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🏛️ Politics

Jun 26, 2026

Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z Story

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, joins Alastair Campbell and Vicky Spratt to discuss the Gen Z story as she sees it. Listen to hear her thoughts on the success of The Green Party, the allure of characters like Gary Stevenson and Zack Polanski, the hopelessness of young people, the danger of binary politics and short-term thinking, as well as her push for the government to reconnect with Gen Z and empower leaders of the future. She also listens and responds directly to some of your...

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 25, 2026

547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling

The article explores the complexities of Russian oil's impact on global energy markets, the pursuit of net-zero emissions, and the implications of North Sea drilling in this context.

Global

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 23, 2026

546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?

Keir Starmer's resignation has sparked significant political shifts within the Labour Party, raising questions about leadership succession and the party's future direction.

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Jun 20, 2026

545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

The article explores the potential rise of Burnham as Britain's next Prime Minister, analyzing his political strategies and the implications for reform in the current landscape.

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 19, 2026

544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House

The article explores how Trump is leveraging AI and martial arts in his political strategy, examining their impact on his approach to governance and public perception.

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 17, 2026

543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’

The article examines the ongoing repercussions of Britain's political challenges and analyzes Trump's controversial approach to a potential deal with Iran, highlighting the complexities of both situations.

United Kingdom

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 16, 2026

540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage

This article explores the overlooked aspects of the Iran crisis, delving into Henry Nowak's insights and examining Nigel Farage's provocative political strategies.

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 16, 2026

541. Trump’s World Cup Mess and Kushner’s Albania Deal

The article explores the controversies surrounding Trump's handling of the World Cup and Jared Kushner's deal in Albania, highlighting the political implications and public reactions.

Global

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 16, 2026

542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?

What does John Healey's shock resignation mean for Keir Starmer, whose position is already on the line ahead of Andy Burnham's crunch by-election in Makerfield? Who might replace Healey in one of the most important jobs in government, at one of the most dangerous moments in the UK's history? With NATO allies demanding higher spending on defence and Trump's America growing ever more unpredictable, can Britain afford a government at war with itself over military spending? Join Rory and Alastair...

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 06, 2026

525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

The article explores the clash between JD Vance and the Pope, examining the influence of far-right funding on political narratives and the implications for American conservatism.

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 04, 2026

539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK Ban

The article explores recent controversies surrounding embezzlement allegations, the leaked Mandelson texts, and the implications of Hasan Piker's ban from the UK, sparking debates on accountability and free speech.

United Kingdom

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🏛️ Politics

Jun 03, 2026

538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack

The article explores the Pope's cautionary stance on artificial intelligence and features Alastair's response to Tony Blair's recent criticisms, highlighting the intersection of faith, politics, and technology.

United Kingdom

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