Podcast Episodes

Is there really a plot to oust the PM?

Late last night came a crisis response from Downing Street responding to a story no one had even heard. The suggestion was a plot - to unseat the prime minister - supposedly by the Health Secretary W…

Published on 1 month ago

Will the BBC face down Trump in court?

The BBC has been set a deadline of Friday by Donald Trump's lawyer to apologise and "appropriately compensate" the US President for a Panorama edit of his January 6th speech.

If the broadcaster doesn…

Published on 1 month ago

Inside the BBC: What really went on

Over the last 48 hours, The News Agents have spoken to more than 30 people - insiders at the BBC - to try and work out the facts of what actually happened inside the corporation, and when. Both the D…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Coining It with Lewis Goodall | Ep 6 - Coining It

This is the final episode of Coining It. If you'd like to catch up from the beginning, head to Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and search for 'Coining It'. Or, if you've enjoyed the s…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Q&A: Should we abolish the monarchy?

Is it time to rethink the British monarchy? Why has “Your Party” been such a spectacular flop? Is Starmer the biggest obstacle to a Labour second term? And what IS the Overton window?

This Friday, Jon…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Celebrity Traitors with Clare Balding - The Sports Agents

We've been Traitors mad so Clare Balding joined Gabby and Mark for a slightly different episode of The Sports Agents. Don't worry there's no spoilers from the final!

Is she bitter no one listened to …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Malala: “Would I have chosen a different life?“

13 years ago, a teenage education activist in Pakistan was attacked by the Taliban — catapulting her onto the global stage. Malala Yousafzai went on to become a global icon and the youngest ever Nobe…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Should Mamdani's win in NYC be a wake-up call for Labour?

Overnight, progressives in New York witnessed a political earthquake. A resounding win on a high turnout for the city’s first Muslim mayor - a democratic socialist with robust ideas about capitalism.…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Is the Chancellor about to break her manifesto promise?

At 8:10 this morning the Chancellor made a speech in Westminster. 45 minutes later no one was any the wiser. She promised to be honest with the public but refused to confirm tax rises or a commitment…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The train stabbings: Could it have been prevented by stop and search?

The appalling train stabbing on Saturday night has sent politicians scurrying to find the right policy response. The shadow Home Secretary is calling for a dramatic increase in stop and search. Would…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago