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Good news for newsrooms: Harry and Meghan are back in Britain and editors are beside themselves. We might say we don't care about “Reverse Megxit” but why does the clickrate say otherwise? Plus: Giftgate was only two years ago, but MPs are still accepting freebies. They've taken almost £400,000 of hospitality this year alone – including tickets to Harry Styles and the F1. But is that necessarily so bad? Are freebies a serious conflict of interest or do we just want politicians to live in a hair shirt? And in the Extra Bit: people are queuing to take photos at beauty spots – are we all just compliant sheep who need to get over our strangling cultural traditions? • Get up to £350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 5 here with the code OGWN • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Marie went to watch Tony, the biopic about the late rockstar chef-turned-broadcaster Anthony Bourdain • Seth watched 60's crime thriller Cash on Demand – like a “noirish bank heist version” of Dickens ' A Christmas Carol • Rachel hasn't been able to put down Jon Ronson's new book The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unravelling Men • Ros has begun watching supernatural French drama Sea Shadows (or Rivages in French) www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Marie Le Conte, Rachel Cunliffe and Seth Thévoz. Produced by James Liddell. Audio Production by Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An opposition critic says MPs should be back in the House of Commons to debate the threat posed by U.S. tariffs — and to get a full accounting of how a proposed trade deal collapsed. A Manitoba honey farmer tells us he feels like collateral damage in a "petty trade war." He says the new U.S. tariffs may spell bankruptcy for his family business, which sends almost all of its products south. A skin cancer survivor lobbies the U.K. government to stop taxing sunscreen, which it classifies as a cosmetic. She says the move could save lives. A teen from Nova Scotia reels in a behemoth weighing many times what she does. She describes the long hour she spent trying to land the fish. Nine sets of twins are starting school in a legendarily twin-tastic Scottish town. We'll hear from a teacher with two sets of twins in her class...and is still working out how to tell them apart.One L.A. theme park went to great lengths to make their new Fast & Furious roller coaster whisper-quiet, which totally worked — until it opened to the enthusiastic shrieks of riders.As It Happens, the Monday edition. Radio that guesses they couldn't see the forest for the “WEEEEEEES!”

La contromossa di Mps: le due Ops su Banco Bpm (25,3 mld) e Banca Generali (8,68 mld); Borse asiatiche si muovono in ordine sparso; Treasury sotto pressione; Piazza Affari verso un'apertura prudente; Bitcoin accelera: +12% in due giorni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In questa puntata di Notebook analizziamo la nuova fiammata del risiko bancario italiano. Dalle parole della premier Giorgia Meloni al no allo smembramento del Monte dei Paschi di Siena, ricostruiamo la complessa partita a scacchi tra i colossi del credito. Esploriamo la doppia contromossa dell'amministratore delegato di MPS, Luigi Lovaglio, con le offerte lanciate su Banca Generali e Banco BPM per rispondere alle mire di Intesa Sanpaolo. Un viaggio tra finanza e storia repubblicana, da Enrico Cuccia a Raffaele Mattioli, per capire perché l'obiettivo finale rimane uno solo: il controllo di Generali, lo storico gioiello della corona assicurativa europea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump lancia una dura guerra economica contro l'Iran; Mercati prudenti, Asia in rialzo; Mps, Lovaglio pronto a svelare le sue mosse; 40 trilioni di dollari: debito pubblico Usa da record; I chip Nvidia e la stretta del governo Usa. Puntata a cura di Marta Desantis - Class CNBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detractors like to say that House of Commons decorum has never been worse than it is today, but don't be so sure. Charlie Feldman is author of the new book, Unparliamentary: Tales from Canada's Colourful Unparliamentary Past. He joins Brian to recount stories of foul-mouthed, rowdy, drunken and altogether misbehaving MPs and senators from all the way back to Confederation right up to Justin Trudeau's “elbowgate” that make today's cohort seem tame by comparison. Along the way, Feldman explodes some fabled stories as myth, surveys a surprising scarcity of sex scandals, and uncovers some things we might have preferred not to know, from the story of the salmon hidden inside an MP's pants and why feces were once thrown in the House. (Recorded July 14, 2026) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been surprised, and not surprised, by two aspects of the Opportunity Party. 1) I'm not surprised by the media's fascination, 2) I am surprised at the amount of angst shown by people increasingly alarmed at the prospect they may be heading for Parliament and some sort of influence. The media, and especially digital media, sadly require these days astonishing amounts of content for the constant churn appetite that they, ironically, have created and so a shiny new political party was always going to get plenty of attention. But I have never seen the angst this party has created among those who write, text, and talk to me. Small parties have come and gone; Social Credit, Values, the Alliance Party, various forms of the Māori Party, United – they've all had a burst of sunlight. United got the worm and flew for a while but even in its original guise as TOP, they never came close to the noise the Opportunity Party creates at the moment. Here is the good news —unless you are an actual fan of theirs— they will get a level of exposure that will ultimately see them combust. Even Helen Clark on social media yesterday called it fantasy dressed as policy. The leader of the party appeared on Q&A and got roasted. Every time she fronts, as articulate as Ms Wong may be, a new chink in the Opportunity armour is exposed. The latest is this mad board overruling elected MPs. Now, far from being frightening, this is all good stuff. This is democracy in action. There is nothing to be fearful of here. Knowledge is always power and in this case the knowledge is what leads to Opportunity most likely not getting across the 5%. This country is not up for upheaval. We don't want, or vote for, upheaval. We vote for variations of what we get sick of, hence bits of National morph into NZ First or ACT, and bits of Labour turn into the Greens, or Alliance, or United. Opportunity is a lab experiment, hence the media interest and alarmism. They are not serious people. Helen Clark sees it, I see it, Luxon saw it when he ruled them out. By November 7th enough of the rest will see it as well. So relax. As you were. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another NDP MLA faces down a cancer diagnosis, more MPs announce their resignations and the Greens kick of their leadership race. Links B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announces she has cancer | Vancouver Sun Brenda Baily statement Premier announces three cabinet changes 1-time settlement ‘windfall’ means B.C.’s deficit last year was $3B less than expected | CBC News Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign over health concerns – The Globe and Mail Liberal MP’s travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false | CBC News Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September – The Globe and Mail     Mike Morrice, Nira Dookeran running for Green Party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jeremy Appel Green Leadership interview https://mikeforleader.ca/ https://nira2026.ca/ After a month of fundraising, Canadians have donated 1.5% of the goal for 24 Sussex Drive Restoring 24 Sussex: A National Project for Future Generations – Rideau Hall Foundation Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge | CBC News Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown | CBC News

Urgent action is needed to help people in their sixties on low incomes who face a delay of up to a year before they can claim their State Pension. That is the main recommendation of a new report from the Work and Pensions Committee. Pension age rises over the next two years from 66 to 67 and the committee of MPs fears some of the people affected by that delay face poverty unless the benefit rules are changed to give them more money. The Department for Work and Pensions says in February, 0.02% of the Universal Credit caseload was aged 65 or 66. It also welcomed the report saying it will consider the recommendations in due course. There's growing concern in the housing industry over the rise in a practice known as “gazundering”. It's when people selling homes are told by buyers just days before exchanging, that they must drop the agreed price by thousands of pounds or risk losing the deal. The Conveyancing Association says it's a growing problem and is urging the government to implement reforms which would stop the practice “without delay”. The government says it's stopping gazundering by introducing "legally binding agreements that prevent buyers from walking away at the last minute without a valid reason, with fines for those who do."Money Box has found that a grant which can be used to install a heating system than can also act as air conditioning is not up and running, despite being announced in November. We'll investigate why.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth, Jo Krasner and Niamh McDermott Editor: Jess Quayle Senior News Editor: Sara WadesonPhoto Credit: Witthaya Prasongsin via Getty Images(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 18th July 2026)

The brevity of the speech was sign itself that the Prime Minister was not interested in going into details. 75 seconds. There was no mention then of the decision he would make this afternoon about Chris Penk's portfolios. But Chris Penk was notably absent from the senior MPs who flanked Christopher Luxon. A group which included those who had been reluctant to say anything about their confidence in the Prime Minister ahead of the meeting. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Deputy economics editor Michael Read on what’s going on in the housing market, whether it’s the correction we had to have and why the government doesn't want to call it that. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading:RBA warns house prices have further to fallDespite the softness in the housing market, RBA governor Michele Bullock said another interest rate rise remains squarely on the table.Labor MPs are lost in housing’s hall of mirrorsPrices are falling, but the government is reluctant to claim the credit. So its MPs have resorted to rhetoric about renewed optimism for first home buyers.Property price slide exposes political peril for Albanese governmentAs the sharpest housing market correction in almost four years gathers pace, the Albanese government is discovering that voters do not necessarily welcome falling values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Luxon's held on as Prime Minister and National leader, but there's likely to be fallout from the party's recent turmoil. Luxon's leadership was put to a vote during a near three-hour caucus meeting in Wellington this morning. It followed murmurings about a potential coup - with some MPs signalling they wanted Luxon out of the top job. Former National Minister Maurice Williamson says these events were still 'damaging' for the current Government. "This was just the worst possible thing to be happening to National at this time...he couldn't have left it as business as usual." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon has called for an 'urgent in-person meeting' on Wednesday at 9:30am. Any of his MPs who aren't in Wellington will need to travel back given it's a recess week at parliament. Citing media reports and conversations about increased speculation about his leadership, Luxon called it an 'unfair distraction'. Former National Party MP Maurice Williamson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

National's entire caucus is meeting after Christopher Luxon called an emergency in-person meeting to quell questions around his leadership. Last night there were extraordinary scenes at Wellington Airport as Cabinet Ministers and backbench MPs jetted back into the capital and did, and didn't, offer their support. Brigitte Morten is the managing director of Wellington-based law firm, Franks Ogilvie. She was a senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government - and is currently volunteering for the election campaign of Hutt South MP Chris Bishop. She spoke to John Campbell.

On this week's show, Peter will be asking why the foreign office is still going after Graham Phillips, and Sarah will be grabbing the popcorn and headed to the cheap seats to talk film/book adaptations, some good, some not so good.And we'll be opening up our mailbag to discuss Sarah's best nightie (she favours pyjamas), why MPs should live a full life before entering into politics, the correct us of ‘hopefully' (let's hope we get that right) and where to go and what to see when you're visiting Berlin (according to Peter).On our reading, listening and watch list this week: •Drowned World - JG Ballard•The Last Of The Wine – Mary Renault•The Kraken Awakes – John Wyndham•American Gods – Neil Gaiman•Almansor - Heinrich HeinePlease do get in touch, email: Alas@dailymail.co.uk you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on Whatsapp – on 07796 657512, start your message with the word ‘alas'.Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter HitchensProducer: Philip WildingEditor: Chelsey MooreProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail production. Seriously PopularTo get in touch email alas@mailonline.co.uk, you can leave a comment on Spotify or even send us a voice note on WhatsApp - on 07796 657512 start your message with the word 'alas'Presenters: Sarah Vine & Peter HitchensProducer: Phillip WildingEditor: Chelsey MooreProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniExecutive Producer: Jamie EastA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former National MP believes Christopher Luxon's decision to call today's emergency caucus meeting was a mistake. The Prime Minister announced the meeting on social media yesterday, saying the speculation about his leadership needs addressing. With Parliament in recess, MPs have had to fly in from around the country. Mapp told Mike Hosking Luxon could have dismissed the speculation as the work of a few dissident MPs. He says Luxon's constructed the stage for his own execution. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nightmarish fortnight has ended with the prime minister summoning MPs to Wellington for an urgent in-person National Party caucus meeting. On the agenda, not for the first time: his own leadership. Spinoff editor Veronica Schmidt joins Toby Manhire to trace the path to Christopher Luxon's moment of truth and ask: what will the MPs be weighing as they make their way to that 9.30am showdown?Plus: Liam Ratana on an unprecedented, pulsating, potent haka at the Warriors.At Large with Toby Manhire is produced by Te Aihe Butler, Jin Fellet and The Spinoff. Read more at ⁠thespinoff.co.nz⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, as I warned you last night, they are coming for him again. The roll is on for Christopher Luxon. I didn't think it was going to happen this fast, but I knew it was going to happen. After I got off the radio last night at 7 o'clock, it ramped up, Thomas Coughlan wrote a piece late in the evening for the Herald confirming that National MPs were again phoning each other about his leadership. That, by the way, for people who've already asked me if I'm happy with the situation is not a media creation, get off that bandwagon. It is not the media creating the situation. The media are not forcing the MPs to try to roll him. This is the MPs trying to roll him in the media. They are telling you what is happening. Thomas Coughlan wasn't creating the situation - he was merely reporting on what was going on. Other media who were behind Thomas on this, then started phoning around, found out that Thomas was right and started reporting on the situation as well. The level of reporting became quite overwhelming today. As a result, the Prime Minister could no longer ignore what was now out in the open, and he called a caucus meeting, which will happen tomorrow at 9:30 in Wellington. MPs have already started landing in Wellington for that meeting. I think you would be a fool right now to say which way it is going to go tomorrow because there are about 17.5 hours between now and 9:30 tomorrow morning. There are multiple MPs who consider themselves to be in the running for leadership and those MPs will be using every one of those hours within reason to try to get the numbers for them. There will be horse trading between now and 9:30 tomorrow. There will be promises of jobs. Loyalties will shift. But what I would say is that it is going to be very hard for Chris Luxon to survive this. Because how do you survive two of these in less than 4 months? If, against all the odds, he manages to survive, does he have any authority left after that? I also think he is very close to losing the numbers if he hasn't already. I have counted by myself 3 loyal Luxon MPs who have left him. Two of them have joined Erica Stanford's camp. One of them has joined Chris Bishop's camp. If you've been following this over the last week, you will know that he only had a margin of 3 MPs in the rumored 27 to 22 vote in April. He has lost by my, my count, those 3 MPs, and those are just the ones I know about. He has possibly lost more than that. As I say, I think you would be a fool to say with certainty one way or the other that Chris Luxon will or will not be rolled tomorrow, but I don't like his chances. I don't think this is looking good for him at all. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's silence from some National MPs as the Prime Minister faces a potential leadership showdown. Chris Luxon's called an urgent Caucus meeting in Wellington tomorrow morning, after rumours emerged he doesn't have his party's full support. He's touched down in Wellington, batting off questions and saying he'll talk to media tomorrow. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says MPs like Simeon Brown - who've previously stood behind Luxon - aren't returning texts. "Usually, when there's a bit of speculation it's very easy, it takes two seconds to say - yes, I back the Prime Minister, and they do that all the time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As drought conditions worsen across England, MPs demand urgent government action to safeguard water supplies for food production. South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough says farmers need more flexible abstraction licences, simpler rules for building reservoirs and adequate support. We examine Defra’s new £1.5m Farmer Welfare Grant and ask whether improving personal resilience can help farmers navigate increasingly volatile weather, markets and government policy. Meanwhile, grain marketing consultant Richard Whitlock warns growers to carry out due diligence when selling grain as profitability among merchants comes under pressure. And we celebrate 150 volumes of the Aberdeen Angus Herd Book – and ask how genetics and data could shape the breed’s next 150 years. Guests * Ben Goldsborough – Labour MP for South Norfolk* Samantha “Sammy” Seaman – farm leadership, mindset and resilience coach* Richard Whitlock – grain marketing consultant* Robert Gilchrist – chief executive, Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Chapters 00:55 – Farmers demand their fair share of water01:25 – Ben Goldsborough: “Drier than Jerusalem”02:28 – Abstraction licences and regulation03:16 – Food security versus data centres03:48 – What farmers can do05:35 – Is Defra listening?08:17 – What help do drought-hit farms need?10:57 – A climate “doom loop”?14:37 – Bayer Autumn Drilling Update16:55 – £1.5m Farmer Welfare Grant17:20 – Samantha Seaman on handling pressure20:01 – Building resilient farm businesses23:25 – Can farmers bounce back?26:31 – Bluetongue situation worsens30:57 – Sustainable Farming Incentive update32:27 – Harvest quality surprises34:47 – Be careful who buys your grain36:47 – Checking your grain buyer38:30 – Commodity markets41:27 – Aberdeen Angus at 15042:29 – Why Aberdeen Angus endures43:17 – Genetics, DNA and lower emissions49:30 – Closing remarks Useful links - Rural Payments Agency extreme weather guidance- Defra Farmer Welfare Grant- Samantha Seaman Coaching- Richard Whitlock – grain merchant analysis- Bayer Crop Science weed management- Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker. To get in touch with the Farmers Weekly Podcast: - Contact or follow Johann: linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/ Contact or follow Louise: linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/ Contact or follow Hugh: linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/ For Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon's grip on his leadership is again being questioned after a week of communication gaffes and a fresh report that his MPs are unhappy. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to John Campbell.

Labour's definitively ruled out a coalition deal with New Zealand First post-election. Leader Chris Hipkins says his MPs have unanimously decided they won't work with Winston Peters' party, after comments made by Peters and Deputy Shane Jones were labelled 'racist'. Hipkins says a pattern of behaviour's escalated and he won't put up with the overt racism NZ First indulges in. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says new polling data shows the left-leaning parties are seeing a drop in the polls and the coalition is in a good position to get a second term. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the English parliament was preparing to sit, news came in of a protestant cataclysm in the making in October 1685, and soon after refugees started arriving with horror stories of persecution. The rumours were confirmed. Louis XIV had revoked the Edict of Nantes which protected 800,000 French Protestants, and made their religion illegal. Nor was this the only matter on the minds of MPs as they assembled, and heard their King address them on 9th November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whey Protein Benefits: Muscle Growth, mTOR, IGF-1 & Myostatin | Kidney Stones & Macular Degeneration What are the real benefits of whey protein for muscle growth, healthy aging and muscle protein synthesis? On this episode of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Michael Lange and Roger P. Schulman discuss whey protein, mTOR, IGF-1, myostatin, collagen peptides, cholesterol, kidney stones, oxalates, macular degeneration and nutritional strategies for maintaining muscle and eye health.

On the Weekend T Michael Deacon and Tim Stanley discuss Andy Burnham's holiday just two weeks into the job, the resignation of a Cambridge professor, and the claim that nursery rhymes are sexist. They also debate MPs' drinking culture, topless sunbathing in Spain, 20mph speed limits, and compassionate leave for bereaved pet owners.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Studio Operator: Meghan SearleProducer: Emma Williams and Juliet BaconVideo Producer: James EnglandSocial Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Burnham goes on holiday two weeks into his new jobDo MPs drink too much? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a provincial politician in New Brunswick made international headlines for delivering a speech containing obvious AI prompts, and as the House of Commons continues to lean on hybrid proceedings and a voting app, it's clear technology is changing politics. But are these changes helping or hurting politicians? The House asks a panel of three past MPs: former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen, former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino and former NDP MP and provincial cabinet minister Nathan Cullen. Plus, as the federal government shared plans this week for a new medical countermeasures laboratory meant to improve preparedness for future health emergencies, south of the border, a Republican-led Senate committee held former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about COVID-19. Host Catherine Cullen checks in with Mona Nemer, Canada's chief science advisor since 2017, about this moment in public trust and the path forward for pandemic preparedness.And, more than half of all households in Nunavut are food insecure, according to Statistics Canada. As part of The House's ongoing summer series on food security, Joseph Murdoch-Flowers, executive director at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre in Iqaluit, joins the program to talk about the work his group is doing to help and how the federal government could improve its efforts.This episode features the voices of:Candice Bergen, former Conservative Party interim leader and senior strategic advisor at Signal HillMarco Mendicino, former Liberal cabinet minister and senior counsel at CasselsNathan Cullen, former NDP MP and vice-president with StrategyCorpMona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of CanadaJoseph Murdoch-Flowers, executive director at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre

Perhaps the Labour Party's small target election year strategy has started to unravel as one of their MPs, Helen White, told us all of her desire for house prices to fall. She wants them to come down. They have already come down of course, through a series of events that included her last Government's approach to the economy. The booming inflation they created, the bulging debt from all the spending and the general fiscal waste that saw interest rates spike, the country failing to collect the migrant numbers it had previously had, as well as the cost of building skyrocketing. As a result, the property market has broadly gone backwards for what many suggest now is a historic period of time. So she should be happy. Which is the problem with economic illiterates like her. The Labour Party of course don't see things the way she does for obvious reasons. Two-thirds of New Zealanders own homes and many see them as a nest egg for retirement. Watching prices fall undermines our futures. Helen made herself a headline because she was asked about the Opportunity Party, the leader of which is standing in her Mt Albert electorate. They too want to wreck the property market with the land tax. Helen didn't know much about that, all she knew was she wanted prices to fall. Sadly, this is the sort of trouble Chris Hipkins is going to have to start to mop up. Once you get into election mode a lot of random questions get asked of previously unheard-of MPs, some of whom manage to almost immediately display the attributes the party had been hoping could stay hidden, at least until election day. Helen is already infamous given Mt Albert is deep Labour territory, and she almost lost it in 2023. So, her start to 2026 doesn't bode well. But the overarching message here is the bedrock of many New Zealanders savings strategies is under fire from increasing numbers of political operators. They want your retirement blown sky high with a property crash. I'm backing that approach not to be overly popular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's a critical juncture in the run up to November's election. National will set its party list, meaning those MPs who either aren't standing in an electorate or are unlikely to win an electorate seat will be keenly waiting to see the numbers next to their names. If the current polling trends don't improve, National's in line to lose something in the vicinity of ten or eleven MPs from its caucus. Perhaps even more concerning to the party than the total number of MPs who'd be lost, is the experience under threat. MMP maths always makes this a bit of a tricky equation, but even if the party loses several of the electorate seats it currently holds, very few MPs are likely to get in on the list. Perversely, the party might find itself quietly hoping to lose more electorates in order to protect some of its most senior ministers. In an absolute worst-case scenario, any or even all of Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop, Gerry Brownlee, and Paul Goldsmith could be gone. A result like this would be devastating for National, even if the party is returned to government. Just consider for a moment the influence ACT and NZ First have been able to exert in the coalition this term, and now imagine a significantly smaller National caucus without some of its most senior and experienced Cabinet ministers. The list rankings are surely a bit of a penny-drop moment for members of the caucus. Unlike many of my media colleagues, I haven't thrown myself into frenzied speculation over Christopher Luxon's future at every opportunity, but as many have already noted, this was among his worst weeks as Prime Minister. Some will say his patronising comments to the Rotorua business audience and his off-the-cuff musings in this studio over the future of MMP were simply communication gaffs from a Prime Minister who by his own admissions, isn't always as strong a communicator as some of his predecessors. The problem with that of course, is that communication is such a big part of the job. Not just speaking to media, but speaking to voters, and being aware of how your communication is received. The thing I found most interesting about the Rotorua comments was that the PM apparently lacked the EQ to see that his bland, empty corporatese-riddled answer wasn't landing. Not only that, but his office doubled down. They released the transcript. And only when that garnered even more of a backlash did they pull back and apologise. The same thing could be said of his MMP referendum. It's hard not to be left with the impression that at times he lacks an instinct for understanding how his comments will land. And in an election campaign where those skills are going to be continuously tested, it constitutes a not insignificant liability. As National confirms its list rankings, the question isn't simply if Christopher Luxon can lead the party to an election result that allows them to form a government, it's what that government looks like. And whether the party risks being so diminished in coalition that it's a win in name only. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from Jess Phillips regularly on our Tuesday members episode, subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunctionJess Phillips joins Beth Rigby to reflect on her time as a minister under Keir Starmer.And she asks whether Andy Burnham can fulfil the Labour manifesto commitment to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Are disinterested government departments to blame for slow progress?Plus, why did Gaza nearly cost Jess her Birmingham Yardley seat, and will the row over Labour's policy in the Middle East continue to plague inner-city MPs?To listen without ads, get new episodes a week early, exclusive bonus episodes, and much more, become a Sky News Insider. Find out more and subscribe at https://skynews.com/electoraldysfunctionGot a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk.Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.

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It's kind of a long story so buckle up.I bought a Bergara B14-HMR in 6.5 CM and was pretty excited as it was my first “higher end” bolt action, or so I thought. I took it out shooting a few times and just couldn't seem to get it to group well and I was running out of adjustment on my scope. I was a bit confused but I figured id just double check all my mounting. So as I was cleaning it after that range trip, I looked at it from the front and thought the scope looked a little crooked. I got about a hundred second opinions and sure enough, something was off. I thought “there's no way the scope or the gun could be built that wrong”. I warrantied the scope rail and the rings as well as replaced them twice, but neither fixed the problem. So I started talking to the scope manufacturer and sent it in to be checked. They sent it back with a green light and said there was no problems. At this point I was several weeks into tracing down problems and emailing manufacturers so it pissed me off. I finally decided it must be the gun. I took it to a gunsmith and he started mounting a rail on it and everything finally became clear. Instead of starting all the screws a little then going through and torquing them like I had done, he installed the rear screws fully. One of the front screws was then dropped and immediately tried going in at a 45 degree Gun Industry News Thefirearmblog Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight Steiner has released the MPS 2.0, an updated enclosed-emitter red dot sight building on the original MPS with reinforced design, improved ergonomics, larger buttons, easier maintenance, and extended battery life. It features true 1x magnification, a 21 mm x 16 mm window, 3.3 MOA dot, ACRO footprint, and rugged construction suitable for military and law enforcement use. 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The Gist: Announced August 3, 2026; available for purchase via www.wooxstore.com Impact: MSRP $439 Bottom Line: Compatible with Mossberg 88/500/590/590 A1 and Shockwave; features wraparound grip technology, aggressive checkering, ventilated butt pad, reduced length-of-pull, and Claro-grade American walnut construction Before we let you go – Join Gun Owners of America We'd love if you supported the show, join Agency 171 at agency171.com. Lot's of prizes, rewards and kick ass swag. No matter how tough your battle is today, we want you here fight with us tomorrow. Don't struggle in silence, you can contact the suicide prevention line by dialing 988 from your phone. Remember – Always prefer Dangerous Freedom over peaceful slavery. We'll see you next time! Nick – @busbuiltsystems | Bus Built Systems Jeremy – @ret_actual | Rivers Edge Tactical Aaron – @machinegun_moses Savage – @savage1r Shawn – @dangerousfreedomyt | @camorado.cam | Camorado

AI, Sovereign Compute, and the Future of Family Business in the UK | Steve Rigby on Jobs of the Future In 2026, Steve Rigby joins Jimmy's Jobs of the Future to discuss why AI adoption in large companies will be slower than hype suggests because it requires difficult process transformation plus governance and security, while SMEs can move faster with low barriers to entry. He argues the UK is behind on preparing society and government for disruption, citing data that 39% of MPs have never used AI and calling for a multi-department “war footing,” including urgent AI data-center expansion and sovereign compute backed by government offtake. Rigby explains his role as chair of Family Business UK, the impact of new 20% tax charges on intergenerational transfers, and why the UK incentivizes selling businesses over long-term ownership. He outlines the Rigby Group's scale, family succession planning, his philanthropy and education programs, and his efforts to influence policy via media, LinkedIn, and a new podcast. 00:00 AI Shift Like the 90s 00:43 Why Big Firms Move Slow 01:46 Reskilling and Job Risk 04:14 MPs Not Using AI 06:50 Data Centers and Compute 08:49 AI Sovereignty Plan 10:31 Chairing Family Business UK 11:22 Tax Changes Hit Succession 12:51 Rigby Group Overview 15:14 London Family Office Hub 16:40 Non Doms and Tax Carrots 19:39 UK Incentives and Mittelstand 22:40 First Jobs and Joining Family Firm 25:28 Building Tech Retail in the 90s 27:42 Family Business Life and Succession 29:40 Preparing the Next Generation 32:21 Kids Careers Outside the Firm 33:29 What Intelligence Really Means 34:08 Learning Styles Matter 34:42 Tech Powered Classrooms 36:24 Cradle to Career Impact 38:23 Inspiring Futures Model 40:12 Plural Career Time Split 41:44 Influencing Policy and Media 44:40 Family Business UK Growth 46:39 Podcast for Hard Issues 48:59 Sleep Data and Health Tech 52:22 Competitive Sports Journey 57:12 Giving Values and Dividends 57:58 Future of Family Firms 01:00:40 Mittelstand and UK Incentives 01:02:28 Podcast Pick and Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

.Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 4 Agosto 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Banche, M&A e consolidamento finanziarioTestate: Corriere della Sera / La StampaIl consolidamento bancario italiano entra in una fase decisiva. Monte dei Paschi cerca una contromossa mentre l'OPS di Intesa Sanpaolo su Banco BPM torna economicamente più attraente, grazie alla risalita del titolo MPS a circa 11,71 euro, che riporta l'offerta a premio.L'operazione lanciata da Intesa viene valutata complessivamente circa 30,6 miliardi di euro. Per MPS il rischio è che l'aggregazione tra Intesa e Banco BPM modifichi stabilmente gli equilibri del sistema bancario italiano, riducendo gli spazi per costruire un nuovo polo alternativo.Tra le ipotesi considerate figurano una combinazione MPS-Banco BPM, un'operazione con UniCredit oppure uno scambio di attività tra UniCredit e Intesa. La passivity rule limita però la possibilità di MPS di adottare operazioni difensive durante lo svolgimento dell'offerta pubblica.Banco BPM diventa così il vero fulcro del risiko italiano, al centro degli interessi di MPS, Intesa Sanpaolo, Crédit Agricole e UniCredit. Il consolidamento può aumentare la capacità delle banche di investire in digitale e sostenere i costi regolamentari, ma la creazione di valore dipenderà dal prezzo delle operazioni, dalle sinergie e dalla qualità dell'integrazione.Partecipazioni, governance e concorrenza bancariaTestate: Corriere della Sera / La StampaLa struttura azionaria rende ogni ipotesi industriale strettamente collegata agli interessi dei grandi soci. Delfin detiene circa il 10,2% di MPS, il gruppo Caltagirone una quota analoga, mentre Crédit Agricole possiede circa il 29,3% di Banco BPM.Generali detiene inoltre l'11,32% di Mediobanca, confermando l'intreccio tra banche, assicurazioni e grandi partecipazioni finanziarie.Una fusione tra Intesa e Banco BPM potrebbe portare Intesa a diventare la seconda banca dell'Eurozona per capitalizzazione, dopo Santander.L'operazione aumenterebbe però l'attenzione dell'Antitrust, soprattutto sui circa 625 sportelli potenzialmente interessati da sovrapposizioni territoriali. La razionalizzazione della rete dovrà quindi essere compatibile con il mantenimento di un adeguato livello di concorrenza.Energia, carburanti e inflazioneTestate: Corriere della Sera / La Stampa / Il Giornale / La VeritàIl Governo cerca circa 250 milioni di euro per finanziare una nuova riduzione temporanea del prezzo dei carburanti. L'obiettivo è alleggerire la spesa di famiglie e imprese attraverso uno sconto sulle accise.Tra le possibili coperture vengono valutati un prelievo aggiuntivo sugli alcolici, maggiori entrate derivanti dal contrasto all'evasione e l'utilizzo di risorse già disponibili nel bilancio pubblico.La benzina si colloca intorno a 1,999 euro al litro, mentre il gasolio ha superato i 2,10 euro. L'intervento produrrebbe una riduzione di alcuni centesimi al litro, con effetti limitati nel tempo.Un taglio temporaneo può attenuare l'impatto sui consumi e sulla logistica, ma non risolve la vulnerabilità strutturale dell'Italia rispetto alle oscillazioni del petrolio, dei prodotti raffinati e delle rotte energetiche internazionali.Elettricità, siccità e sicurezza degli approvvigionamentiTestate: Corriere della Sera / La Stampa / Il Giornale / La VeritàIl prezzo all'ingrosso dell'elettricità raggiunge il massimo degli ultimi tre anni, salendo a circa 194,94 euro per MWh, rispetto ai 165,91 euro registrati a metà luglio e a un minimo estivo vicino a 98,71 euro.La causa principale è la siccità europea, che riduce contemporaneamente la produzione idroelettrica e quella nucleare. In Romania, la portata del Danubio è scesa fino a circa 1.600 metri cubi al secondo, costringendo a limitare l'attività della centrale nucleare di Cernavoda.Problemi analoghi interessano Francia, Bulgaria e altri Paesi che utilizzano acqua fluviale per raffreddare gli impianti nucleari. La minore disponibilità di nucleare e idroelettrico aumenta la domanda di gas, facendo salire prezzi ed emissioni.Gli effetti si trasmettono alle imprese energivore, ai contratti indicizzati e, con un certo ritardo, alle bollette domestiche. Il fenomeno rafforza la necessità di investire in reti, accumuli, interconnessioni europee e diversificazione del mix energetico.Nucleare, clima e politica industrialeTestate: Corriere della Sera / La StampaLa crisi energetica riporta il nucleare al centro del confronto sulla politica industriale europea.Il caso della siccità dimostra però che anche la produzione nucleare convenzionale è esposta ai rischi climatici, soprattutto quando le centrali utilizzano grandi quantità d'acqua per il raffreddamento.La sicurezza energetica non può quindi dipendere da una singola fonte. La soluzione richiede un portafoglio equilibrato di generazione programmabile, rinnovabili, accumuli, reti e capacità di risposta della domanda.Per le imprese, la disponibilità di energia stabile e competitiva resta una condizione essenziale per programmare investimenti, produzione e sviluppo industriale nel lungo periodo.Lavoro, occupazione e divario europeoTestate: La Stampa / Milano FinanzaL'occupazione italiana continua a crescere, ma il miglioramento è fortemente concentrato nelle fasce di età più elevate. A giugno si registrano circa 131.000 occupati in più, ma l'incremento riguarda quasi esclusivamente gli ultracinquantenni, aumentati di circa 318.000 unità.Nello stesso periodo diminuiscono di circa 55.000 unità gli occupati tra i 15 e i 24 anni e di circa 205.000 quelli tra i 35 e i 49 anni. Gli inattivi crescono inoltre dell'1,5%.Il tasso di occupazione italiano ha raggiunto il 62,5% nel 2025, con un incremento di 6,5 punti percentuali rispetto al 2015. Il risultato resta però inferiore rispetto ai miglioramenti registrati da Grecia, Spagna e Portogallo.La partecipazione al lavoro è aumentata, ma l'Italia continua a disporre di ampi margini inespressi nell'occupazione giovanile e femminile, nella formazione tecnica e nell'aumento della produttività.Giovani, produttività e qualità della crescitaTestate: La Stampa / Milano FinanzaTra i giovani di età compresa tra 15 e 29 anni, il tasso di occupazione italiano è salito dal 28,5% del 2015 al 33,1% del 2025, registrando un incremento di soli 4,6 punti percentuali.Nello stesso periodo la Spagna cresce di 7,5 punti, la Grecia di 8,2 e il Portogallo di 8,6 punti. Il confronto conferma la difficoltà italiana nell'integrare stabilmente i giovani nel mercato del lavoro.Anche la produttività rimane debole. Nel secondo trimestre il PIL cresce dello 0,2%, meno della metà della media europea, mentre nel periodo 2015-2025 la crescita italiana si attesta intorno all'1% annuo, contro l'1,8% dell'Unione europea.La maggiore occupazione rappresenta un segnale positivo, ma senza un aumento del valore prodotto per ora lavorata non sarà sufficiente a sostenere salari, investimenti e conti pubblici.Inflazione percepita e comportamento delle famiglieTestate: La StampaLa percezione dell'inflazione può risultare molto diversa rispetto all'indice ufficiale, perché le famiglie attribuiscono maggiore importanza ai beni acquistati frequentemente, come alimentari, carburanti, trasporti e servizi.Una percezione dei rincari superiore al dato statistico può produrre conseguenze economiche concrete, spingendo le famiglie a ridurre consumi e investimenti oppure a richiedere aumenti salariali più elevati.Per imprese e consulenti finanziari diventa quindi importante valutare non soltanto l'inflazione generale, ma anche il paniere effettivamente acquistato dai diversi segmenti della popolazione.PNRR, treni Intercity e concorrenzaTestate: La Stampa / Il Sole 24 Ore / Milano FinanzaIl Governo rivede la gara unica dedicata all'acquisto e alla manutenzione dei nuovi treni Intercity, sostenuta anche attraverso risorse del PNRR.L'intervento delle autorità europee e i ricorsi presentati dagli operatori hanno spinto l'esecutivo a riconsiderare il modello originario, per evitare l'apertura di una nuova procedura europea.La possibile suddivisione della gara potrebbe favorire una maggiore partecipazione delle imprese e aumentare la concorrenza, riducendo il rischio di concentrare l'intero affidamento nelle mani di pochi grandi operatori.La revisione dovrà però essere completata senza generare ritardi incompatibili con le scadenze del PNRR, proteggendo sia le risorse europee sia il programma di rinnovo del materiale ferroviario.

Winston Peters is not apologising for comments labelled racist by MPs - including the Prime Minister. Peters last week responded to heckling about vaccination from Green MP Laurence Xu Nan by telling him to go back to his country, saying people there lie like a flatfish. Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell says Finance Minister Nicola Willis has voiced disappointment with Winston Peters' stance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a Licensed Insolvency Trustee gets five minutes to tell Parliament what's really happening with debt in Canada? Doug Hoyes shares his firsthand experience testifying before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, explaining why Canadians are taking longer before reaching a financial breaking point, how affordability challenges are changing the nature of debt, and why issues like CRA repayment demands continue to push some people toward insolvency. The conversation also explores the growing divide between homeowners and renters, debt layering, and why insolvency is often a lagging indicator of financial stress. Get a firsthand look inside Parliament and discover what Canada's debt trends could mean for the future of household finances. 01:02 Being invited to testify before Parliament 03:18 Inside the House of Commons committee process 06:18 The three messages presented to MPs 08:50 Why financial collapse now takes years 10:32 What MPs asked during the hearing 13:30 CRA repayment demands and consumer bankruptcies 16:12 Why the same CRA issues remain after 18 years 18:10 Affordability, rising costs, and structural debt problems 22:05 Debt layering: how Canadians stay afloat until they can't 24:15 Homeowners vs. renters: a growing financial divide 26:05 Mortgage renewals and what's coming next 29:15 Doug's biggest takeaway from testifying before Parliament 31:45 Why real financial stress isn't reflected in the headlines

Be it resolved that the Minister of Podcasts, Stephen Carter, together with the Chair of Oral Questions, Zain Velji, do hereby call this sitting of The Ministry of Podcasts to order, notwithstanding an abandoned first recording, an unexplained middle finger, and Zain Velji arriving without sufficient battery life or advance knowledge of his own schedule.Be it further resolved that the House shall receive testimony from the duly elected Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation on matters including but not limited to:The rapidly escalating scandal over who may receive a Canadian flag, how many flags constitute a reasonable request, and whether declining an order for one hundred of them amounts to a betrayal of the country,The strange campaign to keep Alberta in Canada, the patchwork of parties, MPs and third-party advertisers attempting to fill the space where an actual referendum campaign ought to be,The daily reality of serving as a constituency MP, parliamentary secretary and the closest government representative to roughly two million people while navigating what an MP can promise, influence and actually deliver,And the Calgary Stampede as a ten-day exercise in political endurance, including 71 events, 40 visiting Liberal MPs and one Prime Minister turning the city into the country's largest informal caucus meeting.Therefore be it finally resolved that this episode shall be entered into the record as a defence of Canadian unity, an account of the work that happens between the speeches and the cameras, and a reminder that public service requires equal measures of stamina, candour and access to a reliable supply of Canadian flags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Miller joins us to discuss how public pushback helped stop the proposed digital ID scheme and why current expansions — One Login, the Gov.uk app, digital driving licences and wider digitisation — still risk building a biometric surveillance state. He covers the campaign tools that worked (petitions, protests, letters to MPs), the push of company directors and the self-employed into digital systems, the need to protect analog options, links to banking, cash and central bank digital currency, and why continued campaigning, free speech defence and signing the Together Declaration pledge remain essential. Alan Miller started his career in the nightlife industry, co-founding London's Old Truman Brewery, the Night Time Industries Association and latterly #OpenForAll which was launched in response to the threat of vaccine passports. He is a writer, producer and director, appearing regularly on mainstream news channels, championing civil liberties. In his work in the hospitality and business sector, Alan has demonstrated an ability to change policy at the highest level of government. He has experience working with local councils, influencing mayoral leadership in various cities as well as lobbying the Home Office, the Treasury, DCMS and BEIS while ensuring mainstream media coverage. He brings this vast wealth of experience and is now working full-time with #together which he co-founded in response to the government's draconian covid measures.   TOGETHER DECLARATION Organisations, business groups, campaigners and professionals: Read and sign here https://togetherdeclaration.org/ OPEN FOR ALL CHARTER For all licensed premises and events: Read and sign the charter here https://www.openforall.co.uk/   Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Andy Burnham has thrown the future of assisted dying into doubt. After telling Sam Coates that he does not want legislation to proceed until social care and palliative care are "fixed", supporters of the bill insist they are pressing ahead. But has the Prime Minister's intervention made its passage through Parliament far less likely? Sam and Anne examine what Burnham's comments mean for MPs ahead of the crucial September vote. Plus, new polling from POLITICO shows again the ‘Burnham bounce' as his approval rating goes up in every demographic, except one – Reform voters. What will this mean in the long term? And, before Sam and Anne take some time off over summer, what do they make of Burnham's first two weeks?

What are the real reasons Iceland has brought forward its vote on restarting accession talks with the EU? What lessons did the Prime Minister learn from watching Brexit unfold while living in the UK, and how have those experiences shaped her government's approach to Iceland's EU campaign? How did the Social Democrats go from three MPs to running the country? Alastair and Rory are joined by Kristrún Frostadóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, to discuss all these questions and more. __________ Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store. __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week on Talking Pools Thursdays, Wayne Ivusich and Steve Sherwood cover everything from the newest generation of robotic pool cleaners to protecting your business from costly mistakes, distributor pricing, chemical accountability, inspection reports, and why good documentation may be the most valuable tool you own.The episode opens with congratulations for Andrea Nannini on her new position with Gorman Company and a reminder that the 2026 Talking Pools Mentor Award Top 10 Finalists will soon be announced, recognizing professionals who go beyond technical knowledge by investing in others.Steve then dives into his latest experiences with cordless robotic pool cleaners, comparing different Polaris Freedom models, discussing battery life, runtime, commercial versus residential applications, and whether today's wireless robots are finally ready to replace traditional corded units. The hosts also discuss the limitations every technician should understand—including ladders, handrails, steps, main drains, and unusual pool shapes that can confuse even premium robotic cleaners.The conversation shifts into one of the least discussed ways pool companies lose money: inventory control. Steve explains how improperly tracked chlorine deliveries, returnable containers, pricing discrepancies, and purchasing habits can quietly cost companies thousands of dollars. The discussion explores building relationships with distributors while still shopping intelligently, negotiating prices, and understanding where business owners must verify every invoice themselves.During the Insurance Interlude, Steve and Pat Grignon tackle a topic many service professionals eventually face: inspection reports that may become evidence in litigation. They discuss when an inspection remains simply an inspection, when it crosses into expert witness territory, how to protect yourself through documentation, why objective reporting matters, and why keeping complete records—including the exact report you submitted—can become your best legal defense.The episode also explores one of the most overlooked skills in pool service: knowing the actual volume of water you're treating. Steve explains how calculating chlorine dosage correctly can dramatically reduce chemical waste while improving consistency. Drawing from years of managing multiple service crews, he shares how accurate calculations and field verification once reduced chlorine consumption by tens of thousands of dollars over a single season. Wayne adds practical insight into why textbook volume calculations often underestimate actual system water once plumbing and equipment are considered.To close the show, Wayne clears up several common misconceptions about potassium monopersulfate (MPS), often marketed as "non-chlorine shock." He explains what the product actually does, what it does not do, why it does not eliminate existing combined chlorine, how it can help prevent new chloramine formation, proper dosing considerations, testing interference, and why it is most commonly found in heavily used indoor aquatic facilities rather than residential pools.In This EpisodeCongratulations to Andrea Nannini on joining Gorman CompanyPreview of the 2026 Talking Pools Mentor Award finalistsCordless vs. corded robotic pool cleanersCommercial applications for robotic vacuumsCommon obstacles that interfere with robotic cleanersManaging distributor relationships and pricingPreventing costly inventory and chlorine lossesWhy every pool company needs stronger chemical accountabilityInspection reports, expert witnesses, and legal liabilityDocumentation practices that protect your businessCalculating true pool volume for accurate dosingReducing chemical waste through better mathPotassium monopersulfate explainedCombined chlorine myths and oxidation factsBest practices for indoor pool oxidationConnect with Talking PoolsHave a question or topic you'd like covered on a future episode?Email: talkingpools@gmail.comSubscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss another episode of Talking Pools. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Mums of parliament have united against Stuart Nash, the New Zealand First candidate who was forced to resign. The former Labour Cabinet minister labelled his rival Napier candidate lazy after taking time away from Parliament to look after her newborn. MPs who've had babies while representing their electorates say they're anything but. Political reporter Lauren Crimp has more.

Leanna Byrne speaks to Lord Boateng, who worked with new Chancellor John Healey during his first stint at the Treasury. And some MPs are suggesting that National Insurance contributions paid by employers should be cut for all under-25s. Elsewhere, while The Odyssey is getting rave reviews, book sales for the epic are also booming.

We look at the women in Andy Burnham's government. Three out of four of the great offices of state are now occupied by men, but there are lots of female MPs joining - and re-joining - the top table. Clare McDonnell talks to broadcaster and former Labour advisor Baroness Ayesha Hazarika and Bloomberg's UK political commentator Rosa Prince.Could using conscious sedation transform the experience of hysteroscopy? Around 70,000 women undergo this womb procedure every year, but campaigners say many are still left in severe pain with too few options for pain relief. Clare McDonnell hears from Dawn Lord who says her hysteroscopy left her traumatised, and from Irina Stankeviciute, a hysteroscopy nurse who has helped pioneer a new conscious sedation service aimed at giving women more choice and control.The Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday in Glasgow. Which female athletes we should be keeping our eyes on, and what we can look forward to in this year's competition? BBC Sport Journalist Matt Henry gives his picks, and Clare is also joined by wheelchair racer Melanie Woods who will be competing.Gentle Things is a novel set in 1660s London, as the city reels from the impact of the Great Fire and the Plague. Writer Danielle Giles joins Clare to discuss why the world of 17th century apothecaries, who created medicinal cures from herbs, spices and sometimes from human body parts, was the perfect setting for a Gothic novel.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Michael Gove explains why he is against more security for MPs; taking a brief break from campaigning in clacton as count binface, Jon Harvey explains why Christopher Nolan's Odyssey is a triumph; Michael Simmons says shut up about your disability; and finally, Graeme Thomson reviews Madonna. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded the "Ship Money" tax to inland counties, leading to a landmark legal battle over the King's right to declare emergencies without Parliament. Religious tensions peaked as Archbishop William Laud imposed high-church practices, which many saw as a "popish plot." After failing to force a new prayer book on Scotland, Charles was compelled to recall Parliament, which then executed his minister Strafford. The crisis culminated in Charles's failed attempt to arrest five MPs inside the House of Commons, forcing him to flee London to gather an army for the coming Civil War. (4)1650

Andy Burnham has promised to turn the whips' office into an ‘HR department' – but the former chief whip Simon Hart warns that the approach is ‘naive' and could leave the new prime minister unable to control his party.Hart explains why large majorities can be harder to manage than small ones, what Keir Starmer got wrong and why Burnham will begin making enemies as soon as he appoints his first cabinet. He also defends Kemi Badenoch's crackdown on Tory dissenters, arguing that there must be consequences when private disagreement becomes public disloyalty.Plus: does Parliament take MPs' safety seriously enough? Hart argues that security has improved significantly in recent years, and that the idea MPs are routinely left unprotected is a ‘myth'.Noa Hoffman speaks to Simon Hart, the former government chief whip and author of Ungovernable: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham has promised to turn the whips' office into an ‘HR department' – but the former chief whip Simon Hart warns that the approach is ‘naive' and could leave the new prime minister unable to control his party.Hart explains why large majorities can be harder to manage than small ones, what Keir Starmer got wrong and why Burnham will begin making enemies as soon as he appoints his first cabinet. He also defends Kemi Badenoch's crackdown on Tory dissenters, arguing that there must be consequences when private disagreement becomes public disloyalty.Plus: does Parliament take MPs' safety seriously enough? Hart argues that security has improved significantly in recent years, and that the idea MPs are routinely left unprotected is a ‘myth'.Noa Hoffman speaks to Simon Hart, the former government chief whip and author of Ungovernable: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip.Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Keir Starmer delivered his final performance at Prime Ministers' Questions before his time as PM officially draws to a close on Monday. Adam, Alex and Chris unpack what his last exchanges with MPs tells us about the end of his premiership. Plus, the team look ahead to the handover of power and what we know, and what we don't, about Andy Burnham's plans for his new top team. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Anna Harris and Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The social producer was Beth Pritchard. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Kemi Badenoch has declared war on the Tory wets, removing the whip from Gavin Barwell after Theresa May's former chief of staff criticised her leadership and opposed the party's positions on net zero and the ECHR. Her allies insist this is not a purge, but proof that the Conservatives have changed. Is Badenoch finally imposing discipline on her party – or narrowing a broad church that is already struggling to fill its pews?Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has addressed the Parliamentary Labour Party, promising to listen to MPs and preside over a broader, more inclusive Labour party. But the demands are already piling up, from immigration and rural policy to coastal communities. Can Burnham keep everyone happy once he enters Downing Street – and will those championing him turn against him when he finally has to say no?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Noa Hoffman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through Westminster and reignited the debate over politicians' security. But with questions still unanswered about the motive for the attack, Reform's response has already become politically charged. Is Nigel Farage right to argue that threats against him and his party have not been taken seriously – or is he ‘weaponising' Widdecombe's death for political advantage?Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is preparing to enter Downing Street, but Westminster is still struggling to work out what kind of prime minister he will be. Labour MPs are cautiously optimistic, yet many remain unconvinced that Burnham has the tactical judgement needed when the pressure mounts. With 322 MPs having backed him, his first challenge may be managing the expectations of the hundreds who will miss out on government jobs. Can he turn goodwill into authority – or will his opponents define him before he has a chance to define himself?Plus: Nigel Farage remains under pressure over his finances: is this his 'Mandelson' scandal? Tim Shipman speaks to James Heale.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.