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Politics in the UK is often turbulent and confusing, so each week the TLDR team sits down and discusses what has happened. We try to explain and analyse everything that has been going on, from scandals to speechs and policies to privelege committee investigations.

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    • Jun 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 104 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The TLDR News Podcast

    Why MPs Voted to Decriminalise Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 31:40


    Pre-order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/Want to be featured in said next issue? Write to us at letters@toolong.newsIn this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben sit down to discuss the changes to abortion laws in the UK; Starmer's response to the conflict between Iran and Israel; and the assisted dying bill.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could Starmer Be Replaced?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 35:35


    Pre-order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back as host and sits down with Ben to discuss the next four years in UK politics, and whether or not Reform UK will still be on top for the next election.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TLDR Rates Starmer's UK-EU Trade Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 39:10


    Use code THIRTY before THIS SUNDAY to get 30% off the latest edition of Too Long: https://toolong.news/In this episode of Starmergeddon, Jack steps in as host to talk through the EU-UK trade deal with our UK expert Ben Blissett. They also dive into Reform UK's polling once again, and how it just keeps getting better for them.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What the Local Election Results Mean for British Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:04


    Collect every issue of Too Long whilst stocks last: https://toolong.news/In this bonus episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina and Ben sit down to run through the results from the local elections, and how good it's actually looking for Reform UK right now.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Will Reform Win England's Local Elections?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 33:12


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back with Birthday Boy Ben Blissett to run through the local elections that will be taking place today.Order Too Long: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Starmer's Biggest Win Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 35:52


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Rory sits down with Ben to run through what's been going on with British steel at the moment, and how this is a huge win for the Labour government. They also run through what the Lib Dems are up to right now.Order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Use the code 'INFLUENCE' for £3 off your subscription: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could Farage Be the UK's Next Prime Minister?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 29:59


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Ben and Georgina sit down to talk about how Nigel Farage is actually doing right now. Also, they run through Starmer's reaction to the Netflix series Adolescence.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Use the code 'PODCASTPREMIUM' for a MASSIVE 40% off your first order of the premium issue: https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is Starmer Out-Torying the Tories?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 43:17


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina & Ben sit down to run through the latest welfare cuts from the UK Government, and wether or not Keir Starmer is actually out-Torying the Tories... also, they run through what the heck Kemi Badenoch has been up to.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is Starmer Bridging the US-EU Divide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 41:20


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Ben to discuss the drama surrounding Ukraine in the past week, and Starmer's plan for peace. Also, a very big announcement...Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Labour's Plan to Reform the Lords

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 39:08


    Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back as the host to discuss (with Ben, of course) the House of Lords Reform, and what these reforms actually are.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could Reform UK Be the Largest Party at the Next Election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 36:25


    Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You.Order before the end of this week to receive a HUGE discount on any physical copy.https://toolong.news/We have a new Starmergeddon host again! Jack sits down this week with Ben to talk through Reform UK's current polling, and how the party may be breaking the two party system in the UK. Also, the main man features on the cabinet review this week: Sir Keir Starmer.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could Badenoch Be Ousted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 32:32


    In this episode of Starmergeddon, Rory takes over as host to talk to Ben about Kemi Badenoch recent speech, and everything wrong with it...//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is Elon Musk Radicalising the Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 43:58


    Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7In the grand return of Starmergeddon, newly appointed host Georgina sits down with Ben to talk through the recent Musk influence on UK politics.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What Does Trump Mean For the UK?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 35:25


    Use code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any magazine: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben sits down with Zac and Rory the day after the US Election, to talk through exactly what Trump's win means for the UK...//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TLDR Ranks the British Public's Ideas to Fix the NHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 28:04


    Subscribe to our magazine, or purchase the Too Long December edition at: https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben sits down with Zac and runs through the public consultation on how to fix the NHS, diving into some of the suggestions, both good and.. not so good.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Will Labour Break its Tax Promise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 18:55


    Buy the spectacularly redesigned Too Long 001 while you can (only 500 copies printed!): https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Rory and Ben sit down to discuss the upcoming budget that the Labour government has been building up to...//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Did Cleverly's Tory Leadership Plans Backfire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 35:57


    Use code PODCASTPOSTER for for 20% off any poster purchase at: https://toolong.news/In today's episode, it's another switch up to Tory Drama-geddon, as Georgina sits down with Ben and Rory to discuss what the hell happened with the Tory leadership race?//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TLDR Reviews Tory Party Conference Merch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 36:44


    Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon (or Tory Dramageddon this week), Rory once again sits down with Ben and Georgina, this time fresh off of the Tory Conference with a whole bag of very interesting merch... //////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Was the 2024 Labour Party Conference Overshadowed by Scandals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 26:24


    Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/Get notified when Ben's interview with Rachel Reeves goes live: https://youtu.be/oKV9bj_gXgQIn this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Rory sits down with Ben and Georgina to discuss their time at the Labour conference this past weekend.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is Starmer Bad At Politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 46:02


    Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Zac sits down with Rory and Georgina to discuss Keir Starmer's vibes.. do we actually think he's good at politics?//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why Labour's Israel Policy is Pleasing No-One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 27:26


    Get 20% off any poster by using the code PODCASTPOSTER at checkout: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Rory and Ben to discuss the first PMQs since summer break, and a couple of contentious issues that Labour have brought forward…//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Labour's Cronyism Scandal Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 16:30


    Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Ben to briefly talk about a few of Labour's controversies since coming into office, and what Keir Starmer can do to ease any future troubles.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What the Hell Is Happening in England Right Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 41:26


    Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Jack is quickly replaced by Zac, who sits down with Ben and Georgina to talk about the ongoing riots taking place across the UK.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is Reeves Bringing Austerity Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 38:38


    Use code PODCAST to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsWhat is the new Labour government up to? What promises are being kept, broken, or made? The TLDR team sit down weekly to discuss what exactly is going on in the UK with Labour but also the fallout of the Tory government since losing the election.Welcome to Starmergeddon!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Starmer's Plan for Britain Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 30:20


    Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIn today's episode of Bite the Ballot, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory in a brand new office to review the predictions the team made two weeks ago. Also, they run through a little about what Labour have since promised...///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Can TLDR Predict the General Election Results?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 46:25


    Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIt's election day! In this episode, Jack is joined by Zac, Georgina, Ben, and Rory, to discuss and try to predict general election results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is a Labour Landslide Inevitable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 52:19


    Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsWith only days to go until the big election, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to discuss whether or not a Labour win is a complete inevitability, or if we'll get some surprises later on in the week. Also, as always, we discuss the newest Ed Davey stunt.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    What is the Betting Scandal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 35:29


    Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsThis week, Ben returns to sit down with Rory and Georgina to once again discuss the rapidly approaching election, and how the campaign has been thrown into a gambling scandal. Also, has Nigel Farage's recent BBC interview soured his chances?///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Have the Tories Given Up (and are Labour being too cautious)?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 48:32


    Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIn this weeks episode of Bite the Ballot, Zac and Rory run through whether or not the Tories have actually just given up on their campaign for the very quickly approaching election, giving victory to the very safe playing Labour.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could the Lib Dems or Reform Actually Beat the Tories?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 44:57


    Order Too Long now: https://www.toolong.newsIn this week's edition of Bite the Ballot, Zac sits down with Ben to discuss the last week in UK politics, mainly the collapse of the Tory party throughout Sunak's campaign. Also, we run through how other parties are doing with 3 weeks left until the election.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sunak v Starmer: Who Won?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 40:47


    Join our exclusive mailing list at https://toolong.news/.In this episode, Jack, Ben and Zac sit down to discuss the first debate of the general election between Sunak and Starmer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Has Sunak Given Up on Young Voters?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 38:30


    We've launched our brand new podcast series: Bite the Ballot! We'll be posting a podcast weekly (or sometimes more!) in the run up to the UK election, talking about any and all highlights. Today, we discuss memes, paddleboards & mandatory national service.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Could Sunak Win?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 34:38


    In today's episode, we discuss the breaking news that the General Election will take place on July the 4th.Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Were TLDR's local election predictions wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 25:39


    In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, where they exclusively discuss the results of last week's England & Wales local elections, discuss the fallout, and see whether they are as clued in as they think they are when it comes to their predictions!

    We predict the local elections (and everything goes wrong)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 35:39


    In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they thoroughly disappoint when it comes to making it a proper Canadian special, but discuss UK matters instead, talking about how news the Rwanda scheme has started is a red herring, and dive deep into the England and Wales local elections that are happening on the date of publishing, as well as the usual installment of the world leader's leaderboard!

    Is the US actually turning against Israel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 36:14


    In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!

    Was Bringing Back David Cameron a Good Idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 42:20


    In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!

    TLDR Rank the World's Worst Politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 41:42


    In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode!

    Why We're (kinda) Quitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 5:35


    On today's mini episode, Jack sits down with Rory to discuss what's going on at TLDR over the next couple of weeks. Is this goodbye?

    Why is Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 40:10


    Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.

    Should the Tories be Doing Better With Young People?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 33:48


    Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6PIn today's episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we'll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.

    Why Ukraine might be doing better than you think

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 38:38


    Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Jack and Rory discuss the perilous position Ukraine is in with the upcoming U.S. election and the uncertainty of where military aid is coming from, and whether the EU can ramp up it's military production in time before the November election, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.

    How the Tories Could Topple Sunak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 39:13


    Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory have a busy week when it comes to UK news, as they cover both the proposed disposable vape ban as well as the Tories seemingly never stopping at their attempts at removing Sunk as PM, as plan after plan is uncovered, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.

    Why Europe is scared of Trump returning?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 41:12


    In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss whether Europe is frightened ahead of a potential Donald Trump presidency after his strong showings in the recent Caucuses, and what this might mean for NATO and other institutions , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.

    Why are the Government Using Memes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 29:42


    In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.

    Why World War Three may or may not be round the corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 37:36


    In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss the growing tensions across the world as Iran strikes multiple countries with rockets, Israel raises tensions with Lebanon, and North Korea removes key unification offices and monuments, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.

    Why Sunak's Polling is Getting Even Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 34:36


    In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory sit down and discuss the massive MRP poll released by The Telegraph (conducted by YouGov) which paints Rishi Sunak into a tight corner, and discuss how he might react to get out of this hole, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.

    Global trends to watch in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 35:06


    In today's episode, Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories, what big topics to look out for in 2024, and make their changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory's underreported story: 00:58Zac's underreported story: 03:35What to look out for in 2024: 06:44World Leader Leaderboard: 22:23Outro: 34:42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    How Sunak Was Called Out for Lying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 25:17


    In today's episode, Zac and Ben sit down and discuss ethics in politics when it comes to blatant lying following Rishi Sunak getting community noted, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Why the US had a great 2023, and other underreported stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 39:21


    In today's episode Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories of 2023 and - for the last time this year - make changes to the World Leader Leaderboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Which UK Political Party Won in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 50:14


    In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and rate each political party in the UK on how they performed in 2023, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00Underreported Stories: 01:352023 UK politics in Review: 09:46World Leader Leaderboard: 42:27Outro: 49:30See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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