Forget the media talking points—“Rivera and Reeves” is where the spin stops and the real talk begins. We tackle the news, politics, and cultural battles the mainstream wants you to ignore, all from a perspective that values truth, freedom, and common sense. Delivered with wit, humor, and a whole lot of coffee, this is the podcast for anyone who refuses to be spoon-fed narratives and is ready to think critically about the world around them. Think of it as coffee with two friends who aren’t af ...
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Welcome to the best bits of James O'Brien's LBC phone-in show. Listen back to all the highlights in a 60-minute bite sized chunk of his show with new episodes every weekday. James covers all the big stories which will make you think - and possibly change your outlook. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: [email protected]
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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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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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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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Week in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief Christian May break down the top stories of the week in the UK.
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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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When it comes to making sense of the news, it helps to have an insider’s perspective. Introducing The Daily T, a brand new podcast from The Telegraph. Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed share their thoughts on the day’s biggest stories, with lively debate and informed discussion, as well as agenda-setting interviews with the key people who make the headlines, all from the heart of one of Britain’s biggest newsrooms Camilla and Kamal have been journalists for more than 20 years, with access to p ...
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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents The Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from BBC News so you're across all the day's top stories. Newscas ...
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You can’t say anything any more - and here to prove it is Harriet Langley-Swindon, with a round of all the best bits of her weekly radio show on a national network that can’t be named for legal reasons. Absolutely Non-Censored [subs please check capitalisation and hyphen] from beginning to end, with all the rubbish edited out.Each week, Harriet will chat through the segments with producer Martin, and we’ll be getting a Hot & Spicy Take Of The Week from resident comedian Eshaan Akbar who was ...
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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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Get ahead of the trends and conversations that are shaping the City of London. Join Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, Allegra Stratton and Dave Merritt every Thursday as they uncover the best stories and speak to the people in the know.
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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests. Every night at 5pm, Niall is joined by the correspondents we have around the UK and across the globe to take a breath and help you get your head around the topics of the day. We're joined by guests too who can take you through the questions you have about the news. Less breaking news, more understanding news. The full story at 5pm. Email Niall skynewsdaily@ ...
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How do those often facing the hardest beginnings in life become so successful? Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester talk to extraordinary people living astonishing lives to learn from those who excel in sport, politics, the arts, business and more, despite real adversity. We hear their secrets and their inspirations, and learn how you too can thrive after life’s setbacks. Thoughtful, revealing and inspirational, follow the podcast now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p ...
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The MMT Podcast offers economic analysis on current issues from a Modern Monetary Theory perspective. Aimed at anyone who has ever felt lost in the jargon used by mainstream economics commentators. We believe economics is for everyone. You can help sustain this podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast
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Ian Martin (writer: Veep), David Quantick (also writer: Veep) and guests. Sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation from the point of view of older people who still give a damn about the world around them. The inside pages of the broadsheets: Entertainment, broadcasting, nature, science, obituaries, lifestyle, environment, business, fashion, health. If it's got their goat, you'll know about it.
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Welcome to Talking Politics! The ITV News podcast that can serve as your perfect weekly guide to the changing political landscape in the UK following Labour's landslide election win. Our expert political team, led by Political Editor Robert Peston and Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana, will be analysing the biggest issues and talking points with Tom Bradby on ITVX every Wednesday. You can hear Talking Politics wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Hit su ...
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Join Daily Mirror columnist Fleet Street Fox and special guests as they take you through the biggest and best newspaper stories of the day, bring you Westminster gossip and a journalist eye view on who is pushing your buttons. From celebrities, politicians and journalists from the Daily Mirror with the people’s paper review, featuring questions and comments from the public, holding us and them to account. And don't forget to sign up to our daily email newsletter with the biggest stories from ...
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Dedicated to Female-Identifying Killers in Horror Each episode will feature Jenn, Sammie, Mae, and Rocco discussing a female-identifying killer in the horror genre—and sometimes the wider world of cinema—from Julia and Jennifer to Carrie and Christine. We’ll tell the story from her point of view, decide if it’s “Good For Her” Horror, and answer the most important question of all: would we die for her? Join us every Thursday as we pull on our sweaters, pick up our ice picks, sharpen our sciss ...
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Weekly conversations covering current and historic economic, financial and business affairs. Hosted by Jamie Dean.
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Welcome to Cheshire Matters, the digital pub where we talk politics, news, and anything that matters (or doesn't) in our community, region, and country. Join us every week for a refreshing pint of satire as we navigate the world of politics. At Cheshire Matters, we're not afraid to tackle the tough issues, like why the neighbour's cat is running for mayor, or is the local coffee shop secretly controlling Parliament. So pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and join our band of pub-goers as we la ...
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Charles Stanley Radio seeks to bring you the latest news from Charles Stanley, including expert market commentary from our research team and analysts, informal Q&As with our colleagues to hear about their experiences adapting to this new way of working and specialist content from our partners. The value of investments can fall as well as rise. Investors may get back less than invested. Charles Stanley & Co. Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Exploring the practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through cloud driven transformation and cloud native living and working. Each episode, our hosts Dave, Esmee & Rob talk to Cloud leaders and practitioners to understand how previously untapped business value can be released, how to deal with the challenges and risks that come with bold ventures and how does human experience factor into all of this? They cover Intelligent Industry, Customer Experience, Sustainabili ...
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ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand offers the hypothetical keys to Number 10 to a guest and asks them: What would you do now?
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An occasional series revisiting conversations and ideas from Reasons to be Cheerful (2017-2024), formerly hosted by ex-Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio presenter Geoff Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sky News’ Sophy Ridge with her agenda-setting political interviews - and analysis of what the guests have had to say. Every week, Sophy speaks to the biggest names in politics and then invites correspondents and commentators into her studio to debrief on the main stories.
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The podcast inspired by the songs inspired by the motion pictures! Join us as we explore the best and worst songs that originally appear in movies, from beloved classics such as “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon, to new hits like “All The Stars” from Black Panther — and even obscure head-scratchers like “Addams Family Groove” by MC Hammer from The Addams Family. Each episode, we deep dive into an iconic song from a movie, revisit its film, and discuss its impact. Movie songs are ...
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Ever wonder why anxious people love horror movies? Curious about how having the daylights scared out of you can help you feel better? Hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and therapist Mike Snoonian break it down (and back it up with academic research) on Psychoanalysis: A Horror Therapy Podcast. Each month, we’ll take an in-depth look at a topic in the mental health field like anxiety, PTSD, and toxic relationships. For our bi-weekly episodes, we’ll pair topics with a horror film and analyze ...
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From bin collections to social care and everything in between, this magazine show talks about all things local government. Hosted by Nick Kilby CEO Cratus Group and Heather Jameson, Editor The MJ, 'Our World is Local' will keep you informed, bemused and plugged into monthly highlights in local politics.
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Beauty and the Gi is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu podcast that explores the transformative power of Jiu-Jitsu and uncovers the connections between Jiu-Jitsu and life beyond the mat. Whether you are a new white belt, or a seasoned grappler, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs. In each episode, you get the perspectives of the ever-curious Blue Belt Jen Edds, along with Black Belt and coach AJ Clingerman. Episodes are usually 30 minutes or less bec ...
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EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosophers, economists, and more. Learn how the health care system really works, the serenity that comes from humility, the challenge of interpreting data, how potato chips are made, what it's like to run an upscale Manhattan restaurant, what caused th ...
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In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
While the TV show is on break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet of some of the creatives behind the scenes at the show discuss what makes each item Have I Got News For You worthy. Hosted by Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment. A Hat Trick Podcast
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The Adventure Together Podcast is a podcast where Guy Miller from Commission speaks to various leaders about their reflections from lockdown.
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Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable informat ...
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Should Chancellor Rachel Reeves spend 15bn on public transport?
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1:02:42Rachel Reeves is announcing £15bn in spending for public transport outside London, saying the UK will not see a return to austerity. Do you accept this? And why have we been prevented from developing infrastructure in recent years? Lewis is joined by Sam Dumitriu, Head of Policy at Britain Remade, which campaigns to promote economic growth via infr…
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Where’s Rachel Reeves getting her bus money?
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14:40The chancellor presents the spending review next week where she will outline how the budget will be divided for government departments between 2026 and 2029. Rachel Reeves says she has an extra £113bn of capital to play with. But with so many promises and projects dependent on the cash, how does she decide who will win and who will lose? On today's…
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Are Robert Jenrick’s video stunts clever or harmful? Plus Rachel Reeves’ next spending challenge
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27:17In this episode of Talking Politics, UK Editor Paul Brand and Political Editor Robert Peston evaluate the potential political gain and public damage from Robert Jenrick's recent video stunts. The pair are then joined by Economics Editor Joel Hills to preview the challenges for Rachel Reeves heading into next week's Spending Review, including whethe…
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Rachel Reeves’ spending headache just got a lot worse
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43:45With just two weeks until Rachel Reeves’ spending review, there are calls from across the Labour frontbench for more cash — just as the Chancellor needs to tighten the purse strings. But perhaps the most striking intervention comes from the UK's top police chiefs — including Sir Mark Rowley — who today warned that the Government's crime targets wil…
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Is Keir Starmer about to sack Rachel Reeves as Chancellor?
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5:35Cracks are appearing in the government’s economic policy – some made by ministers, others by external pressure – the question is, can Rachel Reeves stay in control, and does Keir Starmer want her to? City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, asks. Week in Business sees Christian break down the top stories of the week in the UK. This week, he touche…
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Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street
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55:25Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between the pair and although it’s denied by Number 11, she’s heard there’s a “palpable tension” between the principal players over the change in policy. Also, with a vote on welfare reforms coming up next mont…
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) with Rachel Reeves
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2:04:09We need your boots, your clothes, and your motorcycle for an episode on mothers and machines in James Cameron’s perfect sequel, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Hasta la vista, baby. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts…
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Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves interview)
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40:34Today, the UK and EU have come to a deal that covers fishing, trade, defence, energy and more. Adam and Chris, in true Brexitcast style, go through the detail as the Prime Minister says it is time to move on from ?political fights? about Brexit. Plus, Adam sits down with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, as she explains the benefits of th…
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Bonus Episode: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Mansion House Accord
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14:20Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves signed a deal with Britain's biggest pension funds to channel more investment into the domestic economy. The Mansion House Accord will push the sector to invest at least 10% of their funds into private markets by the end of the decade. So, for a special podcast, we went to the signing ceremony to interview …
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Today, Rachel Reeves has announced a multi billion pound investment for transport projects across the country. The money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects in mayoral authorities across the Midlands, the North and the West Country. But how different is this to money previously announced under the last Conservative government? Adam is joi…
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Donald Trump's administration has renewed their attacks on the BBC over its coverage of Gaza, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt accusing the corporation taking “the word of Hamas with total truth”, an allegation the broadcaster denies. Camilla and Gordon speak to former BBC director of television Danny Cohen, who agrees with the US President, s…
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Today, authorities start a new search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal, nearly two decades after her disappearance. On Monday, Portuguese police confirmed the search is taking place across 21 different plots of land between the resort where Madeleine went missing, and where the German investigators' prime suspect had been staying at the time. Adam …
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Man convicted after burning a Quran - should this be against the law?
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56:02A major deal that hoped would save Thames Water has collapsed, with US private equity group KKR pulling out of negotiations that would have seen them inject £4 billion in fresh equity into the company. What is next for Thames Water - do you believe it will be successfully nationalised? And, a man who burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish c…
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Ep. 43 | Egyptian National's Terror Plot and California's War on Women's Sports
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1:08:05This week, we're diving headfirst into the horrific Boulder, Colorado attack on peaceful Israeli hostage marchers - because apparently throwing Molotov cocktails at elderly Holocaust survivors is what passes for "resistance" these days. We'll break down the suspect's background (spoiler alert: another illegal immigrant with a year-long plan), disse…
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Why good weather isn’t to blame for small boat crossings
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12:38The Home Office says the doubling of good weather days this year compared to the start of 2024 "coincides with small boat arrivals being 46% higher" - but research by Sky's Data and Forensics team shows a rise in crossings during bad weather as well. On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' political correspondent Ali Fortes…
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New search for evidence against Madeleine McCann prime suspect
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29:34The case captured the world’s attention back in 2007 and has continued to pop up in headlines ever since. But the disappearance of Madeleine McCann remains a mystery. Now German authorities have launched a fresh search in southern Portugal for evidence of what happened to the British toddler. Police are in a race against time to charge the prime su…
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Meeting the MAGA media at the White House, Musk's farewell & the TACO trend irking Trump
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36:58This week on Talking Politics USA, Dan goes behind the scenes at the White House to meet Natalie Winters, co-host of Steve Bannon's 'War Room' and one of the new MAGA media cohort who have been granted greater access by President Donald Trump. As Elon Musk bids farewell to the White House, Lucy Watson and Laura Schwartz join Dan to discuss whether …
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How does it feel to be held up as the 'anti-Trump' by progressives across the globe? Jacinda Ardern was prime minister of New Zealand for 6 years and is now committed to promoting empathy and kindness in world leadership. She joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio to reflect on her unexpected rise to power and being described as a 'global pinu…
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Exclusive: Simon Case on why China's Taiwan intent is an enormous threat to the UK
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1:19:40In this special edition of Talking Politics, Robert Peston meets ex-Civil Service chief Simon Case. Sir Simon served four prime ministers as Civil Service chief before standing down as Cabinet secretary in December. In a wide-ranging conversation about the prime minister's plans to significantly invest in the UK's defence capability, including its …
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Today, the Prime Minister says the UK military is moving to ?war-fighting readiness?. The government is setting out the aims of its strategic defence review, or more simply how Britain should get ready for war. Starmer told the BBC that the world has changed and "if you want to deter conflict, then the best way to do that is to prepare for conflict…
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Defence review: 'War ready’ - but for what war?
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15:49The prime minister has launched a 10-year Strategic Defence Review setting out how Britain will operate in an ever-more worrying geopolitical environment. Sir Keir Starmer says "every citizen has a role to play" in "defence of the realm", but do we know what kind of war we're preparing for? On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky…
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Can Keir Starmer make Britain "war-fighting ready"?
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57:04Today, Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled the government's new defence spending plans, stating that the UK military is moving to "war-fighting readiness", but he's being criticised for a lack of urgency in hitting the promised 3% spending increase. To help work out whether this is the case, Lewis is joined by Mike Martin, Liberal Democrat MP for Tunbrid…
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Why Labour can't be trusted to defend Britain
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32:14The Strategic Defence Review is out. Designed to be a root and branch look at all aspects of Britain’s armed forces, and billed as a “message to Moscow”, the message no doubt reaching the Kremlin is – Keir Starmer doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing. Just as the Prime Minister appeared to be pulling back from his commitment to raise defence spendin…
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In honor of EconTalk's 1,000th episode, host Russ Roberts reflects on his long, strange journey from pioneer of the podcast format to weekly interviewer of leading economists, authors, and thinkers. Hear him answer your--and Chat GPT's--questions about why he got started, how he preps, and how he picks guests. He also explains why debate gave way t…
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Guto Harri Guto has done it all. From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10. He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News. An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major …
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Today, we look at what Defence Secretary John Healey has called the UK?s ?message to Moscow? as he announces investment in weapons and factories to make them. Laura, Paddy and Henry also talk about how much it?s going to cost, whether it?s affordable, and whether NATO thinks it?s enough. They also talk about Robert Jenrick, after a week of the just…
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Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government. Defence Secretary John Healey has said there is "no doubt" that UK defence spending will rise to 3% of GDP by 2034. Sir Alex Younger, former head of MI6, joins Laura and Paddy to talk about where the threats are, and what it should be …
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Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has posted a video of himself delivering “vigilante justice” to people he accused of fare dodging in London. Why do we find petty crimes like fare jumping so enraging and what is Honest Bob Jenrick’s plan? Also, new figures show that almost 2.5 million people are likely to have ADHD in the UK. James explores …
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‘Le slap’: Brigitte Macron, schoolteacher to France’s first lady
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13:45Emmanuel Macron has played down a video of him being pushed in the face by his wife Brigitte, as the couple prepared to leave their plane to begin their tour of South East Asia. The French president said he was just joking with the first lady and the incident was "nothing". But the footage has put the pair and their relationship in the global spotl…
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Israeli ambassador: The international community is wrong on Gaza aid
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39:10Since Hamas's brutal terror attack on Israel in October 2023, the military campaign in Gaza has drawn both support and, lately, mounting international criticism – as civilian casualties rise, aid deliveries stall, and warnings of famine grow louder. Israel says the war is not one of conquest, but of the survival of the Jewish state. In this special…
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Reforming Economics: Do Reform UK's Sums Add Up?
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17:40Reform are riding high in the polls, with a string of recent surveys giving them the support of about 30 per cent of voters. But with the party talking up the prospect of actually entering government, do they have a coherent economic agenda? We spoke to Reform UK's Chairman Zia Yusef and our Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson to find out. Hosted by Yuan…
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The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts
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28:58Today, Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Keir Starmer?s attack on Nigel Farage saying he would ?crash the economy?. And, in light of Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick filming himself confronting fare evaders on the London Underground, the team compare their most memorable political stunts. Plus, what does legal uncertainty around Trump?s ta…
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Episode 60: "Politicised" CPS only prosecuted me over a race row because I was an MP
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27:25The Crown Prosecution Service has been accused of pursuing a "political" prosecution by former Conservative politician Bob Stewart who was found guilty over racist comments, and then won on appeal. The legal battle was triggered when Stewart - at the time the MP for Beckenham in south-east London - told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” during a …
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Q&A: Do we have 'Farage Derangement Syndrome'? Plus the team reveal their most awkward interviews
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22:04In this week's Q&A, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Harry Horton answer the political questions that matter to you, including: Why do you give Farage so much air time? Are we suffering from 'Farage Derangement Syndrome'? How long can Labour get away with blaming the previous government for their problems? What are the team's most difficult or awkward…
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After 15 years as a member of the House of Lords, Tanni Grey-Thompson reflects on how a career at the top of sport prepared her for the world of politics. The crossbench peer speaks to Nick about what she sees as a dangerous relationship between benefit reforms and legalising assisted dying. Producer: Daniel Kraemer…
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Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Harriet and Ruth ask whether he’s been smart in copying the tactics we’re used to seeing from leaders of the opposition. It’s just a week on from that E…
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As disquiet brews within Labour over cuts to welfare, and a perceived failure to pursue a progressive enough agenda, this week host Alain Tolhurst looks inside the governing party as a host of new caucuses and organised campaign groups have sprung up, and asking - who are the new tribes within Labour Who is behind them, what are their aims, and how…
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There's no regular show this week, so here's the Time For Questions we made for our Patreons a few weeks ago, where Harriet, Producer Martin and Eshaan Akbar we answer our Patreons' questions: What do you hope is included in the UK/US trade deal? Why does Keir Starmer get such rubbish bribes? What sort of Robot would each of you like to have, and w…
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Liverpool Parade Crash Charge + Trump Tariff Chaos
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33:04Today, we look at whether President Donald Trump will be allowed to continue with his tariffs plan. On Wednesday a court put them on hold, saying they?re beyond his power, then another court reinstated them pending an appeal. Adam is joined by chief presenter in the US, Caitr?ona Perry, Americast?s Justin Webb, and FT columnist Gillian Tett. And we…
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Israel's illegal settlements - and those fighting back
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13:32Israel has authorised 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalising unauthorised outposts.Such settlements are considered illegal under international law - a designation Israel disputes. There's nothing new about settlements, they've been popping up in the area since 1967. But since the Hamas attack on 7 October, tension…
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