Best Split The E Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Merry Quizmas! 38:58

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How did Trump's tariffs affect the price of Labubus? Which bear was voiced by Volodymyr Zelensky? And what, crucially, did Katy Perry describe California girls as? Join the New Statesman team for our quiz of the year! SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2 LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Stat…

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Lakers Star Luka Dončić Suffers Leg Contusion | Coaches & Players Have Problems With NBA Officiating 13:07

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! NBA injuries are stacking up fast, and the Los Angeles Lakers are adding one more player to their injury report. After Luka Dončić (IG:@lukadoncic) exited Saturday’s Lakers vs. Clippers game early with a left leg contusion, the Lakers injury concerns are grow. With multiple Lakers already s…

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The greatest aviation disaster that didn't happen 30:17

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Months before 9/11, a passenger seized control of a Boeing 747 and nearly crashed it into the Sahara. Everyone survived - including a curious ensemble of famous passengers - but no one quite recovered. Kate Mossman tells the story of Flight 2069 to Oli Dugmore. READ: The strange fate of Flight 2069 SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold p…

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Are the Knicks NBA Finals Bound After Capturing The NBA Cup? | NBA Expansion Talk Heating Up Again 11:30

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! The New York Knicks are the 2025 NBA Cup Champions after a wild comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs, and the basketball world is buzzing. With this huge victory, many are asking the big question: is this finally the year New York makes a run to the NBA Finals? I break down what this NBA…

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Predictions for the year ahead 40:09

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Is the New Statesman too soft on Wes Streeting? Are the Lib Dems an unserious party? Plus our journalists make their predictions for what will happen in 2026, and listen back to their guesses from last year… Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalis…

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Misogyny is a "national emergency" 23:06

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After being pushed back not once, not twice, but three times, the government's long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls has been revealed. Measures include training teachers to spot signs of misogyny in the classroom and police forces introducing specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams. But do they go far enoug…

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Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong show trial 27:25

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Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous media tycoon and a British citizen, could be sentenced to life in prison. What does his case say about the political climate in Hong Kong, and how might it affect relations between the East and West? Oli Dugmore is joined by Katie Stallard. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper jour…

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Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness (Part Two) 55:18

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In Show 281 – Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness (Part Two), Mike and Mark continue their exploration of the foundational attitudes that make mindfulness a living, healing practice—not just a technique.🎧 Listen to the episode:https://www.moonshots.io📺 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CRxKWN8tF_MIn this episode, we focus on three essential …

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Can Andy Burnham be the next Prime Minister? 20:00

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Speculation surrounding a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer is rife. Andy Burnham, Manchester Mayor, is in the mix as a challenger. But can he find the necessary seat in parliament, and what hurdles does he face? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ethan Croft and George Eaton to discuss. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and …

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Are Jews safe? 32:08

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The "evil" mass shooting at Bondi Beach was the latest in a rising number of antisemitic attacks. 16 people died in the attack in Sydney, Australia. They were Jews who had gathered to celebrate the first night of Chanukah. Among them, a holocaust survivor and a ten-year old girl. Antisemitic attacks are on the rise. In this year to September, Austr…

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Can the OKC Thunder Beat 73–9? | Adam Silver Acknowledges NBA Fans Want More Defense In The NBA 12:44

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! The OKC Thunder are on a historic pace in the 2025–26 NBA season, and the question is real: can they chase down the NBA single-season wins record set by the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors who went 73-9 record? With a stunning 24–2 start (after losing to the Spurs last night?, elite defense…

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Is Britain complicit in genocide? 57:42

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Journalist Peter Oborne claims both Labour and Conservatives have fallen short on their response to Israel's war in Gaza. -- Peter Oborne is a journalist, author and commentator. He was the political editor of The Spectator, a commentator for the Daily Telegraph and now writes for Middle East Eye. A long-time conservative, Oborne joins Oli Dugmore …

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You asked, we listened ... to Liz Truss' podcast 18:33

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In this week’s episode of You Ask Us, one listener wonders, is the media infatuated with Zack Polanski? And another challenges our journalists to listen to the Liz Truss podcast. You ask, we deliver. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2 LISTEN AD…

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Wes Streeting is "pretty frustrated, tbh" 28:42

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Wes Streeting denied plotting to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea met the Health Secretary to learn what he's really thinking. *** Ailbhe writes: Labour is in danger of presenting itself as the “maintenance department for the country”, he says. “The problem with that kind of practical, technocratic approach is that if someone else comes along and says…

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Can You Change Child Support in Florida? What the Law Says About Modifications 4:21

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In this episode of When Split Happens, Jacksonville family law attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite breaks down when and how child support can be modified under Florida Statute 61.14. Learn what counts as a substantial, permanent, and involuntary change in circumstances, how courts recalculate support, and why timing matters more …

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Natalie Fleet MP: I won't report my rape 41:40

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If you are raped in London today, you could be waiting until 2030 for a trial. Justice secretary David Lammy has stated that 60 per cent of rape victims drop their cases whilst waiting for the trial. Rape Crisis estimates 1 in 6 women go to the police. Oli Dugmore is joined by Labour MP Natalie Fleet, who has written for the New Statesman on the fi…

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Servant Leadership in 4 Empowering Ideas and Examples 44:08

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Join hosts Mike and Mark in this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the profound concepts of leadership presented in James C. Hunter's book, "The Servant." This episode not only explores the intricate details of servant leadership but also features invaluable insights from leadership guru Simon Sinek. Buy The Book on A…

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Doc Rivers Responds To Giannis Meeting With Front Office & Trade Rumors | MJ Talks Player Branding 9:58

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a 10–15 start, and the drama is already heating up. Head coach Doc Rivers faced tough questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo (IG:@giannis_an34) meeting with management and his trade rumors. What did Doc really say? And does this meeting point to a possible Gian…

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Nigel Farage wants to be American 27:38

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Why does the Reform leader spend so much time in the US? Freddie Hayward has been speaking to him to find out. -- Winston Churchill had an American mother. Boris Johnson was a dual citizen. But if Nigel Farage makes it to Downing Street, he’ll have closer ties to the US than any other British PM. That’s the argument of our correspondent Freddie Hay…

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Labour’s Green attacks are misfiring 41:41

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Keir Starmer described Green party policy as “nuts” and “dangerous” in an interview with the Observer yesterday. But is he underestimating one of Labour’s biggest threats? And is Starmer alienating a generation of young voters who might run into the arms of Zack Polanski? Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Will Dunn. SAVE £££ THIS CHRIST…

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How can the UK win back the net zero narrative? 29:22

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As the UK grapples with cost of living pressures, geopolitical shocks and a shifting political landscape, the case for net zero remains strong - but the story around it seems to have stalled. How can policymakers, businesses and campaigners reconnect climate action with public priorities such as jobs, growth, energy security and household bills? In…

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Is Labour still Labour? 29:16

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Is the Labour Party holding true to its founding principles? Have we lost trust in the police? Are we in a recession? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Luke O’Reilly and Rachel Cunliffe to answer your questions. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from just £2 LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Statesman app …

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Labour’s polling nightmare 28:51

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A recent result from pollsters Find Out Now has put Labour support at just 14%, behind Reform, the Tories and the Greens. Just how bad are these polling numbers for Labour? Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman’s senior data journalist and polling expert Ben Walker to discuss. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and prop…

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Angela Rayner vs. Wes Streeting: has the next leadership race begun? 36:10

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Four senior Labour politicians are on manoeuvres. Ailbhe Rea reveals who's in the running to replace Keir Starmer. -- Keir Starmer has become desperately unpopular. All eyes now are looking towards the May 2026 local elections. A disappointing performance by Labour could prompt the Prime Minister to resign. And senior Labour figures are already pos…

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Clippers Send Chris Paul | Is Father Time Knocking On LeBron’s Door + Was LBJ “stat padding”? 13:17

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! The NBA world is buzzing after the Los Angeles Clippers made a shocking move by sending Chris Paul (IG:@cp3) home after just one game into the start their five-game road trip. A future Hall of Famer getting dismissed like that has some enthusiast stocked, and I’m breaking down what this cou…

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Inside the battle to lead Your Party 27:48

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After months of deliberation it’s been decided, it’s not our party, it’s not their party, it’s Your Party. This weekend, thousands of the new left party’s delegates flooded into a conference centre in Liverpool to try and decide the future life and fate of the movement. But in keeping with the last 5 months of trials and tribulations, in-fighting a…

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Our justice system is leaking from the sides 23:48

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In the past three weeks, 12 prisoners have been accidentally released - Justice Secretary David Lammy announced this morning. This is in addition to the 91 who’ve also been mistakenly freed in England and Wales in the last six months. It’s fair to say, the justice system is in a bad way - leaking from the sides. Trying his best to mop this up, Lamm…

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Keir Starmer is in denial 29:55

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Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves – but the Prime Minister has miscalculated. After weekend front pages accused the Chancellor of lying about the "fiscal black hole" which, Reeves says, necessitated last week's tax-and-spend budget, the PM has given a speech supporting Reeves and saying he's "proud" of the budget. Meanwhile polling reveals a ma…

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Labour U-turn again, this time on employment rights 24:10

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Another bit has fallen off Labour’s car as its MPs flee Westminster and bid a hasty retreat to their constituencies. This time, Labour has been accused of breaking another manifesto promise by pulling a major one eighty on workers rights. Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper jour…

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Crap, trash and greed 27:02

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It’s Black Friday and consumers are hunting for bargains. However, are Brits spending more and more money on goods that are getting worse and worse? Will Dunn joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss his theory of "crapflation". Will also spent time this week in an enormous pile of trash, dumped by organised criminals in a field in Oxfordshire. SAVE £££ T…

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Middle earners targeted by budget 26:39

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While many on the left were calling for a wealth tax, yesterday the Chancellor delivered a smorgasbord of stealth taxes. How will this platter of sneaky revenue streams boost the government’s finances? And what does it mean in the longterm, economically, for the country? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman's business editor, Will Dunn, …

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Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty In Court | Is Anyone Safe From Lakers Owner Mark Walter? 14:22

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Coach Chauncey Billups appeared in Brooklyn federal court and entered a not-guilty plea in a case tied to an alleged mafia-linked illegal poker ring. Prosecutors claim he played the role of the “Face Card” in this scheme. the charges include fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.…

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Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget 24:13

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Tax in Britain will rise to an all-time high following Rachel Reeves’ budget. The Chancellor has unveiled her latest budget. She’s promised to remove the two-child benefit cap, freeze income tax brackets and introduce a new mansion tax. Labour deny they are breaking their manifesto pledge to avoid raising income tax, while critics claim the freeze …

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Do Moms Always Get Custody? The Truth About Child Custody 4:10

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In this episode of When Split Happens, attorney Jay Henderlite of Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in Florida family law — the belief that mothers automatically get custody. Jay explains how Florida’s custody laws are gender-neutral, how courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard, and why both p…

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Rachel Reeves must climb out of a massive hole 41:55

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The Chancellor has admitted that the economy feels stuck. But will tomorrow’s budget, which promises to “grip the cost of living” and looks likely to freeze income tax thresholds, actually do anything to help? Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman's editor Tom McTague and political editor Ailbhe Rea. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas,…

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Chris Paul Will Retire After This Season | LaMelo Ball Is Frustrated & Is Open To A Trade 11:58

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Chris Paul (IG:@cp3) is reportedly set to retire after this season which is his 21st NBA season, and I have to say I’m not surprised. The veteran Clippers guard has battled some tough injuries throughout his career that always seem to happen at the worst time, even during his 2021 NBA Final…

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Jeremy Corbyn: “I’m sorry” for Your Party’s messy launch 32:50

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This summer, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana announced the launch of the provisionally named ‘Your Party’. The new party was created to fill a gap on the left-wing of British politics that many believe Keir Starmer and his Labour government are ignoring. However, the launch process has not been smooth. Our political correspondent Megan Kenyon h…

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How Palantir conquered the world 31:33

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For so long a fixture of public debate in the US, the software company Palantir is now increasingly being talked about here in Britain. In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James …

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Lakers Fire Joey & Jesse Buss | Dallas Mavericks Exploring The Trade Market For Anthony Davis…What? 9:49

1M ago9:49

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Massive news shaking up Los Angeles Lakers nation. Reports from ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania (X:ShamsCharania) say Joey Buss and Jesse Buss (IG:@jessebusslal) have been fired from their front-office roles, even though they’ll keep their minority ownership. I’ll play a clip from …

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Where are Britain’s communist parties? 41:55

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Whilst Your Party and the Green Party attempt to occupy the space on the left of British politics that they feel Labour has abandoned, our listener asks, what about the British communist parties? Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss this, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make …

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How much does immigration actually matter to the public? 43:21

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Shabana Mahmood was back in the Commons today outlining her controversial immigration plans. Meanwhile, Clive Lewis said he’d give up his seat for Andy Burnham and a Labour MP defects to the Greens. In the second half of the podcast, Calum Weir from Labour Together tells us what really matters to Britain. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunlif…

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Draymond Green Confrontation In New Orleans | Pistons 11-Game Streak | LeBron’s 23rd Season Debut 12:34

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Draymond Green (X:@money23green) found himself in a heated moment with a fired-up New Orleans Pelicans enthusiast and things got loud fast. I have a of Draymond post game and what he said about the altercation and what the enthusiast yelled at him. Detroit basketball is alive again, with th…

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The bond markets could bring down Rachel Reeves 34:30

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Meet the money men with Britain's future in their hands. * Next week Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget and, for all the talk of fiscal rules, headroom and tax rises, there is a higher power she must contend with. When the Chancellor goes for meetings in the City, she is rarely introduced to the people whose job it is to press the button on buyi…

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Labour has given up on integration 31:57

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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out her plans for the biggest shake up of asylum laws in 40 years. It divided the Labour party, impressed some Conservatives and even earned the home sec an invite to join Reform. But what will it mean in the long term for Britain, and for the families affected? Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Ra…

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Steph Curry & Under Armour Split | Pelicans Fire Green | Shaq Has Concerns About LBJ’s Return 12:06

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Welcome to "Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer" with me your host, E! Stephen Curry (IG:@stephencurry30) and Under Armour officially split after 12 years, and the Curry 13 will be their final sneaker together in February 2026. I have a clip of Curry talking about the breakup and I’ll give my full reaction to this separation. The drama keeps coming as the New …

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Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans split Labour 26:06

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Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has unveiled a series of changes to the migration and asylum system. The plans, which have been trailed over the weekend, have been met with scorn from within the Labour party. “This approach isn’t just morally wrong” the MP Richard Burgeon tweeted earlier today, “it’s politically disastrous.” Oli Dugmore is joi…

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Dan Millman: The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior 1:07:16

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Dan Millman’s book: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior,⁠ Blends fact and fiction as he recounts his day's training as a college gymnast in his bid to become a World Champion, along with all the hardships he faced. The fiction format of the novel magnifies the impact of the lessons contained within, allowing us to envision our transformation whilst tap…

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Booker winner: Keir Starmer should read 'Flesh' 21:41

1M ago21:41

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"If he feels talking about his favourite novel is politically disadvantageous, that's a sad state of affairs" - David Szalay on Keir Starmer's reading habits. -- David Szalay is the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction. He disputes claims that his novel, Flesh, is a tale of modern masculinity as reviewers have claimed. Though it certainly ex…

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What Wes Streeting should do next 18:46

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We share our strategy advice for the Labour rebels allegedly trying to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea and Luke O'Reilly join Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. In this episode: What's the best strategy for Labour rebels hoping to dethrone Starmer? How much power does a party chair wield? Can any politicians affect positive change? SAVE ££…

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Why is Rachel Reeves U-turning on income tax? 28:01

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After weeks of preparing to break their manifesto pledge, Starmer and Reeves have ditched their plans to raise income tax. They’re scared it would have angered their MPs and voters, amid a dire performance in the polls. How will Reeves plug the £30 billion gap in public finances if she doesn’t raise income tax? Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea a…