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This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK. Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work. So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Prime Factors where we review each UK Prime Minister from Robert Walpole to Keir Starmer. We discuss their biography, highs and lows, and then rate them on a scale designed by a 10-year old before awarding the ultimate prize: Are they ”Known” or an ”Ice Cream Cone”? Some dads build a treehouse with their kid. We’re doing a history podcast.
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government’s missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer’s plan to “rewire the British state” – through using AI and creating a “start-up” culture – turn these challenges into opportunities? So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make ...
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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scot ...
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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the US, UK, Aust ...
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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The ...
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The Peter McCormack Show is a podcast covering politics, economics, free speech, and Bitcoin.
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Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are ...
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The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third Re ...
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Award-winning LBC presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien hosts a series of compelling conversations with fascinating people from the worlds of politics, news and entertainment. These are thoughtful conversations with a curious and interested interviewer. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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Reimagining Britain's future. Hosted by Tom Ough and Calum Drysdale. anglofuturism.substack.com
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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues - from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change - that are set to define the 21st century.
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POLITICO’s weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media.
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Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. Listen to The Interview for the best conversations from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. We hear from titans of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. Global leaders, decision-makers and cultural icons. Politicians, activists and CEOs. Each interview is around 20-minutes, packed full of insight and analysis, covering some of the biggest issues of our time. How does it work? Well, at ...
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The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Political Cycle is a weekly show that looks at the similarities and differences in global politics. Our hosts – based out of the US, UK and India – are joined by top political journalists and researchers from around the world to cross-pollinate and cross-examine different political cultures and systems. Join Emily Tamkin, Rohan Venkat and Tom Hamilton as they explore three very different, but interlocking, political systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonny Bentley and Adam Bragan are two British twentysomethings with an interest in all things politics. Pints & Politics aims to deliver an analysis of Britain's politics in a fun and digestible manner, as if you were having the discussion in a British pub! Breaking down current affairs, debating ethical issues and looking at America from afar. Debating. Educating. Entertaining (hopefully!).
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The award-nominated podcast with an unvarnished take on parenting, featuring well-known guests. Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry chat with celebrities, authors and public figures about birth stories, parenting fails, teen troubles and everything in between.
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Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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Former Downing Street adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin interviews top entrepreneurs, politicians, and just about anyone at the top of their game on where they think the future of our economy is going through the prism of jobs.
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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians. New episodes released every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thoughts from the abyss on politics, current affairs, culture, news and other ephemera from The Brown Note radio show presented by Julian Brown, recorded unscripted, unedited and live. Full show with music at https://www.mixcloud.com/julian-brown/ YouTube version - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSju31TDdZd7KZWwbwOwg4A
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For Wales, See Wales is a podcast helping you better understand the most wonderful country on earth - Wales. Each week we shine a light on the utterly bizarre (and often hilarious) world of Welsh politics and issues. So many people care deeply about Cymru but very little attention is given to it by the wider UK media. This podcast aims to help fill this gap. Guardian columnist Will Hayward along with comedians Mel Owen and Robin Morgan are here to pick apart the political scene in Wales with ...
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The IER is delighted to launch our new podcast. In this 6-part series, our labour law experts will be dissecting the new employment legislation brought forward by Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government. As many of our readers will know, the IER have been informing the debate on improving and strengthening labour laws for workers over the last 30 years. This body of work (undertaken on a voluntary basis by our labour law academics and lawyers) provided the blueprint for Labour's green paper on ...
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Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media – the creators of Pod Save America – in partnership with Reduced Listening, tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod.
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Free Speech Nation the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cross Section - Conversations at the intersection of faith, news and culture. A podcast from the Evangelical Alliance
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A new six part series from Tortoise which tells the inside story of a double revolution in the Labour Party which defined Britain’s present and will likely go on to shape its future. The series charts the takeover of Labour by the far-left under Jeremy Corbyn, the civil war that ensued and the election of a new leader, Keir Starmer, who set out to erase all trace of his predecessor. Eight years’ hard Labour is hosted by David Aaronovitch with additional reporting by Tortoise’s political edit ...
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Our weekly podcast from Politics Home discussing all the ups and downs in Westminster. Please subscribe and share - and keep up with all the latest news on PoliticsHome.com. Got a question for the team? [email protected].
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Everything Washington, plus The Politics
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Helping you make sense of politics, culture and world affairs – every weekday. Anoosh Chakelian, Andrew Marr and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On the podcast, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to ...
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A political and topical discussion programme hosted by Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell.
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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.
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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Telegraph's weekly politics podcast, presented by Christopher "Chopper" Hope. The podcast has interviews with top politicians and commentators and analysis from the Telegraph’s Westminster team. Chopper's Politics is a must listen for those who want to understand British politics, delving into various aspects of policy, key players, and the internal movements of Westminster’s political parties. With a focus on the Conservative Party (Tories), the podcast examines the party’s policies, st ...
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The new MintPress podcast hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey -- The Watchdog, closely examines organizations in the public interest including intelligence, lobby, and special interest groups influencing policies and that target dissent. The Watchdog goes against the grain by casting a light on stories largely ignored by the mainstream, corporate media. Listen to the latest Lowkey music on iTunes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lowkey/157616301) and Spotify (https://open.spotify ...
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Few cheeky monkeys from the North of England have a natter about the news and all that.Hosted by internet user Eyup Lovely (@eyuplovely) and Jacob "Venom" Snake (@HaplessHomo).
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We are RAIA(ffairs), your podcast for stepping up in international affairs. Get informed on the stories and worries of political leaders, the 'behind the scenes' of decision-makers, and how politics impact and change your life. Join your host Nicola, along with a new guest every episode, to discuss the individual policy-maker of the week.
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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era. They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you. WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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Is there any hope at all of building and maintaining a free society? If so, how? If you are among "the remnant", this might be the show for you. See blog & discussion at: https://bretigne.substack.com/
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Join Nigel Farage live every Monday to Thursday at 7pm on GB News as he delivers his unfiltered take on the biggest stories shaping Britain today. Whether it's politics, culture, or the latest headlines, Nigel offers sharp insights and bold opinions you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t miss out on the lively discussions and in-depth analysis of the issues that matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
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The Prime Minister tells the BBC he gets people's concerns as he shakes up his top Downing Street team, admitting he's frustrated by the pace of change.. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces tighter restrictions for refugees wanting to bring their families to the UK. Plus: Reform UK claims the parents of some children with special educational…
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Keir Starmer's reshuffle reveals his priorities | Politics
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Who's in, who's out - and why? * Keir Starmer has reshuffled the treasury team and some key parliamentary staff, creating a new "Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister" role and restructuring the government's communication department. The changes indicate a renewed focus for the government, putting economic issues front-and-centre of operations ahea…
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Why does Keir Starmer keep agreeing with Nigel Farage?
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Keir Starmer has shaken up his core team in Downing Street today. It's an attempt to grip the agenda, improve the government's messaging and take on Nigel Farage after a difficult first year in office. "Delivery, delivery, delivery" was what the Prime Minister said was the government's priority for the year ahead - but deliver what? There is a deba…
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French Government on Brink of Collapse | Keir Starmer's Migrant Deal Could Fall With It
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France’s political crisis could derail its £800 million migrant deal with the UK. As French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote on September 8, questions mount over the future of cross-Channel cooperation. With the French government in turmoil, could Macron’s migrant agreement with Keir Starmer fall apart? Nigel Farage is join…
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Keir Starmer needs to actually stand up to the far-right
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The trio are back in the studio after the summer and Mel has been having a whale of a time campaigning for justice for the Shetland Duck. Will is apparently going to the new James Bond while Robin has fallen down the stairs. The pod looks at the total lack of resistance to Nigel Farage stoking up hatred and takes a good look through the Overton Win…
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#106 - Daniel O'Reilly - Keir Starmer’s a Wet Wipe
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Daniel O’Reilly, also known as Dapper Laughs, was one of Britain’s most cancelled comedians. Now he’s back sober, sharp, and with something to say. In this episode, we dive into comedy, cancel culture, fatherhood, immigration, addiction, the working class & why Britain feels broken.
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Holocaust survivor destroys Israel and Keir Starmer
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Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos joins us in the studio to deliver a searing critique of Israel’s actions in Gaza, Keir Starmer’s leadership, and the UK’s political establishment. Drawing on his own childhood experiences of persecution, Stephen reflects on the dangers of racism, militarism, and the misuse of Holocaust memory to justify oppression. …
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Palestinian Recognition is Everything Wrong With Keir Starmer
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UK prime minister and Labour leader, Keir Starmer's recent pledge to recognise the Palestinian state, shows everything that's wrong with his terrible leadership. He's the kind of insufferable centrist-at-all-costs that both sides hate equally. His kicking the ball down the road approach means he gets none of the kudos and all of the blame, plus his…
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Keir Starmer's Labour Use 'Mafia-Style' Politics to Silence Critics?! - Social Media Spying Exposed
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'If the user and company aren't breaking the law, why is it the government's business?! It's very mafia-style politics...' Big Brother Watch's Matthew Feeney discusses an apparent Whitehall 'spy unit' monitoring social media, flagging content discussing social issues such as immigration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Britain’s booming export: stolen goods | Tom Sasse interview
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How your snatched iPhone feeds a global criminal supply chain. Britain’s exports have declined in many areas over the past few years, but there is one category in which trade is booming. The UK has become a leading exporter of stolen goods. From iPhones snatched by gangs on the streets of London to luxury cars stolen to order, criminal organisation…
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Nick Clegg: What really happened at Facebook?
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Nick Clegg worked intimately alongside Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook/Meta for seven years. He departed Silicon Valley in January and has written a new book - How to Save the Internet - and given his first broadcast interview to The News Agents. Is the world wide web as we know it being dismantled? Does he still see social media as a force for good? C…
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In the Commons yesterday Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that Labour would be closing family asylum routes until reforms take place. Seán and Laura are here to talk about it, and how anti-immigration rhetoric connects the right across the Irish sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Well that was al a bit of a damp squib. The turn out for Australia's very own Reform UK anti-immigrant march (brown immigrant I should add) didn't exactly set the country on fire, despite what that embarrasing fool Elon Musk thinks. If you look at my last video, I even called the fifteen-thousand in Sydney accurately, but that was massive compared …
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78: What does it take to feel safe?
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*Get the If I Speak Baggu bag from shop.novaramedia.com* A shocking real-life incident prompts a conversation about feeling safe, trusting your gut and the politics of public safety. Plus: advice on finding friendship after leaving a conservative religious community. TW: sexual assault (at 43m) Send us your dilemmas: [email protected] Music …
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Mel Stride | The Future of AI & The Tories
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Rewiring the Economy: Mel Stride on AI, Productivity, and the Future of Jobs | Jimmy's Jobs In this episode of 'Jimmy's Jobs of the Future,' Jimmy interviews Mel Stride, a seasoned entrepreneur and key political figure. Stride discusses the pressing need to invigorate the British economy with bold offers for young people, emphasizing the role of AI…
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A North Korean defector on why Kim Jong Un has sent troops to Ukraine
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What does North Korea’s involvement in Ukraine mean for Kim Jong-un’s geopolitical ambitions? With Jean Lee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Was General Eisenhower the best US general of WW2? What decision impacts the reputation of Jumpin' Jim Gavin? When did General Mark Clark capture Rome? Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 as they run through the best land forces leadership of the Western Theatre in WW2 - and their answers may surprise you. Start your free trial at patreon.…
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Anti-Migrant Protests & Racist Violence Sweep England
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Protests outside migrant hotels continue as a spate of racist violence is being documented on social media. Plus: Manchester Mill journalist Jack Walton explains his investigation on a ‘raise the flag’ activist with a prior conviction for illegally smuggling migrants. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.…
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Does the Presidency matter? Live at Electric Picnic
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Today we bring you a recording of a live episode that took place yesterday in the Mindfield area of Electric Picnic. Hugh talked to Ellen Coyne, Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy about the meaning of the presidency, the prospects of all the potential candidates and the political calculations being made by the big parties as the race begins. Thanks to…
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Silicon Valley is taking over Britain (Dudes Rock)
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It's Monday. Recess is over. Ed returns. He joins Seán to recap the Old Firm, dive into immigration protests across the globe, and cover news from Coventry as their council signs a long-term deal with US AI firm Palantir to aid their children's services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Downstream: Infinite Growth Will Lead to Collapse w/ Jason Hickel
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Our politicians don’t agree on much, but one thing most of them agree on is that growth is universally good. Grow the pie, they assure us, and there will be more to go around. Our guest on Downstream this week could not disagree more. Professor Jason Hickel argues that the mindless pursuit of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth isn’t just a bad thi…
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With tiny cameras disguised as everyday objects freely available, Anna Moore looks at the sinister ways they can be used – and the worrying rise in voyeurism cases in the UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: How to rebuild a country
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Rahul Tandon speaks to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s former president and first woman to be elected to lead an African country. Born in 1938 in what she describes as a prosperous and ‘unusual family’, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was guided by a deep commitment to education, which she pursued despite financial hardship and the demands of motherhood. He…
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The UK has agreed a ten billion pound deal with Norway to supply its navy with at least five new warships as part of a joint fleet. The government says a pledge by the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch to extract as much oil and gas as possible from the North Sea would not lower energy bills. Teaching unions have called for more support from minis…
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Are gardens a sanctuary or an enclosure? The ACFM gang sketch out a weird-left history of gardening, from the walled gardens of paradise to the tarmacked lawns of suburban Britain. Find the books, music and Dunmore Pineapple mentioned in the show: https://novara.media/acfm Sign up to the ACFM newsletter: https://novaramedia.com/newsletters Help us …
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President Zelensky calls for more action against Moscow
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President Zelensky has accused Moscow of using time meant for working towards peace talks to prepare for new attacks on Ukraine instead. Overnight bombardments in central and southeastern Ukraine left one person dead, and dozens injured. Also: The leader of the council at the centre of a legal battle over whether asylum seekers can be housed in hot…
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Author Nicola Barker: "we are all weirdos" | Culture with Tanjil Rashid
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The experimental novelist on finding God, being "a misfit" and her return to writing. -- Nicola Barker is "has broken the mould so many times it's almost beyond repair". She's a post-punk literary anarchist who writes from the peripheries of the UK. Her experiments with narrative form have won her many plaudits, including the Goldsmith's Prize for…
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Missing in the Amazon: the frontline – episode six
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Revisited: According to Beto Marubo, if Dom and Bruno did the same expedition in 2025, they would face the same levels of danger. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, returns to the Javari valley and meets those risking their lives daily basis to fight the threats from organised crime. Is it possible to save the Amazon? For all…
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Israeli Officials Banned From UK Arms Fair
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Israel is claiming discrimination against after the UK disinvited its delegation from an arms fair. Plus: A Labour MSP has been accused of planting a camera in a bathroom of the Scottish Parliament. With NoJusticeMTG and Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media
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Appeal Court judges lift a ban on asylum seekers in a hotel in Essex
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The Court of Appeal has ruled that asylum seekers can remain at the Bell Hotel in Epping where protests have been held since July. Also: The UK government bars Israeli officials from an arms fair in London because of the war in Gaza. And British Cycling has apologised for accidentally censoring the name of a village in Powys on its website.…
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Has the English flag been co-opted by the far-right? | Politics with Anoosh Chakelian
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“Do you think the English flag has been so easily co-opted by by the far right because there is no English government that is proudly flying the flag and building a better narrative around English national pride?” Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Harry Clarke-Ezzidio and George Eaton to answer listener quesitons. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Sta…
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Are we sleepwalking into an AI 'economic bloodbath'?
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This is the first part of two special Friday episodes on the way AI promises to transform our politics, economies and societies. Lewis has been in San Francisco, where trillions of dollars of investment in AI is fuelling the 21st century equivalent of the space race. Around half a dozen firms are powering this revolution, largely out of sight or sc…
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Farage, flags and the ghosts of Labour’s past
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Just as Sir Keir Starmer was stealing a few days' summer holiday, Reform unveiled its immigration policy, former Labour heavyweights called for a withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, and Tony Blair popped up in the White House. So with recess nearly over, the prime minister is trying to take back the news agenda starting with a …
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Does Jim Gavin have what it takes for a presidential campaign?
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Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · It seems highly likely that former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin has the blessing of Taoiseach Micheál Martin to seek a nomination to contest the presidential election for Fianna Fáil. Cork MEP Billy Kelleher is also seeking support for a nomination throug…
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Weekend Edition: Russian dolls, fax machines & legal threats - the making of the first Women's Rugby World Cup - The Sports Agents
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Our guest today, Alice Cooper, fought to set up the first ever Women's Rugby World Cup in 1991, along with three other trailblazing women. It took players selling Russian dolls and vodka to pay their way, organising everything over fax, and Alice losing her job - but they did it. Alice tells Gabby and Mark the story of how they paved the way for th…
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SCOTTISH ELECTIONS ARE "A FREE HIT FOR FARAGE"
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With around 1 in 5 Scots telling pollsters they're voting for Reform UK at the coming Scottish Parliament Elections, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie analyse the current and likely effect on Scottish politics and how Nigel Farage's party can't lose out in this election. Bernard Ponsonby “What they're feeding into is a mood that the system is broken…
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Britain is becoming a pariah state | Sacha Deshmukh interview
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Sacha Deshmukh is the Chief Executive of Amnesty UK. He came by the studio to speak to us about Amnesty's decision to issue an Urgent Action against the UK government for their crackdown on free speech, seen most recently at pro-Palestine Action demonstrations in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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‘It’s happening…’ | Is Starmer about to reform the ECHR?
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Reform Means Business: Farage And His Party Lure Lobbyists
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More lobbyists than ever before plan to attend Reform UK’s annual conference next week in a sign corporate Britain is increasingly taking Nigel Farage’s small parliamentary party seriously as an electoral force. Exclusive polling shared with Bloomberg finds that public affairs professionals are now engaging with Reform as if it could become a credi…
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#108 - Tommy Robinson - Dangerous or Misunderstood?
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Tommy Robinson is one of the UK’s most controversial public figures. Demonised by the press, jailed repeatedly, and banned from social media. In this episode, we talk about free speech, grooming gangs, government lies, working-class rage & the weaponisation of the judiciary. We cover: – The media smears & public perception – His prison experiences …
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In their final summer Q&A, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet dig into why politics feels permanently stuck in panic mode. Why does it feel like there's an election imminent when the prime minister isn't required to call one for four years? What's fuelling the chaos? And is the media to blame? Plus, your questions on whether Reform defections are actually a p…
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This week is the sixth and final episode in our series over Parliament’s summer recess, speaking to experts and looking at how Labour have performed in their first year in office in some of the big policy areas, and the biggest has been saved until last; the economy. Fixing the country’s finances was their number one priority when Keir Starmer came…
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From a childhood in Dundee marked by loss, poverty and resilience, to becoming one of the most respected actors of his generation, Brian Cox’s life and career have been defined by an unrelenting pursuit of truth on and off stage. In this in-depth conversation with James O’Brien, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner reflects on the death of his father a…
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Missing in the Amazon: the fightback – episode five
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Revisited: Funerals are held for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira and there is hope that the election of President Lula will mean new protections for the Amazon – and that the killers of Dom and Bruno will face justice. But organised crime is widespread and deep-rooted. The investigative journalist Sônia Bridi tells the Guardian’s Latin America corre…
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With a very busy autumn of politics just around the corner, many in the government are looking at the polls and wondering how they turn their fortunes around. This week, host Patrick Baker explores how Labour might use the coming months to try and reset the narrative. Speaking for the first time since he left Number 10, Ravinder Atwhal, Labour’s fo…
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British Council Building In Kyiv Hit By Russian Strike
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Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv have sparked an international incident after British Council and EU buildings were damaged in the attack. Plus: The IPC confirms that a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza are now starving. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial and UNICEF’s Tess Ingram.By Novara Media
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Russia launches a massive air assault on Ukraine
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At least 19 people have been killed and dozens injured after a huge drone and missile attack by Russia on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overnight. The Court of Appeal has been hearing legal argument from the Home Office and the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping against a judge's decision to stop asylum seekers being housed there. Also: The Reform Pa…
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"The UK government is complicit in genocide" | Humza Yousaf interview
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It was foreseen for months, as Israel cut off all aid, but this month the UN declared that more than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine. By the end of September, more than 640 000 people will face Catastrophic levels of food insecurity. Leading to preventable deaths on a devastating scale. For Humza Yousaf, the former First Ministe…
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Everything wrong with Keir Starmer’s media strategy - and how to fix it
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There's news today of a Downing Street shakeup and speculation too about a ministerial reshuffle next week. Parliament returns on Monday, with Labour MPs hoping that the new term will bring with it a chance to rejuvenate a government that has plummeted in the polls and a party that seems almost mutinous. This summer, Nigel Farage has planted himsel…
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