Podcasts about Brexit

As Labour rebels appear to have forced concessions from Keir Starmer over welfare this week, former Conservative MP Steve Baker joins James Heale to reflect on his own time as a rebel, and to provide some advice to Labour MPs. Steve, an MP for 14 years and a minister under Theresa May, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, tells James about the different rebellions he was a part of (from Brexit to Covid), explains how to organise a successful one and reveals how he has lost close friends when he has made the decision to compromise.He also blames Labour's problems on their ‘bombs not benefits' approach, explains why the current welfare rebellion demonstrates that ‘the facts of life are Conservative' and argues that it has been a mistake for the Conservatives not the support Labour's original approach to reducing the winter fuel allowance.Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

As Labour rebels appear to have forced concessions from Keir Starmer over welfare this week, former Conservative MP Steve Baker joins James Heale to reflect on his own time as a rebel, and to provide some advice to Labour MPs. Steve, an MP for 14 years and a minister under Theresa May, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, tells James about the different rebellions he was a part of (from Brexit to Covid), explains how to organise a successful one and reveals how he has lost close friends when he has made the decision to compromise.He also blames Labour's problems on their ‘bombs not benefits' approach, explains why the current welfare rebellion demonstrates that ‘the facts of life are Conservative' and argues that it has been a mistake for the Conservatives not the support Labour's original approach to reducing the winter fuel allowance.Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

Today, can Keir Starmer stop a rebellion from his own party over proposed welfare cuts?Adam is joined by Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer's former political director, to discuss the leadership strategy and the current political challenge. Also, columnist and author Sarah Vine speaks to Adam ahead of the release of her new book How Not to Be a Political Wife, sharing how Brexit led to the end of her marriage to Michael Gove and giving a behind the scenes look at life around politics. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade and Julia Webster and Gabriel May . The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Então, decidimos gravar um episódio diferente. Um em que pedimos à querida Sarinha, do @chacomrapaduraquotes, e à Gina, uma das nossas ouvintes de longa data, que nos fizessem perguntas sobre esses 9 anos gloriosos do podcast. 9 anos! Em junho de 2016, nos sentamos para conversar sobre o Brexit e continuamos falando sobre desgraças do mundo desde então. Venham ouvir e vejam se vocês se lembram de alguns desses momentos com a gente. E que tenhamos mais 9 anos... de preferência monetizando esse negócio! Feliz aniversário para nós! Obrigada e um grande cheiro em todos vocês que continuam se juntando a nós em nosso bar virtual só para ouvir nossas baboseiras.

On this week's show, Julia, Dana, and Steve return to the Rage Virus-infected world first created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland two decades ago. They talk about 28 Years Later and what the zombie movie sequel has to say about now. A lot it turns out: COVID, Brexit, human mortality, and more. Next, they grapple with the media phenomenon that is Alex Cooper—the spunky and sexually frank host of the blockbuster podcast Call Her Daddy— by discussing the recent documentary about her rise, Call Her Alex. Finally, they analyze the loping, charming, sister-rock appeal of Haim's new album I quit. In an exclusive Slate Plus segment, the hosts spoil the ending of 28 Years Laters and get into all the film's twists that make it such a surprising, interesting ride. Endorsements: Dana: More Haim, specifically their 2020 Tiny Desk concert performed on Zoom. Steve: The underappreciated band The Cry. And if you like that, more music from their Manchester-based record label Factory Records. Julia:  The charming hang of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Julia, Dana, and Steve return to the Rage Virus-infected world first created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland two decades ago. They talk about 28 Years Later and what the zombie movie sequel has to say about now. A lot it turns out: COVID, Brexit, human mortality, and more. Next, they grapple with the media phenomenon that is Alex Cooper—the spunky and sexually frank host of the blockbuster podcast Call Her Daddy— by discussing the recent documentary about her rise, Call Her Alex. Finally, they analyze the loping, charming, sister-rock appeal of Haim's new album I quit. In an exclusive Slate Plus segment, the hosts spoil the ending of 28 Years Laters and get into all the film's twists that make it such a surprising, interesting ride. Endorsements: Dana: More Haim, specifically their 2020 Tiny Desk concert performed on Zoom. Steve: The underappreciated band The Cry. And if you like that, more music from their Manchester-based record label Factory Records. Julia:  The charming hang of The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Pitt is in the driving seat for the latest action spectacle from US director Joseph Kosinski, with a performance that even got the thumbs up from F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the big-budget movie won her over despite some flaws in the storyline and frequent sightings of F1 sponsors. We also discuss the Nasser brothers' latest surreal comedy Western, "Once Upon a Time in Gaza", as the award-winning Palestinian directors return to a quieter time in their home region, via a tale of sandwich-making and illicit substances. Plus we check out British filmmaker Danny Boyle's long-awaited horror "28 Years Later" and reflect upon the film's socio-political relevance in a post-Covid, post-Brexit landscape.

Happy Dan Hannan Day! We “celebrate” nine years of Desperate Dan's infamous Brexit prediction. Plus, War in and/or on Iran. Whatever happened to “America First”? Does Britain have any influence on Trump in this? And would Tony Blair have joined in America military action? And… this terrible, terrible heat. As the 1.5 degree limit looks increasingly fanciful, is living in a sweaty Britain the best we can hope for?  Charlotte Nichols MP of Warrington North is our special guest. ESCAPE ROUTES • Zoe recommends Shock And War: Iraq 20 Years On on BBC Sounds and Sirens on Netflix.  • Marie recommends Hacks on Amazon Prime. • Charlotte recommends Everything Must Go by our own Dorian Lynskey and On The Calculation Of Volume by Solvej Balle. • Ros recommends Lionessheart: The Life and Times of Joanna Plantagenet by Catherine Hanley.  • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Presented by Ros Taylor with Marie le Conte and Zoe Grünewald. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Produced by Chris Jones. 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

Erik-Jan Zürcher on the uses and abuses of nostalgia for empire in contemporary Turkey and the UK. The conversation is based on Zurcher's recent lecture at the Istanbul Policy Center, “The Poison of Nostalgia”, which compared neo-Ottomanist tendencies in Turkey with the view of empire in Britain's Brexit debate. Support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Supporters get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by IB Tauris/Bloomsbury, transcripts of every interview, and links to articles related to each episode.

What are the prospects for constitutional reform in the UK? What options are on the government's agenda? What might actually happen? And will any such changes be adequate for resolving underlying problems? Politics in the UK has been in turmoil in recent years—Brexit, Covid, movements for independence in Scotland and Northern Ireland, rule-breaking Prime Ministers, and now the shockwaves from Donald Trump's return to the White House. These pressures have tested the UK's political system, raising serious questions about whether constitutional reforms are needed. In this episode, we dive into a new report from the UCL Constitution Unit, which examines possible constitutional changes, their likelihood of passing, and whether they could truly address the challenges the UK faces. Our guests are two of the report's authors: Meg Russell – Director of the Constitution Unit and Professor of British and Comparative Politics at UCL Lisa James – Senior Research Fellow at the Constitution Unit Our host, Alan Renwick, also a co-author of the report, leads the discussion on possible constitutional reforms, their feasibility, and what reforms could be on the horizon. Mentioned in this episode: The Constitutional Landscape: Options for Reform, by Lisa James, Patrick Thomas, Alan Renwick and Meg Russell. S7:E10 A Primer on House of Lords Reform, with Meg Russell. Transcription link: https://uncoveringpolitics.com/episodes/constitutional-reform-in-the-uk/transcript Date of episode recording: 2025-03-20T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:42:13 Language of episode: English (uk) Presenter:Alan Renwick Guests: Meg Russell, Lisa James Producer: E Kingwell-Banham

The last time acclaimed writer-director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War, Annihilation) appeared on Script Apart, he told Al about his desire to quit directing temporarily and focus on writing – you know, like in the early days of his career. Well, it doesn't get much more like those early days than returning to the blood-soaked quarantined Britain he imagined two decades ago, with a director who he shared an incredibly fruitful partnership with around the turn of the century.28 Years Later, which hit cinemas on Friday, sees Alex team up once more with Danny Boyle – the filmmaker with whom he made The Beach and Sunshine, as well as a 2002 zombie horror that redefined the genre. This sequel, however, is no retread of the film that sent a shiver through Britain's spine. It's a deeply contemplative meditation on Britain, death and how history is remembered and misremembered. The film stars Alfie Williams as Spike, a boy living in a protected tidal island community off the coast of Northumberland, who leads his mother, played by Jodie Comer, on a dangerous quest onto the mainland in search of a doctor to cure a mysterious ailment. What follows is not what many fans expected, in all the best ways.What you're about to hear is a spoiler-filled conversation delving deep into the influence of Brexit on the film. We dissect that ending and its allusions to a disgraced figure from British pop culture history. Also explored: the origins of the Alpha zombies, the inspiration behind Ralph Fiennes' Kelson character, and Alex's original draft of a 28 Years Later movie, which saw Chinese special forces infiltrate Britain in search of the lab where the rage virus began. Enjoy the episode and stay away from those infected, people. Support for this episode comes from Final Draft.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. This episode was recorded and mixed by Daniel Gregory. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:05:15 - La BO du monde - Tournée de reformation d'Oasis, nouveaux albums de Pulp et de Blur... Trente ans après son âge d'or, la Britpop vit une seconde jeunesse. Une façon pour le public britannique de soigner sa déprime post-Brexit ? Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

A man best known for his role in the 2016 Brexit campaign and his controversial tenure as Boris Johnson's chief advisor, Dominic Cummings has often been described as a political disruptor in a very traditional Westminster. In this special episode of The Daily T, Kamal and Cleo Watson sit down with one of the most controversial and influential figures in modern British politics. He gives us his solution to the migrant crisis, reveals whether he'd ever join up with Nigel Farage, and why he believes Britain's political system is broken. But most importantly, how he would fix it.We want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on X, Instagram and TikTok.Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeVideo Editor: Will Walters and Andy MackenzieCamera Operator: James EnglandOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs have voted – by a narrow 23-vote margin – in favour of legalising assisted dying. Bizarrely, the 51.9 to 48.1 per cent breakdown is the exact same as the 2016 referendum result, although hopefully this issue doesn't divide the Labour party in the same way that Brexit did for the Tories.The whole process is far from ‘Parliament at its best', as it has often been claimed. Despite hours of passionate and emotional debate, key concerns about the drafting of the bill forced some who would naturally back assisted dying to oppose it. The overwhelming feeling is that a private member's bill was not the right forum for this kind of legislation.So what comes next? The bill will now pass to the House of Lords, after which comes the business of putting the measures into practice. This raises a multitude of problems for the Labour government, as it must now decide, for example, whether the responsibility will fall on the NHS or private doctors; who will pay for it; and what legal protections will be given to doctors and nurses. Other key questions remain: did Keir Starmer break a voting pact with David Lammy? And how could the decision to go against the party impact ambitious members of the shadow cabinet?Lucy Dunn, James Hale and Rajiv Shah, former adviser in No. 10, discuss.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Former Home Secretary who chose principle over position, Amber Rudd has spent much of her life at the centre of power. From banking to frontbench politics, her career has spanned the high-stakes worlds of business, government and Brexit-era turmoil.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Amber to reflect on the decisions, mistakes and tensions that shaped her time in office. From her alliance with Theresa May to her public resignation from Boris Johnson's Cabinet, Amber offers an unusually frank look at what it means to hold power- and when to walk away from it.She speaks candidly about the human cost of leadership, the moral complexity of the Home Office, and the fallout of political compromise. And she reflects on what it takes to recover- personally and professionally- from being publicly vilified.Grounded, introspective and refreshingly sincere, Amber revisits the pressure points of her political life, the people who've shaped her, and why disagreement doesn't have to mean disloyalty.She also shares why she's returned to public conversation with The Crisis Room- a new podcast co-hosted with journalist Mark Urban and former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos. Each week, the team unpicks the biggest crises shaping the UK and the world. With insider perspectives drawn from the gritty underbelly of investigative reporting, the corridors of Westminster and the shadowy realm of intelligence, they break down what's really happening behind the headlines, and what's at stake for our future.Listen to The Crisis Room here

Esto se anima. Semana de grandes estrenos en busca del taquillazo del verano. Danny Boyle regresa con '28 años después', la nueva entrega de sus zombies en el Reino Unido del Brexit. Con el director y los actores protagonistas charlamos, y también, atención, con súper Pamela Anderson. Al fin se estrena en España 'The last showgirl', la película de Gia Coppola con la que la actriz ha renacido para Hollywood. Además, tenemos varias propuestas del cine español, y en televisión, una de las series más esperada, la primera ficción de Wong Kar-wai, una fascinante crónica de la llegada del capitalismo en Shanghai.

En este episodio, exploramos las diferencias entre crímenes de guerra, crímenes de lesa humanidad y limpieza étnica, temas relevantes en el derecho internacional. Analizamos cómo estos conceptos se aplican en contextos de conflictos y la importancia de la corte penal internacional. Entender estos matices es crucial en el ámbito de los derechos humanos y el derecho penal internacional.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/esto-tambien-es-politica--1892630/support.

The landscape of European manufacturing is undergoing a profound transformation, caught between geopolitical tensions, shifting economic priorities, and technological disruption. Harald Eppinger of Koh Young offers a candid assessment of where Europe stands and what's needed to revitalize its industrial leadership."We are competitive in technology, we have the right people in charge," Eppinger asserts, highlighting that Europe's challenges stem not from capability but from hesitation. This wake-up call comes at a critical moment as defense spending increases dramatically across the continent, creating substantial opportunities in communications technology, satellite systems, and aerospace development. Regional variations tell a nuanced story – the UK has "recovered wisely" post-Brexit, while Scandinavia maintains its traditional strength. Central Europe faces greater challenges, with many potential projects stuck in the "what if" phase of planning. The solution, Eppinger suggests, lies in collaborative partnerships that leverage each vendor's strengths while presenting unified solutions to customers. This shift from isolated competition to strategic collaboration fundamentally changes how manufacturing operates.For manufacturing leaders looking to navigate this changing landscape, the message is clear: competitiveness requires collaboration, data exchange, and process visualization. Those who embrace these principles stand ready to benefit as European manufacturing potentially rebounds in 2025. EMS@C-Level Live at APEX is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com)EMS@C-Level is sponsored by global inspection leaders Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Creative Electron (https://creativeelectron.com) You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

Let's go back now to April 2019. Alice joined Andy for a Brexit heavy live Bugle. Thankfully there was also some Unicorn news to lighten the mood.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ze hebben er elf maanden op moeten wachten, maar sinds vorige week weten Britse ministers eindelijk hoeveel geld ze de komende drie jaar mogen uitgeven. De Spending Review betekent zware teleurstelling voor sommige ministeries, tegelijkertijd opluchting voor anderen – maar nergens overheerst echte blijdschap. Eén ding is zeker: als het uitgavenprogramma ergens op gebaseerd is, is het op de angst voor ‘oprukkend, populistisch rechts’. Ook in deze aflevering Hij heeft hem eindelijk binnen. David Beckham, oud voetballer, multimiljonair, bijenhouder, graag geziene gast van koning Charles, heeft jarenlang laten weten hoe hij snakt naar bovenmodale erkenning en is nu eindelijk geridderd. Wat betekent dat Beckham zich Sir David mag noemen en echtgenote Victoria, Lady. Met hoofdletters’. Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij leverde veertien jaar op rij de premier, maar nu heeft Labour onder Keir Starmer de teugels in handen. Hoe ziet het VK er onder Keir Starmer uit? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone’ Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om? Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scandal rocks the studio as Pete catches Luke doing the unthinkable: eating a snack on air. Things spiral further when Luke takes a swing at pronouncing pain au raisin, leading to a passionate post-Brexit rant about why all baked goods should come with an English translation.Then, in a shocking turn of events, Pete reveals he's started wearing Y-fronts unironically… a fact Luke finds deeply unsettling. We also hear about Luke's teenage BMX-building era, question whether amateur cyclists really need all that Lycra, and debate whether tall people are just naturally more trustworthy.Email us at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on X, Threads or Instagram if character-restricted messaging takes your fancy.Fill out our survey here to have a chance at winning a PS5!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.This week, the trio dive into:Why cyber preparedness is a growing boardroom concernThe overlooked fragility of Europe's energy systemsHow automation, AI, and policy are colliding in the UKEurope's capital gap—and the uncomfortable truth behind itPlus: OpenAI margins, startup resilience, and robotaxis in LondonHere's what's covered:02:00 Cybercrime as a Macro Risk: Are We Sleepwalking into Crisis?06:10 Iberian Blackouts & Energy Fragility09:00 Immutable Ledgers, AI & Infrastructure Resilience11:15 UK's £2B AI Action Plan: Where's the Real Bravery?14:20 Nuclear Woes: The True Cost of Delay17:40 Marginal Cost Pricing & the Renewable Conundrum20:30 Tesla's Robotaxi Vision & a $40K Price Tag22:00 Wave x Uber Deal: Level 4 Autonomy Comes to the UK24:00 Brexit's AV Dividend? The UK Races Ahead of the EU26:30 Europe's Capital Gap: Funding or Fundamentals?29:00 OpenAI's Gross Margins & Startup Implications31:30 Incumbents Strike Back: Why Big Tech Moved Faster34:00 Startup Opportunity in the Next Wave of AI35:40 European vs. US Startup DNA: Who's Built to Win?37:30 Final Thoughts & Condolences on Global Tragedies

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we continue the conversation by looking at 2016. Topics Discussed The Biggest News Stories of 2016: The Presidential Election, Brexit, and the MAGA takeover of the Republican Party Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2016: Hamilton and Lemonade Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for a second helping of the great writer, thinker and commentator, Fintan O'Toole. Fintan has spent a lot time in the United States, including twelve years as a visiting professor in Princeton, so he has lots to say about American culture and politics, which we get into on this episode. We also chat about Brexit, the state of modern journalism, covering the culture wars, and if he's going to be throwing his hat into the ring for the top job in the Aras!Comedy - As you can imagine, lots of people listened in to part 1 of our chat last week and we got a lot of interesting messages on the Mario Rosenstock Podcast hotline…Produced by Patrick Haughey, AudioBrand

She is simultaneously one of the most loved and hated figures in British history. But Margaret Thatcher certainly made in indelible mark on our politics.Broadcaster Iain Dale is the author of a new book on the Iron Lady which seeks to bust some of the myths around our first female PM and introduce her to a younger audience.Camilla and Gordon speak to Iain about his personal interactions with Thatcher – including coming dangerously close to vomiting on her shoes – and what she would have made of Brexit and Nigel Farage.We want to hear from you! Email us at TheDailyT@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on X, Instagram and TikTok.Producer: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleWith assistance from Andy MackenzieOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier Netanyahu van Israël had het kennelijk nog niet druk genoeg met oorlog voeren. Hij kiest onverwachts nu ook voor een grote aanval op Iran. Doelwitten: nucleaire installaties, maar ook de legertop van het land is getroffen. Volgens het land om te voorkomen dat Iran een kernmacht wordt.Volgens Rob de Wijk is dit 'dag één van de oorlog tussen Israël en Iran'. Een escalatie in het Midden-Oosten, waar president Trump zich nu óók in mengt. Volgens hem moet Iran snel een deal maken, voor er 'niks meer over is' van het land. Het zorgde voor paniekerige reacties. Niet alleen op de beurs, maar ook bij de olieprijs. Die ging tot wel 13 procent omhoog. Deze aflevering brengen we de risico's in kaart. Wordt dit een Derde Wereldoorlog, waar sommige voor vrezen? En welke aandelen kan je nu beter even links laten liggen?Apple was de afgelopen weken de loser onder de Magnificent Seven. Er ging veel fout en het bedrijf kreeg ook veel kritiek van Trump zelf. Maar nu maakt Apple ineens zijn comeback! Er is niet 1, niet 2, maar 3 keer goed nieuws te melden! Nieuws dat je deze aflevering hoort.Dan hebben we het ook over de aanval op Jerome Powell. Die een idioot wordt genoemd. Je raadt vast wel door wie, maar misschien niet wat het plan achter die aanval is.Ook bespreken we de sollicitatiegesprekken die Mark Zuckerberg van Meta voert. Hij heeft 14 miljard dollar uitgetrokken om zijn gedroomde kandidaat binnenboord te halen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's political trial is perhaps the most consequential in English history: the trial and execution of King Charles I for treason in January 1649. How could a king commit treason when treason was a crime against the king? How could a court try a king when a king has no peers? How could anyone claim to speak for the people after a civil war when so many people had been on opposite sides? The answers to these questions would cost more than one person his life – but they would also change forever the prospect of holding tyrants to account. Out now on PPF+: Part 2 of David's conversation with Robert Saunders about the 1975 European referendum and the question of why it all ended up so differently in the Brexit referendum of 2016. Sign up now to get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus David's new 20-part series Postwar – about the 1945 general election and the making of modern Britain – is available now on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002d8v1 Next time: The History of Bad Ideas: Austerity w/Mark Blyth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rachel Reeves plans are not a quick fix but thats the point Bus fares to jobs Seven ways the Spending Review affects you UK agrees post Brexit deal over Gibraltar Solar Orbiter spacecraft snaps first images of Suns south pole Ballymena Significant police presence to continue after mob violence Brian Wilson, co creator of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies aged 82 Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says Rachel Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial Newspaper headlines Spending Review renewing Britain or reckless splurge

Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny British territory bordering Spain had been one of the final sticking points of the post-Brexit negotiations. Plus, US President Donald Trump claims a "deal with China is done" following high-level trade talks in London, but uncertainty remains over just how much Beijing is willing to give up its leverage on rare earth supplies. 

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says Bus fares to jobs Seven ways the Spending Review affects you Newspaper headlines Spending Review renewing Britain or reckless splurge Rachel Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed Rachel Reeves plans are not a quick fix but thats the point Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial Brian Wilson, co creator of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies aged 82 UK agrees post Brexit deal over Gibraltar Ballymena Significant police presence to continue after mob violence Solar Orbiter spacecraft snaps first images of Suns south pole

The EU, the UK and Spain have struck a deal over Gibraltar 's post-Brexit future, the last unresolved issue of Brexit. The territory has been in a kind of diplomatic limbo ever since, but now all sides have agreed to remove border and customs checks between Gibraltar and Spain. But how will this affect everyday life for people living in the area?Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.Follow us on:LinkedInInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rachel Reeves boosts NHS and housing as some budgets squeezed Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostage in Gaza, PM says Brian Wilson, co creator of iconic 1960s band the Beach Boys, dies aged 82 Bus fares to jobs Seven ways the Spending Review affects you UK agrees post Brexit deal over Gibraltar Ballymena Significant police presence to continue after mob violence Solar Orbiter spacecraft snaps first images of Suns south pole Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault after New York retrial Rachel Reeves plans are not a quick fix but thats the point Newspaper headlines Spending Review renewing Britain or reckless splurge

Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivers talks about his 49 days in the Treasury in this interview with Mark. He discusses why the UK is trapped in a doom loop of high taxes and low growth, shares his thoughts on Brexit's benefits and explains why panic killed his economic reforms. He gives his thoughts on Trump's policies, Britain's energy crisis, and what it really takes to succeed in business and politics. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kwasi shares how a network of unelected civil servants and regulatory bodies has accumulated enormous power over the past 25 years, often working against elected government policies and maintaining the status quo regardless of which party is in power. The UK is trapped in a vicious cycle where high government spending forces higher taxes, which kills growth, leading to even higher taxes. The government now spends £1 trillion annually, all ultimately funded by the private sector. Kwasi admits three critical mistakes of the mini budget, moving too fast, cutting taxes without reducing spending and panicking when markets reacted negatively. The energy price intervention alone cost massive amounts in a brief discussion. Public sector spending cannot drive economic growth since it's funded by taxing the private sector. Real growth comes from encouraging entrepreneurship and commercial activity, not government investment. Brexit provides essential flexibility, despite implementation challenges, leaving the EU gives Britain the freedom to negotiate independent trade deals and avoid being bound by policies designed for 27 other countries with different economic needs. Net zero policies have made UK energy prices among the world's highest, killing industrial competitiveness. The windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas is particularly damaging to energy security and investment. Both in business and politics, success demands unwavering optimism and self-belief. Leaders must project confidence and energy, as people won't follow those who expect failure or constantly blame external factors. BEST MOMENTS "We went too far, too fast, and I think the worst thing you can do when things start going wrong... is when we started to panic." "I said to the officials, I said, look, we've gotta be able to take 50 billion out of the spending. If I said to anyone in this room, you've gotta reduce your spending by 5%... most people should be able to do that." "Our national debt in 2005... was 500 billion. 20 years ago it was 500 billion and now it's 2.7 trillion. It's completely nuts." "The private sector pays for the public sector... someone, ultimately, many people in this room, I imagine, has to pay for it." "If you don't believe in yourself, why should anyone else believe in you?" VALUABLE RESOURCES https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties. CONTACT METHOD Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive‘Brought to you by Progressive Media': https://progressivemedia.uk/

1) Disastro aereo in India. Più di 290 persone sono morte dopo che un aereo si è schiantato poco dopo il decollo da Ahmedabad, diretto a Londra, ed è caduto su uno studentato universitario di medicina. 2) Il lungo effetto della fame come arma di guerra. Affamare i bambini nei primi mesi di vita avrà effetti per il resto della loro vita. A Gaza anche oggi altre 26 persone sono state uccise mentre aspettavano aiuti. (Nicoletta Dentico) 3) La March To Gaza si ferma al Cairo. Decine di attivisti arrivati in Egitto da tutto il mondo per marciare verso Rafah e chiedere la fine del genocidio fermati e deportati dalle autorità egiziane. (Laura Cappon) 4) A pochi giorni da un nuovo round di colloqui tra Iran e Stati Uniti sul nucleare, Trump fa marcia indietro e ritira il personale dalle ambasciate in medio oriente, mentre Israele sarebbe pronto ad attaccare Teheran. (Roberto Festa) 5) Guerre, cambiamenti climatici e insicurezza alimentare: 122 milioni di persone nel mondo sono stati costretti a lasciare le loro case. (Filippo Ungaro - UNHCR) 6) A 5 anni dalla Brexit, Spagna e Regno Unito trovano un accordo su Gibilterra. Uno dei pochi punti dei negoziati che era ancora in sospeso. (Giulio Maria Piantadosi) 6) World Music. Dalla Colombia l'ultimo album di Julian Mayorga: un manifesto elettronico contro l'omologazione dei suoni e della lingua. (Marcello Lorrai)

Buenos días, Reino Unido, España y la Unión Europea llegaron este miércoles a un acuerdo sobre Gibraltar, más de cinco años después del Brexit. El acuerdo elimina la necesidad de controles de las personas y mercancías que crucen la frontera entre Gibraltar y España. Corresponsal en Bruselas, Olga Rodríguez, buenos días. Buenos días, tras años de negociaciones, la Unión Europea, España y Reino Unido sellaron este miércoles un acuerdo político para Gibraltar. El acuerdo supone mantener el espacio Schengen, el mercado único y la unión aduanera, y permitirá que los 15.000 ciudadanos que pasan de ...

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said her long-awaited spending review is an investment in a national renewal, as she set budgets for every government department until the end of the decade. Also: The UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit. And Brian Wilson, the frontman and co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82.

Acuerdo entre Reino Unido, España y la UE en torno al estatus de Gibraltar tras el proceso del Brexit. Entre otras cosas, el pacto incluye la eliminación de todas las barreras físicas, controles y chequeos sobre las personas y mercancías que circulen entre España y Gibraltar.Continúan las protestas en Los Angeles y otras ciudades, como Chicago, contra la política de deportaciones del presidente Trump. Vamos a hablar de ello con nuestra enviada especial. El primer ministro polaco, Donald Tusk, se ha sometido hoy a una moción de confianza que llegaba tras la derrota de su partido en las elecciones presidenciales. Vamos a estar en Polonia. Y también escucharemos a la premio Nobel de la Paz, la superviviente del genocidio yazidí Nadia Murad, que ha estado en un acto en Madrid. Escuchar audio

Acuerdo entre Reino Unido, España y la Unión Europea en torno al estatus de Gibraltar tras el proceso del Brexit. Entre otras cosas, el pacto incluye la eliminación de todas las barreras físicas, controles y chequeos sobre las personas y mercancías que circulen entre España y Gibraltar a la vez que se preservan el espacio Schengen, el mercado único y la unión aduanera. Lo analizamos con los corresponsales en Londres y Bruselas y Julio Guinea, profesor Derecho de la Unión Europea y Relaciones Internacionales en la Universidad Europea.Escuchar audio

España, la Unión Europea y Reino Unido han alcanzado un acuerdo histórico sobre el estatus de Gibraltar tras el Brexit. Manuel Triano, secretario del Grupo Transfronterizo y secretario general de CCOO en el Campo de Gibraltar, celebra esta noticia en el informativo '24 Horas de RNE'. Aunque hay que esperar a conocer los detalles y la letra pequeña, "hoy estamos muy satisfechos, porque nos sentimos corresponsables de este acuerdo", asegura Triano.El secretario del Grupo Transfronterizo asegura que llevan mucho tiempo reclamando este acuerdo y defiende que son muchos los trabajadores que se beneficiarán de él. "Hay sectores en Gibraltar, fundamentalmente el de servicios y comercio, que van a ser los más beneficiados", apunta. Sobre el compromiso de igualdad en materia de fiscalidad, Triano considera que es positivo para que "ninguna de las dos partes cobre ventaja respecto a la otra". "Creemos que es importante que eso se haya culminado y no deja de ser la consecuencia lógica de pasos que se han ido dando en los últimos años".Escuchar audio

España, Reino Unido y Gibraltar han anunciado haber alcanzado un acuerdo histórico para la gestión de la relación entre la colonia británica y la Unión Europea (UE) tras el Brexit. Arancha González Laya, exministra de Asuntos Exteriores, comenzó esas primeras negociaciones con el Reino Unido, ahora se alegra de haber alcanzado el acuerdo con el país británico, según ha comentado en el informativo 24 horas de RNE: "Lo estoy celebrando por los cientos de ciudadanos que ven restaurados sus derechos a un tránsito normal por uno de los últimos bastiones de anormalidad dentro de la UE".España llevará a cabo los controles de pasaportes en el puerto y el aeropuerto de Gibraltar, lo cual también conllevará a la supresión de la Verja. "Este acuerdo marca un antes y un después para la estabilidad, la cooperación y el bienestar", ha resaltado Albares. El exministro de Asuntos Exteriores, José Manuel García-Margallo, hace otra lectura del panorama: "No veo ninguna ventaja en que un país independiente como el nuestro asuma que siga vigente una colonia, la única que existe en el territorio europeo", opina.Escuchar audio

The IMI (Irish Management Institute) has published new research highlighting a significant digital readiness gap among Ireland's leadership. Just 5% of decision makers surveyed have the skills to fully harness the potential of AI and other digital innovations, while more than 4 in 10 (44%) report having little to no knowledge of how to strategically deploy AI within their organisation. As regulatory pressure intensifies and cyber threats become more sophisticated, the research also reveals that just 4% of leaders express high levels of confidence in their capacity to protect and enhance organisational cybersecurity. Meanwhile, 42% report having limited knowledge and expertise on how to strengthen their organisation's cyber controls. The IMI Leadership Barometer surveyed 459 senior leaders from private, public, and semi-state organisations across Ireland, providing key insights into the attitudes and capabilities of decision makers navigating a complex business environment shaped by economic and geopolitical disruption. As leaders respond to the threat of potential trade tariffs and ongoing volatility, 1 in 3 (33%) decision makers say they are confident about their capacity to successfully steer their organisation through this period of disruption and achieve key business objectives. Conversely, 8% say they are not confident in their ability to navigate the volatility ahead. The findings also reveal that nearly half (45%) of decision makers report gaps in financial leadership capabilities, including managing investments and maximising growth. Just 7% of leaders report having excellent financial skills that can unlock business growth. Despite these challenges, the research highlights strength in leadership around culture and inclusion. A majority of leaders (62%) report having a high level of awareness and understanding of how to foster diversity and inclusion in their workplace - an encouraging signal amid global rollbacks in this space. Commenting on the release of the IMI Barometer, Shane O'Sullivan, CEO of the IMI, said: "As organisations across Ireland face unprecedented economic and geopolitical volatility, decision makers are tasked with leading through this disruption while ensuring their business is fit for the future. Published today, the IMI Leadership Barometer provides a timely insight into the capabilities of Irish business leaders to respond to these challenges and seize new opportunities for growth. "Despite the complexity of this environment, it's clear from our findings that many leaders are navigating this evolving landscape with resilience and a measured degree of confidence. From the Covid-19 pandemic to the Brexit crisis and supply chain challenges, decision makers in Ireland have learned from their experience leading their organisations through considerable turbulence in recent years and have developed the skills to successfully adapt, and grow, in this new era of volatility. "However, significant hurdles remain ahead. From keeping pace with advances in AI to enhancing financial leadership skills, our findings identify a number of weaknesses in current leadership capabilities. Addressing these gaps will be crucial to ensuring leaders are equipped with the key capabilities to navigate the change ahead and drive the future growth and competitiveness of business in Ireland." For more on the future of leadership and the key capabilities necessary to drive growth and innovation over the coming years, explore the IMI's white paper 'Why Learning Today Can Shape Tomorrow' here.

De BBC World Service, de meest beluisterde nieuwszender wereldwijd, staat onder druk: er moet simpelweg veel meer geld bij, terwijl de Britse regering er juist geld van af wil snoepen. Critici zeggen dat BBC World Service juist een essentieel, als niet het meeste essentiele onderdeel is van soft power. Hoe belangrijk soft power is voor het imago en de herkenbaarheid van het Verenigd Ko9ninktijk bespreken we tijdens deze uitzending. Maar ook als het op soft power aankomt blijft geld heel belangrijk. Ook in deze aflevering Negen jaar na Brexit houdt The Remainers’ Bible het voor gezien: Al die tijd heeft de wekelijkse krant The new European zich verzet tegen de stemming van 2016. Maar nu laten ze Brexit achter zich en gaan verder onder de naam ‘The New World ’. Over Van Bekhovens Britten In van Bekhovens Britten praten Lia van Bekhoven en Connor Clerx elke week over de grootste nieuwsonderwerpen en de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Van Brexit naar binnenlandse politiek, van de Royals tot de tabloids. Waarom fascineert het VK Nederlanders meer dan zo veel andere Europese landen? Welke rol speelt het vooralsnog Verenigd Koninkrijk in Europa, nu het woord Brexit uit het Britse leven lijkt verbannen, maar de gevolgen van de beslissing om uit de EU te stappen iedere dag duidelijker worden? De Britse monarchie, en daarmee de staat, staat voor grote veranderingen na de dood van Queen Elisabeth en de kroning van haar zoon Charles. De populariteit van het Koningshuis staat op een dieptepunt. Hoe verandert de Britse monarchie onder koning Charles, en welke gevolgen heeft dat voor de Gemenebest? In Van Bekhovens Britten analyseren Lia en Connor een Koninkrijk met tanende welvaart, invloed en macht. De Conservatieve Partij leverde veertien jaar op rij de premier, maar nu heeft Labour onder Keir Starmer de teugels in handen. Hoe ziet het VK er onder Keir Starmer uit? En hoe gaan de ‘gewone’ Britten, voor zover die bestaan, daar mee om? Al deze vragen en meer komen aan bod in Van Bekhovens Britten. Een kritische blik op het Verenigd Koninkrijk, waar het een race tussen Noord-Ierland en Schotland lijkt te worden wie zich het eerst af kan scheiden van het VK. Hoe lang blijft het Koninkrijk verenigd? Na ruim 45 jaar onder de Britten heeft Lia van Bekhoven een unieke kijk op het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Als inwoner, maar zeker geen anglofiel, heeft ze een scherpe blik op het nieuws, de politiek, de monarchie en het dagelijkse leven aan de overkant van de Noordzee. Elke woensdag krijg je een nieuwe podcast over het leven van Van Bekhovens Britten in je podcastapp. Scherpe analyses, diepgang waar op de radio geen tijd voor is en een flinke portie humor. Abonneer en mis geen aflevering. Over Lia Lia van Bekhoven is correspondent Verenigd Koninkrijk voor onder andere BNR Nieuwsradio, VRT, Knack en Elsevier en is regelmatig in talkshows te zien als duider van het nieuws uit het VK. Ze woont sinds 1976 in Londen, en is naast correspondent voor radio, televisie en geschreven media ook auteur van de boeken Mama gaat uit dansen, het erfgoed van Diana, prinses van Wales (1997), Land van de gespleten God, Noord-Ierland en de troubles (2000), In Londen, 9 wandelingen door de Britse hoofdstad (2009) en Klein-Brittannië (2022).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new political party wants Alberta to quit Canada. This week, we dive into the freshly minted Alberta Republican Party and its bold plan to turn the Wild Rose province into a country of its own.As someone who lived through the political fever dream that was Brexit, Rhys breaks down the eerie similarities, the weaponization of identity politics, and how a populist playbook could be galloping straight into the Alberta foothills.Who's behind the Alberta Republican Party? What they actually want (besides more cowboy hats)? And what does it actually feels like when big referendums happen based on misinformation.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starmer's Winter Fuel U-Turn Won't Save Labour #StarmerCrisis #LabourUturn #UKPolitics #FuelAllowance #JonGauntLive Rachel Reeves has dramatically reversed Labour's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance, restoring it for nearly 9 million pensioners. But is this a genuine rethink—or a panic move after public backlash and damaging local election results?

Today's trial is one of the most notorious in history but also one of the most misremembered. Galileo's epic confrontation with the Catholic Church over the question of whether the earth moves round the sun – culminating with his interrogation and condemnation in Rome in 1633 – was not just a matter of truth vs ignorance or science vs superstition. It was also twenty-year long struggle on the part of both sides to find a way to co-exist. Did they succeed? Not exactly, but it wasn't for want of trying. Then – and perhaps now – science and religion needed each other. Out now on PPF+: Part 2 of David's conversation with Robert Saunders about the 1975 European referendum and the question of why it all ended up so differently in the Brexit referendum of 2016. Sign up now to get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus David's new 20-part series Postwar – about the 1945 general election and the making of modern Britain – starts on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow and the first 10 episodes will be available to download on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002d8v1 Next time in Politics on Trial: Charles I vs Parliament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Two Matts podcast Matthew d'Ancona and Matt Kelly again respond to your queries. They discuss whether the New World means the Brexit argument is now behind us, the emotive language around treating sex offenders and whether Keir Starmer needs to be replaced by a better entertainer. There's also talk of whether Thames Water should be turned into a mutual, Donald Trump's madness and tacos.OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En su lucha por acabar con Hamas, el primer ministro israelí Benjamin Netanyahu ha decidido con sus colaboradores armar a clanes gazatíes que son contrarios a Hamas.No podemos dejar de darles las últimas noticias en torno al divorcio entre Elon Musk y Donald Trump. Les hablaremos de las dificultades de los británicos que viven en la UE tras el Brexit, y tendremos entre otras cosas una entrevista sobre la predicción política y su dificultad para acertar.Escuchar audio

As Reform UK sends its Elon Musk-style Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team into its new councils to assess "wasteful spending", host Patrick Baker takes a trip to Durham to speak to the county council's new deputy leader, the former Brexit activist and GB News broadcaster, Darren Grimes, about what Reform's DOGE plans might mean for the local area. And in Westminster a whole host of copycat DOGEs have started popping up too.  Max Young, news editor of the right-wing political website Guido Fawkes, runs the project 'UK DOGE', highlighting perceived government waste including Foreign Office cooking courses and research into how to feel like a bee. Matthew Simmonds, economics editor of the Spectator Magazine, explains his own project SPAFF (the Spectator Campaign Against Frivolous Funding), and says tax-payer money is being wasted on items such as expensive e-bikes for welfare claimants and research projects with titles like "The Europe that Gay Porn Built". With claims on the right of so-called "woke waste" in universities and research institutes, Clare McNeil, chief executive of Timewise, a non-profit research organisation, argues the independence of the UK's research sector is vital for our economy and democracy. In Durham, Darren Grimes sets out where he believes Reform will find savings and says the budget for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is in the crosshairs of the party's incoming DOGE unit. Mel Metcalf, chair of Durham Pride, explains his concerns over what any cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion would mean for his festival.  Amanda Hopgood, the former Lib Dem leader of Durham council, defends her record in local government and argues Reform have wildly overstated any savings the incoming DOGE unit will be able to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is about a pivotal event in British history that took place exactly 50 years ago: the 1975 referendum on Britain's membership of the European Community. David talks to historian Robert Saunders about why it was so different in so many ways from the Brexit referendum in 2016. Why in 1975 were Labour and the SNP the Eurosceptic parties? What made the Tories pro-European? Where was immigration as an election issue? How did the Yes campaign overturn a big deficit in the polls? Plus: why didn't it settle the question, so that another referendum had to be held four decades later? Available tomorrow on PPF+: Part 2 of this conversation in which David and Robert try to make sense of the many differences between the 1975 and 2016 referendums as well as exploring where Britain stands in relation to Europe in 2025. Sign up now to get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Robert Saunders's definitive history of the 1975 referendum Yes To Europe! is available wherever you get your books https://bit.ly/3FE04mP Next time in Politics on Trial: Galileo vs the Inquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oxford political scientist Ben Ansell discusses the meme-worthy but deeply explanatory concept of FAFO—f**k around and find out—and its subtler cousin FADFO, where reckless policy choices oddly fail to produce blowback. Why bad ideas often go unpunished, from Brexit to tariffs to defund-the-police slogans and MMT. Ansell argues that liberal democracies build buffers that delay "finding out," which populists and ideologues exploit. Plus, thoughts on the limits of idealism in higher ed diplomacy, especially when it comes to the assumed cultural benefits of hosting thousands of Chinese nationals at U.S. universities. Produced by Corey WaraProduction Coordinator Ashley KhanEmail us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices