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What will Charlie Kirk's death mean for America?
Season 1 Episode 1648
Charlie Kirk’s assassination has sent shockwaves through American politics. In this episode, we unpack Kirk’s legacy, his influence on the Republican…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Far right clashes, Trump visit and Starmer crisis – Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor
Season 1 Episode 1647
Far right agitants caused chaos over the weekend – what do they mean for Britain and can Starmer rise to meet the moment? Plus, Trump is visiting – h…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
From edgelords to dictators… Why does everyone still love ‘The Art Of War’?
Season 1 Episode 1646
This ancient Chinese military treatise by the mysterious Sun Tzu is one of the most influential books ever written. Internet shock-merchants and tech…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Russia, Poland and drones – What happens next? – This is Not a Drill crossover
Season 1 Episode 1645
This is a special crossover edition with our partner podcast, This is Not a Drill.
NATO jets have scrambled to shoot down Russian drones after what …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Flag Wars – Inside this summer's political minefield with Jonn Elledge
Season 1 Episode 1644
Over summer, Saint George’s Cross flags have sprouted across Britain across lampposts, bridges, even painted onto roundabouts. Is this a wave of patr…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Cranks, corporations and crap karaoke – Inside Reform UK’s bizarre conference
Season 1 Episode 1643
Reform UK’s conference was as weird and worrying as you might have expected. If you haven’t seen the “highlights” then we’ll spare you watching. Matt…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Take me to your deputy leader — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Jacob Jarvis
Season 1 Episode 1642
Angela Rayner’s departure has left Labour in turmoil as the party looks to recalibrate. Will Starmer’s changes work? Plus, Reform UK held its confere…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Are the fact-checkers losing? – Inside the fake news crisis with Chris Morris of Full Fact
Season 1 Episode 1641
As the fake news pandemic worsens, Twitter/X and Facebook are phasing out their human fact-checkers in favour of crowdsourcing the job – that is, get…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Just asking questions – How conspiracy theories took hold in Britain
Season 1 Episode 1640
Conspiracy theories used to be confined to fringe internet discussions and the guy you’d avoid in the pub. Now, thanks to figures like Donald Trump, …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Future is Slop – Why the Far-Right loves tacky A.I. imagery
Season 1 Episode 1639
Blond white children playing in slightly-too-colourful fields? London as an open sewer patrolled by threatening migrants? Trump as Superman? Alligato…
7 months ago