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The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union

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    Planet Normal
    Social Media Ban: Starmer finally gets something right

    Planet Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 66:06


    You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lq-8ZhnYjjkThe rocket of right thinking speeds around planet normal gathering the news tsunami of this week… Allison surprises Liam by AGREEING with Sir Keir Starmer's social media ban for under 16 year olds, as she states in her column this week. The addictive and toxic nature of smartphones has ruined children's attention spans and their “in real life" connections and this ban could help them reconnect with the elusive parchment joy of books.Liam strongly echoes Allison's stance, arguing that tech platforms expose children to "relentless bullying" and corporate exploitation. Shifting to finance, he forecasts an imminent rise in global interest rates, pointing to rising producer price inflation and rate hikes in Australia and Japan as clear indicators that borrowing costs are headed back up.Stowing away this week is return guest Bernie Spofforth, who tells us about her experience of being questioned by police due to a retweet she posted on X. She has released a book, out on the 25th June, to discuss how Government overreach, police and NGO's have worn down democracy…HighlightsPlanet Normal: The Social media ban will free our kids from the addictive and toxic smartphoneBernie Spofforth's Legal Fight: Detained for 36 hours over a Southport-related retweet, Spofforth reveals she is suing the police in the High Court this November for gross overreach.Institutional Failures: The hosts condemn public bodies for failing to protect victims in the Preston Davey and Nottingham tragedies due to a culture of "suicidal empathy".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/fromtheeditor |Book your tickets to 'How to make Brexit a success' on 29th June in London: telegraph.co.uk/brexit-big-debate |Read Allison ‘Giving children smartphones is like handing them grenades. I should know‘: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/16/why-i-support-social-media-ban/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam ‘The UK's battered public finances are about to get even more stretched': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/06/14/the-uks-battered-public-finances-about-even-more-stretched/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Lost Debate
    How Britain Became as Poor as Mississippi

    The Lost Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 48:23


    Britain was once one of the world's economic success stories. Today, parts of the UK are no richer than Mississippi. Atlantic staff writer Idrees Kahloon joins Ravi Gupta to unpack Britain's stunning decline: 18 years of wage stagnation, the fallout from austerity and Brexit, crumbling public services, sky-high housing costs, and the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party. They also discuss whether standardized testing is making a comeback in American higher education—and what that says about merit, inequality, and elite institutions. Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

    Today in Focus
    How the murder of my sister, Jo Cox, changed Britain

    Today in Focus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 29:08


    It's a decade since the MP for Batley and Spen was killed by a far right extremist. Her sister, Kim Leadbetter, who took over her parliamentary seat, explains what lessons are still to be learnt. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

    The David McWilliams Podcast
    Could Canada Have A Brexit Moment?

    The David McWilliams Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 42:35


    Mark Carney is being hailed as the new leader of the free world. While he's facing down Trump abroad, his real headache is at home, Alberta, Canada's Texas, is gearing up for a referendum that could split the country in two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cultures monde
    Brexit, dix ans de solitude : Politiques sociales, la grande désillusion ?

    Cultures monde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 58:22


    durée : 00:58:22 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - En votant pour le Brexit, les Britanniques espéraient retrouver une marge pour financer les politiques sociales. Pourtant, les inégalités restent élevées et le NHS est en grande difficulté, alors que les travaillistes contraints par la situation budgétaire optent pour des choix sociaux impopulaires. - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Catherine Mathieu Économiste à l'OFCE, spécialiste de l'économie britannique, Louise Dalingwater Professeure de politique britannique et de politique de santé à Sorbonne Université, Marc Lenormand Maître de conférences en civilisation britannique à l'Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry, membre du laboratoire Etudes montpelliéraines du monde contemporain (EMMA) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

    Farming Today
    16/06/26 Heathland birds, carabid beetles, Scottish agriculture policy

    Farming Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 14:00


    The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) says three rare heathland birds are starting to recover. Its heathland bird survey - the first for 20 years - shows populations and spread of the nightjar, the Dartford warbler and the woodlark are improving. They looked into whether active management within specially protected areas was helping.Beetles can be both welcome and unwelcome visitors to farmland. We recently reported that scientists at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire had created an app to help identify and then combat the troublesome cabbage stem flea beetle. Now a second team at the institute have launched an app to help identify one of the good guys: the carabid beetle, also known as the ground beetle. The focus is very much on accurate and fast identification so farmers know for certain if they have a healthy population in their fields. And all this week we're taking a closer look at Scottish agricultural policy, ahead of the Royal Highland Show. Today we hear how far the government has come in developing its own policies after Brexit. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Sally Challoner.

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    Cultures monde
    Brexit, dix ans de solitude : L'essor d'un populisme made in UK

    Cultures monde

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 57:54


    durée : 00:57:54 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - En mai 2026, le parti d'extrême droite Reform UK remportait les élections locales. Né sur la promesse de sortir de l'Union européenne, il a mué pour placer au cœur de son programme la lutte contre l'immigration, alors que depuis deux ans, de violentes manifestations anti-migrants se multiplient. - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Karine Tournier-Sol Professeure de civilisation britannique à l'université de Toulon, spécialiste des droites radicales et extrêmes britanniques , Laetitia Langlois maîtresse de conférences en études politiques britanniques à l'université d'Angers , Théodore Tallent Chercheur au Centre d'études européennes et de politique comparée (CEE) Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

    Farming Today
    15/06/26 Octopus bloom, Scottish organic farming

    Farming Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 12:11


    An emergency by-law has been passed in Cornwall, to restrict the number of boats coming in to take advantage of the ongoing bloom of octopus on the south coast. It's been described as a 'gold rush' as huge sums are being made - Brixham fish market recently experienced a record catch of 103 tonnes - worth £400,000. But the octopus are also causing problems - eating crab and lobster and devastating that industry locally. It's hoped the new by-law will help those stocks recover. The Royal Highland Show is taking place this week, so we're taking a closer look at Scottish agricultural policy. It's devolved, so the Scottish government has developed new post Brexit farming and environment schemes which we'll talk more about later in the week - but one aspect is it's support for organic farming. The latest figures, from the UK government show a 115% rise in Scottish land farmed organically in 2025, accross the UK there was a 7.3% rise. The organic certifiying and campaigning group The Soil Association says political backing and the scrapping of an upper limit on farm size for organic grants has helped. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.

    The Lowdown from Nick Cohen
    The death of conservatism

    The Lowdown from Nick Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 53:54


    UK needs a a strong liberal voice in the south to counter the predictable catastrophe of Farage and Reform In his latest Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to historian and author James Hawes about parallels between current political developments and fascist movements in the 1930s and 1970s. James compares Elon Musk's influence to that of Alfred Hugenberg in 1930s Germany, noting how both used media control to promote extreme right-wing parties. Nick and James discuss conservative establishment figures like Michael Grade at Ofcom were failing to enforce impartiality laws, how the government was unwilling to act against platforms promoting insurrection, and how the right-wing media landscape had shifted dramatically since the days when Enoch Powell was rejected by the Conservative Party. Hawes emphasises the need for a united liberal democratic front to oppose far-right parties like Farage's, warning that the first-past-the-post electoral system could allow Nigel Farage to become Prime Minister with less than a third of the vote if the left remained split. They conclude with calls for a "popular front" similar to those that successfully opposed fascists in the past, with both hosts expressing optimism that such a coalition could still be formed. The UK desperately needs a strong Liberal voice in the south to prevent Farage inflicting his second catastrophe on the UK after Brexit - a Reform government with the inevitable division, economic misery and national failure that would guarantee.Read all about it! James Hawes @jameshawes2 Renaissance man, historian, writer and novelist. James, the author of The Shortest History of England and The Shortest History of Germany. His latest in the series, The Shortest History of Ireland, is out next month.Nick Cohen's @NichCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
    Why is Elon Musk tweeting about riots in Belfast?

    Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 29:01


    From violent anti-immigration riots in Belfast to a mass political movement of 'cockroaches' in India, what should we be paying attention to in the world this week?Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue are joined by former Australian diplomat and managing editor of geopolitical news site International Intrigue to talk the hottest topics in global affairs - plus, you're AUKUS feedback from last week's interview with former Prime Minister and AUKUS architect Scott Morrison. Guest: Jeremy Dicker, former Australian diplomat and managing editor of International Intrigue.Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

    The spiked podcast
    Belfast: how asylum turned the UK into a tinderbox

    The spiked podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 39:20


    Brendan O'Neill, Rakib Ehsan and Fraser Myers on the anti-migrant riots in Belfast, Restore vs Reform, and why Starmer's social-media crackdown won't end with teenagers. Donate £40 or more to spiked's summer appeal and receive a limited-edition ‘10 years of Brexit' pint glass. Find out more and donate here: https://www.spiked-online.com/spiked-summer-appeal/ The spiked summit has now SOLD OUT. To join the waitlist, email: supporters@spiked-online.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider
    What's the point of political protests?

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 40:57


    Climate change, Palestine, Brexit, the Iraq War. Westminster has seen it all when it comes to protests, and the inhabitants of Parliament are largely desensitised to the angry cries at the gates. This week on Westminster Insider host Sascha O'Sullivan asks: what's the point of marching on Whitehall? Peter Tatchell, career protestor famous for his involvement in the gay rights movement, explains how the LGBT marches in the 1990s and early 2000s helped move the needle. But former Conservative MP and gay rights campaigner Edwina Currie takes Sascha inside the back-room lobbying, which she insists was more effective than any protest. Sascha speaks to Sophie Cowen, who spent years working for both Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain, about what the attention-grabbing stunts of the climate protests achieved. And Dr Maria Stephan, political scientist and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works, explains why the No Kings marches have been so successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Other Hand
    Brexit has failed. Everything going wrong in the UK is now connected to that simple fact.

    The Other Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 54:39


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    The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes
    Brexit at 10: What comes next? With Anand Menon

    The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 29:47


    Just before the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, the Treasury (and others) warned the consequences would be catastrophic. GDP would fall and unemployment would rise, Sterling would dip and government borrowing would climb. The shock of Brexit would plunge the UK into a recession. Ten years later, it's clear some of those predictions were wide of the mark. But Brexit has made the UK's economy smaller. As would-be Labour leaders Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham openly discuss the case for rejoining the EU, Soumaya asks Anand Menon, head of the UK in a Changing Europe think-tank, what the UK's relationship with the EU should look like. They discuss the UK's surprising areas of economic outperformance, why Labour's “red lines” are hampering its trade ambitions and what the EU would demand if the UK moved to rejoin.Further reading:Andy Burnham plays down rejoining EU after Wes Streeting advocates Brexit reversalTen years on, what's next for Brexit? You asked, we answeredBritain re-entering the EU ‘an inevitability', says Treasury ministerSubscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen.Presented by Soumaya Keynes. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Original music and sound design by Breen Turner. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Flo Phillips is the FT's head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Altinget: Parlamentet
    Dan Jørgensen: Krisen om Grønland var en stor spand koldt vand i hovedet på EU

    Altinget: Parlamentet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 42:34


    Europas situation har ændret sig enormt i de 25 år, Dan Jørgensen har beskæftiget sig med EU. På Folkemødet talte podcasten med den danske kommissær om udviklingen i samarbejdet og danskernes forhold til det – fra østudvidelsen, videre over flygtningekrise og Brexit frem til Trumps trusler mod Nato, EU og Grønland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tom Nelson
    Emmet Connor: “Red Pandemic: The Global Marxist Cult” | Tom Nelson Pod #402

    Tom Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 60:43


    Irish author and analyst Emmet Connor tells host Tom he has focused since 2015 on Marxism/communist indoctrination, defining it as an international revolutionary ideology aimed at destroying existing hierarchies and rebuilding a utopia. He argues “globalism” and the New World Order are communism repackaged, seen in open borders, climate policy, food controls, attacks on farming, education, and cultural issues like DEI and gender ideology, with Christians targeted. He discusses Ireland's pro-globalist politics, COVID as totalitarian economic attack linked to the CCP, and a broader China/Russia-led push for world dominance, including Africa via Belt and Road. Connor promotes his Dallas presentation and book, and provides X/email contacts.00:00 Introduction to Emmet Connor00:40 Defining Marxism02:59 Globalism and New World Order04:16 Unwitting Marxist Promotion05:52 Open Borders Policy08:31 Climate Change Movement11:44 Controlling the Food Supply13:01 War on Farming14:07 Ireland's Political Situation16:02 COVID and Great Reset19:00 Marxism as Kryptonite19:55 Marxism's Effect on Africa22:41 China's Influence in Africa24:59 Global Communist Strategy27:15 Brexit and UK Politics28:49 Trump and Marxism31:33 Elections and Global Impact33:18 Second Amendment Importance34:24 Death Toll of Marxism36:58 Attacking the Traditional Family38:53 Drag Queen Story Hour40:57 COVID and Parental Awareness42:57 Christianity Under Attack45:12 Population Control Agenda46:53 UN Socialist Leadership48:11 Stakeholder Capitalism49:08 Internationalist Groups50:27 Attacking the US Dollar53:17 Greta Thunberg and Climate56:01 Reception and Outreach58:29 Boiling It Down59:38 Final Thoughtshttps://x.com/ResolvingRRed Pandemic: The Global Marxist Cult on Amazon: https://a.co/d/079j3En7Guest spot on the Peter McCormack show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb-uJmcQXccEmmet's Dallas presentation on Marxism is highly recommend as an overview of the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2cy4Dp_8M=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

    GoNOMAD Travel Podcast
    Irish By Descent, or How to Become an Irish Citizen

    GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 7:08


    How an Irish‑Born Grandparent Could Change Your LifeOn this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, we explore a story that begins with a simple family rumor — the kind told at holiday tables and half‑remembered over generations. What if that old tale about your Irish grandmother isn't just nostalgia, but a key that could change where you're allowed to live, work, and travel for the rest of your life?This episode dives into the emotional and practical power of discovering that one of your grandparents was born on the island of Ireland. For many Americans, Ireland is a place of cliffs, pubs, music, and mist — a beautiful destination. But for some, it's something much more: a doorway.We follow the journey from curiosity to revelation, beginning with the moment you learn about Foreign Birth Registration, the Irish law that allows people with one Irish‑born grandparent to apply for Irish citizenship. One grandparent — that's all it takes to unlock the possibility of holding an Irish passport and becoming a citizen of the European Union.The episode explores what that means in real life: the freedom to live anywhere in the EU, to spend a summer in Greece without counting Schengen days, to take a job in Copenhagen, to rent an apartment in Lisbon long enough to learn your neighbors' names. And uniquely, Irish citizens also retain the right to live and work in the United Kingdom — a privilege most EU citizens lost after Brexit.But this isn't just a legal process. It's a deeply personal one. The search for your grandparent's Irish birth records becomes a detective story through family Bibles, naturalization papers, draft cards, and old boxes of documents. It's a journey that connects you to the landscapes your ancestors walked, the parishes where they were baptized, and the villages they left behind.We walk through the Foreign Birth Registration process, the documents required, the timeline, and the surprising simplicity of the application once the records are in hand. And we look at the long‑term impact: the options you give your future self, your children, and the generations that follow.This episode is an invitation to explore your family history, to reconnect with a place you may never have realized you belonged to, and to consider how one grandparent's birthplace could open an entire continent of possibility.CALLS TO ACTIONListen to more episodes of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:Read more travel stories on GoNOMAD: https://www.gonomad.comFollow GoNOMAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonomad_travel For more information about Irish citizenship by descent, contact Jack: https://www.irishbydescent.comMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network

    Týdeník Respekt • Podcasty
    Britové už o brexitu mluvit nechtějí

    Týdeník Respekt • Podcasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 92:18


    Debata Respektu s Lukášem Dolanským a Janem Váškou o tom, kam dospělo Spojené království 10 let od referenda o brexitu.Proč se britští premiéři a premiérky střídají jako na kolovrátku a může za to odchod Spojeného království z Evropské unie? A přinesl brexit zemi něco pozitivního? Nejen o tom diskutovali bývalý zahraniční zpravodaj České televize v Bruselu a Londýně Lukáš Dolanský a expert na Velkou Británii Jan Váška z Fakulty sociálních věd Univerzity karlovy v rámci Debaty Respektu v Knihovně Václava Havla. Večerem provázela Dominika Perlínová.

    Bingewatch
    Best Medicine, Alice and Steve, Brexit, and Sweet Magnolias

    Bingewatch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 24:21


    Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 12th June 2026, including:A brilliant surgeon abruptly leaves his illustrious career in Boston to become the general practitioner in a quaint East Coast fishing village where he spent summers as a child. Best Medicine is on NOW TV.A perfect friendship devolves into an all-out feud when Alice's best buddy, Steve, starts dating her much younger daughter, Izzy. Jermaine Clement stars in Disney Plus comedy Alice and Steve.The inside story of a vote that divided a nation. Unravelling the rivalries, betrayals and conflicts that tore apart the campaigns, told by those at the heart of Leave and Remain. Brexit: A Very British Civil War is on BBC iPlayer.Lifelong friends lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity, and Sweet Magnolias is back for a fifth season on Netflix.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep993: Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroft showing that a

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 5:38


    Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)1890

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep995: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 55:32


    SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

    The Europeans
    Every @#$%ing quirk of the English language

    The Europeans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 71:37


    After a triggering event we're calling Legislativegate, producer Wojciech has a bone to pick with the English language and all of its irregularities. This week, Katy arranges a therapy session for Wojciech with Rob Watts, the Berlin-based host of the wildly popular YouTube channel RobWords, to discuss the peculiarities of the English language and the joys of being a “word nerd”. We're also talking about Nikol Pashinyan's ✨pivotal✨win in Armenia's election, and whether or not we can forgive Dua Lipa for her Sicilian destination wedding.GOT A HOT TAKE ABOUT BREXIT? If you have a personal experience to share for our next episode, or just something (Brexit-related!) to get off your chest, we want to hear from you. Record a voice memo at your earliest convenience and send it to hello@europeanspodcast.com. JOIN OUR FIRST-EVER OFFICE HOUR! Next week, come hang out with Katy and Dominic, have a friendly chat, ask questions, and get to know a few more members of the Europeans family. You don't even have to be a Patreon member to join. The first Office Hour is 18 June at 9pm CET, and you'll find a link to join the call on our website and all our social media channels an hour before the event.This week in the Inspiration Station, listener Federico recommended the Free Refugee Week Film Festival.Contribute to the EUROPEANS SUMMER PLAYLIST! We're rounding up our favorite tracks that keep the summery vibes going in dozens of languages from across the continent. Special credit will go to songs by lesser-known artists that aren't in Europe's most widely spoken languages. Send your picks to hello@europeanspodcast.com or @europeanspodcast on Instagram/Mastodon. Resources for this episode:Macron's recent jam session with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Our inaugural book club podcast (just as good as Dua Lipa's)RobWords on YouTube and his podcast Words UnravelledRobWords Live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival “The Chaos” (poem) by Gerard Nolst TrenitéInvestigation suggesting Karapetyan had ties to Russia's FSBEVN Report – a great news source for anyone who wants to stay up to date with the Armenian election.This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. You can also donate via our website if you prefer. And finally: we'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number.Co-hosts: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak Produced by Morgan ChildsMixing and mastering by Wojciech OleksiakMusic by Jim Barne and Mariska MartinaThe Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg.YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

    Hörweite – Der Reporter-Podcast
    Volksabstimmung Schweiz: Zehn Millionen – und dann?

    Hörweite – Der Reporter-Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 27:49


    Zehn Millionen Einwohner, das soll die maximal mögliche Einwohnerzahl in der Schweiz sein. Das wünschen sich zumindest die Initiatoren eines Volksentscheids, über den die Schweizer und Schweizerinnen an diesem Wochenende abstimmen. Derzeit leben 9,1 Millionen Menschen in der Schweiz, Tendenz steigend. Die sogenannte »Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative« will die Begrenzung in die Verfassung schreiben. Die Konsequenzen für das Abkommen über die Personenfreizügigkeit mit der EU könnten gravierend sein. Die Eidgenossen drohen, sich abzuschotten. In dieser Ausgabe von »Acht Milliarden« spricht Host Juan Moreno mit Mathieu von Rohr, Leiter des Auslandsressorts des SPIEGEL. Wie viel Zuwanderung erträgt eine reiche Gesellschaft? Könnte den Schweizern ein ähnlicher wirtschaftlicher Niedergang drohen wie Großbritannien nach dem Brexit? Und warum viele Schweizer ein Problem mit zugewanderten Deutschen haben? Mehr zum Thema:(S+) Schweizer Volksabstimmung über Zehn-Millionen-Grenze: Deutsche raus?https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/schweiz-verpasst-sich-das-land-einen-bevoelkerungsdeckel-a-4b04646b-5059-4401-a371-afc47c38aa1d +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Hier geht es zu unserem SPIEGEL Shop. Alle Newsletter vom SPIEGEL finden Sie hier. Hier geht es zur SPIEGEL Akademie. Sie möchten den SPIEGEL mitgestalten? Registrieren Sie sich bei SPIEGEL Perspektiven. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

    Good Morning Portugal!
    Post-Brexit update for British expats in Portugal - EES, AIMA & biometric cards with Tig James MBE

    Good Morning Portugal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 30:12 Transcription Available


    Recorded especially for Portugal Talk Radio.Tune in here - www.portugaltalkradio.com - in soft launch, your feedback is most welcome! In this June 2026 update, Tig covers the latest developments affecting British nationals living in or visiting Portugal, including what's happening with biometric residence cards, the EES rollout at Portuguese airports, passport renewals through AIMA, and the complications facing dual UK nationals travelling back to Britain.Useful linksAIMA official site: aima.gov.ptUK government Portugal travel advice: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugalGot a question for Tig? Drop it in the comments below.Subscribe for monthly post-Brexit updates for Brits in Portugal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    FREIHEIT DELUXE mit Jagoda Marinic
    Annette Dittert – Dear Britain!

    FREIHEIT DELUXE mit Jagoda Marinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 79:12


    Von ihrem bunten Hausboot auf dem malerischen Regent's Canal aus muss die frühere London-Korrespondentin der ARD beobachten, wie ihre Wahlheimat erneut von schweren Unruhen gebeutelt ist. Ausgelöst durch Gewalttaten wie der Mord an dem Studenten Henry Nowak kommt es zu rassistisch motivierten Krawallen, die durch Social Media befeuert werden. Annette Dittert sieht mit wachsender Sorge, wie einflussreiche rechte Kräfte und allen voran Elon Musk die britische Gesellschaft spalten und aufwiegeln und Annäherungen an die EU verhindern wollen. Der Hebel ist dabei erneut die Migration, obwohl sie auf der Insel auf einem historischen Tiefstand ist. Bei Freiheit Deluxe spricht Annette Dittert mit Jagoda Marinić darüber, warum britische Rechtspopulisten Angst vor der EU haben, was wir aus dem Brexit lernen, woran sie in Deutschland verzweifelt und welche Farbe glücklich macht. Denn trotz allem gelingt es beiden in dem Gespräch, Humor und Optimismus nicht zu verlieren. Hier hört ihr… dass sie öfters angeeckt ist (6:15) warum die politische Lüge nicht das größte Problem ist (13:03) dass ihr Insta-Kanal so viele Leute erreicht wie die Tagesschau (22:15) wie sie zu ihrem Hausboot kam (26:44) wie ihre bunten Kleider zu ihrem Markenzeichen wurden (33:50) worum es beim Brexit wirklich ging (39:35) und wie Putin ihn vorantrieb (43:35) wie Elon Musk die Unruhen in Großbritannien befeuert (49:24) was britischer Journalismus mit einem Pferderennen gemein hat (52:40) wie rechte Kräfte eine Annäherung an die EU verhindern wollen (1:00:33) warum deutsche Politiker ihre Berichte sehen sollten (1:09:26) dass Freiheit auch beängstigend ist (1:14:10) FREIHEIT DELUXE mit Jagoda Marinić ist ein Podcast von hr, Radio Bremen, SWR und WDR. Redaktionsteam: Juliane Orth und Marit Tesar Ihr erreicht uns per Mail: freiheitdeluxe@hr.de Wollt Ihr noch mehr hören? Hier unser Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/philosophisches-radio

    Esprits Libres
    Affaire Lyhanna : « Tous ceux qui réclament la démission de Gérald Darmanin sont des tartuffes » selon Franz-Olivier Giesbert

    Esprits Libres

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 11:08


    Aujourd'hui dans "Esprits Libres", David Abiker reçoit l'éditorialiste Franz-Olivier Giesbert pour une analyse approfondie de l'actualité politique et judiciaire. Au cœur des discussions, l'affaire Lyhanna et la gestion controversée par le ministre de la Justice Gérald Darmanin, qui a suscité de vives critiques sur le fonctionnement de la justice française.L'invité dresse un constat accablant de la classe politique, qui semble incapable de réformer en profondeur un système judiciaire jugé trop lent, trop coûteux et trop éloigné des citoyens. À travers des archives de l'INA, ils mettent en lumière les diagnostics similaires formulés par les responsables politiques depuis plus de 50 ans, sans que des changements significatifs n'interviennent. Franz-Olivier Giesbert s'insurge contre l'idée selon laquelle la justice serait intouchable et ne devrait pas être critiquée, rappelant les exemples de Zola, Voltaire ou Jean-Marie Rouart qui n'ont pas hésité à remettre en cause des décisions de justice. Il considère que les journalistes et les écrivains ont un rôle essentiel à jouer pour dénoncer les erreurs judiciaires.Au-delà de la justice, il aborde également la question de la dette publique française, qui atteint des sommets historiques sous la présidence d'Emmanuel Macron. Ils saluent l'initiative de l'ancien négociateur du Brexit, Michel Barnier, qui a osé demander au gouvernement de cesser de cacher la vérité aux Français sur l'importance de la dette sociale.Enfin, l'écrivain met en lumière le cas de Karim Bouamrane, maire de Saint-Ouen issu de la société civile, qui incarne selon lui les descendants d'immigrés rejetant les dérives de l'extrême-gauche. Il établit un parallèle intéressant avec l'émergence de Kemi Badenoch, conservatrice britannique d'origine nigériane, qui défend avec force les valeurs occidentales.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

    Planet Normal
    Civil unrest will only get worse if people's concerns remain ignored

    Planet Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 63:28


    You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qNYLdKrCI_oOn your rocket of right thinking this week co-pilots Pearson and Halligan discuss the recent riots in Belfast and the two-tier policing worries continuing from the murder of Henry Nowak.Liam thinks Kemi Badenoch's call to ‘treat people equally' under the law is correct and the DEI training given to police has disproportionately affected victims of crime more than the perpetrators and is detrimental to the social cohesion of the UK.Allison is concerned civil unrest will get worse before it gets better as people feel their fears of rising immigration is labeled as bigotry or racism.This week's stowaway is former police officer and counter-terror specialist Paul Birch, who gives his take on the claims of two-tier policing and the recent unrest in Southampton and BelfastHighlightsPlanet Normal: Civil unrest will only get worse if people's concerns remain ignoredKemi's calls to scrap DEI in policing is rightCounter terror specialist on two-tier policingSign 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/fromtheeditor |Book your tickets to 'How to make Brexit a success' on 29th June in London: telegraph.co.uk/brexit-big-debate |Read more from Paul Birch's Substack: https://birchy1.substack.com/ |Read Allison ‘The football widows' guide to the World Cup‘: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/10/world-cup-dos-and-donts-football-widows/ |Read Allison ‘Kemi underestimates how deeply the woke cult has infected Britain':https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/09/kemis-promise-to-overhaul-woke-cult-doesnt-touch-the-sides/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam ‘Labour's statist policies are gumming up the jobs market': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/06/07/labours-statist-policies-are-gumming-up-the-jobs-market/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Battleground: The Falklands War
    408. Geopolitical Shifts, Strategic Autonomy, and the 'Fantastic Kingdom' with Dr. Helene von Bismarck

    Battleground: The Falklands War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 28:25


    As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year , Europe finds itself facing a monumental geopolitical shift. With the United States under an erratic presidency taking a highly transactional, unpredictable approach to its historic alliances , the transatlantic network that has guaranteed Western security for eighty years is under profound strain. Can Europe truly step up to secure its own future , or is the dream of "strategic autonomy" just a lot of hot air?In this episode, hosts Patrick Bishop and Roger Moorhouse sit down with historian, author, and political commentator Dr. Helene von Bismarck. Together, they unpack the fragile state of European diplomacy, the erosion of international norms , and the rising tide of populism that threatens to derail Western resolve.They also dive into Helene's latest book, Fantastic Kingdom: A Foreigner's Portrait of the United Kingdom. Helene offers a sharp, constructive, yet brutally honest perspective on Britain's current grand strategic blindness, its inward-looking political debate, and the dangerous intersection between the global security crisis and the domestic crisis of liberal democracy.In this episode, we discuss:The Transatlantic Rift: Why European governments—from Berlin to Paris to London—are terrified of a fracturing NATO and how they are struggling to prepare for an unpredictable White House.The Power of Historical Memory: How ancient rivalries are being rewritten in lockstep cooperation (such as Poland and Germany) , and how visiting a Latvian museum reveals the deep-seated trauma that still shapes European responses to Russia.The Danger of Stereotypes: How crises like Brexit revive lazy national clichés just when we can least afford them.The Inward-Looking Kingdom: Helene's deep disappointment with the current Labor government's fear of bold reform, and why ignoring international affairs to appease domestic populism is a losing strategy for any government.Security vs. Welfare: Why the modern debate around cutting social spending to fund defence is fundamentally flawed, and why protecting democracy and protecting state security are two sides of the same coin.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts
    Commercial Litigation EP37: Special edition - Force majeure

    Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 20:33


    This is the 37th episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, which is a special edition focusing on force majeure. As well as outlining the legal landscape for force majeure under English law, it gives practical guidance on both drafting force majeure clauses and dealing with force majeure scenarios. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a knowledge counsel in our commercial litigation team, who is joined by Julian Copeman, a disputes partner, and Richard Mendoza, an of counsel in our disputes team. They are also two of the editors of a recently published book on Force Majeure: Force Majeure - An International Comparative Analysis. Below you can find links to our blog posts on some of the developments and cases covered in this podcast, and previous materials published on force majeure. • Force majeure: general assertions as to impact of Covid-19 and Brexit not sufficient to defeat summary judgment application https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2023-05/force-majeure-general-assertions-as-to-impact-of-covid-19-and-brexit-not-sufficient-to-defeat-summary-judgment-application • High Court decision considers force majeure and sanctions issues https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2024-01/high-court-decision-considers-force-majeure-and-sanctions-issues • Force majeure: Supreme Court finds no obligation on party seeking to rely on force majeure clause to accept counterparty's offer of non-contractual performance https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2024-05/force-majeure-supreme-court-finds-no-obligation-on-party-seeking-to-rely-on-force-majeure-clause-to-accept-counterpartys-offer-of-non-contractual-performance • Global trade tariffs: Impact on contractual arrangements https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2025-04/global-trade-tariffs-impact-on-contractual-arrangements • When events intervene: Force majeure, frustration and material adverse change https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/litigation/2020-10/when-events-intervene-force-majeure-frustration-and-material-adverse-change • 'A board-level issue': the resurgence of force majeure - The Global Legal Post https://www.globallegalpost.com/news/a-board-level-issue-the-resurgence-of-force-majeure-132016115 See podcast episode transcript here: https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/36058/landing-pages/commercial-litigation-podcast-ep37-transcript.pdf

    OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs
    “Brexit? It wasn't our job to have a plan” – What the BBC's jaw-dropping doc reveals

    OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 66:31


    The BBC gets in early with its “ten years since the Brexit Referendum” jamboree with a “star”-studded retro-documentary, Brexit: A Very British Civil War from legendary film-maker Norma Percy. Our panel bravely retraumatise themselves by watching it. What do we learn that's new? Who comes out of it worst: Cameron, Corbyn, Johnson, Seumas Milne, Gove, Osbourne or Cummings? Could anything have averted this catastrophe? And have any of these egotists and hobby-horsers learned a damn thing in the past decade?  Plus, in related matters… Why do we believe what we believe? Why are conservatives more disgusted by disgusting things than liberals? And why (good news!) do liberals have more interesting sex? Author Turi Munthe joins us to discuss the psychology behind our deepest impulses.  • Buy Turi Munthe's book Why We Think What We Think through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Rachel enjoyed A Beginner's Guide to Breaking and Entering on audiobook – but you can read it on paper too.  • Rafael has been listening to Paris 1919 by John Cale.  • Turi Munthe recommends Other People's Children by Ben Faccini.  • Matt recommends crime comedy Deep Cover starring Nick Mohammed, Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard, on Amazon Prime.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Matt Greene with Rachel Cunliffe and Rafael Behr. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Books Network
    Brexit Britain: 10 Years on from the Referendum

    New Books Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


    Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

    The Darrell McClain show
    How Lazy Labels Fuel Tribalism And Bad Debates

    The Darrell McClain show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 51:13 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to start a pointless fight is to speak in tribes. When we say “Muslims believe,” “immigrants do,” or “the West is under attack,” we're usually not describing reality, we're advertising a shortcut our brain wants to take. I break down why that lazy language is so tempting, how it fuels tribalism, and what moral psychology can teach us about asking better questions before we pick a side.Then we run a debate clip that perfectly captures modern discourse: the conversation leaps from “Britain is being destroyed” to London crime, to Brexit and the EU, and then straight into the loaded question “Can Muslims coexist with the West?” We pause on the moments where definitions go missing and the goalposts move, because that's where bad arguments are made. Along the way we touch UK economics and austerity, immigration as an economic force, and what the crime numbers actually get used to imply.From there, the debate turns to refugees and the uncomfortable context behind the headlines: Iran, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and how war, sanctions, and long-term instability shape migration. Context doesn't excuse everything, but it does explain why trust breaks, why “just fix it” is not a serious policy answer, and why comparing countries without comparing their history is a setup for propaganda.We close on purpose with something constructive: a Harvard commencement message that lands like a blueprint for how to disagree without dehumanizing. If you want better conversations about religion, immigration, politics, and identity, start here. Subscribe, share this with someone you argue with, and leave a review with the one label you're done hearing misused. Support the show

    Farming Today
    09/06/26 Flood funding, cattle cull, cereals

    Farming Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 14:07


    Somerset's to get an extra £50m investment to help the county deal with flooding. The government is giving the money to the county council who will work in partnership with local drainage boards, communities, the Environment Agency and the Somerset Rivers Authority. Farming Minister Angela Eagle says it will enable farmers to better withstand the growing threat of floods.Nearly 300 cattle in Scotland are due to be culled because their identification regulations haven't been followed. The Belted Galloways from Home Farm on the Falkland Estate in Fife cannot enter the food chain because they aren't properly registered. Government inspectors due to oversee the cull say they've faced threats online, and will now not attend. All week we're delving into the detail of growing cereal crops – wheat, barley and oats. Farmers are used to juggling with the challenges of the weather, but this year there have been several other parts to the tricky equation of making cereal crops profitable. With fertilizer prices rising because of the war in the Middle East, and lower or non-existent support payments following Brexit, where does that leave larger cereal growers, competing in global markets?Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

    New Books in Political Science
    Brexit Britain: 10 Years on from the Referendum

    New Books in Political Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


    Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

    New Books in World Affairs
    Brexit Britain: 10 Years on from the Referendum

    New Books in World Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


    Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

    The Global Story
    The Trump-endorsed Brit running for California governor

    The Global Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 27:11


    A British immigrant backed by President Trump is running to be the next governor of California. Once a senior advisor to former prime minister David Cameron, Steve Hilton has since been on a journey – swapping Downing Street for Silicon Valley.Having made his home in the US, Hilton is now running to become California's Republican governor on a platform of cutting taxes and regulation. We speak to Nicholas Watt, political editor of BBC Newsnight, who has known Hilton since his days advising Cameron.Producers: Viv Jones and Aron KellerMix: Travis EvansVideo producer: Matt PintusExecutive producer: James ShieldSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Credit: Reuters /Mike BlakeAudio for this episode was updated on 9th June 2026 to clarify Steve Hilton's views on Brexit.

    New Books in European Studies
    Brexit Britain: 10 Years on from the Referendum

    New Books in European Studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026


    Anniversaries provide opportunities to take stock and reflect. It is now ten years since voters in the United Kingdom cast their ballots in a referendum on whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the European Union. The subsequent decade has seen much churn and change in British politics. Join Tim Haughton and guests Maria Sobolewska, Charlotte Galpin and Monika Brusenbauch Meislova for a discussion of the causes, process and consequences of that decision made on 23 June 2016. Maria Sobolewska is Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. Among her many publications is the book, Brexitland, co-written with Rob Ford, which won the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize for the best book published in political science. Monika Brusenbauch Meislova is Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and European Studies at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic. Monika has published extensively on many aspects of Brexit in a host of academic journals including Political Quarterly, British Politics, Journal of Legislative Studies, Europe-Asia Studies, the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, European Security and the Journal of Common Market Studies. Charlotte Galpin is Associate Professor in German and European Politics at the University of Birmingham. She has published widely on these aspects of Brexit, including in the British Journal of Politics and International Relations, the International Feminist Journal of Politics, the Journal of Common Market Studies, and Social Movement Studies. Tim Haughton is Professor of Comparative and European Politics and a Deputy Director of CEDAR at the University of Birmingham. He has published articles on David Cameron's referendum pledge and a review article on Brexit, Ruling Divisions. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Transcript here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

    The Jon Gaunt Show
    Should I stay or go now? Is it time to give up on Blighty?

    The Jon Gaunt Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 40:11


    Should I stay or go now? Is it time to give up on Blighty? #JonGaunt #BrokenBritain #IllegalMigration #UKPolitics #Blighty #SmallBoats #UKCrime #CostOfLiving The sentiment on Jon Gaunt TV has never been clearer: people are fed up. But is it time to give up on Britain entirely? Tonight we're having the conversation everyone else is too afraid to have. I've seen your comments—you're telling me the country is "broken," "lost," and that the social contract has been shredded. From the "Two-Tier" policing and the disaster at our borders to the feeling that our identity is being erased, the frustration is at boiling point. Tonight, we're asking the big questions: The "Fed Up" Factor: What was the final straw for you? Is it the NHS, the cost of living, or the political betrayal of Brexit? What Would You Miss? Is there anything left of the "Original" British spirit worth staying for, or has the "once proud G.B." been destroyed for good? The Grass is Greener? We're looking at the reality of moving abroad. One viewer says they'd leave tomorrow for £40k to start a business in Thailand—is he right? Is life actually better as an expat, or are you just swapping one set of problems for another? This is an interactive show. I want to hear from those of you who have already left, those with a one-way ticket booked, and those who are staying to "Reset" this nation. Don't just moan in the comments—join the debate. Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Jon Gaunt Live, Should I stay or go now, Is it time to give up on Blighty, Broken Britain, Illegal Migration, Small Boats, Border Control, Crime in UK, Two-tier Policing, Cost of Living Crisis, UK Politics, Moving Abroad, Expat Life, British Identity, UK News, The Clash, Interactive Debate, Blighty. #JonGaunt #BrokenBritain #IllegalMigration #UKPolitics #Blighty #SmallBoats #UKCrime #CostOfLiving #StayOrGo #BritishIdentity #LiveDebate #shouldistayorshouldigo This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

    The Fully Funded Show
    Why This Fund Makes the Most Money When Markets Crash | Vuk Vuković

    The Fully Funded Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 32:39


    What if the best market signal didn't come from Wall Street — but from 3,500 retail traders on social media?Sam sits down with Vuk Vuković, co-founder of Oraclum Capital, a systematic hedge fund that uses crowdsourced intelligence and network science to trade weekly S&P options. Vuk and his co-founders originally built their methodology to predict elections — calling both Brexit and Trump in 2016 — before applying the same framework to financial markets.In this conversation:How wisdom of crowds and network analysis extract signal from noise in elections and marketsWhy weekly options over prediction markets like Kalshi or PolymarketUsing network science to filter echo chambers and identify whose opinion actually carries weightBuilding a fund designed to be uncorrelated to the S&P during market drawdownsThe fundraising grind as an emerging manager with no traditional finance backgroundEuropean vs American incentive structures and why they produce different kinds of entrepreneursVuk's blunt one-word advice for aspiring options tradersTopics covered: hedge funds, options trading, prediction markets, wisdom of crowds, network science, echo chambers, S&P 500, emerging fund managers, fundraising, EU vs US business culture, risk management, Kalshi, PolymarketGuest: Vuk Vuković, Co-Founder & Fund Manager, Oraclum Capital | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vuk-vukovic-oraclum/Newsletter: https://www.mechanicsofmoney.co Website: https://silvermancapital.coSubscribe for weekly conversations on private markets, alternative investments, and the mechanics behind building real wealth.#hedgefund #optionstrading #predictionmarkets #alternativeinvestments #crowdintelligence #privatemarkets #mechanicsofmoney #investing

    Intelligence Squared
    Why Does It Sometimes Pay to Be a Chicken? With Professor Michael Wooldridge

    Intelligence Squared

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 42:42


    From Brexit negotiations and the Cuban Missile Crisis to elections, auctions and everyday decision-making, game theory can offer powerful insights into how we navigate a world shaped by competing interests, cooperation and strategic choices. In this episode, Professor Michael Wooldridge joins Carl Miller to explore the surprising life lessons hidden within one of mathematics' most influential fields. Drawing on ideas from his new book Life Lessons from Game Theory: The Art of Thinking Strategically in a Complex World, Wooldridge explains how game theory can help us better understand conflict, human behaviour and truth.  Professor Michael Wooldridge the Ashall Professor of the Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, and a Senior Research Fellow at Hertford College. Carl Miller is an author, speaker and researcher at Demos, a think tank based in London, where he co-founded the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media in 2012. --- If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Le Nouvel Esprit Public
    « Choose France » ou « Loose France » ? / IA : l'Europe peut-elle ne plus dépendre des USA ?

    Le Nouvel Esprit Public

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 70:55


    Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée en public à l'École alsacienne le 7 juin 2026.Avec cette semaine :Nicolas Baverez, essayiste et avocat.Jean-Louis Bourlanges, essayiste, ancien président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères de l'Assemblée nationale.Antoine Foucher, président de la société de conseil Quintet, spécialiste des questions sociales.Lucile Schmid, présidente de La Fabrique écologique et membre du comité de rédaction de la revue Esprit.CHOSE FRANCE OU LOSE FRANCE ?La 9e édition du salon Choose France, sorte de sommet économique qui doit mettre en lumière la capacité du pays d'attirer des projets internationaux, a réuni plus de 200 patrons et investisseurs étrangers au château de Versailles. Cette année l'événement a permis d'annoncer 93 milliards d'euros d'investissements - soit plus que les huit éditions précédentes réunies – au travers de 71 projets, représentant quelque 15.600 emplois.Le géant japonais des investissements dans la tech a promis d'investir jusqu'à 75 milliards d'euros en France, dont 45 milliards pour la construction de trois centres de données dans les Hauts-de-France d'ici à 2031. La disponibilité d'une électricité abondante, stable et décarbonée, grâce au parc de centrales nucléaires d'EDF, a convaincu SoftBank de choisir l'Hexagone.La procédure accélérée dite « fast track » lancée en mai 2025 par RTE, l'opérateur du réseau de transport d'électricité, a également joué. Elle a permis d'identifier huit sites adaptés aux centres de données de plus de 400 mégawatts (MW) et raccordables au réseau plus rapidement qu'avec une procédure classique. Autre mesure pour attirer plus de centres de données : la loi de simplification de la vie économique du 27 mai 2026 leur permet de bénéficier de la qualité de « projet d'intérêt national majeur » qui emporte plusieurs avantages comme la priorisation du raccordement au réseau d'électricité et la simplification des consultations du public. En revanche, la loi prévoit que le permis de construire pourra être refusé en cas de « tensions structurelles sur la ressource en eau », élément dont les centres de données sont extrêmement gourmands. Une attention particulière a aussi été accordée avec succès aux établissements financiers à la recherche d'une terre d'asile dans l'Union européenne après le Brexit : chaque année depuis 2019, le baromètre Ernst et Young (EY) place la France en tête du classement des pays européens les plus attractifs.Toutefois, certains entrepreneurs français ont fini par se lasser de Choose France. Ils auraient souhaité que l'attention accordée avec constance aux groupes étrangers susceptibles d'investir chez nous soit la même pour eux. En novembre dernier, l'Élysée a organisé le premier « Choose France - Édition France » pour mettre à l'honneur les entreprises tricolores qui, elles aussi, choisissent d'investir en France. Elles ont eu droit de se réunir… à la Maison de la Chimie.IA : L'EUROPE PEUT-ELLE NE PLUS DÉPENDRE DES USA ?La Commission européenne a dévoilé mercredi un grand plan pour la « souveraineté technologique », au risque de déclencher un nouveau bras de fer avec les Etats-Unis de Donald Trump. Pour son projet de « reconquérir sa place dans la course mondiale à la puissance géoéconomique », l'UE s'inquiète tout particulièrement de sa dépendance aux géants américains des services informatiques à distance ou « cloud ». Amazon, Microsoft et Google contrôlent 70% du marché européen. Or les services numériques reposant sur des fournisseurs américains, notamment dans la défense, mais aussi la santé pourraient être désactivés via un mécanisme d'arrêt d'urgence (ou « kill switch » en anglais), en cas de crise ouverte avec l'administration Trump.Le plan présenté par la Commission concentre les investissements sur les maillons jugés critiques : la production de semi-conducteurs, le développement de capacités européennes en intelligence artificielle, le stockage et le traitement des données, ainsi que la sécurisation des infrastructures numériques. Les entreprises de l'IA et du cloud pourraient être tenues de fournir des garanties pour décrocher des contrats publics. Pour renforcer la sécurité des données européennes dans certains secteurs critiques, comme la défense, la Commission va exiger que leur stockage ait lieu dans des centres de données appartenant à des fournisseurs européens. Pour combler le retard européen en matière de stockage des données, l'exécutif bruxellois prévoit de tripler les capacités installées au cours des cinq à sept prochaines années, afin d'atteindre 60 gigawatts, contre 12 aujourd'hui. Un investissement estimé à quelque 200 milliards d'euros, incombant essentiellement au secteur privé. Pour optimiser le stockage, une mutualisation des capacités entre États membres est également envisagée sous le label EuroCloud.Sur le volet IA, le texte cible trois domaines prioritaires : la robotique, les applications industrielles et la course aux grands modèles génératifs, celle où s'affrontent ChatGPT, Gemini et leurs rivaux. L'ambition affichée : créer « l'équivalent d'un CERN pour l'IA », un grand programme qui réunirait les meilleurs chercheurs européens autour des machines les plus puissantes, à l'image de ce que le laboratoire de physique de Genève a représenté pour la recherche nucléaire.Ces propositions vont maintenant être débattues au Conseil de l'Europe et au Parlement, avant de revenir d'ici un an vers les Etats membres.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

    Culture, Power and Politics » Podcast
    The Battle For Britain with John Clarke (Part 1)

    Culture, Power and Politics » Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 82:38


    What were the historical, political, cultural conditions for Brexit? Jeremy discusses the first two sections of The Battle For Britain: Crises, Conflicts and the Conjuncture with author John Clarke. For info, notes and to give us support go to: https://culturepowerpolitics.org/2026/06/07/the-battle-for-britain-with-john-clarke-part-1/

    Valuetainment
    “No OUTRAGE For Henry Nowak?” - Mehdi Hasan PRESSED On U.K.'s Crime CRISIS

    Valuetainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 6:43


    UK crime, media bias, and immigration collide as Patrick presses Mehdi Hasan over the killing of Henry Nowak, the police response, and whether Britain is really being “destroyed” despite low crime stats and post‑Brexit economic decline.

    Irish History Podcast
    Taking the War to England: The IRA in Britain

    Irish History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 33:57


    'We are doing this because you are doing it in Ireland'.These were the words of an IRA volunteer in Manchester explaining attacks in Britain during the Irish War of Independence.During the conflict, Britain and particularly England became a major battlefield. Britain was not only geographically close to Ireland, it was also home to large Irish communities in many major cities. Between 1919 and 1922, the IRA made sustained efforts to bring the conflict across the Irish Sea, carrying out hundreds of attacks, most of them in England.This forgotten front of the war included major attacks on the Liverpool docks, the targeting of Black and Tans in Britain and several high-profile incidents, most notably the killing of the British field marshal Sir Henry Wilson.The war also consumed and divided British politics in a way few other issues did until Brexit nearly a century later. Political parties, trade unions and communities were split over what should happen in Ireland, while massive and sometimes violent demonstrations swept across Britain.In this episode of Brothers in Pain, a global history of the Irish Revolution, Dr Brian Hanley explores the IRA's campaign in Britain and how the wider question of Irish independence dominated British politics at the time.This is the eight episode in the Brothers in Pain Series a groundbreaking Global history of the Irish War of Independence by Dr Brian HanleyWritten, Researched & Narrated by Dr Brian Hanley. Check out Brian's publications here https://www.tcd.ie/history/staff/brian-hanley.phpProducer: Fin DwyerSound: Kate DunleaNote from Brian :In researching these episodes I have been indebted to the work of the following scholars;Anna Lively, Sam McGrath, Bruce Nelson, Terry Dunne, David Brundage, Niamh Coffey, Gerard Shannon, Maurice Casey, Kelly Anne Reynolds, Chris McNickle, Joe Doyle, Liz Gillis, FM Carroll, Patrick Mannion, Jimmy Yann, Niall Cullen, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, Keith Jeffrey, Arthur Mitchell, John Borgonovo, Kate O'Malley, Michael Doorley, Robin Adams, Kevin Kenny, Fearghal McGarry, Catherine M. Burns, Síobhra Aiken, Patrick J. Mahony, Darragh Gannon, Matthew Pratt Guterl and James R. Barrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The spiked podcast
    Henry Nowak: why we should rage against two-tier policing

    The spiked podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 32:00


    Chris Rose – political commentator and YouTuber – joins Tom Slater and Fraser Myers for the latest episode of the spiked podcast. They discuss the horrors of DEI-driven policing, the profound emptiness of the Labour government, and why Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur should be allowed to come to Britain. Donate £40 or more to spiked's summer appeal and receive a limited-edition ‘10 years of Brexit' pint glass. Find out more and donate here. Brendan O'Neill will be hosting a live Q&A on Tuesday 9 June. This event is free and is exclusively for spiked supporters. Find out more here: https://www.spiked-online.com/2026/05/08/brendan-oneill-live-and-in-conversation/  Join us for the spiked summit, our biggest ever live event, on Saturday 27 June in Westminster. Get tickets: https://www.spiked-online.com/event/spiked-summit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    FT Politics
    The Nowak murder: when tragedy meets politics

    FT Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 45:48


    What began as a local tragedy in Southampton has quickly become a national flashpoint. Questions about policing and trust in UK institutions are dominating the debate, as party leaders compete to shape the public response, but are politicians missing the point that this is about police treatment of suspects? With the Makerfield by-election looming, the case risks sharpening divides. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT's Stephen Bush, Miranda Green and Chris Smyth to discuss the political fallout, plus the latest in Andy Burnham's campaign. The panel also consider what Sir Keir Starmer is looking to cross off his bucket list as his allies suggest it increasingly appears a fait accompli that he will be forced out of Downing Street. Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @lucyfisher.ft.com; Stephen @stephenkb & @stephenkb.bsky.social; Miranda @greenmiranda & @greenmirandahere.bsky.social and Chris @Smyth_Chris Join us on Thursday the 25th of June for a special video episode of the Political Fix podcast on Ten Years after Brexit: can the UK deliver change? Register at ft.com/anniversary and send us your questionsWant more? What if Andy Burnham loses? What Henry Nowak's murder does — and does not — tell us about policing Policing minister says ‘wrong calls' made amid anger over Henry Nowak murder Starmer pushes ‘bucket list' policies as fatalistic mood descends on Number 10 Disparities between ethnic groups are not always cause for alarm Nigel Farage gambles on playing to the far rightElectoral reform in the UK? Don't bet on it You can also sign up here for Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free.Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love and Nisha Patel. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Georgiades and Petros Gioumpasis. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Old Tappan Podcast Network
    265 - Katie - How will Brexit affect the global economy?

    Old Tappan Podcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:53


    In this episode, Katie discusses the question: How has Brexit impacted the global economy up to this point and what is in store for the future? She explores the reasons behind the Brexit decision, how it has impacted the economy since 2020, and predictions for the future. How will the UK's economy in 2026 ripple through other countries? Through interviews and research, the everyday implications following Britain's exit are explained. Listen to this podcast to find out how one of the most influential international relations events of the decade has impacted the global economy.

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider
    The Brexit Referendum: Ten years on

    POLITICO's Westminster Insider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 40:48


    Ten years — and six prime ministers — ago Britain was on the brink of voting to leave the European Union. Host Patrick Baker was in his first job as a TV news producer during the referendum campaign. A decade on, he's gone back to the people who lived through its biggest moments to find out what was really happening behind the scenes, and how those events changed British politics forever. Matthew Elliott, chief executive of Vote Leave, recounts the brutal battle with rival group Leave.EU to become the official Brexit campaign, and how his colleague Dominic Cummings used new techniques to persuade swing voters to vote for Brexit. Kate Fall, David Cameron's then deputy chief of staff, remembers sitting in the front row when Barack Obama delivered his infamous “back of the queue” warning — and provides her theory on whether Downing Street planted the phrase. Broadcaster Rachel Johnson relives the chaos of boarding a boat on the Thames with Bob Geldof to confront a flotilla of pro-Brexit fishermen, before the rockstar began lambasting Nigel Farage. And former Labour MP Gisela Stuart recalls what it was like to participate in the BBC's live TV debate at Wembley, and remembers what it was like at the Vote Leave headquarters on the morning of Brexit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
    What Is Europe? | Interview: Roderick Beaton

    The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 66:33


    The Remnant's collection of chivalrous gentlemen has been expanded with the addition of Sir Roderick Beaton, renowned scholar of Greek history, language, and literature. And while Jonah Goldberg's love of Greece goes all the way back to his infatuation with Helena Paparizou, today Beaton is here to talk about something slightly grander: Europe. Follow Jonah and Roderick as they dive into this age-old topic, covering history, geography, Christendom, Russia, ancient Greece, race, Brexit, and micro-nationalism. Show Notes: —Roderick Beaton—Europe: A New History —Georgios Varouxakis—The West: The History of an Idea —Robert Tombs—This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices