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Local Journalism In Crisis
As editors of regional newspapers challenge the BBC for threatening their future, Matt details why local journalism has been in such steep decline ov…
2 years, 3 months ago
Labour's First Prime Minister
It's 100 years since the election of December 1923, which led to the formation of Britain's first Labour government under Ramsay MacDonald.
How did th…
2 years, 3 months ago
And Finally... With Trevor McDonald
Broadcasting legend Trevor McDonald is arguably the most recognisable face (and voice) in British news broadcasting history. He talks to Matt about h…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Child Refugee To Top Lawyer
The headlines are dominated by statistics about who is coming to the UK and why; but what is it like to come to Britain as a child refugee, without y…
2 years, 3 months ago
PMQs Unpacked: Dad Joke Delivery
The dad jokes are flowing at Prime Minister's Questions, as Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of 'losing his marbles' after falling out with the Greek…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Art Of Political Sketch Writing
Matt is joined by parliamentary sketch writers old and new to discuss the art of the political sketch. Hear first hand from the people whose job is t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Is Farage A Tory Threat?
As ministers try to plot a new path to cut record migration numbers, Reform UK - formerly the Brexit Party - hopes to win over disillusioned Conserva…
2 years, 3 months ago
A Winter Of Political Discontent?
As temperatures drop around the UK, Patrick Maguire and historian Phil Tinline look at how political problems can turn into a crisis during the winte…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Conspiracies Poisoned Politics
Conspiracy theories aren't new, bu they're becoming harder for politicians to ignore. Patrick Maguire explores how they've crept into mainstream disc…
2 years, 3 months ago
PMQs Unpacked: All About The Money
On the day of the chancellor's Autumn Statement, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in the Commons over Sunak's missing pledge and Labour's record in…
2 years, 3 months ago