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Rob and Tom discuss their favourite thing, a General Election! The biggest actual poll there is…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:39] We Had a General Election- [4:08] The Labour Party- [18:48] The Conservative Party- [31:37] The Liberal Democrats- [46:08] Reform- [1:01:38] The Greens- [1:11:10] The SNP- [1:17:34] Wales- [1:25:34] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC - UK General election 2024 Results- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Number 10 Downing St by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss the 2024 General Election Manifestos for the 3 main parties (Part 2 of 2)…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:16] Lib Dem Manifesto - [18:28] Conservative Manifesto- [36:02] Labour Manifesto - [54:00] Quick Polls Update- [1:00:35] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Lib Dem manifesto: 11 key policies explained - BBC News- Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed - BBC News- Labour manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed - BBC News- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Keir Starmer at the Labour Manifesto Launch

Rob and Tom discuss the run up to the 2024 General Election (Part 1 of 2)…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [2:30] General Election Feelings- [24:55] Labour's Campaigning- [34:01] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Evan Edinger on Political TikToks- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Ed Davey having a whale of a time

Rob and Tom discuss a whole load of local elections and what might be in store for the (now announced) General Election…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [4:05] By-Elections- [10:06] Local Council Elections- [27:57] Mayoral Elections- [47:12] Police and Crime Commissioners- [48:48] Quick Polls Update- [56:17] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- BBC: Local election results in maps and charts- 2024 United Kingdom local elections- 2024 Blackpool South by-election- Sadiq Khan on track for third term as London mayor – but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance - Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Count Binface via Twitter

Rob and Tom discuss a grab bag of headlines and how the polls are looking for Rishi Sunak…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:27] Budget 2024- [15:32] Lee Anderson & Reform UK- [29:56] How is Rishi's Leadership Faring?- [36:22] When is the General Election going to be?- [43:50] Poll Update- [47:33] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Spring Budget- Polling Tweet- 2024 Local Elections- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visit to Horsham by The Conservative Party under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss the Popular Conservatives, transphobia at PMQS and what policies Keir Starmer is likely to put forward…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:07] What is PopCon??- [22:44] Does PopCon Matter?- [31:21] PMQs- [45:49] Keir Starmer, What Do You Stand For?- [1:13:17] Quick Polls Update- [1:21:30] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Liz Truss is offering lessons on how to be popular- Labour Party: Missions- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Keir Starmer, 2020 Labour Party leadership election hustings by Rwendland under CC by SA 4.0

Rob and Tom make predictions for 2024…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:28] General Election Predictions- [23:25] Conservative Predictions - [34:17] Labour Predictions - [55:23] Lib Dem Predictions - [58:32] SNP Predictions - [1:03:03] US Election Predictions- [1:13:16] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Our 2023 Predictions- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: 2024

Rob and Tom discuss their 2023 predictions and how accurate they were…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:09] Tory Predictions 2023- [15:29] Labour Predictions 2023- [31:17] Lib Dem Predictions 2023- [37:00] Brexit Predictions 2023- [44:49] USA Predictions 2023- [52:05] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Our 2023 Predictions- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: 2023

Rob and Tom discuss the Rwanda Bill…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:15] Headlines: Suella Gone, Cameron In- [12:28] Main Story: Rwanda- [29:12] The Rwanda Bill Vote- [39:26] Greek Marbles Interlude- [45:19] Labour on Immigration - [51:44] Public Feeling on Immigration - [1:03:50] Quick Polls Update- [1:07:19] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill- The New Conservatives- The Government has proposed a deal where some people who have entered Britain and applied for asylum will be flown to Rwanda, in Africa, for their asylum applications to be processed. Do you support or oppose this proposal?- UK Public Opinion toward Immigration: Overall Attitudes and Level of Concern- HBomberGuy on Plagiarism- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Rwanda Bill

Rob and Tom discuss by-elections and Suella Braverman…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:16] Tamworth By-Election- [10:40] Mid-Bedfordshire By-Election- [28:26] Suella Braverman- [44:05] Suella on Protests- [51:39] Would She Make A Good Leader?- [59:19] The Polls- [1:06:55] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Tamworth By-Election- Mid Bedfordshire By-Election- Labour Target Seats- Suella4Leader- “Who Funds the ERG?”- Suella's Student Politics- Spineless Sunak- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Suella Braverman in the House of Commons

Rob and Tom discuss the Labour Party Conference…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:39] Labour: What Are They Trying To Achieve?- [7:34] Starmer's Speech Interrupted- [16:29] The State of the Country- [21:48] Culture Wars- [32:11] How Did The Speech Go?- [35:39] The Polls- [47:58] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Rayner pledges 'biggest boost to affordable housing' at conference- I Emailed My Doctor 133 Times: The Crisis In the British Healthcare System- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Keir Starmer Handles a Protestor at the Labour Party Conference

Rob and Tom discuss the Conservative Party Conference…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:20] Headlines: Gaza- [6:44] Main Story: Party Conference Season - [11:17] Conservative Party Conference - [24:16] Nigel Farage in the Conservative Party?- [29:34] Penny Mordaunt in the Wings?- [33:54] Sunak's Speech & HS2- [53:51] OutroSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Five policy ideas being pushed at Conservative Party conference- Farage Dancing [NSFL]- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Penny Mordaunt gives her sppech at the Conservative Party Conference

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the triptych of by-elections…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:54] Headlines: The Trump Conspiracy- [5:25] Headlines: Banks Told To Respect Free Speech- [9:44] Headlines: BBC Crisis Over Top Star in Sex Photos Probe- [17:20] Main Story: By Elections- [18:31] Selby and Ainsty- [24:12] Somerton and Frome- [32:51] Uxbridge and South Ruislip- [45:00] Nadine Dorries- [50:35] The Polls- [58:14] Outro- [1:00:03] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Selby and Ainsty By-Election- Somerton and Frome By-Election- Uxbridge and South Ruislip By-Election- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Count Binface at the Uxbridge By-Election from countbinface.com

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the fallout of Boris in front of the Privileges Committee…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:43] Charlie Boy Got a Fancy Hat- [8:58] Local Council Elections 2023- [20:42] Boris and Standards- [36:51] The Polls- [46:32] Outro- [49:21] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Privileges Committee investigation into Boris Johnson- Boris Johnson resigns as MP: James O'Brien's definitive takedown | LBC- Pollster explains hows the Tories will lose the next election- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Boris Johnson Brexit Deal by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss Boris in front of the Privileges Committee…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:46] Headlines: Don't Get Ill! Doctors' Strike is Going to Hurt- [7:25] Headlines: Trump in the Dock- [13:30] Headlines: PM: Brexit is Boosting Us!- [18:12] Main Story: Bojo in the Dock- [24:02] How Serious is This for Boris?- [29:17] Why Would You Make a Mistake Like This?- [51:30] How Does This Affect the Conservative Party?- [1:03:34] The Polls- [1:12:11] Outro- [1:13:31] Ad: Hat of Many ThingsSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Doctors Shouldn't Need to Strike- Brexit David Davis Downside Dossier- Privileges Committee investigation into Boris Johnson- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Boris Johnson Partygate Photo

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss how Rishi Sunak has fared in his first 100 days as PM…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:04] Headlines: Nicola Sturgeon Resigns- [13:35] Headlines: Labour and the ECHR- [20:41] Headlines: Chinese Spy Balloons- [25:49] Main Story: Rishi Sunak's First 100 Days- [27:59] Inflation- [31:42] Reducing Government Debt- [33:49] Growing the Economy- [39:16] Invest in the NHS- [42:25] Stopping Small Boats- [45:22] What Should Sunak Be Focussing On?- [49:03] Oh It's Liz Truss With The Steel Chair!- [55:00] Yet Another Conservative Party Scandal- [1:03:54] The Polls- [1:09:17] Outro- [1:10:06] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak by UK Government under CC BY 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss their predictions for 2023 and how well they predicted 2022…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:45] 2022 COVID Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [9:10] 2022 Brexit Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [15:08] 2023 Brexit Predictions- [17:17] 2022 Tory Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [24:18] 2023 Tory Predictions- [28:10] 2022 Labour Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [32:09] 2023 Labour Predictions- [34:21] 2022 Lib Dem Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [38:39] 2023 Lib Dem Predictions- [39:41] 2022 Scotland Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [44:44] 2022 US Predictions: Right or Wrong?- [49:02] 2023 US Predictions- [55:54] Outro- [56:51] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Houses of Parliament by Tom

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss how Rishi Sunak has fared in his first month as PM…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:27] Leadership Elections Again- [10:59] Has Sunak Lived Up To His Promise?- [16:34] The Winter of our Discontent- [27:48] Government U-turns! - [36:34] The Polls- [44:42] What Does Labour Need To Do?- [51:28] Outro- [52:58] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves for PMQ's by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss a very busy week in politics as Liz Truss resigns…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:27] Main Story: Liz Truss- [17:53] Wednesday Evening Chaos- [25:03] Thursday Morning- [37:33] So What Happens Next?- [50:59] The Polls- [58:53] Outro- [1:00:13] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Starmer at PMQs- Trombone Champ - Liz Truss' Resignation Speech- The Truss Theory Tweet- Tory leadership: Kemi Badenoch backs Rishi Sunak to be the next PM- Labour Lead 39 Points- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Number of Elizabeth's Leading the UK

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom catch up on the Tory leadership race, her majesty and discuss Liz Truss' economic policy…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:53] Catch Up: Tory Leadership Contest- [10:20] Catch Up: Bye Bye Boris- [14:58] Catch Up: Queen Elizabeth II- [32:21] Main Story: Truss & Kwarteng- [1:13:10] Quick Polls Update- [1:23:04] Outro- [1:25:30] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Queen Elizabeth II has died- Robert Peston- Bank's £65bn move driven by pension fund panic- IMF openly criticises UK government tax plans- Spartacus Mills- The life and lies of Boris Johnson- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Prime Minister and Chancellor finalise their growth plan by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the final(?) nail in the coffin for Boris Johnson's premiership…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:12] Headlines: Johnson On The Brink- [3:46] The VONC- [7:47] What Toppled Boris?- [21:25] PMQs & Select Committees- [39:03] Back To No. 10- [47:01] Resignation Speech- [57:58] Next Tory Leader- [1:11:34] Boris' Legacy?- [1:22:17] Quick Polls Update - [1:27:16] Outro- [1:28:18] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- 2022 vote of confidence in the Conservative Party leadership of Boris Johnson- Spartacus Mills- The life and lies of Boris Johnson- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, UK by Chatham House under CC by 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom pick apart the results of the 2022 UK Local Elections and what they mean for the major parties…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:02] Headlines: Get A Fine? We Will Resign- [6:35] Headlines: Tories Porn Shame In The Commons- [11:58] Headlines: Defiant Truss: "we Will Rip Up Brexit Border Deal!- [18:08] Main Story: Local Elections: Conservatives - [28:09] Local Elections: Labour- [34:31] Local Elections: Lib Dems- [41:06] Local Elections: The Greens- [44:09] The Polls- [49:35] Outro- [50:53] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Tory MP's friend ‘can see' how he went from tractors to porn site- England Local Elections 2022- Prospect of a united Ireland comes into sharp focus- Electoral Calculus- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: 2022 United Kingdom local elections by Ralbegen under CC by SA 3.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the latest headlines and discuss the rise and fall of Rishi Sunak…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:34] Headlines: Tory MP Suspended After Sex & Cocaine Case- [6:53] Headlines: Rwandan Plan Is Ungodly Says Welby- [21:18] Main Headline: Fishy Rishi- [27:11] Akshata Murthy- [31:44] Non-dom Status- [39:22] Partygate- [54:16] Quick Polls Update - [1:00:46] Outro- [1:01:41] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- What Britain's Deal With Rwanda Means for the U.K. Asylum System- Rishi Sunak faces questions over link to firm operating in Russia- Rishi Sunak's wife to pay UK tax on overseas income- Chancellor Rishi Sunak held US green card until last year- Electoral Calculus- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Rishi Sunak MP by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govt under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the latest headlines and discuss the Spring Statement…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:44] Headlines: What A Bunch Of Anchors- [8:01] Headlines: The Smile That Says I'm Free- [13:03] Headlines: Russians Retreat Into Eastern Ukraine- [16:39] Main Story: Spring Statement- [21:09] Taxation- [27:39] Fuel Duty- [32:17] VAT & Council Funds- [37:56] Inflation- [45:56] Outro- [46:39] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is free. But why now? And why did it take so long?- Spring Statement: Key points at a glance- So how would Heinz rebrand British Gas? - David Mitchell- Rishi Sunak can't use contactless- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Rishi Sunak Covid-19 Presser by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Donate to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian FundRob and Tom discuss the latest headlines and give a summary of the war in Ukraine so far…This episode was recorded on 27th February 2022. The situation is fluid and discussion was based on what was known at the time.TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:06] Headlines: A Failure Of Leadership - [4:39] Quick Polls Update- [6:45] Headlines: Bonfire Of Covid Rules- [13:37] Main Story: Ukraine- [22:07] Zelensky- [27:44] Why Has Putin Done This Now?- [41:08] The Western Response - [1:04:45] Outro- [1:05:48] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Politico Poll of Polls- Ukraine: Is Russia's invasion going as expected?- Putin's Case for War, Annotated- Putin vs. Ukrainian history- Ukraine conflict: What is Swift and why is banning Russia so significant?- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Ukrainian Flag with Grunge Effect in the Public Domain

Rob and Tom discuss the Sue Gray report and why Boris hasn't resigned yet…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:46] Headlines: Andrew, It's Trial By Jury- [2:39] Headlines: Fears Mount Russia Will Weaponise Gas Supplies- [7:59] Headlines: PM The Clock Is Ticking. Sort Energy Bills Crisis!- [13:30] Main Story: Partygate- [27:39] Why Is Boris Still Here?- [34:53] Quick Polls Update- [39:12] Outro- [40:24] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- WSJ: What Does Russia Want With Ukraine? Tensions Between Putin and NATO Explained - The Naked Pravda: Everyday life under Kremlin brinkmanship- BBC: What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: “Send in the Clowns“ by Hello I'm Nik under the Unsplash License

Rob and Tom discuss their predictions for 2022 and how well they predicted 2021 as well as a certain naughty Prime Minister in the headlines…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:42] Headlines: Downing It Street- [18:23] Predictions 2022- [18:58] Coronavirus: Were We Right?- [24:55] Predictions 2022: Coronavirus- [28:12] Brexit: Were We Right?- [33:32] Predictions 2022: Brexit- [38:05] Conservatives: Were We Right?- [43:50] Predictions 2022: Conservatives- [48:12] Labour: Were We Right?- [50:33] Predictions 2022: Labour- [55:26] Lib Dems: Were We Right?- [58:26] Predictions 2022: Lib Dems- [59:53] Scotland: Were We Right?- [1:02:44] USA: Were We Right?- [1:06:39] Predictions 2022: USA- [1:10:46] Outro- [1:13:30] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- This Podcast Will Kill You- Politico Poll of Polls- For Biden, 2021 was a year of big accomplishments — and big disappointments- BREAKING NEWS- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: House of Parliament by Tom

Rob and Tom discuss the 2021 Conservative scandals so far and how they affect Boris' standings in the polls…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:27:]The Polls Since We Last Spoke- [3:48] I Crashed The Car Over Patterson Admits PM- [14:31] Betrayal Of The North!- [19:43] A Peppa Pig's Ear- [27:13] Our Loved Ones Died While No. 10 Partied- [31:26] A Sick Joke- [35:50] Do As I Say Not As I Christmas Do- [42:17] Another Day, Another Lie- [53:58] Outro- [54:49] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Politico Poll of Polls- What did Owen Paterson do?- Apoplectic Speaker angry at Boris Johnson- ‘A betrayal of the north': Tory MPs frustrated at downgraded rail plan- Boris Johnson praises Peppa Pig in bizarre CBI speech- Tory Christmas Party Twitter Thread- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Conservative Party, source: Daily Mirror

Rob and Tom discuss the 2021 Budget as well as fishy goings on and COP26…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:07] Headlines: Kicked In The Scallops!- [7:12] Headlines: COP26 Beginning Of The End For Climate Change- [14:14] Main Headline: Budget 2021- [20:36] General State Of The Economy- [29:21] Universal Credit- [36:47] Government Spending- [42:14] Climate- [49:32] Quick Polls Update- [55:23] Outro- [56:27] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- The Day Today - It's WAR!- Talk Radio Insulate Britain Clip- BBC: Budget Debate- Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak's claims fact-checked- UK set for stronger post-Covid recovery, says OECD- Robert Peston Tweet- UK can be 'Saudi Arabia of wind power' - PM- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Budget Day by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Rob and Tom are joined by Lucas Bender to discuss the 2021 German Election and what we have to expect from the coalition talks to come…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:25] Headlines: Fuel Crisis!?- [6:12] Headlines: Winter Of Discontent- [16:14] Introducing Lucas- [18:08] Main Story: German Election 2021- [23:33] Election Night & The Parties- [29:24] The Results- [45:33] Olaf Scholz- [54:00] Alterntive Für Deutschland- [1:03:47] Demographic Shifts- [1:14:38] Who Will Form The Next Government?- [1:21:12] Traffic Light Coalition?- [1:33:27] Outro- [1:35:44] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- German Political Parties EXPLAINED- Being a Woman in German Politics Still Isn't Easy- 2017 to 2021 Electoral Map- Demographic Changes- 16 years in 16 words: the sayings that sum up Merkel's Germany- German elections: Defeated Merkel heir Laschet prepared to resign- German Election: Seat Breakdown- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Opinion Polls Germany 2021 by Gbuvn under CC by SA 4.0

Rob and Tom discuss the sudden withdrawal from Afghanistan and the hike to National Insurance… TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:04] Headlines: Afghanistan- [9:26] Headlines: Big Hearted Britain To Take 20,000 Refugees- [14:37] Headlines: UK Cabinet Ministers At War In Afghanistan Blame Game- [19:45] Main Story: National Insurance Increase- [38:23] Boris' Ratings- [47:30] Outro- [48:46] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly- Afghanistan: How many refugees are there and where will they go?- Guilty Feminist 268. EMERGENCY EPISODE for the crisis in Afghanistan- Afghanistan: How many asylum seekers has the UK taken in?- How the UK's refugee resettlement scheme compares to other countries after Priti Patel criticism- Afghanistan: Dominic Raab's answers to five questions from MPs- Boris Johnson outlines new 1.25% health and social care tax to pay for reforms- National Insurance: What's the new Health and - Social Care tax and how will it affect me?- How the tax system squeezes graduates- Britain Elects: Westminster Voting Intention- YouGov: Westminster Voting Intention- Politico Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: National Insurance Card in the Public Domain

Rob and Tom discuss the 2021 by-election in Batley & Spen as well as the impending removal of COVID restrictions and England's Euro 2020 performance… TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:01] Headlines: Freedom Is In Your Hands Now- [13:59] Headlines: Football Is Not Coming Home- [27:05] Main Story: Batley & Spen- [33:52] The Results- [41:38] Has The Electorate Shifted?- [51:53] OutroSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Papers- PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 5 July 2021- PM statement at coronavirus press conference: 12 July 2021- Tyrone Mings' Tweet- Foreign aid: Theresa May spearheads Conservative rebellion against Boris Johnson's overseas aid cuts- 2021 Batley and Spen By-Election- Batley and Spen: Is politics starting to return to normal?- AstraCast Special- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Tracy Brabin's office, Hill Top, Gomersal by habiloid used under CC by SA 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss the fallout of the 2021 Chesham and Amersham by-election, what it means for the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives and Labour's chances in Batley and Spen…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:36] Headlines: When Will We Be Free?- [7:04] Headlines: Hopeless Bloke...- [10:11] Headlines: Oh Baby What A Love In- [13:51] Main Story: Liberal Democrats Winning Here- [18:04] What Were The Local Issues?- [23:20] Was There Tactical Voting?- [27:09] The Lib Dem Picture Nationally- [31:56] A Weakness For The Conservatives?- [39:02] Batley & Spen By-Election- [45:00] Quick Polls Update: Deutschland Edition- [51:15] Outro- [52:34] Bonus: HS2- [53:48] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better Beverages SUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- 2021 Chesham and Amersham by-election- High Speed 2- Are the Conservatives about to suffer defeat in the “Blue Wall”?- Lib Dems' byelection victory suggests trouble for Tories in ‘blue wall'- The Batley and Spen byelection will reveal the depth of Labour's predicament- Opinion polling for the 2021 German federal election- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Ed Davey triumphant against the blue wall

Rob and Tom discuss the 2021 Election Results across the UK as well as the revelations from the Dominic Cummings Select Committee hearing….TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:42] Election Results 2021: Hartlepool- [14:38] Election Results 2021: Local Councils- [19:27] Election Results 2021: Metro Mayors- [24:38] Election Results 2021: London Mayor- [35:43] Election Results 2021: Wales & Scotland- [40:19] Dominic Cummings: The Select Committee- [47:29] Dominic Cummings: Matt Hancock- [51:22] Dominic Cummings: One Day In March- [1:00:08] Outro- [1:01:09] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- 2021 Hartlepool by-election- 2021 United Kingdom local elections- 2021 London mayoral election- BBC: Dominic Cummings: The seven most explosive claims- Join us on Discord! DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: via Getty

Rob and Tom discuss the many scandals of the Conservative Party (having to skip over quite a few) and then analyse the polls ahead of the local, mayoral, Scottish and Welsh elections…(Tom pronounced Senedd wrong, they know)TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:35] Headlines: Race To Get Aid To India- [6:33] Headlines: Own Goal!- [12:37] Main Story: Tory Sleaze- [16:42] Scandals We Don't Have Time To Cover- [20:20] James Dyson Texts- [24:53] Downing Street Refurbishment- [35:50] The Pre-election Polls- [43:51] Outro- [44:28] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- BBC: India coronavirus: New record deaths as virus engulfs India- List of political scandals in the UK: 2020s- Guardian: Pressure mounts on Johnson over alleged ‘let the bodies pile high’ remarks- Furious Boris Johnson insists he paid for flat refurbishment himself- Politico: Poll of Polls UK- The Polls- Welsh Assembly Polling- Opinion polling for the 2021 German federal election- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street by Number 10 under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss how the Labour leader has fared in his first year as leader of the opposition…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:53] Headlines: Duke Of Edinburgh- [8:57] Headlines: Keep Calm And Carry On Jabbing- [14:16] Headlines: Northern Ireland- [23:03] Main Story: Keir Starmer, One Year On- [38:06] Anti-Semitism In The Labour Party- [47:46] Keir On Brexit- [53:04] Labour In The Polls- [1:03:10] Outro- [1:04:53] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- Twitter: BBC News Black Indent- BBC: Timeline: How Northern Ireland's violence unfolded- BBC: NI riots: What is behind the violence in Northern Ireland?- Politico: Poll of Polls UK- The Polls- New Statesman: A year into his Labour leadership, - how is Keir Starmer performing?- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: First virtual PMQs and Ministerial statement on Coronavirus 22/04/2020 by UK Parliament under CC BY-NC 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss the policing of the peaceful vigil for Sarah Everard and the proposed crackdown on protest in the UK…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:07] Headlines: Vaccine Rollout- [15:35] Headlines: Electoral Probe Into Number 10 Decor Scandal- [20:18] Main Story: Sarah Everard Case And Policing- [30:47] The Vigil For Sarah Everard- [37:53] Police, Crime, Sentencing And Courts Bill- [54:52] Quick Polls Update: Scottish Election- [1:00:01] Outro- [1:01:07] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- Twitter: UK Spontaneous Reports- How to Vaccinate the World- Election watchdog quizzes Tory party over funding of PM's flat makeover- Sarah Everard: How a woman's death sparked a nation's soul-searching- Scotland Poll of Polls- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona

Rob and Tom discuss the royal headlines and then dive deep into Rishi Sunak’s latest UK budget…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:52] Headlines: Do One's Duty- [4:08] Headlines: Queen Won't Mention Harry And Meghan- [11:31] Main Story: Budget- [16:06] COVID Expenses- [20:43] Taxation- [24:37] Relief For The Arts- [28:54] Towns Fund- [34:06] Public Sector Pay- [44:11] Budget, In Summary- [45:05] Outro- [46:11] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- BBC: Budget 2021: Key points at-a-glance- BBC: Budget 2021: 10 ways Rishi Sunak's speech affects you- BBC: Towns Fund: How were the winners chosen?- BBC: NHS pay rise: How much will staff be paid?- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Budget Day by Number 10 under CC by NC ND 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss the latest headlines and where we are with Brexit now the dust has had some time to settle…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:21] Headlines: Trump Acquitted- [8:43] Headlines: Vaccines- [12:14] Headlines: Jail Time For Travel Lies- [14:51] Headlines: Final Lockdown?- [20:58] Main Story: Brexit, One Month On- [25:08] Food- [29:18] VAT- [34:48] Financial Services- [38:21] Northern Ireland- [46:15] Outro- [47:37] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: The Papers- Second impeachment of Donald Trump- Brexit: How much disruption has there been so far?- Fury at Gove as exports to EU slashed by 68% since Brexit- Amsterdam ousts London as Europe’s top share trading hub- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Rob and Tom discuss Trump’s presidency in hindsight, Biden’s inauguration and what his first 100 days have in store…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:48] Headlines: Fishy Brexit- [11:26] Headlines: Coronavirus- [15:54] Main Story: Inauguration Day- [19:44] What Did Trump Achieve?- [26:11] What Will His Legacy Be?- [36:07] What Will He Do Next?- [42:06] Biden's Inauguration- [45:52] Biden's First Speech- [51:14] Biden's First 6 Days- [56:28] What's Next? Biden's First 100 Days- [1:06:01] Outro- [1:07:42] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- Move to EU to avoid Brexit costs, firms told- Covid deaths: 'Hard to compute sorrow' of 100,000 milestone - PM- Trump campaign distances itself from new 'Patriot party'- Amanda Gorman Poem- Ted Cruz Tweet- Here are the executive actions Biden has signed so far- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: President Trump Boards Air Force One, Public Domain

Rob and Tom discuss the biggest story of 2021: the storming of the US Capitol.We were featured on Feedspot’s Top 70 UK Politics Podcasts!TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:31] Headlines: Brexit- [4:37] Headlines: COVID Vaccine & Lockdown 3- [11:32] Main Story: Storming The Capitol- [22:15] How Events Unfolded- [40:18] How Did We Get Here?- [49:54] Consequences For Trump- [1:02:15] Impeachment?- [1:14:21] A Trump Party?- [1:18:51] Outro- [1:21:08] Ad: Mish Mash MayhemSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- Welcome to Brexit- Sadiq Khan declares ‘major incident’- McConnell warns overturning election would 'damage our Republic forever'- How a Pro-Trump Mob Stormed the U.S. Capitol- Video of Capitol Doors being attacked- Protesters have breached the Capitol. They’re outside the Senate chamber- via Getty- Parler Users Breached Deep Inside U.S. Capitol Building, GPS Data Shows- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: via Getty

Rob and Tom layout their predictions for UK, US politics and Coronavirus in the year to come…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [0:53] Coronavirus- [10:59] Brexit Process- [19:49] Conservatives- [31:56] Labour- [40:09] Lib Dems- [46:29] USA- [54:08] Outro- [55:02] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- 2020, Year in Review- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Image by iXimus from Pixabay

Rob and Tom review their predictions for UK politics and the US election in the year that was 2020…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:50] Brexit Process- [9:23] Conservatives- [17:30] Labour- [22:45] Lib Dems- [26:02] USA- [38:40] Outro- [40:16] Ad: Dr Wilko's Campaign For Better BeveragesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- The Predictions- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Rob and Tom discuss the quickly changing deadlines for final talks between the UK and the EU. Will there be a deal or not?TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:16] Headlines: GRA Consultation- [9:17] Headlines: Masks For A Year Despite The Vaccine- [17:30] Main Story: Deal Or No Deal? (Again)- [29:27] Level Playing Field- [44:32] Will There Be A Deal?- [50:19] /r/brexit- [51:53] Outro- [52:36] Ad: Mish Mash Mayhem- [52:53] Bonus: Carols And GaffesSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- Trans Learning Partnership Tweet- What does the UK Government announcement on the Gender Recognition Act mean?- Ofcom boss declares it ‘extremely inappropriate’ for BBC to ‘balance’ trans people with anti-trans activists- Stonewall statement on High Court puberty blockers ruling- We may be wearing masks for a year, despite the V-Day 'watershed moment'- Brexit: UK and EU restart trade talks after leaders' call- Why Games Workshop is worth more than Marks & Spencer and Centrica- Fishery Protection Squadron- Cod Wars- 107: You Come to Me on the Day of the Royal Wedding?- Turnbull: ‘Be careful what you wish for’- Brexit: EU sets out plans in case trade talks with UK fail- /r/Brexit- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Ursula von der Leyen presents her vision to MEPs by European Parliament under CC by 2.0

Rob and Tom discuss Dominic Cummings leaving government, claims of Priti Patel’s bullying and the aftermath of the US Election.TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [1:06] Headlines: Christmas Freedom?- [4:06] Headlines: The Cost Of Christmas- [8:22] Headlines: COVID Vaccine- [14:47] Main Story: Dominic Cummings- [32:14] Why Now?- [40:56] Priti Patel- [49:57] US Election Aftermath- [55:48] Outro- [57:08] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- BBC: Dominic Cummings: PM's top adviser leaves No 10 to 'clear the air'- YouTube: Dominic Cummings on Spitting Image- YouTube: Govey in Paris- Ministerial Code- BBC: Priti Patel: Bullying inquiry head quits as PM backs home secretary- Twitter: Priti Patel Social Media Script- YouTube: Will the President’s Lawsuits Overturn the Election?- YouTube: What If President Trump Won't Leave?- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Dominic Cummings

News heavyweights Tom & Rob call the US presidential election live on air…TOPICS- [0:00] Intro- [2:02] Where It Started- [10:18] What Did Trump Do Right?- [14:04] The Election Is Called, LIVE!- [21:34] The Election Rollercoaster- [29:45] Where Did Trump Go Wrong?- [50:15] Were The Polls Wrong?- [1:00:04] Lame Ducks- [1:05:43] Trumping Tradition- [1:12:08] Outro- [1:14:27] Ad: Hat Of Many ThingsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTES- Left, Right & Center: We’ll see what happens- How America Voted in 5 Charts- Twitter: AP Calls it- ANN Github Page- Twitter: New York Sound- BBC: Donald Trump’s Speech Fact-Checked- Twitter: Trump’s last tweet before the vote was called- Join us on Discord!DISCUSS- Reddit- Twitter- FacebookATTRIBUTION- Recording engineer: Ennuicastr- Theme song: Handel's Water Music (Public Domain under CC0 1.0) with Big Ben Chimes (By hyderpotter under CC0 1.0).- Main Image: Joe Biden by Gage Skidmore under CC by SA 2.0