Best Boxing Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 631 - Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis?! Rafferty and Chamberlain draw + Baraou upsets Tellez 2:04:34

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We are back to discuss two draws on separate cards and a solid upset, to boot. We will also preview the next couple of weeks of boxing, as there isn't anything that big to discuss. We will also get into the nitty-gritty of Jake Paul and Tank Davis and what it means for this ridiculous sport we love so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Trouble In Paris Threatens Small Boats Plan 33:18

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A political crisis in Paris threatens to undo a key pillar of Keir Starmer's plan to 'smash the gangs'. Can cooperation with Europe help Britain tackle the crisis or is a new strategy needed? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Farage's Bold Asylum Seeker Plan 30:49

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Reform UK has unveiled its proposal to tackle the small boat crisis - from mass deportations, to detention camps on disused airfields, to replacing the ECHR. As public anger over asylum hotels reaches fever-pitch, will Nigel Farage's strategy pay off? Hugo Rifkind is joined by James Marriott and Libby Purves to unpack the politics of the day. Hoste…

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S4 E28 - National Guard Restores Order. The Media Cries Crisis 11:49

1d ago11:49

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Send us a text Debunking Media Bias: How Trump's National Guard Deployment Was Misrepresented In this episode, we dissect how the media portrayed President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to curb crime in Washington D.C. Contrary to reports painting it as militarization and scare tactics, the presence of the Guard significantly reduced vio…

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Can Starmer Solve The Asylum Crisis? 35:51

2d ago35:51

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YouGov polling for The Times suggests that seven in ten voters think Keir Starmer is doing a bad job at handling the issue of asylum hotels. Does he need to get more radical? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Pressure Grows Over Immigration 32:44

5d ago32:44

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There'll be a fresh wave of protests against asylum hotels across the country this weekend, as more councils call for illegal immigrants to be housed elsewhere - but can Labour fix this "mess"? Or will unrest continue to grow? Ed Vaizey is joined by Thangam Debbonaire and Robin Brant to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Why Are There So Many Asylum Seekers In Hotels? 37:13

6d ago37:13

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A record 111,000 people claimed asylum in the UK during Keir Starmer's first year in office - and the number in hotels rose by 8%. How did we get here and what is Britain's moral responsibility to migrants? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Asylum Policy In Crisis 34:35

7d ago34:35

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The government's asylum accommodation scheme is in turmoil - after the High Court ruled migrants must be removed from an Epping Hotel. As other councils look set to follow suit, where will asylum seekers go now? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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S4 E27 - Send Guns to Haiti 13:28

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Send us a text The script argues that true change in crisis-stricken countries like Gaza, Yemen, and Haiti does not come from food and medicine alone but from empowering civilians with the right to self-defense through firearms. The narrator emphasizes that survival and freedom are intrinsically linked, pointing out how history and current events d…

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Oval Office Round Two 31:19

9d ago31:19

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President Zelensky is returning to the White House - but this time he isn't alone. Seven European leaders, including Keir Starmer, have gone with him to help make sure Donald Trump is on side. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 630 - Whytewashed! Itauma Destroys Dillian in One 3:14:23

10d ago3:14:23

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The lads get down and dirty as Moses Itauma blasted Dillian Whyte in a round. Wins for Hrgovic, Ball and Ford round off the Riyadh rumble. Steve hosts, joined by Rob, Justin, Des and Matty. Contains a Bellew of the Week (BOTW) at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Trump-Putin Summit 32:11

12d ago32:11

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Donald Trump heads to Alaska today to meet Vladimir Putin and try to find a path to peace in Ukraine - but how likely is an end to the war? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Trump's Plan For Peace 32:51

13d ago32:51

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Russia and the US are understood to have agreed a "West Bank-style" occupation of Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin - but the plan may not appeal to Kyiv. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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JD Vance's Unlikely BBQ 34:10

15d ago34:10

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JD Vance's holiday to the cotswolds continues, where he's been meeting with Tories, breakfasting with Nigel Farage, and having a barbecue with a former Apprentice candidate who says 'Bosh' a lot. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is Political Language Too Loose? 35:04

15d ago35:04

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As the debate over legal and illegal migration continues, are politicians being too imprecise with the words they choose? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Art of Authenticity 38:43

15d ago38:43

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Do you ever feel like who you are on the inside is different to the way you perform for other people on the outside? You should listen to this episode. M did beautifully moving artwork for a journal article that I was part of, called Barometers of the City. Published in Human Arenas, it is qualitative research using poetry by psychologists as cultu…

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Is Labour Trying To Create A Hostile Environment? 33:08

16d ago33:08

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As the government makes another announcement about deporting foreign criminals, Hugo Rifkind asks if they're pursuing tougher policies than under Theresa May's 'hostile environment'. And with both the Conservatives and Reform UK campaigning hard on migration, has the 'Overton window' in British politics moved? With Times columnists Seb Payne and Ch…

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 629 - Moses Itauma takes on Whyte in Saudi & Japanese double tragedy 2:39:01

17d ago2:39:01

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The panel is back to discuss the terrible loss of Hiromasa Urakawa and Shigetoshi Kotari, who lost their lives as a result of fights on the same card in Japan earlier this month. We will also talk about Kenshiro Teraji dropping his belts in a thriller and the upcoming Saudi card featuring Nick Ball, Raymond Ford, and Moses Itauma. Learn more about …

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Trump Goes from 'Taco to Waco' 32:47

20d ago32:47

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The journalist who gave Trump the nickname Taco - Trump Always Chickens Out - for his strategy on tariffs says it should be updated to Waco - The World Always Chickens Out. Is he right? Harry Wallop is joined by Alys Denby and Michael Binyon to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kemi The 'Snitch' 33:26

21d ago33:26

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Kemi Badenoch reveals she snitched on a fellow pupil for cheating during an exam when she was "about 14 or 15", resulting in him getting expelled - should the Tory leader have been praised for the move? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Sarah Ditum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Chancellor’s ‘Impossible Trilemma’ 33:33

22d ago33:33

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With a £50 billion gap in the public finances, it is looking increasingly difficult for Rachel Reeves to avoid raising taxes. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Will The UK-France Migrant Deal Cut Through? 31:47

22d ago31:47

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The government's 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal with France is coming into force - but can the public be persuaded by technocratic solutions? And should Neil Kinnock stop advising Rachel Reeves to raise taxes? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Times columnists James Marriott and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Farage's Growing Entourage 35:20

23d ago35:20

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Reform UK's new justice adviser doesn't agree with everything Nigel Farage says - does it matter? And can Farage keep tabs on his growing entourage? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Not So Silly Season 32:44

26d ago32:44

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August is supposed to be a quiet time for politics but the Prime Minister has an array of thorny issues to contend with - from Heathrow's expansion plan, to foreign criminals and the fact that no one wants to name their baby after him. Harry Wallop unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Phil Tinline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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PM's "Knee-Jerk Reaction" On Palestine 33:39

27d ago33:39

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Top lawyers are warning Starmer he'll be breaking international law if he follows through with the recognition of a Palestinian State, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the move a "knee jerk reaction" - does she have a point ? Geoff Norcott is joined by Claire Cohen and Matthew Parris to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Starmer's Palestine Plan 31:42

28d ago31:42

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Israel has criticised Keir Starmer's plan to recognise a Palestinian state if conditions do not improve in Gaza, but many of the Prime Minister's MPs will feel he didn't act quickly enough. Has the PM had a change of heart or is this just gesture politics? Geoff Norcott unpacks the politics of the day with Jane Mulkerrins and Alice Thomson. Hosted …

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S4 E26 - Media Lies and the Manhattan Shooting 8:10

29d ago8:10

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Send us a text The script critiques how media outlets like CNN and ABC misrepresent gun violence incidents to fit specific narratives. It highlights inconsistencies in reporting, such as labeling incidents as 'mass shootings' without proper context, overlooking incidents prevented by armed civilians, and focusing on guns over other forms of violenc…

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Trump's Advice To Starmer 32:57

29d ago32:57

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On his visit to Scotland, President Trump gave Keir Starmer his unsolicited advice for how to beat Nigel Farage at the next election - but should the Prime Minister listen to him? Michael Binyon is joined by Sarah Ditum and James Marriott to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4 E25 - COLD Weather Kills, but Extreme Heat Gets the Money 13:35

30d ago13:35

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Send us a text The Controversy of Heat vs. Cold: Debunking Fake News on Weather Deaths In this episode we critically analyze the claim that extreme heat is America's deadliest weather threat. The script argues that recent narratives prioritizing heat dangers over cold are politically manipulated, citing decades of studies and CDC data showing cold …

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A MAGA British Summer 35:58

1M ago35:58

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Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf course today, where the president's love of Scotland has sparked talk of a 'MAGA British summer'. But on the domestic front, the prime minister has some thorny issues to contend with. Michael Binyon unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 628 - Ryan Garner beats Bellotti, Zayas wins world title & GWOAT time 3:04:51

1M ago3:04:51

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The lads get stuck into the weekend's action featuring Xander Zayas in New York, Claressa Shields in Detroit and Ryan Garner 'The Piranha' gobbling up Reece Bellotti in Bournemouth. A packed panel plus much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Boxing Asylum

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Battle With The BMA 30:25

1M ago30:25

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Keir Starmer has appealed in The Times directly to doctors not to strike - but is this falling on deaf ears? And how does this bode for Labour’s future relations with the unions? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Thangam Debbonaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Badenoch's Chainsaw Conservatives 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Kemi Badenoch says the chainsaw-wielding president of Argentina would be “the template” for her government - could could she be Britain's answer to Javier Milei? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Fraser Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is Britain "Fraying"? 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Keir Starmer has warned Britain is "fraying at the edges" and urgent action on immigration is needed to avoid a repeat of last summer's riots. But is this the worst it's been? Robert Crampton and Phil Tinline join Ed Vaizey to unpack the politics of the day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S4 E24 - Black Heroes - Breonna Taylor versus Clarence Thomas 9:14

1M ago9:14

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Send us a text The Untold Truth About Breonna Taylor: Media Myths vs. Reality In this episode of The 10th Man, the real story behind Breonna Taylor, challenging the media narrative that has shaped her legacy. Examining her short-lived career as an EMT, her associations with drug dealers, and the circumstances surrounding her tragic death, the video…

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Reshuffles, Reform & JD Vance's Holiday 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Kemi Badenoch is using the last day before the Commons recess to launch a reset of her leadership of the Conservative Party, while Nigel Farage is gearing up to spend his summer talking about crime. Plus: What will JD Vance get up to in the Cotswolds? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum Hosted on Acast. See…

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Farage's Summer Of Crime 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Reform UK's leader launches a six-week summer crime campaign, promising to deport criminals to prisons in El Salvador and halve crime overall. Could he deliver it? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 627 - Usyk thumps Dubois! Pac is back at 46 + Bam bashes Cafu 3:05:52

1M ago3:05:52

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What a weekend of action! Oleksandr Usyk bashes up Daniel Dubois in Wembley, Manny Pacquiao almost rolls back the years against Mario Barrios and Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez dismisses Cafu in Texas. Next week sees Xander Zayas go for a world title and Garner-Bellotti clash in the UK. All that and more on this edition of the #Boxing Asylum Nuthouse PATREO…

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S4 E23 - Don't Say Stabbing; The Kohberger Moscow Manner of Death Mystery 14:59

1M ago14:59

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Send us a text Media Narratives and the Silence on Mass Stabbings This episode of 'The 10th Man' delves into the media's selective language in reporting violent crimes, particularly focusing on the Moscow, Idaho stabbing case where four college students were brutally murdered by Brian Kohberger. The script highlights a bias in the media's reluctanc…

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Afghan Data Leak: "Cock-up Or Conspiracy"? 32:02

1M ago32:02

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As more revelations about the Afghan data leak continue to come out, who will take the blame? And is an urgent inquiry needed to unpack the failings? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Persistent Knobheadery 31:43

1M ago31:43

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Keir Starmer has suspended four of his MPs over repeated breaches of party discipline, or as one party source described it to the Times, “persistent knobheadery”. Was this a ruthless or desperate move from Starmer? Patrick Maguire unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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PMQs: Don't Mention The Data Leak 42:02

1M ago42:02

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Keir Starmer said Conservative ex-ministers have serious questions to answer over the Afghanistan data leak at the start of Prime Minister's Questions. But after that, no one seemed to want to mention it. Patrick Maguire unpacks the action with Sunday Times Whitehall Editor Gabriel Pogrund and former Conservative cabinet minister Sir David Lidingto…

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Melania, Billionaires And The Power Of Pessimism 29:02

1M ago29:02

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Patrick Maguire is unpacking the politics of the day, asking James Marriott and Libby Purves whether Melania Trump changed the US president's mind over Putin, whether we should mourn the departure of billionaires, and why pessimism can be a force for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tax Rises: The Question Of The Summer 35:33

1M ago35:33

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What is a "working person" and who is on a "modest income"? Government ministers are pressed to say who could face higher taxes, as expectation mounts that the chancellor will have to act in the Autumn. Patrick Maguire unpacks the politics of the day with The Times' Seb Payne and Carol Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Nuthouse Podcast: Episode 626 - Sheeraz and Stevenson Shine. Katie Taylor Closes the Trilogy. 3:12:32

2M ago3:12:32

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The lads look back over a packed weekend that featured Sheeraz blasting Berlanga, Shakur shaking down Zepeda and Katie finally ridding herself of Amanda Serrano. Next weekend isn't too shabby either. Usyk and Dubois rematch, Bam fight Cafu and there's the small matter of a Pacquiao return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…