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The fandom menace – How politics is shaped by obsessives
Season 1 Episode 1282
Is “fandom” one of the drives behind our dysfunctional politics? That’s the thesis of Dr Phoenix Andrews new book I Heart Politics – who writes about…
1 year, 10 months ago
Extra: A taster of American Friction
Season 2 Episode 4
The brand new podcast from the makers of The Bunker. Bewildered by the US Presidential Election? Don’t worry, American Friction has got you. Every Fr…
1 year, 11 months ago
“I watched Fox News for a week… here’s what I found out.”
Season 1 Episode 1281
Fox News is regularly criticised for being sensationalist, full of conspiracies and obsessed with Trump. But, what’s it like if you really watch it f…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why Donald Trump is truly a cult leader
Season 1 Episode 1280
Trump’s followers are often described as cult-like. But how much does the former president actually act like a cult leader? Does he employ the same c…
1 year, 11 months ago
Having a laugh? Why satire won't die – with impressionist Jan Ravens
Season 1 Episode 1279
Satire has been pronounced dead more times than disco. As the political world has lurched into chaos, satirists have struggled to match the absurdity…
1 year, 11 months ago
How borders shaped world history – with Jonn Elledge
Season 1 Episode 1278
We live in a world of borders – and often take them for granted. But they’ve shaped the world in myriad ways over the centuries. Our politicians go t…
1 year, 11 months ago
A local election, for local people – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Jacob Jarvis
Season 1 Episode 1277
It’s the local elections this week – just how bad does it look for Rishi Sunak? As general election rumours swirl, he’s going to be crossing everythi…
1 year, 11 months ago
From SBF to Elizabeth Holmes – Why do frauds thrive in Silicon Valley?
Season 1 Episode 1276
Silicon Valley presents itself as a haven for tech start-ups wanting to change the world for the better. But, beneath the facade, it has a serious fr…
1 year, 11 months ago
How did the Tories become the chaos party?
Season 1 Episode 1275
The Conservative Party was once a unified force, able to steadily maintain power. But today’s Tories are in constant turmoil. How did they become the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Here's how America's next civil war could happen
Season 1 Episode 1274
The prospect of a new Civil War in the United States is increasingly discussed as political turmoil rips through America. How could such a conflict a…
1 year, 11 months ago