Episodes

  • 126: MAGA, monarchy and Welby’s woes

    126: MAGA, monarchy and Welby’s woes
    Nov 12 2024
    Adam, Ian and Helen discuss the fallout from Donald Trump’s election victory, Prince Andrew’s housing crisis and how Prince William became his dad’s landlord. Then, Francis Wheen joins the team to talk about Justin Welby’s involvement in a historic child abuse scandal.
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    41 mins
  • 125: US Election Special

    125: US Election Special
    Oct 30 2024
    Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the vote-a-geddon about to happen in the USA, and back on this side of the pond uncover the great history of political punch-ups.
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    42 mins
  • 124: Court Short

    124: Court Short
    Oct 16 2024
    The team look at delays in the court system, the new news on the old proposals to redevelop Wimbledon’s tennis infrastructure, and the government’s investment rumble with P&O. Featuring, Adam, Andy, Jane Mackenzie and Sarah Shannon.
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    35 mins
  • 123: Party Games

    123: Party Games
    Oct 2 2024
    Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the Ghosts of Tories Past currently hanging around the conference (many with new books to plug), say 'goodbye' to the Evening Standard and 'good riddance' to Mohamed Fayed.
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    41 mins
  • 122: Labour's Freebies and The End of the Peers Show

    122: Labour's Freebies and The End of the Peers Show
    Sep 18 2024
    The team discuss why Keir Starmer should have gone to Specsavers; why the 92 hereditary members of the House of Lords might not be there much longer; and who will win the Murdoch succession battle playing out in a Nevada courtroom.
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    49 mins
  • 121: Reasons To Be Keir-Ful

    121: Reasons To Be Keir-Ful
    Sep 4 2024
    The team discuss the government's new strategy of Maximum Gloom, Donald Trump's dipshit strategy, and why you should think twice before sending a Telegram.
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    42 mins
  • 120: Summer Books Special

    120: Summer Books Special
    Aug 20 2024
    Adam, Helen, Andy and the Eye's book reviewer D.J.Taylor recommend the greatest political biographies ever written, from Louis XIV to Nadine Dorries via Chips Channon.
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    36 mins
  • 119: They Predict A Riot

    119: They Predict A Riot
    Aug 7 2024
    How online disinformation (and dubious reporting) contributed to the last week's riots across Britain. Plus, a look at the Conservative Leadership betting odds (place your bets now!) and a look at how Huw Edwards has changed in the last year.
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    39 mins