Podcast Episodes

Radio Gaga

The prime minister crashes the airwaves after crashing the economy. We take stock of how bad this morning's regional morning round was for Liz Truss, and what this says of her ability to communicate …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

IMF, BoE, wtf?

Make no mistake - the UK economy is crumbling. And this is not at the hands of a crisis beyond these shores. The Prime Minister and her Chancellor's decisions last Friday have sent the British econom…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Our Next Prime Minister?

Keir Starmer has just made his bid to be the next UK prime minister - against a backdrop of severe economic chaos. It was a speech heavy on patriotism, green policy and the promise to fix Britain. An…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Blackish Monday

It's a blustery day in Liverpool and the Labour Party, hosting their conference here, is hoping that means winds of change.

The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar this morning. What hap…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Kwasi budget: Have we all just got poorer?

Kwasi Kwarteng announced a not-so-mini budget today, his first as chancellor. In it, he laid out the Truss government's plans for low taxes and big growth.

In today's episode Salma Shah, former Conse…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Why are rich Russians 'falling out' of windows?

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen". Emily, Jon and Lewis are back in News Agents HQ to pour over some of the major stories around the world. They talk…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Angela Rayner on Starmer, strikes and succession

A big day for the UK, at home and abroad and Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner joins us in The News Agents HQ. She talks about her relationship with Labour Leader Keir Starmer, whether Labour is sti…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Peter Mandelson on Truss, Starmer and oligarchs

Hours before meeting Liz Truss, Biden tweets that he’s “sick and tired of trickle down economics”. Awkward! We’re joined by Lord Peter Mandelson who tells us why the PM is heading for a car crash.

Pro…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

Monarchic, Anarchic, Republican or Unmoved?

Have the monarchy and the media got this last week right? And how are we all left feeling now, a week or so on?

The last seven days have seen the country divided on how to respond to The Queen's death…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

Should bankers get unlimited bonuses?

Is it a good idea to end the cap on bankers' bonuses? The new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng seems to think so - why? Would it be grossly unfair when so many face such hardship? Or is it the best way to e…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago