Best TLDR News Podcasts (2025)

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Angela Rayner Resigns: What Now? 36:37

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Buy any copy of Too Long and get a 20% discount by using code STARMER at checkout: https://toolong.news/ In a surprise episode of Starmergeddon, Zac is in the host's chair to talk with Ben about the drama surrounding Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politi…

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How Freaked Out Should You Be About the Job Market? 24:54

5d ago24:54

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While some parts of the economy are slowing down, AI continues to defy expectations. On this week’s TLDR, how Oracle’s Larry Ellison made over a hundred billion (that’s billion, with a B) dollars in one day, thanks to the latest chapter in the AI gold rush. Plus, economist Joey Politano, author of the Apricitas newsletter, explains what a frozen la…

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"VP need Jame", GamerLegion replace another AWPer, and who does Twistzz replace on FaZe? 1:00:32

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This week on Overtime on Inferno, our hosts Sam and Jack decide to take a break from seething about VRS so they can dedicate 95% of their brain power to figuring out who Twistzz is replacing on FaZe. Then, the remaining 5% goes towards "the Chinese super team thought experiment". Take of the week also returns after a whopping one week break. Join t…

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"MOUZ won't ever win a trophy": Wildcard's ChatGPT roster moves and zont1x WILL return to Spirit 1:29:49

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In this week's episode – Sam and Jack try to figure out what ChatGPT told Wildcard to do with their roster. G2 just won BLAST London, so the boys do a victory lap and reminisce about how correct their roster mania judgements were. We did forget the take of the week, but tearing the VRS system apart remains a constant. Join the discord: https://disc…

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Did Teddy Bears Just Save the Economy? 26:06

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The U.S. economy seems to be teetering on the edge. On this week’s TLDR, Kyla Scanlon comes back to unpack the drama between Trump and the U.S. Federal Reserve — and what it could mean for Canadians. Plus, AI founders and CEOs are changing their tunes about how big the technology could be, and when. Is this the end of AI optimism? And, the biggest …

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Is Argentina’s Economy Stalling? 47:33

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Do you remember the TLDR classic Brexit colouring book? Are you sad you never got to get a hold of one? Well, be sad no more! Brexit: The Colouring Book is BACK and better than ever! And if you use code BREXIT you can get 20% off: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we have a purge! Which unlucky politic…

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A Poker Player Teaches Us About Risk 30:21

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The world of user-generated content has been turned upside down by OnlyFans. On this week’s TLDR, what it means for creators — and for Hollywood. And, airline travel continues to be uncomfortable and filled with delays. Is it really as bad as we all think? And what could make it better? Plus, we chat with Xuan Liu, one of the premier high-stakes ca…

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What Might Labour's Next Budget Look Like? 30:52

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Do you remember the TLDR classic Brexit colouring book? Are you sad you never got to get a hold of one? Well, be sad no more! Brexit: The Colouring Book is BACK and better than ever! Order now and relive those not so fun memories in a fun way: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Ben to run through …

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Why the US Economy is Looking Pretty Turkish 51:46

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Want the most recent edition of Too Long, but worried you won't be able to complete your collection? Well, lucky for you as we've got very lovely bundles available at: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's another Trump filled discussion. The US President may be a winner this week, but has anyone else…

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"Is sportswashing bad?" EliGE isn't good enough and cadiaN to FaZe shouts 1:14:49

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In this week's episode — Sam and Jack discuss the latest and greatest roster moves, as well as a few rubbish ones. EWC is over, which saw everyone's sweethearts TheMongolz take the W, and Sam educates us all on why sports-washing is actually good! (yikes) Our take(s) of the week cause quite the stir, and HLTV's new Rating 3.0 system is teared a new…

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Was the Alaska Summit a win for Putin? 45:21

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All copies of Too Long are in stock NOW, so get collecting! Use code MAGAZINE20 for 20% off any purchase: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Jack sits down with Rory and Nadja to run through the last week in the political landscape, who is doing well, who isn't, and who is on Trump's good side. ////////…

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Can You Hack the Housing Market? 30:11

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The housing market may be at a standstill, but plenty of people are still desperate to get in. On this week’s TLDR, a look at the new crop of companies trying to make it easier for people to become homeowners — with one not-so-small catch. Plus, goldendoodles, labradoodles and bernedoodles are everywhere. How did we all go so doodle crazy? And who'…

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"Spirit aren't better than Vitality": Complexity are right to leave CS and why night maps are a bad 1:12:47

1M ago1:12:47

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In this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Sam and Jack question whether HLTV are actually good for the CS scene and if they've been given too much power in the VRS era.They also discuss the fact that Complexity are rightfully leaving CS, as well as the fact that Spirit are aware that they still have a lot to do in order to truly become better …

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Are Reform Now Labour's Main Opposition? 29:10

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All copies of Too Long are in stock NOW, so get collecting! Use code MIDDLEEAST for 20% off subscriptions: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, TLDR's UK experts run through the exact reasons as to why Reform UK are being treated like the opposition... and whether or not it's possible for Badenoch to cling onto leadership.…

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Will Trump Sell Out Ukraine? 49:46

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Do you want to read Too Long RIGHT NOW? No waiting? No shipping? Order the digital edition this second and get the whole thing straight to your inbox immediately! https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Zac returns to sit down with Jack and Rory to run through, once again, all the leaders that are being move…

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27 Years of Financial Advice in 11 Minutes 27:00

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The job market for new grads has been feeling, er, grim. On this week’s TLDR, we dig into the numbers behind the vibes to figure out what’s driving the slowdown. Plus, Rob Carrick, the Globe and Mail’s long-serving personal finance columnist, is retiring. This week, he joins the team to share what he learned from fielding everyone’s most pressing m…

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"karrigan needs to go": Twistzz & EliGE swap, HEROIC bench gr1ks, and bad TOs 59:53

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Jack's back and he's still calling for karrigan's head... as well as Twistzz'... and EliGE's...Sam's just along for the ride in this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, with tired Jack choosing excessive violence, there's little more for him to do than smile and wave.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:http…

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Will Zack Polanski Win the Greens’ Leadership Election? 31:52

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Want to receive Too Long 005 right away and also subscribe to future issues? Well, it's your last chance! Use code LASTCHANCE20 at checkout for an extra 20% off: https://toolong.news/ In a surprise edition of the Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben are back to talk through drama in UK politics. This week they run through the upcoming Green leadership e…

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How the U.S. Is Threatening Canada's Future 28:09

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For months, the biggest economic story in the world has, seemingly, been tariffs. But according to Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, that’s only a small part of it. On the week’s TLDR, Blyth breaks down how the U.S. is reshaping the global economic and political order — and what it might mean for Canada. Plus, we take a look at…

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Has Bukele Made Himself President For Life? 1:01:41

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Want to receive Too Long 005 right away and also subscribe to future issues? Well, it's your last chance! Use code LASTCHANCE20 at checkout for an extra 20% off: https://toolong.news/ Just a note, The World Leader Leaderboard will no longer be releasing on Wednesdays, and going forward will now be released on Thursdays at 10:30am UK time. In this w…

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"Jimpphat is overrated": Valve should make Cologne and Krakow Majors, and is donk already the GOAT? 1:32:02

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Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg🎙️ Subscribe to the pod:https://readtldr.gg/podcast🗞️ Join +32K readers of our newsletter:https://readtldr.ggBecome a Counter-Strike demon:https://learncs.ggFollow your host and guests: https://twitter.com/AN1MOCS2https://twitter.com/novaHdesignThumbna…

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The End of The Daily Briefing 58:48

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Unfortunately, this will be the last video posted to TLDR Daily. It has been a project we’ve put love and care into for half a decade, but the time has come for it to end. Sit back and let Jack and Ben take you through the vivid history of The Daily Briefing, from 2020 to 2025, and then enjoy the rest of the Daily team joining to discuss their favo…

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Is the UK Turning on Israel? 35:51

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Order Too Long now, and get the digital edition straight to your inbox, or why not grab a cheeky bundle? https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben is back from holiday and back on the sofa to talk through the last two weeks of UK politics; they run through the UK recognising Palestine, the Online Safety Act, and updates to …

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Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine 6:36

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In today’s episode, we cover Canada’s recognition of Palestine, Trump’s trade deal with South Korea, the Lithuanian prime minister’s resignation, the UK government’s ‘influencer’ strategy, and Australia wiping 20% off all student debt. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-SuG0E6_Jc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrDG…

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How a Meme Stock Happens 30:04

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Meme stocks are everywhere these days. What’s it like to set one off? On this week’s TLDR, we speak with Eric Jackson, a small-time hedge fund manager who made $OPEN go viral — and who, by the way, rejects the idea that it's a meme stock. Plus, those $100m AI pay packages — how real are they? And how can Devin get one? And, could Edmonton hold the …

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Is YouTube Winning the Media War? 5:48

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In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s shifting media landscape, a mass shooting in New York, a major Pacific earthquake and tsunami, and the end of a homophobic law in St Lucia. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts2yniyyAQw&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpI3-1XW7oo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmHwhhtCI7c ht…

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How Trump Won the Trade War with the EU 47:09

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Too Long 005 is now IN STOCK, order now to get it ASAP or get the digital copy to your inbox immediately. If you want even MORE Too Long, you an order BUNDLES now in store to get 2 or even 5 copies of Too Long straight to your door: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's another week of Trump dictating the…

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"If Wildcard was a school..." IEM Cologne recap and BC.Game have a terrible team 1:11:00

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With Jack still away at IEM Cologne, Elliott is making a return to Overtime on Inferno and learning all about hampus' new unlikely team.Also on this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Sam suggests an unfortunate fate for the Wildcard organisation, and the two hosts discuss the biggest winners and loses so far at IEM Cologne.Join the discord:htt…

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Trump’s Visit to Scotland Explained 5:51

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In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s visit to Scotland, Germany and France’s reactions to the EU-US trade deal, the US blocking Taiwan’s president from a stopover in New York, and the UK’s emergency cabinet meeting on Palestine. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/273tgA0UdB8?si=iFAH9FN90JAQ2dgm https://youtu.be/AeI4C7StAk8?…

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France’s Recognition of Palestine Explained 7:26

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In today’s episode, we cover France’s recognition of Palestine, the continued clashes between Thailand & Cambodia, Zelenskyy’s move to reverse a controversial anti-corruption bill, and why the US has lifted sanctions on Myanmar junta allies. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HKgwqqzvX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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Zelenskyy’s Anti-Corruption Bill Explained 7:36

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In today’s episode, we cover anti-corruption backlash in Ukraine, Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, fresh warnings of starvation in Gaza, and Jeremy Corbyn’s new party Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/TuErwCZ2Uig https://youtu.be/DXJMdO4Hpms TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the…

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Special Episode: Your Money Questions, Answered 26:23

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For the past couple months, we’ve been asking you to send us your most pressing money questions. Now, we’re starting to answer them. This week’s TLDR is a special call-in show, where you’ll hear from the supremely knowledgeable Dan Tersigni, Director of Digital Advice at Wealthsimple, on investing, retirement, mortgages, stock-picking and more. Hav…

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Was it a good or bad week for Syria? 52:26

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OFFER ENDS TODAY 23RD JULY Use code BESTOFFER now for a huge 35% off subscriptions to Too Long, ON TOP OF the already applied 20% subscription discount: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Ben his finally back! He's alive and well and sitting in the host's seat to run through the last week of political ups a…

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Karrigan isn’t a top 3 IGL, Liquid won’t make the Major and more IEM Cologne preview feat. STYKO 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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With Jack already at IEM Cologne, Sam is joined by former MOUZ player and Major semi-finalist STYKO for this week’s episode of Overtime on Inferno to look back on FISSURE Playground and preview the upcoming Cologne event.There’s the typical jokes about Snax, reasons why TYLOO may not be able to carry this form into bigger events, and a conversation…

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Trump’s Battle with the Federal Reserve Continues: What Next? 5:11

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In today’s episode, we cover Trump’s ongoing battle with the Federal Reserve, Venezuela’s accusations against El Salvador, Russia-Ukraine peace talks, and the UK’s sanctions against the enablers of smuggling gangs. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/nGQYm6gM2ks?si=5GUoMJWVvOOAoIyu https://youtu.be/ybGN0_ibQkY?si=uzFL4fPRwXuJasfV TLDR…

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The US-Venezuela Prisoner Exchange Explained 6:29

2M ago6:29

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In today’s episode, we cover the US-Venezuela prisoner exchange, Japan’s upper house elections, and Israel’s new offensive in central Gaza. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfjZOVWTz5E TLDR’s Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world. But we don’t just tell you what’s …

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Why the UK Wants to Give 16-Year-Olds the Vote 5:38

2M ago5:38

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In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s plans to give 16-year-olds the vote, the EU’s new Russian sanctions package, the Syria-Israel fallout, and Trump’s request to release transcripts related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/YPyhomIU6Mc?si=kjPuJsQZky3mtFbR https://youtu.be/DKPQNIkQNLw?si…

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Can Corbyn and Sultana take on Labour? 33:59

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Use code BESTOFFER now for a huge 35% off subscriptions to Too Long, ON TOP OF the already applied 20% subscription discount: https://toolong.news/ In the long awaited return of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Rory to talk through the news surrounding Jeremy Corbyn's new party, and whether the fumbled announcement will impact them going forw…

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Why von der Leyen’s EU Budget Has Gone Down Poorly 6:54

2M ago6:54

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In today’s episode, we cover the backlash against the EU’s new budget proposal, UK & Germany’s new treaty, Spain becoming the EU’s top asylum destination, and the UK’s latest employment data. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_sPkkJuGMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3XwkRnZf3U Watch today’s episode of TLDR’s World…

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Israel Strikes Damascus Amid Fighting in Suwayda 6:36

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In today’s episode: fighting escalates in southern Syria and Israel strikes Damascus, Trump expands his third-country deportations, major spending cuts threaten the French government, and Turkey’s foremost opposition figure is handed a jail sentence. Watch TLDR’s latest videos here: https://youtu.be/mbFE60Z-_VQ https://youtu.be/DyceJ6KSLYw https://…