaster whose sharp wit and unique voice have made him one of the most exciting talents emerging from the UK comedy scene. Known for blending clever satire with authentic human observation, Cody has built a reputation for delivering laughs and facts among his dedicated following of over 2 million across all platforms.
Cody's comedy journey has seen him write and perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as penning material for some of BBC most beloved comedy TV and radio programmes, including Dead Ringers, Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, Please Use Other Door, Newsjack and DMs Are Open.
In addition to his writing credits, Cody is the creator and host of The Truth (In My Opinion) podcast. Whether he's connecting with audiences over social content, writing for iconic UK comedy shows, or performing live, Cody continues to push boundaries with work that's smart, surprising and undeniably funny - marking him out as a creative force in contemporary comedy.
Cody lives in London and The State of This! Is his first book.
