The News Agents
Has Starmer Set a Blueprint for FAILURE?!
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- Has Starmer Set a Blueprint for FAILURE?!
- Runtime
- 39:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- At PMQs, Kemi Badenoch mocked Keir Starmer for a “coming U-turn” on winter fuel payments — not realising he’d already quietly committed to one. It was a soft reversal, hedged and barely noticed, but if you were paying close attention, the pledge was there. So when will the backtrack be implemented? And does it take pressure off the Treasury on benefits — or just add more?
Lewis Goodall speaks to Labour backbencher Brian Leishman, who’s calling for Starmer to go further and faster on welfare support.
Later, Emily Maitlis and Lewis dig into an exclusive from political correspondent Aggie Chambre: a major shakeup in the UK’s prison and justice system. Is the government reducing prisoner numbers out of reformist principle — or is it just reacting to a system at breaking point?
#keirstarmer #uk #ukpolitics #prisons #sentences #kemibadenoch #pmqs #winterfuel #winterfuelpayment #policy #pensioners #pensioners_news #winterfuelallowance #we...
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- Labour MP wants PIP benefit cut REVERSED
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- “Kemi is Reform-lite, there’s nothing to differentiate her party!”
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Kemi Badenoch is up-in-arms about Starmer's EU-UK reset deal - but slightly less up-in-arms then Reform's leader, Farage. So what is the Conservative Party's USP right now and where is their place in British politics?
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- Has the World TURNED on Israel?!
- Runtime
- 43:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer has joined forces with France and Canada to urge Israel to stop the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With frustration in his voice, the Labour leader is signalling a tougher international stance — but how far are these global leaders willing to go? And could Donald Trump support their calls for restraint?
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall examine the shifting political pressure on Israel and whether international alliances are finally moving beyond words.
Later, we dive into the political fallout from the UK’s latest EU trade deal. What does it really mean for British business and Brexit promises? And we speak to Lib Dem leader Ed Davey about his plans for Europe, Nick Clegg, and why he’s written a new book called “Why I Care.”
#trump #israel #netanyahu #gaza #palestine #hamas #israelpalestineconflict #israelhamaswar #uk #ukpolitics #keirstarmer #macron #carney #canada #france #peacetalks #peace #ceasefire #us...
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- Does Ed Davey wish Clegg would SHUT UP?
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg has warned the party must be "ready to enter another coalition gov't."
What does Ed Davey think of the comments, and when is the last time they spoke?
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- “Farage just rules everything out?!”
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Starmer's EU-UK reset deals is garnering cries of "betrayal" from the staunch Brexiteers - including Nigel Farage. When asked what his own ideas for growing the UK economy? He didn't have much to say.
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- The DARK Truth Between Gary Lineker and the BBC...
- Runtime
- 38:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Gary Lineker could be just days away from leaving the BBC. On today’s episode, we unpack the behind-the-scenes conversations that hint at a potential Monday exit — and ask what this dramatic shift means for both Lineker and the BBC.
Jon Sopel, Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall discuss whether the BBC’s impartiality rules are fit for purpose in the age of social media, and whether this high-profile relationship was already breaking down long before now.
Later, we examine the UK’s big diplomatic reset with the EU. Is the government finally facing up to Brexit’s economic reality — or are critics right to call this a white flag moment?
And finally, rumours are swirling around Joe Biden’s health announcement. After revealing a new cancer diagnosis, some claim a political cover-up is underway.
#garylineker #lineker #bbc #bbcsports #bbcnews #impartiality #news #gaza #israel #israelpalestineconflict #israelhamaswar #joebiden #dona...
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- “I’d be AMAZED if it wasn’t Angela Rayner”
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- If Labour needed to replace Keir Starmer as their leader with immediate effect - who might it be? Lewis says it may not be who the media suggests...
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- Why MAGA Fans Are DONE With Trump!
- Runtime
- 37:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump’s latest visit to the Gulf should have been a headline-grabbing success — with billions in new investment promised by regional allies. But one deal in particular is dominating headlines: a $400 million private jet reportedly gifted to Trump by Qatar.
Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis dig into the backlash, as critics raise serious ethical, intelligence, and corruption concerns. Could this perceived “grift” be the perfect weapon for Democrats — and does it mark a new low in the blurred lines between diplomacy and personal gain?
Later, former Trump campaign strategist Bryan Lanza joins the show to unpack the President’s recent tariff climbdown, and the White House’s controversial use of the term “invasion” to justify suspending the ancient principle of habeas corpus.
#trump #america #usa #uspolitics #qater #binsalman #gulf #privatejet #useconomy #jdvance #congress #senate #republicans #democrats #benshapiro #lauraloomer #ste...
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- Live Q&A with Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall | The News Agents
- Runtime
- 53:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jon and Lewis are here answering all your questions on this week's special LIVE Q&A episode.
Drop your questions into the live comment chat and comment along!
#News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host a daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed!
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon.
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- Rupert Lowe - in his own words: “Farage, BULLYING and grooming gangs”
- Runtime
- 38:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- MP Rupert Lowe was kicked out of the Reform party earlier this year after a very public spat with Nigel Farage. He claims “lawfare“ and says Farage was trying to jail a political opponent. Reform say he was dropped for his behaviour after bullying allegations came to light.
Yesterday the CPS announced no further action would be taken against Lowe, concluding that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.
We speak to him on today’s episode about bullying, grooming, and the accusation that Farage was trying to get him locked up.
#reformparty #nigelfarage #groominggangs #bullying #ukpolitics #mp #memberofparliment #labour #conservatives #donaldtrump #elonmusk #x #twitter #maga #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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- Ex-Reform MP calls party a CULT
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- People love their meds being slashed.. and BIDEN delivered it!
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Inside the P Diddy Trial: Sex Trafficking and 'FREAK OFFS'?!
- Runtime
- 36:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sean Combs — aka P Diddy, Puff Daddy, and Love — is now at the centre of one of the biggest celebrity trials in decades. Charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, the hip hop mogul stands accused of orchestrating decades of abuse and coercion in a case already being compared to Harvey Weinstein.
Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis break down the details from inside the courtroom, the explosive testimony from Cassie Ventura, and why this trial could reshape how America views celebrity, power, and justice.
Later, Lewis Goodall joins the studio as Keir Starmer shifts his tone on immigration — echoing rhetoric many say resembles Reform UK’s platform. Is Labour treating Reform as the real opposition now? And what does that mean for the next general election?
#pdiddy #diddy #diddycase #diddyparty #assault #charges #diddytrial #scandal #seancombs #puffdaddy #hiphop #rap #culture #abuseallegations #weinstein #cassie #trial #court #law #uk #ukpolitics...
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- Is This Starmer’s ‘RIVERS OF BLOOD’ Moment?
- Runtime
- 42:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In the 24 hours since delivering a hardline immigration speech, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing backlash — with critics comparing his language to that of far-right figure Enoch Powell and his infamous 1968 “Rivers of Blood” speech.
Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall speak to Lord Alf Dubs — a child refugee and long-time moral conscience of the Labour Party — about how Starmer’s words have landed, and whether his rhetoric crosses a dangerous line in British politics.
Later, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour joins the show to discuss her new podcast The Ex Files, co-hosted with her ex-husband Jamie Rubin — former U.S. State Department diplomat — as they explore the global shifts in diplomacy, war, and power.
#uk #ukpolitics #keirstarmer #enochpowell #labour #labourparty #conservatives #hardright #reform #nigelfarage #riversofblood #immigration #immigrationpolicy #policy #cnn #amanpour #usa #uspolitics #farright #alfdubs #refugees #refug...
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- Lord Alf Dubbs on Starmer’s “regrettable” speech
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- WHO is the ELUSIVE real Trump?
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- HUNGARY’s Zoltan Kovacs on difficult relationship with UKRAINE..
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Why is Hungary at ODDS with the EU over Russia?
- Runtime
- 31:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Hungary has found itself increasingly out of step with the European Union — particularly when it comes to Russia. In this episode, Hungarian Secretary of State Zoltán Kovács sits down with Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis to explain why Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes further sanctions on Russia, questions the legality of the Ukraine war, and believes Ukraine should be blocked from joining the EU.
Kovács defends Hungary’s position on immigration, disinformation, and the country’s controversial relationship with Vladimir Putin — while pushing back hard against claims of corruption and democratic backsliding.
So why is Hungary distancing itself from Europe’s mainstream position? Is this a principled stand — or a growing rift that could divide the EU?
#hungry #orbán #viktororban #eu #nato #europe #russia #putin #kremlin #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #war #peace #peacetalks #ceasefire #sanctions #uk #germany #belgium #br...
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- Is Starmer Being FORCED to Sound like Farage?!
- Runtime
- 13:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer has unveiled a hardline immigration white paper — describing current policy as a “failed lab experiment” and declaring it’s time to “take back control.” His language mirrors that of Nigel Farage more than any Labour leader in recent memory.
Has Starmer been spooked by Reform UK’s rise in the polls? And is this rhetorical shift a political strategy to win back votes — or a deeper change in Labour’s values?
Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis ask whether the Prime Minister is chasing Reform’s message, and what the real cost of this tougher stance on immigration could be — especially for sectors like the NHS and social care that rely on overseas workers.
#uk #ukpolitics #reform #labour #starmer #keirstarmer #farage #nigelfarage #conservatives #kemibadenoch #immigration #immigrationpolicy #borders #bordersecurity #visas #ukvisa #polls #nhs #socialcare #policy #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #...
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- Zoltan Kovacs on “stealth mode” witch hunt in Hungary
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Trump’s PAYBACK: It was the first time I witnessed it
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Tina Brown on TRUTH, Trump and the future of journalism
- Runtime
- 52:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- For half a century, Tina Brown has been a titan of journalism both here in the UK and in America. Editor of Tatler at just 25, she continued to take on Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, moving now into the digital age of journalism. Through the Reagan era to Trump, Tina Brown has seen it all.
This Friday, Lewis is joined by Tina in the studio to talk about her vast career, Trump's drive for payback, and the future of journalism in the digital age.
#tinabrown #journalism #media #socialmedia #uk #usa #ukpolitics #uspolitics #digital #news #trump #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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- Democrats need someone to DOMINATE the airwaves 📣
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- UK-US trade deal: ‘HISTORIC’ as claims?!
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Is the Trump-Starmer trade deal really "HISTORIC"?
- Runtime
- 38:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer could only dial in to Donald Trump's press conference, hailing the new US-UK trade deal, but that didn't stop an Oval Office love in between the two leaders.
Starmer praised a "historic" day for both countries, as Trump thanked Starmer, speaking warmly of the special “external and internal bond” between the two countries.
The timing could hardly be better for the Prime Minister, some much needed good economic news after a brutal set of local election results and growing unease on his backbenches about welfare cuts. But is there actually that much to get excited about in this trade deal? Or does it still leave us in a worse place with the US than just a few months ago?
Later, Jon and Emily speak to Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of the Atlantic, and the man who was added to that infamous 'Houthi PC Small Group' Signal chat that ended up with the firing of America's National Security Advisor.
#trade #tradedeal #usuk #trad...
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- Zelda Perkins: NDA misuse needs to be changed in law
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- What happens when two NUCLEAR powers go to war?
- Runtime
- 36:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- For nearly a decade, Harvey Weinstein's former assistant, Zelda Perkins, has been exposing the way NDAs are abused by people of power, and trying to bring about change in how they are used in the workplace.
Later in today’s episode, we ask her why employers are still using NDAs to gag employees and why the government STILL hasn’t banned this practice.
But we start on the border of India and Pakistan where shots have been fired between the two nuclear powers. We’re going back to the start with Tim Marshall. Why do these countries hate each other so much?
And how did it all begin? We have the explainer for those trying to make sense of the big geopolitical row in the subcontinent.
#india #pakistan #indiapakistan #kashmir #nda #ukpolitics #downingstreet #keirstarmer #primeminister #donaldtrump #markcarney #whitehouse #usa #canada #usacanada #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall...
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- Will Labour embrace or reject REFORM?
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Tents for asylum seekers - Why won't Labour rule it OUT?
- Runtime
- 53:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In the latest round of “did I hear that correctly?“, the Prime Minister's spokesperson has refused to rule out housing asylum seekers in tents. It’s a policy that's been touted by Reform's new mayor for Greater Lincolnshire, and, you'd think, should be an easy one for Labour to knock down. The fact they can’t - or won’t - speaks to a larger issue about how Labour deals with the Reform party in Britain and how progressive parties more generally should approach populist ideas. Should mainstream parties shun them or embrace them?
Later, Netanyahu’s latest plan for political survival is to occupy and annex Gaza in its entirety - right as food supplies in the Gaza strip are so low that civilians are just days away from starvation. Why isn’t there enough political momentum at home to stop him? We speak to Dahlia Scheindlin, an expert in Israeli public opinion.
#Israel #Gaza #netanyahu #keirstarmer starmer #labour #reform #nigelfarage #conservatives #k...
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- John Bolton: "Trump Will Have a Unique Place as our WORST President Ever"
- Runtime
- 18:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- John Bolton doesn’t hold back. In this explosive interview, Donald Trump’s former National Security Advisor tells The News Agents USA why he believes Trump will go down in history as America’s worst president ever — and explains how Trump has already damaged the U.S. position on the world stage just 100 days into his return to power.
Emily Maitlis speaks to Bolton about Trump’s foreign policy chaos, his relationship with Vladimir Putin, the controversial military aid deal with Ukraine, and whether the U.S. is still a reliable global leader under Trump 2.0.
With allies frustrated, adversaries emboldened, and America’s global standing under strain — has Trump already broken the international order? And what comes next?
#trump #usa #uspolitics #johnbolton #whitehouse #congress #senate #trump100days #donaldtrump #america #uspresident #nato #internationalrelations #immigration #internationalnews #jdvance #globaleconomy #globalpolitics #re...
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- Is This The WORST Start to a Presidency?!
- Runtime
- 39:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Has Donald Trump already reshaped America’s place in the world? Just 100 days into his return to the White House, President Trump has confronted long-time allies, courted adversaries, and taken a sledgehammer to the global order.
Has he redrawn the map of international influence — pushing traditional partners further away from the U.S.? And what does this disruption mean for the future of NATO, diplomacy, and America's global leadership?
Emily Maitlis speaks to Trump’s former National Security Advisor, John Bolton, about how Trump 2.0 is shifting America’s role on the world stage — and what it means for the future of U.S. power. Jon Sopel joins us from Detroit, where Trump has been celebrating his 100-day milestone.
#trump #usa #uspolitics #johnbolton #whitehouse #congress #senate #trump100days #donaldtrump #america #uspresident #nato #internationalrelations #immigration #internationalnews #jdvance #globaleconomy #globalpolitics #recessi...
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- Has Farage Just Sealed the DEATH of Tory–Labour Dominance?!
- Runtime
- 42:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- For the past decade, Nigel Farage has haunted British politics — always threatening to shake up the system, but never quite landing the blow. Until now. With just six votes in it, Reform UK has taken its first seat from Labour in Runcorn — one of the safest Labour constituencies in the country — alongside a string of big mayoral and council wins.
Farage now claims he, not Kemi Badenoch, is the true leader of the opposition. Is he right? And does this result mark the beginning of the end for the UK’s two-party system?
Lewis and Jon break down what this shock Reform victory really means, how Labour will respond, and what it signals for Keir Starmer’s government and the future of British politics.
#uk #ukpolitics #uknews #england #byelection #byelections2025 #runcorn #reform #conservatives #labour #labourparty #keirstarmer #kemibadenoch #nigelfarage #robertjenrick #parliament #ukparliament #ukgoverment #reformuk #britain # #Podcast #UKPodca...
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- Has Trump Just Put Putin in the BACKSEAT With His Ukraine Deal?!
- Runtime
- 43:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump has just approved $50 million in military aid to Ukraine — the first U.S. support package since his return to office. But the funding came only after Ukraine signed a controversial minerals deal with Washington, in which America formally recognised Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Is this a breakthrough toward peace in Ukraine? Or is Trump simply using the minerals agreement to extract leverage from Zelensky and reshape the war on his own terms?
Emily and Lewis unpack what’s really going on behind this deal, whether the rhetoric shift is genuine, and what it means for the future of the U.S.–Ukraine alliance.
Later, a Labour MP says he wouldn’t be disappointed if more UK universities closed. Are there now too many? And is some of Labour’s rhetoric starting to echo Reform?
#trump #minerals #mineralsdeal #trade #putin #zelensky #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #kremlin #kyiv #ukrainerussiawar #tradewar #rareearth ...
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- “Worst president in HISTORY of America”
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "He'll have a unique place in history as our worst president 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧... but he is no threat to the Republic."
Trump’s former National Security Advisor, Ambassador John Bolton, rejects the idea that Republican resistance to Trump has disappeared.
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- 100 Days of Trump: Is He DESTROYING America?!
- Runtime
- 39:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term, America’s economy is showing serious signs of strain. New GDP figures reveal a dramatic contraction, and fears of a full-blown recession are growing. It’s a tough backdrop for any president — especially one celebrating a milestone.
Jon Sopel reports from Detroit, where Trump addressed anxious autoworkers facing uncertainty under his aggressive tariff policies. With economic pressure rising and political chaos brewing, how has Trump 2.0 performed so far — and is the worst still to come?
In this episode, we answer your biggest questions about Trump’s second term: what he’s achieved, what he’s failed to deliver, and what his next moves could mean for America and the world.
#trump #donaldtrump #trump100 #usa #uspolitics #whitehouse #congress #senate #supremecourt #usconstitution #america #americanpolitics #useconomy #trumptariffs #globaleconomy #globalpolitics #russia #ukraine #russiaukr...
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- Trump's 100 Day Rally: Where Were His MAGA Army?!
- Runtime
- 10:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jon Sopel was at Trump’s 100-day celebration at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan.
He was expecting huge crowds of excited MAGA fans, merchandise stalls, and the usual hype that comes with Trump events.
What he found, though, were empty seats and a crowd willing to admit they weren’t entirely happy about the economic struggles they were dealing with under his leadership.
#trump #trumptariffs #trumpnews #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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- “We cannot wait for women to die to say ‘Oh, ok, maybe she was in pain’”
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- How Carney USED Trump to WIN in Canada!
- Runtime
- 31:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mark Carney’s stunning election win in Canada has revealed just how powerful Donald Trump’s influence can be — especially for those rallying against it. His aggressive rhetoric on trade and foreign policy may have helped energize Canadian voters, but could this unexpected backlash reshape global politics and diplomacy?
With a Liberal leader now in power just across the U.S. border, what does it mean for the future of UK–U.S. relations? Could this shift push Britain closer to the European Union in trade talks? And how might the UK government approach a second Trump term with a major political ally now sitting at his doorstep?
Jon Sopel joins from Canada and heads to Detroit as Donald Trump marks 100 days in office, reflecting on a pivotal week in North American politics.
#trump #trumptariffs #canada #trudeau #markcarney #canadianelection #51ststate #usa #uspolitics #liberal #conservatives #starmer #keirstarmer #labour #elections #election #...
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- Rachel Reeves is NOT a good Chancellor says Sacha Lord.
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Is Trump Turning Canada Liberal?!
- Runtime
- 44:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Canadians head to the polls, the race has tightened. Mark Carney has led a remarkable fightback for the Liberal Party, fueled by a surge of Canadian nationalism — a movement determined not to be cowed by Donald Trump’s influence or his push to turn Canada into “America’s 51st state.” But with the election on a knife edge, can the Liberals hold on?
On the Conservative side, Jon Sopel reports from Oakville, Ontario, where “Maple Leaf MAGA” supporters are coming out in force. Could Donald Trump’s growing influence have backfired and cost the Conservatives their chance to return to power?
Later, Emily Maitlis speaks to Sacha Lord — chair of the Night Time Industries Association and former advisor to Andy Burnham — to unpack what's going wrong with the British economy, and why Labour leader Keir Starmer controversially unfollowed him on X (formerly Twitter).
Finally, Emily reflects on the devastating story of Virginia Giuffre, wh...
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- Will anti-American antipathy win the Canadian election?
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Canadians across the political spectrum - left and right - agree on one thing: they’ll defend their country from the growing threats posed by Trump and the U.S.
Conservatives are even showing up at Liberal rallies, putting patriotism above politics. Meanwhile, some Liberal Party members are torn: should they hate Trump, or thank him for breathing new energy into their movement?
#canada #trump #usa #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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- "Maple syrup MAGA" Canadian Conservatives rally against Trump
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- 7:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jon is on the ground in Canada, attending a rally for Conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre, where "Maple MAGA" is somewhat confusingly garnering support as people rally against threats from, well, original MAGA.
#news #canada #usa #trump #Podcast #UKPodcast #PoliticsPodcast #News #Politics #NewsAgents #EmilyMaitlis #JonSopel #LewisGoodall
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- Title
- Rachel Reeves BLANKED me! Says British entrepreneur, Sacha Lord.
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- British entrepreneur Sacha Lord calls out "petty" Keir Starmer for blocking him on social media after her penned an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, criticising her Autumn Budget and National Insurance raise.
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- CANADIAN election: Once in a lifetime
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Trump hate uniting Canada in election?!
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Will Trump FIRE Pete Hegseth?!
- Runtime
- 35:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- America’s Secretary of Defense is once again at the center of a national security scandal. Just weeks after accidentally leaking Pentagon strike plans against the Houthis to an Atlantic journalist, Pete Hegseth is now linked to another breach — this time involving a Signal group containing highly sensitive information and an unexpected list of members: his wife, his brother… and his lawyer.
So why hasn’t Donald Trump fired him? Is Hegseth proving too chaotic even for Trump — or is this just another example of loyalty trumping accountability in the current White House?
Emily and Lewis speak to Trump’s former Director of Communications, Michael Dubke, to find out what’s really going on inside the administration and why Hegseth still has a job.
#trump #petehegseth #usdefense #secretaryofdefense #usa #uspolitics #pentagon #useconomy #trumptariffs #trump2025 #trumpadministration #marcorubio #jdvance #kamalaharris #joebiden #congress #sena...
- Title
- The ‘Thing’ That HAUNTS Black Mirror’s Charlie Brooker!
- Runtime
- 37:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Over a decade ago, Black Mirror exploded onto our screens with its chilling vision of the future — tackling the dark side of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence. Now entering its seventh series, many are asking: how much of Black Mirror is still fiction? And in 2025, are we closer than ever to living in the very world the show predicted?
In this episode, Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker joins Emily and Lewis in the studio for an honest, thought-provoking conversation. He opens up about how his personal anxieties fuel the show's most unsettling ideas, his fears around the rapid rise of AI, and how the lines between reality and dystopia are becoming increasingly blurred.
They discuss the future of TV in a tech-driven world, the creative threat AI poses to writers and storytellers, and why — despite everything — Brooker still believes in the resilience of humanity.
#charliebrooker #blackmirror #netflix #ai #aithreat #robot...
- Title
- Does BLACK MIRROR creator think we’re at the end?!
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Title
- How long will Black Mirror run?!
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
