Episodes

  • Who are our favourite American presidents?

    Who are our favourite American presidents?
    Nov 2 2024
    On the verge of election day, we give our final assessments of the campaign and the potential outcome. Plus we assess great American presidents, pick our favourites and discuss Teddy Roosevelt, Harry Truman, JFK, LBJ, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.

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    38 mins
  • An historic budget - for good or bad?

    An historic budget - for good or bad?
    Nov 1 2024
    As the scale of Rachel Reeves’ budget sinks in we discuss its historic significance and debate whether the leap to a bigger state is the right course to take or a fatal error

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    46 mins
  • Who are the stars of this new parliament?

    Who are the stars of this new parliament?
    Oct 26 2024
    In a pre budget weekend special we reflect on those that are seemingly flourishing in the new post-election landscape, thereby giving our choices the kiss of death. Who has made their mark? Some surprising nominations…

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    38 mins
  • How should Starmer respond to a Trump victory?

    How should Starmer respond to a Trump victory?
    Oct 24 2024
    Keir Starmer’s foreign policy is still taking shape and will be tested if Trump wins, especially after this week’s row with the Republicans. Should he seek to establish a more independent British foreign policy or has he no choice but to hug Trump close?

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    47 mins
  • Is Kamala Harris losing?

    Is Kamala Harris losing?
    Oct 19 2024
    With election day in the US looming and early voting underway the momentum appears to be with Donald Trump. Why is his Democrat opponent struggling? And what does it mean for Europe if Trump returns to power?

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    43 mins
  • Will the budget boost the government or cause more crises?

    Will the budget boost the government or cause more crises?
    Oct 17 2024
    No budget is modern times has been more anticipated than the one Rachel Reeves will deliver on 30 October. But with cabinet ministers stirring and some contradictory messages will the Chancellor give her government clear purpose or trigger further problems?

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    54 mins
  • Does the Tory leadership contest benefit Keir Starmer?

    Does the Tory leadership contest benefit Keir Starmer?
    Oct 12 2024
    Labour has its troubles but the Conservatives are in the middle of a difficult leadership contest. What does it mean for the Prime Minister? And will Starmer’s own reset and reorganisation of Number 10 work? Plus our team discuss why and how they got into politics and politics journalism.

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    49 mins
  • Have the Tories totally lost the plot?

    Have the Tories totally lost the plot?
    Oct 11 2024
    With James Cleverly knocked out of the Tory leadership race - and incidentally how did that happen? - our team assess the prospects, strengths and weaknesses of the two remaining candidates. Does the Tory party comprehend how much trouble it is in with the electorate? And is Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick best placed to revive the party’s fortunes?

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    43 mins