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Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly combines on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and personal testimony from the people at the heart of the stories that matter, to give you a deeper understanding of the world we live in. And to make sense of a rapidly-changing news cycle, our new evening edition 'The Latest' hosted by Lucy Hough, brings you up to speed on the big news sto ...
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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for, what they say and what they might really mean. They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction. WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government’s missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer’s plan to “rewire the British state” – through using AI and creating a “start-up” culture – turn these challenges into opportunities? So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make ...
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In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appea ...
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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC S ...
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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's Political Party, the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helping you make sense of politics – every weekday. Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On Daily Politics, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shap ...
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Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their ...
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The Times brings together some of the most experienced strategists in British politics to discuss what's really going on behind the big stories, and elections taking place here and around the world. Daniel Finkelstein, Sally Morgan and Polly Mackenzie join Hugo Rifkind for an intelligent, adversarial and witty conversation every week. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode. Send questions, comments and voicenotes to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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You can’t say anything any more - and here to prove it is Harriet Langley-Swindon, with a round of all the best bits of her weekly radio show on a national network that can’t be named for legal reasons. Absolutely Non-Censored [subs please check capitalisation and hyphen] from beginning to end, with all the rubbish edited out.Each week, Harriet will chat through the segments with producer Martin, and we’ll be getting a Hot & Spicy Take Of The Week from resident comedian Eshaan Akbar who was ...
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Owen Jones, journalist, author of Chavs and The Establishment, or "that left-wing idiot off the telly", is fed up with the establishment media. After all, it punches down, not up, blames minorities for all the problems in society, and, let's face it, often just parrots the government line. So this podcast is offering something different: speaking truth to power, giving the marginalised a voice, offering hope - and having a laugh along the way. From Michael Sheen to Judith Butler, Prof. Devi ...
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Every Monday and Friday three journalists battle it out to try and convince the editor that their pitch should lead the news. Discover what goes on behind the scenes in a newsroom. Why do some stories dominate, while others fail to make the cut? Tell us if you agree with the final running order - email [email protected] Book your place at a news meeting live in our newsroom - https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore Producer: Casey Magloire Subsc ...
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Inspired by the UK’s most famous voter, Brenda from Bristol, four close watchers of politics agree - and freely disagree - about the twists and turns of the General Election 2024 - and beyond. With Steve Richards, broadcaster and author, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and a serial political entrepreneur, Iain Martin, Times columnist and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. We hope you agree with us, rather than with Brenda, that it’s a useful addition to the debate. --- Credi ...
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Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week - and answer your questions in our weekly Q&A episodes. Got a question for the team? Email [email protected] You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts. Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.
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Join Daily Mirror columnist Fleet Street Fox and special guests as they take you through the biggest and best newspaper stories of the day, bring you Westminster gossip and a journalist eye view on who is pushing your buttons. From celebrities, politicians and journalists from the Daily Mirror with the people’s paper review, featuring questions and comments from the public, holding us and them to account. And don't forget to sign up to our daily email newsletter with the biggest stories from ...
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EXPOSED: Rachel Reeves’ Vile Pro-Israel Speech
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Rachel Reeves Hates Property Investors??! The Budget Explained | Behind the Bricks Podcast
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Did Rachel Reeves just declare war on property investors? In this explosive episode, we break down the real impact of the latest UK Budget on landlords, developers, and anyone building a property portfolio.From surprise tax shifts to rule changes affecting profit margins, we unpack exactly what the Chancellor’s decisions mean for your deals, your s…
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Esther Krakue, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers on the UK chancellor’s ‘creative accounting’, David Lammy’s tyrannical war on juries and the celebrities on the march against Reform UK. Watch the second half of the discussion on spiked podcast: unlocked – our weekly bonus podcast, exclusively for spiked supporters – here: https://www.spiked-online.com/po…
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Did Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves mislead us?
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The chancellor is being accused of "lying" over what she knew and when ahead of her budget – so did Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer actually mislead the public? Beth walks us through a detailed timeline of the OBR forecasts, the so-called "black hole", and why journalists now feel they were given only half the story. Ruth and Harriet weigh in on…
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The Birth Keepers: FBS goes global – episode five
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Emilee and Yolande had created an ideology and then seeded it globally – a reach Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne could not have fathomed when they began reporting on the story. They set out to trace just how far FBS has spread. This is episode five of a year-long investigation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Mystery Hour Travel Edition: My kitten won't listen to me
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Welcome to Mystery Hour! It's the game where James O'Brien invites the callers to ask and answer the most burning of questions - and no topic is off limits. Put your feet up and get ready to absorb some highly interesting but likely useless information! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Hav…
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Dixon Cox is back again! This week: -Andrew Gold’s interview with Steve Laws ignites the right -The Somali daycare fraud in Minnesota -Our predictions for the new year Watch the full episode here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/andrew-gold-vs-steve-laws-on-remigration Subscribe here: www.nickdixon.net Support us with a donation here: https://www.buyme…
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Quite right!: Dominic Cummings – part two
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For the full episode, search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening now. This is an extract from the second of a two-part discussion with Dominic Cummings, in which he reflects on his time in government – what he got right and what he regrets – and what he believes must change for the country to thrive. In part two, Dominic diagnoses the ‘pre-re…
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The May elections will define UK politics in 2026
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Happy New Year from the New Statesman podcast! What will 2026 have in store? Will Labour flop in the May elections? Will the Greens make gains? And will Reform overtake the ailing Conservatives? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker to make their political predictions. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journal…
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Revisited: How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
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In this podcast from 4 April, John Harris speaks to Today in Focus about how music helped him connect with his son, James. Harris tells Helen Pidd what he has learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face. Help su…
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Revisited: How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
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In this podcast from 4 April, John Harris speaks to Today in Focus about how music helped him connect with his son, James. Harris tells Helen Pidd what he has learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face. Help su…
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The Birth Keepers: Building an empire – episode four
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Within months of the death of Lorren’s baby, Journey Moon, and the public backlash against the Free Birth Society (FBS) that followed, Emilee Saldaya took FBS membership private, turning the business into a global multimillion-dollar empire. This is episode four of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help …
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Nick Clegg on Brexit regret and what Britain does next | 10 Years of Brexit Part 2
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This is the second episode of our two-part New Year special. As Britain approaches 10 years since the Brexit referendum, Beth Rigby sits down with former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to ask what really went wrong, and why the consequences have been far worse than predicted. From the failures of the Remain campaign to the rise of grievance polit…
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The vote that fractured politics | 10 Years of Brexit Part 1
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This is the first episode of our two-part New Year special. Ten years on from the referendum that rewired British politics, Beth, Ruth and Harriet are joined by one of the architects of Brexit, Michael Gove, to rewind through some of the biggest moments. From David Cameron's surprise 2015 decision to take a gamble and call the referendum, to the br…
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Mystery Hour Travel Edition: It's in a tin
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James O'Brien presents... Mystery Hour! It's the game in which callers ask and answer questions about absolutely whatever they want. You're guaranteed to learn and laugh, nothing more unfortunately. Enjoy! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! T…
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Sam Leith is joined by Philip Hensher to pick over their books of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 1)
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Today, we look at how Donald Trump won the Republican nomination to be President in 2016 (Part 1). Adam is joined by chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry, and Anthony Zurcher from Americast. In part 1 they discuss whether a speech by Barack Obama convinced Trump to run? Who his main competition would be? And, what made his campaign so diff…
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As 2025 turns into 2026, the NAO team look at the critical May elections and beyond. What will the impact be if Labour gets wiped out in Scotland, Wales and local government? And will the fragmentation of the party system lead to parties on the left and ri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Birth Keepers: Journey Moon – episode three
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When Lorren Holliday got pregnant in 2018, she joined Emilee Saldaya’s Facebook group and quickly became hooked on the Free Birth Society podcasts. It was a decision that led to tragedy. This is episode three of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/…
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Mystery Hour: How genetically related am I to Farage?
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Welcome to another instalment of James O'Brien's Mystery Hour! It's the game which you are guaranteed to learn something from... just maybe not something useful. Conversely, James and the callers might just crack the mysteries of the universe with this one! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January.…
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Sarah lost her voice to MND, 25 years later she's got it back
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The onset of motor neurone disease (MND) left Sarah without a voice and the use of her hands at the age of 34. It was within months of her becoming a mum for the second time. As they were growing up, her children Aviva and Eric only ever heard her speak through a machine with an emotionless robotic voice. But 25 years on, artificial intelligence (A…
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It's time to see what I got right for this year and throw ahead to 2026. Will Starmer survive the the year? (spoiler alert - no). Will Kemi Badenoch continue the Tory's modest revival? Will Nigel Farage manage a lot of games over the tricky Christmas period? And will Ed Davey ever say anything of consequence. CATCH ME ON MY TOUR ‘Basic Bloke 2: The…
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 2)
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In Part Two of this Old Newscast, we pick up with Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of …
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Quite right!: Dominic Cummings interview – part one out now
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Dominic Cummings joins Michael and Maddie to reflect on his time in government – what he got right and what he regrets – and what he believes must change for the country to thrive. Part one: 30 December 2025 (9am GMT) Part two: 1 January 2026 (9am GMT) Search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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The Birth Keepers: When Emilee met Yolande – episode two
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Who is Emilee Saldaya, the woman behind the Free Birth Society movement? And how did she meet her business partner Yolande Norris-Clark? Do either women have the credentials they are claiming? This is episode two of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.…
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Over the Christmas period why not put your feet up and enjoy all the latest instalments of James Obrien's Mystery Hour - the game in which listeners call up to ask questions about whatever - and I mean whatever - they want. Then the rest call in if they think they've got the answer! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are …
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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 1)
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Today’s Old Newscast is travelling all the way back to 2015: it’s the morning after the general election, and Ed Miliband resigns as leader of the Labour party. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later…
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Mystery Hour: Inventing the suit, babies' heartbeats & painting proficiency
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Time for another instalment of Mystery Hour, the feature in which James O'Brien and his callers do their best to solve the world's greatest mysteries... or thereabouts. Enjoy! James' live LBC programme and the James O'Brien Daily podcast are back from the 5th January. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! This episode was recorded on th…
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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read
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Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read
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Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy Guardian
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Coffee House Shots Live: Year in Review 2025
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From scandals and cabinet chaos to Trumpian antics and the ‘special’ relationship that some say is anything but, The Spectator presents The Year in Review – a look back at the funniest and most tragic political moments of 2025. Join The Spectator’s editor Michael Gove, deputy editor Freddy Gray, political editor Tim Shipman, deputy political editor…
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This is class. Ryan is the Director of Policy and Politics at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. What are the problems we'll face in the future? What are the answers? And what's Tony Blair like as a boss? THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE 26 January: Special VIP Guest 16 February: David Miliband 9 March: Zack Polanski 30 March: Lisa Nandy https://n…
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The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one
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The Free Birth Society (FBS) was selling pregnant women a simple message. They could exit the medical system and take back their power: by free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life. This is episode one of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne. Help support our independe…
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What will be the biggest stories of 2026?
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Will the world turn against AI? Could the England men’s team finally win the World Cup? And who is the mysterious backbencher preparing to challenge Keir Starmer? Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s consulting editor for comment, Erica Wagner; deputy sports editor, Andrew Butler; and Whitehall editor, Cat Neilan, as they look ahead to the sto…
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As 2025 draws to a close Anoosh Chakelian joined by the New Statesman's associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and editor in chief Tom McTague to discuss the biggest domestic and international stories of the year. Daily Politics will return on 1 January 2026. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper journalism from…
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Reality Check: 2025 – tears, tariffs & taxes
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Reality Check host and the Spectator's economics editor Michael Simmons reflects on some of the economic highs and lows of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Porn Britannia to Political Chaos: The Spectator’s Year in Review
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The Spectator’s senior editorial team – Michael Gove, Freddy Gray, Lara Prendergast and William Moore – sit down to reflect on 2025. From Trump’s inauguration to the calamitous year for Labour, a new Pope and a new Archbishop of Canterbury, and the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the year has not been short of things to write about. The team take…
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This is 2025: What happened to our finances and the economy this year
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We are almost at the end of a year that turned out to be rollercoaster ride for our finances. Investors have had a good year but there was certainly some twists and turns along the way. The economy started off strong and then began to stutter, interest rates came down by a full percentage point and inflation spiked again. Meanwhile, the most hotly …
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Spectator Out Loud: Slipshod – by Sarah Perry
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For this special Spectator Out Loud, Sarah Perry reads her short story Slipshod, from the Spectator's Christmas issue. The story follows an academic tasked with reconstructing a disturbing incident involving two long-standing colleagues whose close friendship unravels under the weight of envy, illness – and something harder to explain. What emerges…
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Revisited: Cringe! Why millennials became so uncool
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An intergenerational war has broken out with Gen Z mercilessly mocking millennials as embarrassing and out of touch. Chloë Hamilton reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Mystery Hour: Vocal ability, mind "boggling" & serial killing
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While you tuck into those Christmas dinner leftovers, why not also tuck into another instalment of Mystery Hour! It's the feature in which James' callers ask and answer questions about absolutely anything... the type of questions that Google doesn't even know the answer to (well, Google might know, but it's much more fun this way). Enjoy! James' li…
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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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Revisited: Having a baby with your best mate
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Nicola Slawson on her decision to have a baby with her best friend Tom rather than a romantic partner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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Mystery Hour: Avocado stones, knuckle cracking & brain hemispheres
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Time for your next instalment of Mystery Hour, the game in which James invites his callers to ask and answer questions about absolutely anything. You are guaranteed to learn something new after listening to this (however please note James cannot guarantee the usefulness of any newly acquired knowledge). James' live LBC programme and the James O'Bri…
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Which Prime Minister had the worst Christmas? | Q&A
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Put down the eggnog and stop the washing up because it’s a Merry Christmas from Electoral Dysfunction as Beth, Harriet and Ruth answer your questions. They’re joined by special guests including the Dish podcast’s Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, as well as History Hit’s Dan Snow. From how to make the perfect Christmas sprouts, to which Prime Mini…
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2025: the year of the vibe shift? | spiked podcast: unlocked
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*As a Christmas treat, we have removed the paywall for this episode of spiked podcast: unlocked, our exclusive podcast for spiked supporters.* Simon Evans, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss Britain's broken borders, the revolutionary rise of Reform, the revenge of the millennial left, and why woke refuses to die. Want a signed copy of Vibe Shift,…
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