Best David Burnham Podcasts (2025)

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477. How Trump’s Security Strategy Destroys The Old World Order 51:00

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Has Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy officially upended 80 years of American foreign policy? Why does it warn of Europe's "civilisational erasure" while downplaying threats from its traditional adversaries?And is it finally time for the UK and Europe to chart their own course? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and mor…

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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People 1:12:50

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In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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92: Should we say something about women’s shrinking bodies? 1:08:32

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NEW LIVE SHOW! Join us at Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield on 4th July 2026. Presale tickets available at 11AM on 10th December – go to crossedwires.live and use the code CW26EARLY. After watching the Wicked sequel, Moya wonders if politeness is stopping us from seriously addressing women’s shrinking bodies and changing faces. Are we allowing ex…

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders 1:03:15

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Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.By Novara Media

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Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow 1:19:04

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Did you know that the standard of Google searches has actually gotten worse over recent years? Once you think about it, it makes sense. Highly effective search means fewer searches overall. And fewer searches means less ad revenue. The financial basis of Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, is, of course, digital advertising. Which means tha…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:54:08

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Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engineers the ‘typical girl’…

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Zak Brown 14:54

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Stephen Smith profiles the former racing driver and marketing guru who's turned around McLaren's fortunes and led them to Formula 1 glory. Born in California in 1971, friends and colleagues paint a picture of a fiercely competitive man with ‘noble intentions’. After dropping out of high school Zak Brown’s life changed after meeting former F1 world …

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Nigel Farage Now Accused of Racism By TWENTY EIGHT Former School Mates 1:14:23

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Twenty-eight of Nigel Farage’s former classmates and teachers have said that they witnessed racist or anti-Semitic behaviour by Nigel Farage during the 1970s and 1980s. Plus: The tech boss who wants to profit from your opinions. With Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com…

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Labour’s Compromise With the Employment Rights Bill 1:03:29

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Plus: Reform Party receives £9m donation, Pete Hegseth accused of a war crime, and Valentina Gomez stuns Piers Morgan with her extreme views. With: Helena(NoJusticeMTG), Dalia Gebrial & Meg De MeoBy Novara Media

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476. Polanski’s Problem, Westminster’s Russia Blind Spot, and Justice Without Juries? (Question Time) 1:02:27

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Are the Greens selling an economic vision they can’t explain? Should Britain ditch juries in some trials? And, how far has Russian influence seeped into UK politics? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away…

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Nigel Farage Laughs Off Any Idea Of A Reform & Tory Pact 1:03:32

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Could Reform and the Tories create a pact? Plus: The final Hillsborough report allows those responsible for the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans to face no consequences, the case for decolonising economics, and Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for young people’s views on Israel/Palestine. With: Michael Walker, Tadhg Hickey, Charlotte Hennessy & Surbhi Kesa…

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475. The Budget Backlash – and Trump’s Plan to Profit from Peace in Ukraine 1:02:03

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Is the media too negative about Reeves and Starmer, or are they simply out of ideas? What has the relentless Budget turmoil and fallout done to already low levels of trust in the Government? How much of Trump’s approach to Putin and Ukraine is driven by his business interests? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. ____…

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David Lammy Pledges to Slash Jury Trials 1:08:52

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David Lammy is expected to announce reforms that would see jury trials ended for sentences of three years or less. Plus: Rachel Reeves is under pressure over budget “lies”, and we discuss Zack Polanski’s economic influences. With Aaron Bastani and Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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“The Fiery Furnace” 25:45

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We kick off Season 7 of our podcast with this episode. On this first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Mark Burnham continues our Narrative Lectionary series with a sermon titled, "The Fiery Furnace". Scriptures First Reading – Daniel 3:1-7 Second Reading – Daniel 3:8-30 Thank you for listening. We pray that you are encouraged by this message. Please like and…

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91: If there’s no ‘ethical consumption’, can just I buy what I want? 47:34

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Last chance! We’re at EartH in East London on 16 December with guest Jordan Stephens – a handful of tickets are still available from Dice. Ash and Moya tackle a mystery question about ethical consumption with a conversation about the urge to beautify and shopping as a numbing mechanism. Plus: advice for a special one wondering why men won’t watch e…

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Introducing: The Rest Is Science 11:52

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Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly is. Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questi…

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Zarah Sultana Wins Your Party Conference Showdown 1:00:07

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Your Party members are in favour of collective leadership. With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar and Steven Methven.By Novara Media

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Downstream: How to Create A Revolution w/ Roger Hallam 1:19:52

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Whether you love or loathe his tactics, it’s hard to deny the disruptive impact that Roger Hallam has had on British politics via the activist organisations he has led, Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. He joins Ash Sarkar fresh from his latest stint in prison, where he wrote a treatise for Your Party that sets out his vision for an emancipat…

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Zarah Sultana 15:09

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The Coventry MP who left the Labour party and joined Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing ‘Your Party'. Zarah Sultana's husband and friends tell us how her upbringing shaped her politics and reveal her questionable taste in music. 'I think she would describe her taste as no taste', claims her husband Craig Lloyd. She was born in Birmingham to political pa…

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Labour’s Latest U-Turn: Day One Workers Rights 54:45

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Labour have been accused of breaking another manifesto pledge after watering down their workers rights bill. Plus: The right-wing press are now panicking about emigration as well as immigration, and Rachel Reeves has been accused of misleading the public. With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.By Novara Media

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The Ashes: Perth Defeat, Barmy Army Return & Bouncing Back In Brisbane 44:48

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Chris is joined by Test Match Special broadcaster Dan Norcross to review England's disappointing defeat to Australia in the first 2025/26 Ashes Test in Perth. The guys reflect on the Barmy Army's pre-match charity events, discuss the INCREDIBLE atmosphere inside the Perth Stadium and debate whether or not the Aussies actually like us... We are also…

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Has Rachel Reeves Broken Her Manifesto Pledges? 1:05:13

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Rachel Reeves’ budget seems to have appeased the markets, but voters are less convinced. Plus: Net migration has fallen to a four-year low, and we discuss the generational divide in UK politics. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.By Novara Media

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474. Does Reeves' Budget Really Change Anything? What It Means For You 53:20

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Was this 'the most leaked Budget' of all time? Has Rachel Reeves managed to balance the demands of the public, the markets, industry, and her party? Can Reeves turn around the Government’s and the country's fortunes with this Budget, or will it be her last as Chancellor? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________…

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Rachel Reeves Raises UK Taxes To All-Time Highs 1:04:03

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Rachel Reeves’ Budget unveils all-time high tax rises Plus: The government is preparing to scrap jury trials for most criminal cases in England and Wales, and the ‘deeply alarming’ Palestine Action case gets new judges. With: Michael Walker, James Meadway & Steven Methven. Support Novara Media through purchasing merch. shop.novaramedia.com https://…

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473. Europe vs. Trump: Competing Visions for a Ukraine Peace Deal (Question Time) 1:08:00

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What happens to global leadership when the US ghosts the G20 and COP, and can middle powers really keep the world moving? Is Britain ignoring a major foreign-interference scandal? And, how close is the West Bank to total economic collapse—and why isn’t anyone talking about it? Is your door in the draw? Sign up by midnight 30th November at https://p…

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Carer’s Allowance Crisis Leaves Hundreds Of Thousands In Debt 1:23:46

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A new report into the Department for Work and Pensions blames repeated Tory failures for pushing hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt and distress. Plus: Why right-wing slop is taking over social media. With Aaron Bastani, NoJusticeMTG, Dale Vince & Chris Bratt (PeopleMakeGames).By Novara Media

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90: Are rightwing politics affecting my sex life? w/ Dr Annabel Sowemimo 1:13:25

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We’re in Manchester tonight (25 November) with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – final tickets available from Contact Theatre! Then EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – get tickets from Dice. This week Moya and Ash talk to Dr Annabel Sowemimo about STI stigma, period-tracking apps, being disconnected from our bodies, and…

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Labour to Scrap Two Child Benefit Cap in Budget 1:05:41

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A revised Ukraine peace plan has been announced. Plus: Looking at Wednesday’s budget – tax rises might be inevitable, Zack Polanski and Andy Haldane trade blows on the BBC, and Trump’s alliance with Mamdani is the only surprise from the weekend… With: Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar & Daniela Gabor.By Novara Media

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Downstream: Zack Polanski Is Coming for Starmer and Farage 41:14

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Support for the Green party in Britain has been steadily rising for the past few decades. However, few predicted that when Zack Polanski took office as Green party leader in September, membership would surge from 70,000 to 150,000 members in a matter of months. According to the latest polling, the party’s share of the vote has soared too: growing f…

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472. Is Trump’s Peace 'Plan’ Forced Surrender for Ukraine? 55:38

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Who is really behind the White House 'peace plan' for Ukraine: Trump or Putin? Why isn't Europe taking the threat from Russia more seriously, and doing more to protect Ukraine? How does all of this relate to Russia’s hybrid warfare and the ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales taking pro-Russia bribes? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these ques…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene 15:00

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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a darling of MAGA. But this week a disagreement with Trump over the Epstein files has seen him brand her as a traitor. Born in 1974 in the suburbs of Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene had a conventional upbringing. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, and later owned her fami…

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Will The Bond Markets Topple Rachel Reeves? 1:01:41

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Rachel Reeves’ long-awaited budget is looming, as some speculate that bond markets could force her to revise it. Plus: The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting Russian bribes. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jayati Ghosh & Carole Cadwalladr.By Novara Media

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471. Rory Stewart: How the Government Tried to Silence Me on Lockdowns 32:13

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Why did Boris Johnson and the British government not only fail to listen, but actively try to suppress early warnings about the pandemic? How did groupthink and optimism bias cripple the UK's response? And is Britain's government structurally too slow to handle future threats like AI and Putin's increasing aggression in Europe? Join Rory and Alasta…

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Andy Burnham Isn’t Ruling Out Challenging Keir Starmer 1:04:24

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Pressure continues to mount for Keir Starmer as Andy Burnham won’t rule out a leadership challenge. Plus: New exclusive data shows how climate protesters, not the far-right, are being silenced, and Aditya Chakrabortty on whether a wealth tax will make much of a difference in dealing with inequality in Britain. With: NoJusticeMTG, Steven Methven, Ay…

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470. China vs Japan, the BBC at Breaking Point, and The Future of Satire (Question Time) 49:07

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Is Japan provoking China, or responding to a real threat over Taiwan? What does the BBC’s credibility crisis reveal about Britain’s fight over truth? And, why is Chile swinging from the left to the far right? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. Get more from The Rest Is Politics with TRIP+. Enjoy bonus episodes, ad-f…

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The Knives Are Out For Keir Starmer 1:01:47

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Starmer seems to be fighting for leadership survival. Plus: Has the world already admitted defeat on climate change?, Donald Trump defends the Saudi Crown Prince over the Khashoggi killing, and is the whole truth finally going to come out about Jeffrey Epstein? With: Michael Walker, Barry Malone, Murtaza Hussain & Laurie Laybourn-Langton…

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469. Is Starmer Out of Moves? Asylum Gamble, Tax Chaos, and Open Infighting 59:19

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After a week of turmoil, can Labour recover their support or are they already doomed to lose the next election? Are Shabana Mahmood's immigration reforms the answer to the threat of Reform, or is Labour pandering to its political opponents? With arguments breaking out amongst his MAGA fanbase, are we witnessing the splintering of Trump's electoral …

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Shabana Mahmood Faces Furious Backlash to Asylum Overhaul 1:11:39

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended Labour’s controversial new asylum plans, with much of the opposition coming from within the party. Plus: The Renters’ Rights Act is set to become law, Zack Polanski hits back at Labour, and we speak to British journalist Sami Hamdi about his detention by ICE. With Michael Walker, Freddie Feltham, Tom Darl…

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ASHES PREVIEW! Can England Regain The Ashes Down Under?! Everywhere We Go Podcast 1:03:43

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Chris and Greggy are joined by the Telegraph's Will Macpherson & Test Match Special's Dan Norcross to preview the 2025/26 Ashes series, which gets underway in Perth on November 21. The guys discuss the mouth-watering content between England and the Aussies, explain why Joe Root's record in Australia isn't quite what people think and argue exactly w…

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89: Am I doomed to get more conservative as I get older? 52:30

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LAST CALL for our Manchester event on 25 November with Lanre Bakare, author of We Were There – get tickets from Contact Theatre! Then we’ll be at EartH in East London on 16 December with Jordan Stephens – tickets are selling fast on Dice. This week a mystery question leads Ash and Moya into conversation about whether their politics are changing as …