Best What UK Thinks team Podcasts (2025)

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The Budget: Starmer Defends The Chancellor 38:15

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Today, the Prime Minister has defended Reeves saying she did not mislead the public. Pressure has been building over the chancellor this weekend after Reeves was accused of misleading the public and the cabinet, something she denied. She is accused of of not giving the upsides to forecasts in a speech on 4 November. Adam and Chris is joined by Dhar…

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Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast? 30:49

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Donald Trump has warned that US efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking "by land" would begin "very soon". But what’s actually happening off the coast of Venezuela, and why is Trump calling for Venezuela’s airspace to be closed? And, the president said he would "permanently pause migration" to the US from all "third-world countries" after an at…

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“Why be in the Commonwealth if families can’t be reunited after tragedy?” #saturdaystream 51:43

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An eight-year-old girl in Jamaica has been denied a UK visa — even after her home was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa and she was left destitute. UK Home Office turned down her application to join her parents in the UK, arguing that she still has relatives in Jamaica and there wasn’t enough evidence they could not care for her. Her parents — torn ap…

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The Budget: Rachel Reeves Denies Claims She Lied in the Run-Up 32:18

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Today, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves responds to claims she lied about the state of the public finances in the run up to her Budget. Laura speaks to Paddy and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman about her interview with Reeves, in which she also faced questions about whether her policies matched up with Labour’s manifesto promise, and ultima…

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The Budget: Did Rachel Reeves Mislead the Public in the Run-Up? 42:53

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Today, Laura and Paddy look at claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public after it emerged that she knew the outlook for the government’s finances had improved before giving a downcast pre-Budget speech. Downing Street has denied the allegations. Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer's former political director, is also in the Newscast studio to give his as…

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The Donald Trump v Zohran Mamdani Show 33:01

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In this episode, Sarah and Anthony unpack one of the most surprising political moments of the year - when New York’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani met Donald Trump in the Oval Office. After weeks of insulting each other during the mayoral campaign, Republicans and Democrats are still reacting to what turned out to be a very amicable and friendly me…

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The Week: Send Funding, Workers Rights And A Big Drop In Legal Migration 28:58

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Today, are the changes to Send funding the big change from the budget that not enough people are talking about? Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss some of the big consequences of the news this week which may have been initially missed. What do the changes to Send funding mean for children across the country? Are Labour giving themselves the room …

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“Everything Is Now On-Demand — Who Even Pays for a TV Licence Nowadays?” #Unfiltered 38:51

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In this week's episode of unfiltered, Mark vents about UK weather, shares his scooter crash, and we debate whether summers are getting worse. We talk Black Friday pressures, avoiding Christmas, the reality of “Lynx age,” and the BBC losing money. From AI content being hard to spot, the Michael Jackson biopic, and the decline of superhero movies, to…

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The Budget: What Does It Actually Mean For You? 34:46

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Today, Adam is joined by Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and Helen Miller, Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies to unpack how the budget will impact you. The Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the government's tax-raising budget, saying it will help lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty - with the IFS…

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338. The 3 Skills That Differentiate Average Pilates Instructors From Superstars 15:15

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What to look for when coaching your team - or critiquing your own classes. Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Client Getting Workshop This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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The Budget: It’s Finally Here! 34:47

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Today, Adam and Chris are joined by Ben Chu, Policy and analysis correspondent BBC Verify, and Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor, to discuss the budget. This afternoon, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a ‘smorgasbord’ of tax increases. Announcements also included a cap on pension salary sacrifices, and abolishing the two child benefit cap.…

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Has Trump's retribution campaign been derailed (for now)? 27:38

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The Trump administration is planning its next move after a major setback this week. Criminal cases against Trump’s two longtime political foes - former FBI director James Comey and New York attorney general Letitia James - were dismissed by a US federal judge. Judge Cameron Currie said that prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was handpicked by Trump t…

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From Chaos to Control: The Exit-Boosting Power of Documented Processes with Kevin Harrington 30:59

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Send us a text Are you ready to step back from the daily grind of running your business – without everything falling apart? In this episode of Exit Insights, host Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to explore how documenting your systems and processes not only makes your business easier to run, but significantly increases its val…

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The Budget: What To Watch Out For 33:20

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Today, with rumours circulating about the budget, what are the changes that could impact you? On the eve of the budget it has confirmed that more drinks will be included in the so called “sugar tax” and there will be an increase in the minimum + living wage. But what other changes could happen? Will there be changes to the way you can save into an …

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“If you can’t speak then what are you doing in a speaking space” #saturdaystream 25:26

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In this clip from the Saturday stream, Mark and Noble discuss individuals who can talk endlessly about petty, low-level issues, yet when it comes to real problems that affect our world, they fall silent. So we asked a question: What are these individuals doing in a speaking space if they are unable to speak?Join this channel to get access to perks:…

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Don't miss out: Hot new MSP sales book 33:10

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The podcast powered by the MSP Marketing Edge Welcome to Episode 315 of the MSP Marketing Podcast with me, Paul Green. This week… Don’t miss out: Hot new MSP sales book: If sales is one of the biggest headaches within your MSP, then heads up, you need good advice and a solid plan… and I’ve got just the solution. The worst advice for MSPs: MSP growt…

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! What’s really going on with Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine? 31:21

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Donald Trump has posted on social media that ‘something good just may be happening’ when it comes to negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, after overnight talks in Geneva. European leaders criticised a 28-point US peace plan when it emerged last week, saying it was too favourable to Russia. A new plan has been promised, but President Zelensky h…

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Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan 44:03

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Today, after President Trump hints at “big process” in Ukraine talks, are we actually any closer to peace? The US and Ukraine have held weekend talks in Geneva over a possible peace plan. European leaders criticised the 28-point peace plan when it emerged last week, saying it was too favourable to Russia. Since then the US has said “revisions and c…

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The Budget: Rumours And Reality (The Big Weekend Debate) 32:06

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Today, Laura and Paddy speak to a packed sofa of financial experts ahead of the government’s crucial budget announcement. Former Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, General Secretary of Unite the Union Sharon Graham, and former Chief Economist at the Bank of England Andy Haldane are in the Newscast studio to assess the runners and riders of econom…

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337. What are lunges for? 39:50

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The humble lunge - there's a LOT more there than meets the eye. We go there - biomechanics, cueing, how to layer it and why most instructors don't get the full value from it. Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Client Getting Workshop This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy…

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The Covid Inquiry Report: What Really Happened Inside Downing Street? 43:30

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Today, the former deputy cabinet secretary, Helen Macnamara, speaks to Newscast about the findings of the recent module of the covid inquiry which found that the UK did "too little, too late". Helen had a front seat for those momentous decisions that shaped the direction of the country during the pandemic, and has previously told the inquiry hersel…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene v Donald Trump 36:28

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The Georgia Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is being celebrated by Democrats for being one of the few Republicans to stand up to Donald Trump in recent weeks. From the Epstein Files to the cost of living, Greene has been vocal in her criticism of the current administration. It’s notable because MTG has been one of Trump’s most loyal…

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The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget 28:47

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Today, the home secretary makes second big change to migration policy in a week. Shabana Mahmood has announced the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain will be extended from five to 10 years, and will apply to the estimated 2.6 million who arrived since 2021. The changes will not apply to people who had already obtained settlement. Adam…

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“The Same Guys They Were Dissing Are The Same Guys They’ve Now Become” #unfiltered 41:21

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In this week’s Unfiltered episode, we start by discussing the impact of last week’s Unfiltered episode and then get into this week’s stories.Time stamps:0:00 – Intro1:25 – Last Week’s Episode Impact2:47 – Nicki Minaj Speaks on Issues in Nigeria4:09 – Hurricane Melissa Aftermath in 🇯🇲10:39 – Trillary Banks in 🇯🇲11:07 – New Rules for IRL Streamers in…

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The Covid Inquiry Report: 'Too Little, Too Late' 49:55

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Today, the latest report from the covid inquiry has found that the government did “too little, too late” to prevent deaths during the pandemic. Chair of the inquiry, Baroness Hallett acknowleged that Boris Johnson’s government faced “unenviable choices” but said that 23 000 deaths could have been potentially avoided and added that regular rule brea…

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336. How Build A Studio That Attracts VIP Clients with Patricia Robinson 59:12

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In this episode Patricia Robinson from Pilates Vita, London, breaks down how she built a boutique, premium-priced Pilates studio serving VIP clients in Kensington. Find Patricia here: https://www.pilatesvita.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Client Getting Workshop This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Ad…

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Are Russian Ships Threatening The UK? 28:07

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Today, John Healey joins the podcast after a Russian ship suspected of mapping undersea cables pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking its activity near UK waters. The Defence Secretary gave a speech at Downing Street that morning describing the move as “deeply dangerous.” It comes on the same day that a report from MPs says that the UK lacks a plan …

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Will Trump delay releasing the Epstein Files? 31:05

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Donald Trump says he will sign a bill to release the Epstein Files after it passed nearly unanimously through both houses of Congress. It’s a notable shift in position from the president, who’s come under increasing pressure from Republicans and Democrats to release all files held by the Justice Department on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epst…

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From Curtain Call to Boardroom: Knowing When to Move On with Dawn Farrow 37:10

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Send us a text Could you walk away from a thriving business without selling it? This week on Exit Insights, Dawn Farrow shares her extraordinary journey from professional dancer to founder of a fast-growing marketing agency – and why she chose to shut it down just before the pandemic hit. Dawn opens up about: The emotional toll of burnout and ident…

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The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble 33:49

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Today, the CEO of Google gives a rare interview to discuss AI, economic risk, climate change and much more. Faisal Islam has been speaking to Sundar Pichai, the head of Google’s parent company Alphabet, about the future of the AI bubble. The tech boss warned that “no company is going to be immune” if the AI bubble bursts after its current period of…

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Danger! Never assume your MSP's clients are loyal 25:47

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The podcast powered by the MSP Marketing Edge Welcome to Episode 314 of the MSP Marketing Podcast with me, Paul Green. This week… Danger! Never assume your MSP’s clients are loyal: It’s hard for MSPs to win a client, but when they do join you, they stay with you for years. But what if that retention leads to a false sense of security? The reason yo…

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Will The (Latest) Asylum System Reforms Work? 37:14

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Today, the home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced sweeping changes to the UK's asylum policy, including plans to return asylum seekers to their home country if it is deemed safe. Under the new plans, most people will have to wait 20 years to apply for settled status, and the deportation process will be sped up for failed cases, including for fami…

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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein Files? 24:48

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On Sunday night Donald Trump told Republicans in the House of Representatives to vote in favour of releasing files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “because we have nothing to hide”. It’s a striking change in position from the president who has so far resisted pressure from Democrats and Republicans in his own party who h…

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The UK’s New Asylum System 31:51

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Today, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks to Laura about the government’s new immigration plans. Under the plans, people who are granted asylum will need to wait 20 years before they can apply to settle permanently. Plus, refugee status will be cut from five year to two-and-a-half years and then regularly reviewed thereafter. Laura, Paddy and He…

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335. How Ana is making €100k+ teaching Pilates in a Tiny Dutch Town 1:02:21

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The story of how Ana Maria Borrero went from from €17/hr employee to nearly €10k/month in revenue with 6 reformers, 20 classes, and a waitlist in a small Dutch town. Find Ana here: https://movewithana.nl/ https://www.instagram.com/movewithanapilates/ Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Client Getting Workshop This podcast uses the following…

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Trump Says He'll Sue the BBC for up to $5 Billion 33:28

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Today, Laura and Paddy discuss President Donald Trump’s decision to continue with legal action. The BBC apologised to the president, saying it had unintentionally given "the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action" and said it would not be broadcast again. However, they would not pay financial compensation…

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Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement? 33:41

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Fifty year mortgages, recent aid for Argentina, high food prices, a focus on foreign affairs, and Trump telling Fox News that the U.S. needs foreign workers because it doesn’t have enough “talented people”… Americast looks at why some Republicans within the MAGA movement are questioning Trump’s commitment to his campaign promise of “America first”.…

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The Week: Is Starmer's Leadership In Question? 29:34

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Adam is joined by Chris, Faisal and Ailbhe Rae, Political Editor of The New Statesman to wrap up the week. This episode of Newscast was recorded as part of our 25-hour Podcast-a-thon for Children in Need. Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclare…

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“It’s Absolutely Crazy What Is Happening In Sudan 🇸🇩” #unfiltered 54:10

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In this week’s episode of Unfiltered, Mark and Steven kick things off by discussing the British West Indian Regiment — a group often forgotten when World War I is mentioned. These brave Black men from the Caribbean fought against the Ottoman Empire and forced them to retreat. This is the powerful lineage we come from. They tried to hide it, but we …

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The Keir Starmer Briefing Wars 34:57

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Today we look at the latest in claims of briefings coming out of Number 10. The prime minister's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney was not involved "directly or indirectly" in briefings against cabinet ministers and will not be leaving his job, sources have told the BBC. Some in government have blamed McSweeney for being the source of the briefings. …

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Trump vs the BBC…what happens next? 29:24

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In a Fox News interview released on Tuesday, Donald Trump says he has an ‘obligation’ to sue the BBC for the way it edited a section of a speech he made on January 6th 2021 - the day of the US Capitol riots - as part of a Panorama documentary. The Chair of the BBC, Samir Shah said “the BBC would like to apologise for that error of judgement”. The B…

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Has Keir Starmer Lost Control Of No.10? 34:19

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Today, there has been extensive speculation about the extent to which Sir Keir Starmer was aware of the anonymous briefings attacking potential leadership challengers in his own party. Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he has "never authorised" attacks on his cabinet ministers, calling briefings against them "unacceptable". Adam and Chris are joined by…

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From Transactional to Transformational: Building a Team That Drives Exit Value with Kevin Harrington 30:15

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Send us a text Your people could be your greatest intangible asset – or your biggest blind spot. In this episode of Exit Insights, Darryl Bates-Brownsword is joined by Kevin Harrington to explore the crucial role that people and culture play in business valuation, exit preparation, and long-term sustainability. If you're thinking about succession p…

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Will We See Trump V BBC In Court? 36:53

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Today, will the BBC actually end up in court against President Trump? Where would a potential lawsuit by President Trump against the BBC take place? Is $1 billion dollars a realistic figure? What are the calculations both sides are making? Adam discusses with BBC home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani. And, the rate of UK employment has rise…

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Why people don't believe your MSP's reviews 27:26

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The podcast powered by the MSP Marketing Edge Welcome to Episode 313 of the MSP Marketing Podcast with me, Paul Green. This week… Why people don’t believe your MSP’s reviews: People trust what other people say about you more than what you say about yourself. But if all your reviews sound the same they lose their power. Why your technicians won’t se…

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Trump Threatens To Sue BBC For One Billion Dollars 32:14

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Today, President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn. In a latter to the corporation Trump’s legal team demands the BBC “immediately retract” a Panorama programme which edited a speech he made calling it “false and defamatory”. It comes as BBC chair Samir Shah apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit, and said the BBC was consi…

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Americanswers on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion? 33:24

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President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over how the editing of his speech in a Panorama documentary, calling it "false and defamatory". The BBC chair Samir Shah has apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit, and said the BBC was considering how to respond to Trump. Matt Chorley, Justin, Anthony and Marianna d…

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The Government Reacts To BBC Bias Allegations 32:54

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Today, Laura spoke to the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who has said she retains confidence in the BBC’s leadership, as the corporation prepares to apologise over the way it edited a Donald Trump speech. Adam and Henry discuss the political ramifications of that interview, as well as other accusations made in the letter by Michael Prescott, a forme…

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334. Leaving Classpass with Sari Sadhati 1:08:25

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Many studio owners have a love/hate relationship with Classpass - Sari and I have an honest conversation about the pros and cons, and why (and how) her studios are leaving Classpass. Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Client Getting Workshop This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/…

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Why Is The Government Looking To Denmark For Immigration Inspiration? 33:18

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Today, the BBC announced that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to unveil a major shake-up of the immigration and asylum system modelled on the Danish system, which is seen as one of the toughest in Europe. Political correspondent Iain Watson joins Laura and Adam in the studio to tell them about his trip to Denmark where he’s been speaking to…

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