Best Sam Reeve Podcasts (2025)

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The real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war 20:52

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Following Sam's scoop that the chancellor is considering tax rises and spending cuts in the budget – who is she actually targeting to fill the black hole? Anne has the latest from the US as she travels with Rachel Reeves to Washington. The duo also chat about Ms Reeves's economic position, her language and the likelihood of her ever getting out of …

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Show 375. Harriet Cross 51:21

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Harriet is a rare thing: a new Conservative MP who won her seat at the last election. In Scotland. She's already been made a whip. So how come she's rising so fast and what's it like entering the Commons when your party has suffered a historic defeat? And how has living in rural communities shaped her particular brand of conservatism? THE POLITICAL…

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Paramount Gets Closer to Buying WB, Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice Reboot 1:53:21

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss all the WB and Paramount updates, Austin Butler signs on for Miami Vice and is Michael B Jordan next, new AI comments from Paul Schrader and Kevin O'Leary, the Crime 101 trailer, Diablo Cody working on Jennifer's Body 2, Johnny Depp and Ti West are shooting a new Christmas Carol mo…

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#485: Saneel Sreeni, Head of Special Projects at Ritual Foundation, on Creating the Sovereign Execution Layer for AI, The Current L1 Landscape and What’s Next for Crypto 32:14

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Saneel is the Head of Special Projects at the Ritual Foundation, where he broadly runs ecosystem, strategy, and GTM for the Ritual Chain. Prior to this, he was on the Founding Team of Ritual Labs, Alkimiya, and on the Investment teams at Dragonfly and Polychain. He also did ML/AI at large logistics companies before entering crypto. He is also a Par…

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Liz Truss tells Anne that Kemi is captured by the "blob" 21:45

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Could ‘Maga-fication’ change the course of British politics? Anne has been speaking to former Conservative Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who outlines several perceived problems in the country – from lack of growth to higher taxes. The duo also discuss her comments about what the Tories really stands for and the threat from Reform UK as the party grapp…

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Why Keir Starmer has a people problem 17:58

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With growing signs that Britain’s top civil servant will leave No10 in the coming weeks – some ask, does the Prime Minister have a problem with people? Sam and Anne discuss the potential impact of Chris Wormald departure from the government machine and whether there could be more exits on the horizon. Plus, the Home Secretary warns that the nationa…

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Is Prince Andrew a problem for politics? 19:10

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What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here? With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades – Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how uncomfortable Westminster might be feeling about the former trade envoy. Outside of London, how are the part…

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Glen Powell for MCU's NOVA, Michael Mann Talks Using AI for HEAT 2 57:57

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss MCU writer Michael Waldron hinting that Glen Powell could play NOVA in the MCU, Michael Mann's "AI" comments over HEAT 2 and his Comanche update, Michael Fassbender cast as Joseph Kennedy for a Netflix Kennedy series, Colman Domingo cast as The Cowardly Lion in Wicked for Good, The…

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#484: Karia Samaroo, Founder of xTAO, on Bittensor, Decentralized AI, Crypto in Canada, and DATs 30:20

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Karia Samaroo is the founder/former CEO and Chairman of WonderFi, which is being acquired by Robinhood for $180M. Karia now heads a startup called xTAO, which is devoted to the decentralized AI network Bittensor. Karia is also a former securities lawyer who used his legal expertise to enter the crypto industry in 2016, working with firms like Galax…

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Succession: Who will be the next UK ambo to the US? 18:21

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The week kicks off with a rare Monday morning cabinet meeting – but have the government managed to shake off all the stories about China? With Anne still in Washington, she has the latest gossip on the race to replace Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the U.S. - as the job advert goes live. Back in Westminster, all eyes on the Lords as the …

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Show 374. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE 59:49

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This is a powerful lesson in campaigning, pragmatism and processing grief. Rosamund's daughter Ella died in 2013 at the age of nine. She is still the only person ever in the UK to have air pollution registered as a cause of death. Since then, Rosamund has been a relentless campaigner for improving air quality. She has helped change policy here in t…

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#483: Nassim Eddequiouaq, CEO of Bastion, on The 10/10 Crypto Crash, The Future of Stablecoins, and Enterprise Stablecoin Adoption 36:24

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Nassim Eddequiouaq is co-founder and CEO of Bastion, a pioneer in regulated stablecoin infrastructure and NYDFS-certified provider. Bastion is the stablecoin issuance platform for financial institutions and enterprises. Prior to founding Bastion, Nass was the Chief Information Security Officer at a16z Crypto, and held senior management roles across…

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From Rock Bottom to Legacy | Christopher Reeves on Overcoming Victim Mentality & Redefining Success 1:03:35

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🎙️ JMACH PODCAST ft. Christopher Reeves Breaking the Victim Mindset | Redefining Legacy | Choosing Who You Become In this raw, powerful, and deeply human conversation, Christopher Reeves shares how he rebuilt his life after losing his father, battling identity loss, and nearly ending it all. Together, JMach and Reeves unpack what it truly means to …

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Rachel Reeves tells Sam to prepare for tax rises 20:24

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The Chancellor tells Sam – on the record – that she is considering tax rises and spending cuts ahead of a critical autumn budget. In an exclusive interview – her first since being briefed by the OBR on the size of the black hole – Rachel Reeves discusses whether there is a way out or if she’s stuck in a ‘doom loop’. As she meets with economic leade…

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Has Kemi's stamp duty pledge flopped? 19:35

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On the day, the government wants to talk about cutting ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ in the planning system – China is the story it can’t shake off again. Sam and Anne go over the fresh warning about “significant threat” posed by Chinese hackers and how they contributed to a record number of serious online attacks. And there’s more to say about the coll…

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James Gunn Rumors True or BS? WB Rejects Paramount Bid | THE HOT MIC 56:31

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss a new report claiming that James Gunn is living on borrowed time at DC if WB gets sold, WB rejecting the first Paramount bid, M Night Shyamalan's new project, box office news with Tron Ares underperforming, Jim Caviezel not returning for Passion of the Christ 2, new trailers for Pr…

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Show 373. Amy Callaghan 47:35

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Amy has led an extraordinary life and she's still only in her 30s. While the SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire she suffered a brain hemorrhage. As she recovered, she had to battle the arcane rules of the House of Commons in order to speak and vote on behalf of her constituents. Having narrowly beaten Jo Swinson in 2019, Amy then lost the seat in 2024.…

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#482: David Carvalho, CEO of Naoris Protocol, on Post-Quantum Crypto, The Future of Quantum Computing, and The SEC’s Post-Quantum Framework 33:43

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David Carvalho, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist of Naoris Protocol. He is one of the most seasoned voices at the intersection of cybersecurity and blockchain. He is the founder of Naoris Protocol, the world’s first decentralized security solution powered by a post-quantum blockchain and distributed AI, backed by Tim Draper and the Former Chief of…

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China spy trial and the British deep state 19:56

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As Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are exchanged on one of the most significant days for peace in the Middle East – what role did Britain play in the peace plan? With the Prime Minister in Egypt for the summit of peace – Sam and Anne assess if Keir Starmer can take any credit or whether he is there for the photo opportunity after critici…

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Heat 2 is Greenlit, Will DiCaprio Star_ Oceans 11 Franchise Returns In a Big Way _ THE HOT MIC 1:56:20

17d ago1:56:20

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Heat 2 being greenlit by Amazon/MG, but will Leonardo DiCaprio star in it? Plus, they discuss Abdy and DeLuca reupping at WB and greenlighting an Oceans 14 sequel and a Oceans 11 prequel, Danielle Deadwyler to lead Ryan Coogler's X-Files series reboot, Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda M…

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#481: Will Reeves, Co-founder of Fold, on Bitcoin Credit Cards, Bitcoin Rewards, and the Future of Bitcoin 27:57

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Will Reeves co-founded Fold in 2019 and has served as Chief Executive Officer of Fold and as a Director since its inception. Over the past eight years, Mr. Reeves has held product leadership positions at Thesis, Inc., A3Ventures, LLC and BYND, leading digital transformation and the development of innovation projects for Google and other Fortune 500…

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Why India is a taxing trip for Starmer 19:43

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It’s day two of the prime minister’s trip to India - but has there been any progress towards an enhanced trade deal for the jumbo business delegation? Sam has the latest update from Mumbai – as he travels with Keir Starmer – after speaking to senior figures on the trip. The transcontinental duo also caught up with YouGov pollster Patrick English – …

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Kemi Badenoch speech: Not dead yet 19:31

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Sam and Anne break down Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the Conservative party conference in Manchester. The duo consider: Did she do enough to dampen the threat of a leadership challenge? Will her big headline announcement – to abolish stamp duty – cut through with the voters? Why did she attack some political opponents but not others? Plus, Sam and Ann…

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Show 372. Bridget Phillipson - LIVE 1:07:19

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Bridget is one of the biggest stars of the Labour government. As well as being Education Secretary, she is standing to be Labour's Deputy Leader. It's the first major test of members' opinion since Labour came into office. She's led a fascinating life. Growing up in poverty, but making it to Oxford via Byker Grove. So what drives her, what changes …

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Why is Starmer visiting Putin's friend? 20:03

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Sam and Anne join forces 4,600 miles apart as the Prime Minister takes a jumbo trade and business delegation to India. In Mumbai, the PM is given a warm welcome – with banners and posters lining the streets – but will the trip help or hinder the existing trade deal between the nations and business? Back in Manchester, Anne has the latest from the C…

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Robert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch 20:08

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#480: Hantao Yuan, Co-Founder of Moku, on The Current State of Web3 Gaming, Predictions Markets, and Speculation Is The Future of Entertainment 29:55

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Hantao Yuan is Co-Founder of Moku, and serves as Moku's marketing growth chief and community strategist. He has been acquiring creators and users for over a decade for game publishers and gaming brands. He has also sold his own esports team through M&A to Overtime sports, and advised 2 other teams through M&A. Moku is backed by a world-class team o…

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Is £47bn of Tory cuts realistic? 20:47

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Sam and Anne manage about three points from the “10 things you didn’t know about Mel Stride” briefing before getting onto the substance of the day. (Licenced pilot and unpublished novel, by the way) It is the shadow chancellor’s big day at Conservative conference in Manchester – where he’ll identify billions of pounds of budget cuts – is there a di…

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Is Hollywood Overreacting to AI Tilly Norwood, Jacob Elordi Eyed for James Bond 1:55:59

21d ago1:55:59

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss if Hollywood is overreacting to the AI "actress" Tilly Norwood controversy, Jacob Elordi being eyed as the new James Bond, The Batman Part 2 casting updates, Ron Howard's new film starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway, Glen Powell and Michael B. Jordan for Miami Vice reboot, Margo…

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Sam reveals a Tory donor defection to Reform 20:07

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The Conservative party conference week starts with Sam's story about another Reform defection. Mark Gallagher donated to Kemi Badenoch's leadership campaign, but the Tories claim he was never "really true blue". Also on this preview episode - the active operation to "get" Ms Badenoch in Manchester, as the leader confirms the Conservatives would tak…

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JMACH Podcast Ep. 50: Air Force Veteran Patrick Fitzhugh on Survival, Trauma, and Redemption 1:10:58

21d ago1:10:58

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Air Force Veteran Patrick “Fitz” Fitzhugh sits down with JMach to share a story of survival, trauma, and redemption that every Veteran and First Responder needs to hear. From growing up in West Phoenix to facing the brutal realities of SERE survival training, Patrick opens up about battling alcohol, trauma, and the struggles many of us face behind …

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#479: Sam McIngvale, Head of Product at OP Labs, on Moving Your Business Onchain, Optimism’s OP Stack, Why Fintechs are Coming to Optimism 32:27

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Sam McIngvale is the Head of Product at OP Labs, a core development team supporting Optimism’s OP Stack. Prior to joining OP Labs, he co-founded wallet infrastructure provider Turnkey and was Head of Product for Coinbase Custody. Sam studied Computer Science at Northwestern University. In this conversation, we discuss: - Optimism’s OP Stack - Movin…

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Kemi tells Anne "we are a distressed asset" 20:44

25d ago20:44

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48 hours before the Conservatives arrive in Manchester (and some are joking that they hope the party enjoys its last conference), Anne’s got an interview with Kemi Badenoch. The Tory leader tells members to “hold their nerve” with her – and comes out swinging about recent defections to Reform. But was it wise to liken the party to a “distressed ass…

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Will Labour really leave Liverpool happy with Keir? 20:20

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The Prime Minister’s speech may have settled nerves amongst his party, but has he opened a can of worms by attacking Reform? Sam and Anne assess the mood of Nigel Farage and some within Starmer’s inner circle - who arguably seem a bit displeased. Plus, as conference wraps up, focus turns quickly to the deputy leadership race and things are already …

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‘Renew Britain’ - but did it renew Keir Starmer? 19:35

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This is what Sam and Anne made of Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool. It was an hour that was often pitched at Middle England voters tempted by Reform – but also seemed to go down well with Labour’s soft left. The PM doubled down on his stance that some of Nigel Farage’s policies are racist. How will all that go down outsid…

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Starmer's future: renewal or decline? 22:15

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It’s speech day for the Prime Minister but will it do the job, and can he convince conference he is the man to fix Britain? Sam and Anne look ahead to Sir Keir Starmer’s critical address and his argument of a choice between renewal or decline. The pair also reflect on the Chancellor’s speech and her strongest indication yet that tax rises could be …

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#478: Alex Shevchenko, Co-Founder of Aurora & Defuse, on NEAR Intents, User-owned AI, and How AI Agents Will Power the Crypto Economy 39:07

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Alex Shevchenko is the Co-Founder of Aurora & Defuse, pioneering next-gen UX with Intents and Chain Signatures for an agentic, user-first future. Defuse Labs develops NEAR Intents to enable seamless cross-chain interactions in an automated world, connecting AI, services, and financial applications. Alex is on a mission to make blockchain invisible,…

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Can Rachel Reeves clamber out of the black hole? 21:07

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Rachel Reeves gets her moment in Liverpool, but Sam and Anne explain why the podium at Labour conference might be the second biggest thing of her week. By Friday, the OBR will have put a number on the size of the black hole – the money she’s got to find to fund policy u-turns on policies such as winter fuel. You’re not getting that number from anyo…

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Show 371. Tom Harwood 1:10:19

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Star of GB News (and many other places), Tom outlines his libertarianism as well as giving an engaging analysis about the problems facing the Tories, Reform and the government. Tom is one of the most prominent broadcasters on the right and he's only 29. So why did he get involved so young and what's the secret of his success? This is a fascinating …

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Is Keir for keeps? Labour conference special 19:55

29d ago19:55

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Sam and Anne have their Labour conference curtain-raiser - and wonder if Andy Burnham has gone a little bit into the rearview mirror as delegates turn up on the banks of the Mersey? There are already conference titbits to share - it sounds like Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall will get the job of implementing digital ID cards, fresh aft…

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What Marvel Movie is Sam Raimi Directing Next, Spider-Man 4 Villain is a Shapeshifter 1:46:07

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that the Social Network sequel has been scheduled, the villain of Spider-Man Brand New Day is a shapeshifter, Marvel eyes Sam Raimi for a new project, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are teaming up together again, the trailers for The Bride, Wicked For Good …

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#477: Macbrennan Peet, Founder of Project 0, on Borrowing Against Your Entire DeFi Portfolio, Onchain Credit Markets, and Entertainment Finance 31:48

28d ago31:48

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MacBrennan Peet is the Founder of Project 0, the first multi-venue, DeFi-native prime broker on Solana. Mac has built and scaled companies across finance, trading, and healthtech, with multiple successful exits and acquisitions, previously founding and exiting Temporal, selling Cabana Health, and being acqui-hired from his hedge fund, KCM. He also …

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What does Andy Burnham want? 20:14

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Is Labour’s king of the north about to challenge the Prime Minister in Westminster? After an explosive interview – the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, says MPs are urging him to challenge Keir Starmer. The duo consider: What vision Mr Burnham has for the country? Can the PM match him and how could he respond? How much will it impact poli…

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Is Jaguar Land Rover suffering the "curse of Starmer"? 18:34

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Are we all in danger of missing the biggest story of the day? Sam ponders that as he links up with Anne to go over Westminster’s day. One of the country’s biggest car producers is shut because of a cyber-attack. The problems at Jaguar Land Rover have been going on for weeks – we discuss why this might be more of a political story than it seems. Els…

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Ed Davey debriefed: Why so much about Nigel Farage? 23:35

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Why was Ed Davey using so much of his Lib Dem conference speech to talk about Nigel Farage? And was threatening ‘Trump’s America’ becoming ‘Farage’s Britain’ a good way to get attention – especially with a claim that a Reform government could involve rolling back gun laws. Sam and Anne’s conference debrief go over what was in his Bournemouth speech…

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Is Ed Davey the future of the Lib Dems? 18:07

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What can Sir Ed Davey achieve in 55 minutes? That’s how long his speech to Lib Dem conference delegates is coming in at. Sam, who’s at the conference in Bournemouth, and Anne consider the behind-the-scenes tussles and where the Liberal Democrats are trying to position themselves ahead of the next set of elections. Away from conference, the OECD wil…

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Jimmy Kimmel Returns Tomorrow, James Gunn Teases Brainiac, Mando & Grogu Trailer 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

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On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the BREAKING NEWS that Jimmy Kimmel is returning to ABC tomorrow night, James Gunn teasing Brainiac and his new quotes on Batman Brave and the Bold, the Mando and Grogu teaser trailer, Leonardo DiCaprio's Top 10 Films, Tom Holland concussion on Spider-Man Brand New Day set, Marlon …

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#476: Czhang Lin, Head of LBank Labs, on Stablecoins, PayFi, LBank’s Growth, and Current Crypto Outlook 24:28

1M ago24:28

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Czhang Lin, a seasoned crypto investor with traditional finance expertise, serves as Head of LBank Labs and Partner at LBank Exchange. Transitioning to crypto in 2017 after honing macro strategies, he led investments as Director at PreAngel and Partner at JRR Crypto, driving over 100 successful projects. As Head of LBank Labs, Czhang leads a global…

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The problems with Farage's big deportation plan 19:43

1M ago19:43

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Reform UK announce that they would scrap indefinite leave to remain within 100 days of government but what impact will this have? Sam and Anne discuss the practicalities of the policy and whether Nigel Farage is trying to force the hand of other parties on immigration policy. Elsewhere, the UK follows other nations in formally recognising a Palesti…

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Show 370. Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again! 52:49

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Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again! Friend of the show Tom Tugendhat returns to give us the perspective from the Tory backbenches. Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform? How worried is he about the Tommy Robinson march? Is he still addicted to Haribo? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 6 October: Bridget Philipson https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political…