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The media regulator Ofcom has announced it will investigate the Dan Wootton Tonight show on GB News after a sexism row sparked 7,300 complaints. Adam and Chris sit down with GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the last 24 hours and the nature of impartiality rules. Also, Asa Bennett, a former adviser to Liz Truss, joins us to discuss what it was like writing a conference speech for the former prime minister ahead of the Conservative Party Conference. He sits alongside former transport secretary Justine Greening, who gives us her thoughts on whether HS2 should go ahead. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren and Miranda Slade. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Calum is joined by Asa Bennett who worked with Liz Truss in various departments including at No 10 Downing Street. He reflects on the 40 or so days that they spent in office, and looks back on his time as a writer for her in other government departments. He tells us about his proudest soundbites from speeches he was involved with. Then, Tom Baldwin joins the podcast. Tom worked with Ed Miliband in the run-up to the 2015 General Election. Tom tells us about his diagnosis of politics today, as well as hypothesising about what the UK might have been like if Ed Miliband had won in 2015. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ailbhe Rea tells the inside story of Liz Truss' chaotic, historic 49 days in No. 10 Downing Street, via candid interviews with those in the room where it happened.Speaking publicly for the first time about that turbulent period, Truss' former special adviser Hugh Bennett and ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's former aide Celia McSwaine lift the lid on life inside Truss' Downing Street — and how it all went wrong in six short weeks. They are joined by Truss' former speechwriter Asa Bennett, her biographers Harry Cole and James Heale, and her political opponent, Labour's Pat McFadden. Using their voices alongside multiple off-record-interviews, Ailbhe retells one of the most extraordinary stories in modern British politics — the rise and fall of the 49-day prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day three with no Fi, so to help her cheer up, Jane is joined by three guests this episode. Historical author Julia Boyd discusses the news that a 97-year-old former typist at a Nazi concentration camp has been convicted of aiding in the murder of more than 10,000 people. Times Radio's Chief Political Commentator Lucy Fisher shares her most memorable interview of the year, and Asa Bennett, former speechwriter for Liz Truss, sheds some light on working for the UK's shortest serving PM.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Truss' leadership was marred by chaos. Now, Asa Bennett, her speechwriter is in News Agents HQ, to lift the lid on the rollercoaster 49-day Truss premiership. And Lewis is joined by comedian and host of The Political Party and British Scandal podcasts Matt Forde to digest Labour's overnight by-election win and the state of the Labour party at the moment. Video: Will Gibson-SmithProduction: Gabriel Radus Deputy Editor: Tom HughesExecutive Producer: Ellie CliffordFor exclusive daily videos from The News Agents visit Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/brands/news-agents/the-news-agents/You can watch our interviews in full at https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/brands/news-agents/the-news-agents/The News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

Welcome Inside the Jewel Vault! In this episode I ask the jewellery experts' expert, Vivienne Becker, to select pieces from her life and career to put inside her fantasy Jewel Vault, ultimately choosing that one special treasure to keep safe forever. Vivienne is a world authority on jewellery history and design, as well as a leading author and journalist, and she's encountered a vast array of jewels and designers throughout her 40 year career. She is my personal jewellery hero – when I embarked on my jewellery career over 30 years ago, it was her book that guided me, and I still avidly look to her to learn from – so I was quite star struck to have a conversation with her. I wondered what pieces would someone of her status and discernment choose? Just as I had hoped, thanks to her superb eye for talent, trend and outstanding design, Vivienne's fantasy vault is a sumptuous treat of virtuoso jewels. Vivienne also knows everyone who is anyone and it's fascinating to listen to her describe the warm and supportive friendships she enjoys with the personalities behind the pieces. Vivienne offers so much to learn and wonder at in her selection, but for me, the magic of this podcast is in Vivienne's final choice - heart-warming, inspiring and meaningful. Guest Bio: Since working for an antiques jewellery dealer as a teenager, Vivienne was hooked as much by the personalities of the trade as the jewels themselves. She became a journalist specialising in jewellery and wrote her first book in 1980, “Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery”, which is held as the standard work on the topic and has been reprinted many times. She has written 15 other volumes including one with US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and contributed to many more. Her print and online articles on everyone from Laurence Graff to Rene Lalique are commissioned by the top titles of the world's press. For 4 decades, Vivienne has curated exhibitions, judged awards and lectured, mentored young designers, guided connoisseurs, and educated the lay reader. http://www.viviennebecker.com/ I want to hear from you! What special treasures would you put into your fantasy jewel vault, and why? Every so often I'll compile your stories into a podcast of their own. To get in touch with me and also to access show notes and images, go to: https://vipjewelvault.com/podcast Produced by Lizzie Wingham. Engineered by Asa Bennett.

This week Kieran Pedley is joined by former Deputy Chief of Staff to David Cameron, Baroness Kate Fall and by Asa Bennett, Brexit Editor at the Daily Telegraph. Interspersed with insights from Ipsos MORI polling, they look at the state the Conservative Party finds itself in now; how it might differ from the party led by David Cameron; and the challenge posed to the future of the Conservatives in government by the election of Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party.

This week we’re stepping back into antiquity for a look at political life in Ancient Rome. Our guest is the Daily Telegraph’s political journalist and Classics enthusiast Asa Bennett, who has just written a book entitled Romanifesto looking at how our current crop of politicians could learn from the travails of their ancient forebears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, James Millar speaks to to Rafael Behr from the Guardian, Asa Bennett, Brexit commissioning editor at the Telegraph and Jill Rutter, senior research fellow at The UK in a Changing Europe. They discuss, what happened at the elections and what it means, who the likely candidates are for Labour leadership and whether Brexit is now done.

Classicist and political journalist Asa Bennett discusses his new book Romanifesto, which explores the lessons that 21st-century politicians could learn from their Roman forebears. Historyextra.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monocle Reads: Asa Bennet talks to Georgina Godwin about his new book, ‘Romanifesto’. Boris Johnson loves to chuck in the odd Latin phrase but perhaps without due regard for Veritas. In this, is he much different from the Romans themselves? ‘Romanifesto’ looks at how the politics of 1,500 years ago influence our modern system and asks what today’s politicos can learn from their Roman predecessors.

In episode 4 of the Ipsos MORI General Election podcast, Keiran Pedley is joined by Asa Bennett from The Telegraph, author of the book Romanifesto, to discuss how Boris Johnson is doing on the campaign trail and how nervous the Conservatives should be with two weeks to go of the 2019 General Election campaign. Follow on Twitter: Host: @keiranpedley Guest: @asabenn

Welcome along to the Book Club for this week. Iain is joined by Asa Bennett to discuss his book 'Romanifesto'. The book is all about how the Roman's did politics and what today's politicians could learn from their Roman predecessors. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you check through the archive for one you may have missed or why not listen to For The Many, Iain's podcast with Jacqui Smith, Cross Question or the brand new podcast All Talk! Iain Dale Monday - Thursday, 7-10pm on LBC.

It would have been Brexit day. But another delay means Christopher Hope can finally take a few days off. Taking his place is The Telegraph’s Front Bench Editor, Daniel Capurro, who is joined in the studio by Assistant Comment Editor, Madeline Grant and Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett. They weigh up whether a Tory victory would mean smooth sailing for Brexit, the likelihood of party alliances and what they made of Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign launch. Plus our panel give their predictions for the next couple of weeks.Get 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin |Listen to Moral Money: www.playpodca.st/moral-money |Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.ukTwitter: @brexitbroadcast

Christopher Hope turns another year older and Brexit still hasn’t happened. He celebrates his birthday alongside International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, who tells us which countries are ready to strike trade deals with the UK after we leave the EU.Plus, Labour MP Lucy Powell visits the Red Lion to discuss why she doesn’t have a problem with colleagues who voted for Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal.Also on the podcast: pollster Martin Baxter brings us his latest predictions for what would happen in the event of a General Election - and it’s not looking good for Labour. And The Telegraph’s Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett shows off his Latin as he talks us through the lessons the country should have learnt from classical politics.Read Martin Baxter’s latest polling: http://bit.ly/32Fci62 |Buy Asa Bennett’s ‘Romanifesto’: https://amzn.to/343oJJj |Listen to Moral Money: www.playpodca.st/moral-money |Listen to Audio Football Club: www.playpodca.st/afc |Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.ukTwitter: @brexitbroadcast

On the menu this week: the Telegraph’s Senior Foreign Correspondent, Roland Oliphant, talks us through a recent meeting with Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton -- who is seen by many Brexiteers as a key ally in future trade talks. And - in an interview that contains some unsettling language - the former Brexit Party leader, Catherine Blaiklock, explains why she recently joined the Conservative Party, and answers questions about a series of racist tweets that she is known to have posted. (Update: shortly after this podcast was recorded, the Conservatives expelled Blaiklock from the party). Also on the episode: Professor Tim Bale discusses his new book about modern political party membership, and Maddy Thimont-Jack from the Institute for Government tells us why, according to her research, it’s going to be nigh on impossible for Parliament to stop a no-deal exit. Further reading: Tom Harris on “Silly Season” - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/14/brexit-looming-years-silly-season-serious-one-yet/ Asa Bennett on no-deal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/08/14/hating-no-deal-brexit-wont-stop-philip-hammond-ready-do-whatever/ | Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to free twice-daily WhatsApp audio briefings - http://bit.ly/2XJU05f | Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast

It’s been a long weekend of voting across Europe and the results are in. But it’s all got a bit much for Christopher Hope, who’s gone camping. No fear, The Telegraph’s Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett is on hand to reflect upon the election results alongside Assistant Comment Editor, Madeline Grant and Brexit Correspondent, James Rothwell. Up for discussion: why the two main parties took such a kicking, how the European Elections lend themselves well to protest votes and the runners and riders in the Tory leadership campaign. Plus veteran pollster and podcast regular, Martin Baxter tells us his General Election predictions, in the light of the European Election results. Read Martin's latest polling: http://bit.ly/2wqvlTi Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk  Twitter: @brexitbroadcast

Easter is round the corner, Lenten resolutions are soon to be broken and Chopper is away on holiday. So this week The Telegraph’s Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett takes the host’s chair to ask Trade Correspondent, Anna Isaac and Brexit Correspondent, James Rothwell to explain where the EU withdrawal process stands with Parliament in Easter recess, and to commit to their own Brexit resolutions. Expect punchy analysis, dodgy analogies and predictions aplenty. Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk  Twitter: @brexitbroadcast

Adam Boulton and guests examine the implications of a new Brexit deadline after EU leaders suggested a departure by 31st October. The Halloween imagery is far too easy for a story of Brexit's twists and turns but it leaves the Prime Minister having to convince MPs once again that the Withdrawal Agreement must be brought back from the dead to secure what she calls an 'orderly departure.' Throw in the potential for an expensive European election campaign and moves to unseat the PM again, the uncertainty has far from disappeared. Joining Adam in Brussels are Sky's Europe correspondent Michelle Clifford and in Westminster the Telegraph's Brexit commissioning editor Asa Bennett, the head of politics at City AM Owen Bennett and the head of Sky Data Harry Carr.

At the end of a tumultuous political week, Adam Boulton and guests attempt to navigate their way through the various parliamentary twists and turns in the Brexit process. The votes, the politics and the legalities are all up for discussion as the path to honouring the EU referendum result in 2016 remains unclear. Joining Adam this week are Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann, the Telegraph's Brexit commissioning editor Asa Bennett, the chief executive of the Demos think tank Polly MacKenzie and the head of Sky Data Harry Carr.

Adam Boulton and guests assess the next steps as Theresa May faces accusations of more 'can kicking' over Brexit. The Prime Minister's opened the door to potential votes on taking 'no deal' off the table AND extending Article 50. Inevitably the issue is dividing the Conservatives but there are also problems for Labour as Jeremy Corbyn pivots towards backing a second referendum against the backdrop of more claims of anti-Semitism. Plenty to talk about as usual and joining Adam this week are The Telegraph's Brexit commissioning editor Asa Bennett, Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann and the FT's political editor George Parker.

With rumours swirling that more MPs are set to quit their parties and join the Independent Group, Chopper’s Brexit Podcast dials into one of their number: former Tory MP, Heidi Allen. She tells guest host Asa Bennett who’s welcome — and who’s not. Also on the podcast: leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable weighs in on how the two centrist parties could work together, Conservative MP Marcus Fysh sings the praises of the ‘Malthouse’ alternative Irish backstop arrangement and The Telegraph’s Economics Editor tells Asa where Brexit has left UK-based businesses. Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to The Telegraph’s daily Brexit newsletter: www.telegraph.co.uk/brexitbulletin Email: choppersbrexitpodcast@telegraph.co.uk Twitter: @brexitbroadcast

Brexit Breakdown podcast with Asa Bennett, Telegraph by The UK in a Changing Europe

The UK has a draft Brexit deal, and as the news broke Christopher “Chopper” Hope sat down with a host of those in the know to make sense of it. What will it mean for the Irish border? Will it mend schisms formed during the referendum? And will it even pass through Parliament? Joining us in the Red Lion pub with their expert analysis: Remain campaigner Gina Miller, Former Tory Cabinet minister Lord Lilley and DUP Westminster leader Nigel Dodds plus The Telegraph’s Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett.

My guest for this week's podcast is The Telegraph's Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett. Be sure to follow the podcast @dickspod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to rumble? Today on Chopper's Brexit Podcast we present a Brexit grapple-thon. In the red corner, we have 'Mr Brexit' himself, Nigel Farage and in the blue corner, it's none other than 'Mr Re-main man', Andrew Adonis.  The gloves are off as the two thrash it out over the key issues facing the UK as it leaves the European Union. Expect customs union clashes and Irish border blows. Seconds out - round one! Also on the podcast: Chopper quizzes Brexit Secretary, Dominic Raab after his speech outlining the government's plans for a no-deal scenario, musician Matthew Herbert tells us about his Brexit Big Band project and the Telegraph's Brexit team, Asa Bennett and James Rothwell perform their finest Brexit limericks.

The leave campaign, backed by new donations from Conservative donors, is to be relaunched in a new 'Battle for Britain' amid concern the UK won't leave the European Union as planned next March. Speaking to this week's Chopper's Brexit Podcast property millionaire Richard Tice and former British Chambers of Commerce director general John Longworth reveal they're restarting the Leave Means Leave campaign in a bid to 'save Brexit'. Also on the guest-list are Stewart Jackson, former Chief of Staff to ex-Brexit Secretary, David Davis; Eloise Todd, chief executive of campaign group Best for Britain; veteran pollster Peter Kellner; and Derek J Taylor, author of book, Fayke Newes,  plus expert analysis from The Daily Telegraph's Europe Editor, Peter Foster and Brexit Commissioning Editor, Asa Bennett, who returns to the podcast by popular demand with some good news #despiteBrexit.

Asa Bennett, Brexit Commissioning Editor at The Daily Telegraph, Vicky Pryce, economist and board member at Centre for Economics and Business Research, and Daniel Greenberg, a former parliamentary council and expert on legislative law, join Chris for the sixth episode of Article 50. In this edition, Chris and his guests discuss the legislative obstacles to Brexit, and their predictions for the final EU Withdrawal Bill; the divisive effects of Brexit on both houses; and what they believe will be the ultimate consequences for the UK’s parliamentary system.

This week's Chopper's Brexit Podcast celebrates its first birthday, with cake, streamers and party hats at the Red Lion pub on Whitehall.   Over the past year - since its launch in March 2017 - the podcasts' episodes have been listened to 682,000 times - 352,000 downloads and 330,000 streams on the Telegraph's site, Apple and Android.   This week's guests include Brandon Lewis, the Conservative party chairman, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, and Elizabeth Campbell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council.   There are also contributions from the Telegraph's Brexit commissioning editor Asa Bennett and the Telegraph's Europe editor Peter Foster on Brexit talks ahead of a major EU summit on Thursday next week.

How can we defeat extremism? This week, The Telegraph's Asa Bennett discusses security and anti-extremism with an array of guests. He begins by reviewing the week's news with Izzy Lyons and then speaks about recent events in Finsbury Park with Counter Terrorism Consultant, Simon Trundle. Our debate about security covers terrorism, the London bubble, community, Islam and women. Asa concludes the show by speaking to new MP Preet Gill who represents Labour in the constituency in Edgbaston.

How can we defeat extremism? This week, The Telegraph’s Asa Bennett discusses security and anti-extremism with an array of guests. He begins by reviewing the week’s news with Izzy Lyons and then speaks about recent events in Finsbury Park with Counter Terrorism Consultant, Simon Trundle. Our debate about security covers terrorism, the London bubble, community, Islam and women. Asa concludes the show by speaking to new MP Preet Gill who represents Labour in the constituency in Edgbaston.

How much did the youth vote really count in the election and to what extent will future policy be influenced by this younger electorate? This week Asa Bennett provided analysis on the General Election 2017. He was joined in the studio by Rob Double from TipTV to review the week's news. He had an in-depth discussion with Shadow Defence Secretary and Llanelli MP, Nia Griffith. He also hosted a debate on the young electorate and their impact upon future policy with journalists Jonn Elledge, Rosie Spinks and Josh Jackman.

How much did the youth vote really count in the election and to what extent will future policy be influenced by this younger electorate? This week Asa Bennett provided analysis on the General Election 2017. He was joined in the studio by Rob Double from TipTV to review the week’s news. He had an in-depth discussion with Shadow Defence Secretary and Llanelli MP, Nia Griffith. He also hosted a debate on the young electorate and their impact upon future policy with journalists Jonn Elledge, Rosie Spinks and Josh Jackman.

Asa Bennett, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph, and Kumutha Ramanathan, journalist and presenter at World Finance, join Paul Blanchard to discuss the latest media headlines. This episode: should four Sun journalists cleared of charges related to paying a public official for stories have been taken to court in the first place? Should newspapers be banned from naming sexual offence suspect until they are charged? And, has The Sun lost its once much-lauded political clout?