Best OBR Podcasts (2025)

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OBR Post-Game Show: Bears 31, Browns 3 1:10:39

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Barry and Pete react to the Browns disastrous game against the Bears. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland, Football

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Despatch: All parties should be subjected to the OBR 8:12

19d ago8:12

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What if every political party had to face real economic scrutiny? As Britain’s political landscape fragments and fiscal debate grows ever more chaotic, Joseph Dinnage, deputy editor of CapX, asks a provocative question: should the Office for Budget Responsibility judge all parties, not just the one in power? In this essay, he charts Rachel Reeves’s…

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Inside the Reeves-OBR Budget 'shambles' as Chancellor faces calls to resign 31:57

24d ago31:57

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Warning: This episode contains some discussion of racist language which listeners may find distressing. A week on from Rachel Reeves' Budget, Paul Brand and Robert Peston take stock of the extraordinary row between the Treasury, the Chancellor, and the OBR over who knew and said what about the public finances in the preceding weeks. Robert says it'…

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OBR Leaks, Mansion Tax & A Fateful Fiscal Forecast 19:11

25d ago19:11

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In this Mark and Pete Budget Special, our intrepid duo dive into the chaos, comedy, and quiet despair of Britain’s latest economic rumblings. First up: the OBR leak that spilled early forecasts across Westminster like a carelessly opened hymnbook, revealing sluggish growth, stubborn borrowing, and a government hoping nobody notices the fine print. …

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77. OBR U Mine? 53:13

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Iain and Tessa chat about whether the government lied before the Budget, whether the BBC is censoring Rutger Bregman, what constitutes life's moral purpose... and Iain's trip to see Cliff Richard. Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].

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The PR News Review: The Budget, OBR gate and a loss of trust 10:51

26d ago10:51

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Welcome to the News Review on the PRmoment podcast. In this weekly show I’m joined by Angie Moxham, and Mark Borkowski. This is the PR New Review where we look at the biggest news stories of the week from a PR perspective and this week we’re talking about the budget, the Labour government continuing dreadful communications and the resulting loss of…

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Year in Review 2025 – Live 32:57

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From scandals and cabinet chaos to Trumpian antics and the ‘special’ relationship that some say is anything but, The Spectator presents The Year in Review – a look back at the funniest and most tragic political moments of 2025. Join The Spectator’s editor Michael Gove, deputy editor Freddy Gray, political editor Tim Shipman, deputy political editor…

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The 2025 PR Agency Review with W Communications founder Warren Johnson 30:11

10h ago30:11

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It’s my twice yearly chat with W Communications founder and CEO Warren Johnson and today it’s our 2025 PR Agency Review of the Year. Warren founded W Communications in 2009. It now has global revenues of £25 m and a headcount of 200, with 140 in London and 60 across the rest of the world. Over the next half hour or so Warren and I will discuss the …

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84. Crackin' Around the Christmas Tree 59:02

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In this special festive episode we recorded earlier, Iain and Tessa give out some fabulous festive awards! There's also discussion about the history of the humble Christmas cracker... and the A11 (stick with it)!

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The Great Big Christmas Quiz Of 2025! 22:41

6h ago22:41

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This year’s special Christmas edition of The Rundown podcast comes in the form of a festive quiz, seeing how much our reporters can remember about another mad 12 months in Westminster You can play along at home too, so let us know if you do better than our teams, and there will be a text version of the quiz available online at PoliticsHome.com if y…

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Introducing: What's Your Problem - What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin 46:53

4d ago46:53

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We're giving you a Christmas treat! If you love Where Politics Meets History, we think you'll love What's Your Problem with Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin. In this podcast, Nick and Carol try to solve your issues. If they fail, it's Nick and Carol's fault - it's probably down to the EU or something. (Happiness not guaranteed, terms and conditions ap…

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Top Ten Christmas Party Rules 15:41

2d ago15:41

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Christmas, as it turns out, is a strange mixture of warmth and mild insanity, and this special episode leans cheerfully into both. Mark and Pete wander through the season’s rituals, irritations, costs, comforts, and contradictions, pausing often enough to laugh at them, and just long enough to take something seriously when it matters. There are poe…

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The Career Edit: are you a resilient enough PR to 'survive' the holidays? 43:23

2d ago43:23

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In the fifth episode of the season, Dean Connelly, founder of Latte Recruitment and Elizabeth Giles are joined by Emma Ewing, founder of Big Fish Training about resilience over the holidays. Ewing, who has previously worked with PRmoment on resilience has a unique insight as she brings her resilience expertise but also her vast knowledge of the PR …

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83. Never Ending Storeys 58:22

3d ago58:22

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Iain and Tessa are back together the day after Tessa's Christmas party at her (very tall) house! They discuss the big political and news events from history which have fallen around Christmas, comparisons between Trump and Nixon - and what happened to the bottle of champagne Iain bought Tessa for Christmas... Send your questions and voice notes to …

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Stephen Flynn on Reform, Sturgeon & a second referendum 26:26

5d ago26:26

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The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, MP for Aberdeen South, joins Lucy Dunn for a special episode to assess the place of the SNP in British politics as we approach the end of 2025. The SNP were ‘decimated’ to just nine MPs at the 2024 general election – yet, if polls are to be believed, they are on course for another record win in the 2026 H…

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Cory Doctorow: How the internet went to sh*t 47:05

4d ago47:05

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You’ve been listening to the Prospect Podcast, Media Confidential’s sister podcast. To subscribe on Spotify, click HERE. For Apple podcasts, click HERE. Why does every platform seem to get worse over time? Ellen Halliday and Alona Ferber are joined by journalist, tech activist and sci-fi writer Cory Doctorow, who coined the term “enshittification” …

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Simon Hart on lifting the lid on the Whips Office 29:11

8d ago29:11

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As we head towards Christmas and look back at the political year, this week's episode features the author of the most explosive and controversial political book of 2025, Ungovernable, the diaries of the former Chief Whip Simon Hart. Now known as Lord Hart of Tenby having been promoted to the House of Lords, he drew criticism from his own former col…

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82. Blaise of Glory 58:54

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Iain and Tessa chat about the new chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli, whether Keir Starmer will face a leadership challenge in the new year, Bonnie Blue and more! Send your questions and voice notes to 07557 187929 or [email protected].

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Who won 2025? with Quentin Letts 24:43

9d ago24:43

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As is fast becoming a tradition on Coffee House Shots at this time of year, James Heale and Tim Shipman are joined by sketch writer Quentin Letts to go through the events of the past 12 months. From sackings to resignations, and Farage to Polanski, it is a year in which the centuries-old consensus has been challenged and Westminster is delicately p…

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Shared Decision Making and Toxicity Management in EGFR- Mutated Advanced NSCLC 11:48

7d ago11:48

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Combination regimens improve survival in advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC, but they also increase toxicity. Jorge Nieva, MD, shares how he talks with patients about potential adverse events. He describes the options available for prophylaxis and how he treats the toxicities that do arise.By Oncololgy News Central

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“Where the Real Answer Lies”: How CNS Disease Influences EGFR-Mutated NSCLC Treatment Decisions 14:32

7d ago14:32

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Tackling central nervous system (CNS) disease in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer “is a huge problem, both from a quality-of-life perspective for patients and also from a longevity perspective,” explains Sid Devarakonda, MD, director of thoracic medical oncology at Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle and clinical associate professor at Washi…

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PR Talent: The Year in Review 2025 10:43

7d ago10:43

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This PR Talent Trends Year in Review podcast discusses the Public Relations (PR) job market and talent trends of 2025. The host is PRmoment founder Ben Smith and he's speaking with Dean Connelly, founder and PR recruitment director at Latte. The early entry deadline for the 2026 PRmoment Awards is on Friday, December 19th. The final entry deadline …

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The 2025 Review of Year: The biggest PR pitch wins and M&A’s 50:50

7d ago50:50

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Welcome to our review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here, we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in 2025 Andrew is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where h…

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Daniel Finkelstein on anti-Semitism, Nick Fuentes & viral hate 33:06

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Nick Fuentes is a 27-year-old American influencer with a growing following. He believes America has been subverted by rich, powerful Jews. He was recently interviewed by Piers Morgan, where these views were put to him directly. During the exchange, Morgan referenced a video made by Times columnist Danny Finkelstein about his parents – a clip that h…

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Only in Denmark? The ‘existential editor’ covering life, death, love and everything in between 29:50

8d ago29:50

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Back in July, Alan and Lionel were joined by Line Vaaben, who is ‘existential editor’ at Danish newspaper Politiken. Line and her team write stories that explore the complexities of life, love and death. She discussed her award-winning journalism with Alan and Lionel, which included spending time embedded in a palliative care ward, notepad in hand,…

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Can the BBC survive Trump's $10bn lawsuit? 32:48

8d ago32:48

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It's Trump vs the BBC as the President of the United States attempts to sue the broadcaster for $10bn over its Panorama documentary. The BBC has admitted it made a "mistake" with its edit of a Trump speech on the day his supporters stormed the Capitol. The President's lawyers said it falsely portrayed him as a "violent insurrectionist" and was a “b…

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Is the political centre breaking? 23:53

8d ago23:53

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Is Britain entering an age of permanent political fragmentation? As Labour falters despite its landslide victory, Reform UK surges, the Greens flirt with wealth taxes, and the Conservatives search for renewed purpose under Kemi Badenoch, the old certainties of British politics are unravelling. Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump’s second term has pro…

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A ‘classically awful’ PMQs to round out the year 10:01

10d ago10:01

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Today was the final PMQs of the year – and it was certainly not a classic. It is customary for the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition to make some attempt at Christmas cheer by telling jokes at the despatch box, but this year’s zingers were awful. Despite a promising start from Keir Starmer, it soon degenerated into quips about whether…

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Behind the Numbers: Best of 2025 17:51

8d ago17:51

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With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a special best of episode of Behind the Numbers, featuring some of the most memorable conversations from throughout the year. From discussions of Trump and tariffs on our 100th episode to one of our favourite conversations on the history of money, it’s an excellent way to remind yourself of what w…

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“Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?”: Treatment Intensification for Advanced EGFRm NSCLC 12:56

9d ago12:56

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With multiple regimens available for advanced EGFRm NSCLC, selecting the best regimen for an individual patient is key. Jorge Nieva, MD, tells host Aakash Desai, MD, MPH, that the question shouldn’t be about who needs more efficacy, but rather understanding a patient’s personality and goals.By Oncololgy News Central

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Why Britain needs to wake up to extremism 16:11

11d ago16:11

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As the world reacts to the attacks on Bondi Beach in Australia, Conservative peer Paul Goodman joins Tim Shipman and James Heale to discuss the failure of successive British governments to properly tackle extremism – especially Islamist extremism – over the past two decades. In the post 'War On Terror' era, there was a reluctance by some to discuss…

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Fred Greetham on WTAM with Bloomdaddy (12/15/25) 8:06

9d ago8:06

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Fred Greetham talks about the with Bloomdaddy following their 31-3 defeat to the Bears. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland, Football

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Gang of Three: Investigating the Chicago Massacre 1:05:25

11d ago1:05:25

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Barry McBride and Pete Smith (mostly Pete) discuss what happened Sunday in Chicago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland, Football

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81. My Sweet Lords 55:27

11d ago55:27

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Iain and Tessa discuss the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney and the heroism of fruit shop owner Ahmed al-Ahmed, whether Keir Starmer should have given Reform UK at least one peer - and Tessa's school reunion.

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As Terminal Patients Live Longer, How Can Oncologists Help Them Cope With Uncertainty? 15:59

10d ago15:59

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Progress in cancer care means that millions of patients are living longer lives, albeit without hope of a cure. What role can oncologists and other physicians play in helping to navigate these uncertain futures? “What is our obligation to them? How do we understand them and their needs and respond to them?” asks Sunita Puri, MD, author of That Good…

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Stolen Artefacts, Cancelled Social Media, and the Annual Flu Panic 24:16

10d ago24:16

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In this episode of Mark and Pete, we take a clear-eyed look at three stories that reveal how badly modern Britain and the wider West now struggle with value, authority, and fear. We begin with the theft of more than 600 artefacts from a Bristol museum. Individually, the items are of little monetary worth, but collectively they represent something f…

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The Liaison Committee exposed Starmer’s weaknesses 12:38

12d ago12:38

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It’s nearly Christmas, but there is still lots of excitement to be had in Westminster, including Keir Starmer’s trip to the Liaison Committee. This is where the Prime Minister sits in front of senior MPs and is grilled on various policy areas. Today’s topics included the leaks (Wes Streeting and the OBR) and Keir Starmer’s integrity more generally,…

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Despatch: Education needs more scrutiny 7:58

11d ago7:58

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With nearly a million under-24s out of work, education or training, good intentions are no longer enough. In this essay, John Penrose, Chair of the Conservative Policy Forum, argues that Britain’s education and careers system is quietly wasting talent — steering young people into the wrong courses, offering patchy guidance, and making it far too ha…

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Frank PR's founder Graham Goodkind identifies 10 top PR 'superpowers' 41:44

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Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast. In today's show we’re doing something a little different. We’re talking about PR superpowers. You may have seen the Legends of Frank series that Frank has been running this year, to celebrate its 25th birthday, The Q&A style interviews with each Legend has been fun and informative. But today, as we reach the end of …

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Zanny Minton Beddoes on Steve Bannon: ‘Comparing Trump to Moses was quite something’ 47:32

11d ago47:32

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Does “no-platforming” have a place in journalism? Alan and Lionel are joined by Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of the Economist.They discuss how to cover far-right politics and whether a reporter should ever avoid interviewing divisive figures. Zanny and Lionel talk about the backlash they each received after interviewing Steve Bannon.Th…

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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 14/12/2025 13:27

13d ago13:27

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Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. The government unveils its plan to reduce violence against women, as Sydney is rocked by an antisemitic terror attack. Produced by Joe Bedell-Brill. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more. For …