Best Rise To Offend Podcasts (2025)

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Has the Andrew Saga Changed the Relationship Between Parliament and the Palace? 23:30

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Today, we discuss how the saga the led to Prince Andrew becoming Andrew Mountbatten Windsor might have led to a shift in the relationship between politicians and the Palace. Pressure is also mounting on Andrew from politicians in the US as members of a congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for A…

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Andrew loses royal titles... what is the British Monarchy for? 1:01:38

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Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Andrew is to lose his prince title and will be leaving his Royal Lodge home in Windsor. What are the Royal Family for, what impact will Andrew have on the monarchy and why are we expected to bow for them? James is also joined by Emily Matlis, presenter of The News Agents podcast, whose 2019 interview with…

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The Week: The King v Andrew And Possible Tax Rises 30:11

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Today, why did the King choose now to strip Andrew of his titles? Adam, Alex, Ben Chu of BBC Verify and Matthew Doyle the former Downing Street communications director react to the news that Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Will we see him in public life again? The panel also discuss the possibility of tax rises in the…

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Andrew Stripped Of "Prince" Title 25:35

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Today, Buckingham Palace has announced it has stripped Andrew of his title of “Prince”. He will be now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - effective immediately. He will also have to leave his official residence, Royal Lodge. Adam is joined by Victoria Derbyshire, Newsnight Presenter and BBC Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph. You can now listen t…

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The Rachel Reeves Rental Mini-Saga 29:09

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Today, Rachel Reeves rental arrangements came into question, after it emerged her rental property didn’t have the correct licence required by the local council. Adam is joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to discuss how the story about the Chancellor’s rental property has unfolded throughout the day. Later on Thursday, Rachel Reeves's letting agent rel…

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Should Rachel Reeves be hounded for someone else's mistake? 58:20

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Sir Keir Starmer has dismissed calls for an investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she apologised for breaking housing rules when renting out her family home… Is it just party politics driving this story or should she have known better? Also, Hurricane Melissa has continued its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, leaving dozens dead.…

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The Art of the Trump-Xi Trade Deal 32:51

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Today, President Trump has arrived in South Korea ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping at APEC. The two are set to discuss a possible trade deal which could bring the US and China back from the brink of a global trade war. Adam is joined by China correspondent Laura Bicker and Americast host Anthony Zurcher, both in South Korea, to discus…

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Chaos for Keir: asylum accommodation and worker’s rights 1:02:22

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Labour's Employment Rights Bill, which would protect workers against zero-hour contracts and unfair dismissals has been sent back to Commons after large defeats in the House of Lords. James digs into the details and asks why employers would vote against this. And, the Government is defending its plan to use military barracks to house asylum seekers…

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Managing Success 22:10

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Send us a text Money magnifies—and success often reveals what struggle once concealed. In this episode, we dive into Noah’s story in Genesis 9 to uncover powerful lessons for entrepreneurs. Enjoy.

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(Another) Plan to Close Migrant Hotels 34:07

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Today, hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex as the government seeks to end the use of hotels. Ministers are considering housing 900 men in the Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex. There are around 32,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in hote…

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100s of migrants to be re-housed in military barracks 1:02:19

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The Treasury is considering a “mansion-tax” for owners of higher-value properties to help pull the country out of its multi-billion pound hole. Is this fair? And, hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military barracks as the government seeks to end the use of “asylum-hotels”. Is this good or bad politics from Sir Keir Starmer? This epi…

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48-Offended? How God Redeems Hurt From Rejection 20:09

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Has someone close to you ever rejected you with their words or actions, that you vowed never to connect again? Or do you choose not obey God because the rejection hurts so deeply? You are not alone. If you are hurting, God offers hope to help you heal. Come listen to this week’s episode, 48-Offended? How God Redeems the Hurt of Rejection. *Top Five…

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How Was The Migrant Sex Offender Mistakenly Released? 37:17

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Today, the government has announced an independent investigation into how a migrant sex offender was released from prison. Speaking in the House of Commons the Justice Secretary David Lammy told mps that the release appears to have been “human error”. The Conservatives have called the mistake a “national embarrassment”. Adam and Chris are joined by…

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“Human error” led to Epping sex offender’s mistaken release 1:02:20

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“It drives me mad when I see adverts full of black people, full of Asian people”. Reform MP Sarah Pochin’s racist comments have even drawn widespread criticism - but many from her party refuse to label the comments as racist. How can we best discuss the increase of racism in our public discourse? And, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a former asylum see…

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Epping Sex Offender Arrested, But Has The Damage Been Done? 36:54

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Today, we look at the rearrest of migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu, and discuss what his mistaken release means for confidence in the government. Kebatu had been mistakenly released on Friday from HMP Chelmsford, where he was serving a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex. We also discuss an ap…

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The Kamala Harris Interview 21:21

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As promised, this is the full length interview that Laura Kuenssberg did with the former US Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris makes her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 after losing to Donald Trump last year. She also said she believed predictions she made about Donald Trump behaving as a fascist a…

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Kamala Harris Tells Laura She Might Run For President Again 33:36

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Laura and Paddy reflect on Laura’s interview with Kamala Harris, in which she gives the biggest hint yet that she might run for president again. She also calls Donald Trump a “tyrant”. They discuss the White House’s response to her comments. It has said “people don’t care about her absurd lies”. Laura also shares thoughts on Harris’s memoir and the…

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Can Rachel Reeves afford a tax rise? 44:54

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With a potential tax rise on the horizon, James asked whether Rachel Reeves could handle the political and economic fallout. The UK currently relies on roughly 500,000 taxpayers for a third of all income and capital gains tax revenue, raising big questions about fairness, fiscal policy, and whether Labour risks breaking another key pledge if income…

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The Week: A Historic By-Election, Prince Andrew And Digital ID 43:49

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Today, Plaid Cymru have won a by-election in an area Labour haven’t lost in for 100 years. Adam and Chris discuss what it means for Welsh Labour, and for Reform who came second. Plus they are joined by Alex and Joe to round up the political week. Is the political pressure on Prince Andrew’s living situation sustainable? Is Keir Starmer re-thinking …

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The Bloody Sunday Murder Trial 28:54

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Today, ‘Soldier F’ a former member of the Parachute Regiment has been found not guilty of murdering two people on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland in 1972. The judge, Patrick Lynch, found that the evidence presented fell “well short” of what was needed for a conviction. However, he said that members of the Parachute Regiment had shot dead unarmed …

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Grooming gang inquiry chaos 1:01:11

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The grooming gangs inquiry has been plunged into disarray this week - before it has even started - with four survivors quitting the panel and two frontrunners for chairperson withdrawing. Why is this, and what should the success of the inquiry look like? And, one in 12 secondary pupils report being put into school isolation rooms at least once a we…

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Why Are Survivors Quitting The Grooming Gangs Inquiry? 35:02

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Today, concerns are growing over the government’s handling of the set up of a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Two potential candidates to chair the inquiry have withdrawn their names from the process and four survivors have quit the panel assisting it. Adam and Chris are joined by special correspondent Judith Moritz to discuss why this has be…

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Landmark ruling to protect children from abuse 57:58

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The family courts will no longer work on the presumption that having contact with both parents is in the best interests of a child. Campaigners say this will save many children’s lives. James asks his listeners to share their experiences and is joined by Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno, Director and Founder of SHERA, whose research was instrumental for this …

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Will Prince Andrew Keep His Royal Mansion? 36:41

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Today, details have emerged about how Prince Andrew can afford his Windsor mansion as pressure builds over whether he should be allowed to keep it. The new document reveals that instead of paying annual rent, Prince Andrew made large lump sum payments up-front, including for renovations. Adam is joined by politics and investigations correspondent J…

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Should cocaine be legalised? 58:55

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in front of the Covid Inquiry today, speaking about the effect of the pandemic and his own policy decisions on young people. How did the lockdowns affect you or the young people in your life? And, The Economist has argued that legalising cocaine would have myriad societal benefits, eliminating the price premi…

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47-Stuck in the Goo? Spur Endurance to Transformation With These Three Biblical Promises 27:12

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Did you know that caterpillars make gooey mush in the chrysalis, breaking down almost everything that they were, to make room for transformation? That’s how it feels sometimes when you are working through trauma-related depression, messy and gooey in the darkness. You feel like everything you know is being dissolved. You wonder if you will ever hea…

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The Virginia Giuffre Memoir And Prince Andrew 26:14

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Today, we discuss the allegations made in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir against Prince Andrew. Virginia Giuffre passed away in April after taking her own life, but finished writing the book before her death. The book goes into detail about the allegations she has made against Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell. Prince Andrew denies al…

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Police investigate Prince Andrew’s Epstein links 58:07

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Parliament is under mounting pressure to examine what the royal family knew about Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and strip him of his titles. Why do we care so much about this shameful story? And, Conservative MP Katie Lam says that all immigrants in the UK legally that have indefinite leave to remain should be deported. Her comments have…

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New Prince Andrew Allegations 25:54

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Today, new allegations against Prince Andrew have appeared in the Sunday newspapers, accusing him of asking his police protection to investigate Virginia Giuffre just before the newspaper published a photo of her alleged first meeting with the prince. Prince Andrew has not commented on the reports, but consistently denies all allegations against hi…

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Prince Andrew Gives Up His Titles… But Why Now? 38:26

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Today, we look at Prince Andrew’s announcement that he is giving up his titles. He has recently come under increased scrutiny over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after new allegations about his behaviour have emerged. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. Laura and Paddy are away, so Americast’s Marianna Spring and Justin We…

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US media reject Trump’s new press restrictions 59:38

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Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a decision banning fans of Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv from supporting their Europa League fixture against Aston Villa in November. The decision has been taken because of the perceived potential for violent clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli fans. Was this the right decision? And, new…

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The Week: Trump To Meet Putin (Again) and Gaza Ceasefire Deal 29:41

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Today, President Trump says he will meet President Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after “very productive” phone call. The conversation comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to visit Trump in Washington DC on Friday. Adam and Chris are joined by Caitriona Perry, chief presenter for BBC News in Washington, and Jane Corb…

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Is Rachel Reeves Facing a Budget ‘Groundhog Day’? 33:29

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Today, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned the Chancellor she’s risking being stuck in ‘Groundhog Day’ when it comes to her upcoming Autumn budget. Adam is joined by Faisal, who’s been speaking to Chancellor Reeves at the IMF summit in Washington DC, and Helen Miller, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, who have published their Gr…

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The China spy case explained 50:22

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The UK government is facing questions after a case against two men accused of spying for China collapsed just weeks before the trial was due to go ahead, when prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the charges. No one seems to fully understand this story, but luckily enough, James knows who to ask… Also, James speaks with James Ball, the Political Editor…

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The Collapsed China Spy Case 36:10

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Today, the government has published witness statements related to a collapsed case against two people accused of spying for China. They deny all of the allegations against them. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister was questioned by Kemi Badenoch, who accused the government of “a cover-up”. Starmer pointed to the fact the Conservatives were in po…

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Why are 1 million young people doing nothing with their lives? 59:08

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According to recent UK data, nearly a million young people are not in education, employment, or training, with the graduate job market becoming increasingly scarce. What are the causes of this? And, vets in the UK could be forced to cap prescription prices after an investigation by the markets watchdog found pet owners may be paying twice as much f…

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Why Has The UK Had So Many Cyber Attacks Recently? 36:19

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Today, serious cyber attacks are on the rise and the government is telling businesses to make pen and paper plans to help them prepare. Adam is joined by BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy and Emily Taylor, CEO of Oxford Information Labs and co-founder of the Global Signal Exchange, to discuss why more serious attacks are on the rise and what else ca…

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What did Trump’s Gaza speech mean? 57:29

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Yesterday, President Donald Trump spoke alongside Benjamin Netanyahu, in front of the world’s leaders, to declare the war in Gaza over as a result of his peace-deal. The speech had to be heard to be believed. James breaks it all down with the callers. And, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is delighted that the government can now speak abo…

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Truth Rising 25:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with a guest who’s passionate about helping faith-filled entrepreneurs see today’s culture through a biblical lens. We talk about how to stand firm in truth while leading with grace and how to navigate business in a world that’s lost its moral compass. If you want to lead with conviction and courage in a …

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46-Need Healing? Three Ways Playing in Nature Revives Your Inner Child 16:07

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Do you need a healing boost to your health? Try playing in nature. Like a little kid, romp in the leaves and throw rocks in the river, examine Roly poly bugs on the sidewalk. Breathe in the fresh air, feeling the stress ebbing away. Come fill your joy tank and listen to this week’s episode! 46-Need Healing? Three ways Playing in Nature Revives Your…

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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released 42:37

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Today, President Trump has said that “war is over” as the final twenty living Israeli hostages and almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The president flew to Israel and then Egypt to discuss the next stages of his plan for peace with world leaders at a Gaza summit. What’s being discussed …

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Donald Trump declares the end of the Gaza War 1:03:16

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Earlier today, President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset, declaring the end of the war in Gaza and the “age of terror”, as a result of the US-brokered ceasefire. The bombing has stopped, the final 20 Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and almost 2000 detained Palestinians, including 22 children, are due to be released by Israel. Despit…

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Israel-Gaza: Hope, Caution and a Huge 24-Hours for Peace 33:35

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Today, we hear more detail about the hostage release, which a Hamas official says will take place on Monday morning, and we talk through what to expect from an international peace summit in Egypt led by US President Donald Trump and Egypt. Over 20 world leaders, including Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, are expected to be in atte…

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Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters? 27:22

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Today, we look at the progress of the Trump peace plan for Israel and Gaza as Hamas recalls 7,000 fighters to reassert control over Gaza amid fears of renewed internal violence. The Hamas mobilisation had been widely anticipated amid growing uncertainty about who will govern Gaza once the war ends. The ceasefire appears to have held but Israeli hos…

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How much has Netanyahu damaged Israel's reputation? 1:01:23

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Palestinians are beginning to return to Gaza's north following the Israeli government’s approval of the first phase of Trump's ceasefire and hostage return deal. What happens now? Will justice actually be brought to those who’ve committed war crimes? And, how much damage Netanyahu has done to Israel's reputation? And, public support for digital IDs…

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Israel-Gaza: The Ceasefire Is Now "In Effect" 44:32

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Today, the Israeli military says the ceasefire in Gaza is now in effect. Troops have positioned themselves along the lines agreed under the Trump plan, the IDF says - but will continue to "remove any immediate threat". It comes after the Israeli government approved a deal with Hamas which will also see the release of hostages. Hamas now has 72 hour…

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Israel-Gaza: What Does The Ceasefire Agreement Mean? 48:10

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Today, Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have "signed off on the first phase" of the 20-point peace plan for Israel and Gaza he unveiled last week. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, who has been stood in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square where celebrations have been taking place. They discuss the substance of the ceasefire…

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The Gaza Peace Deal 1:02:54

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An Israel-Hamas ceasefire is expected to begin within 24 hours of an Israeli government sign-off - a move that is expected to happen today. In the meantime, explosions have continued being reported in Gaza. Is this finally a time for optimism, or will this go the same way as previous ceasefires? James speaks with Noga Tarnopolsky, the freelance rep…

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Is the Conservative Party finished? 57:42

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During her speech at the Conservative Party Conference today, Kemi Badenoch said the party will scrap stamp duty on main home purchases if she comes to power. James analyses this speech with LBC’s Political Editor Natasha Clark, and asks whether the Conservative Party is over as we know it. And, James is joined by Simon Marks, LBC’s Washington Corr…

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Conservative Conference: Kemi Badenoch’s Career Saving Speech? 34:30

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Today, Kemi Badenoch gave a speech at the Conservative party conference. Adam, Chris, and Henry Zeffman were listening and give their immediate reaction. She announced a flurry of new policies, including abolishing stamp duty and introducing a fiscal “golden rule”. Did she manage to silence her critics? And is her job as party leader, at least for …