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As Parliament returns from summer recess, three rising stars of the 2024 intake join Coffee House Shots to provide their reflections on frontline politics so far. Labour's Rosie Wrighting, the Conservatives' Harriet Cross and the Liberal Democrats' Joshua Reynolds tell deputy political editor James Heale how they have found Parliament so far, and their most – and least – favourite thing about being an MP. Plus: while they are all new, and young, MPs, their parties' fortunes have all varied wildly – how have they dealt with that?Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Telegraph have run a story this week that Angela Rayner may have dodged stamp duty on her second home. But beyond the story, its the photos of the Deputy Prime Minister on the beach at Hove – drinking and vaping – that went viral. Christian Calgie, senior political correspondent for the Daily Express, joins James Heale to unpack the story and the wider questions it raises for British politics, but also to discuss Rayner herself. Could 'teflon Ang' turn around the Labour Party's fortunes? And why do so many people – including many Tories – like her so much?Produced by Megan McElroy and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWhat happens when you sell your restaurant, pack your four kids into an RV, and set off to chase adventure across the country? For Adam and Christy Parent, that bold leap led them straight to Santa Fe, where they discovered a welcoming community, stunning landscapes, and a new way of life.In this episode, Bunny Terry sits down with her friends and colleagues Adam and Christy Parent to talk about:How they went from running a bustling coffeehouse in Washington to living on the road for nearly two yearsThe surprising moment Santa Fe stole their hearts (even on a cold, gray March afternoon!)What it's really like to homeschool, road-school, and reconnect as a family of six while traveling full-timeHow Christy built 4 Birds Photography from a passion project into a thriving businessWhy Adam loves helping people find their place in Santa Fe as a RealtorThis is a story about risk, resilience, and finding home in the most unexpected way. Whether you're dreaming of Santa Fe or just love a good “how we got here” tale, you won't want to miss this one.4 Birds Photography: https://www.4birdsphotography.com/@4birdsphotographyFind Adam Parent: @therealadamparentsantafeBunny Terry's website Bunny Terry Instagram Bunny Terry Facebook Original Music by: Kene Terry

Immigration returned to the headlines over the past week after the High Court granted an injunction forcing the removal of migrants from a hotel in Essex – a ruling that could have wider implications for similar cases across the country. At the same time, the sight of Union Jacks and St George's Crosses appearing in towns and cities has sparked a debate over whether flag-flying is a symbol of patriotism or a sign of growing division.On this podcast, originally recorded for Saturday's Coffee House Shots, Lucy Dunn is joined by Lord Hannan and trade unionist Paul Embery to ask: what kind of country is Britain becoming? Paul argues that rapid cultural change, combined with economic decline, has left many people feeling disoriented and neglected. Dan Hannan warns that national symbols once seen as unifying risk becoming sectarian markers, echoing Northern Ireland's politics of identity.They debate the failures of integration policy to the dangers of what Embery calls ‘soft Lebanonisation' – a creeping communalism in which people retreat into their own tribes. The political class have been slow to listen, leaving space for rising resentment over immigration and national identity. So, why is Britain so uncertain of its own identity? Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cup of coffee can tell you more about the world than you think. It can tell you about the soil of North Sumatra, the history of a Seattle coffeehouse, the dreams of a farmer's daughter. In this episode, Brady Brewer, ceo, Starbucks International, takes us inside the global coffee company and shares about the importance of local relationships and cultural roots. Gita and Brady discuss about misinformation, the importance on managing climate challenges and nurturing climate resistant coffee trees and the power of coffee - how coffeehouses can bring people together and once again become the beating heart of society. Coffee connects. Coffee is our culture. Coffee starts conversations. #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #BradyBrewer______________________________________________________About the Guest:Brady Brewer is the CEO International of Starbucks. Since joining the company in 2001, he has held regional and global leadership roles in marketing, digital innovation, and operations based in the U.S. and Asia Pacific. As a certified Starbucks Coffee Master, he's travelled to coffee farms in Costa Rica and Sumatra—an experience that deepened his passion for coffee and his commitment to building a sustainable future for coffee farming communities.About the Host:Gita is an Indonesian entrepreneur and educator. He is the founding partner of Ikhlas Capital and the chairman of Ancora Group. Currently, he is teaching at Stanford as a visiting scholar with Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy.____________________________________________________The second year of Endgame Town Hall is coming soon!Get your tickets here:https://sgpp.me/endgametownhall-ticketsOr become part of this intellectual movement:https://sgpp.me/endgametownhall-partnershipCollaborations and partnerships:https://sgpp.me/contactus

Today James Heale has been on quite the magical mystery tour. Bundled into a bus at 7.45 a.m. along with a group of other hacks, he was sent off to an aircraft hangar in Oxfordshire where Nigel Farage finally unveiled his party's long-awaited deportations strategy. The unveiling of ‘Operation Restoring Justice' was accompanied by some impressive production value, including a Heathrow-style departure board and an enormous union flag.The headlines of Farage's mass deportation initiative are as follows: Reform will leave the ECHR and disapply the Refugee Convention for five years if elected in 2029; a new British Bill of Rights will be introduced, with all government departments required to make the migration crisis their number one ministerial priority; and all this at a cost of £2 billion. But how realistic is it? And since we now have headline deportation plans from the parties at the top of the polls (just), which is more impressive?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Karl Williams, research director at the Centre for Policy Studies.Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the government's decision to proscribe the group Palestine Action, arrests have mounted across the country, raising questions not only about the group's tactics but also about the government's handling of free speech and protest rights.On today's special edition of Coffee House Shots, Michael Simmons is joined by The Spectator's James Heale and journalist Ash Sarkar to debate whether this is evidence of an increasingly authoritarian bent to Starmer's Labour. Has the ban made prosecutions easier, or has it created a chilling effect on freedom of expression? And is this further evidence of the overreach of the attorney-general, Lord Hermer?Also on the podcast, with Keir Starmer's majority secured but his party's membership dwindling, is there space for a new populist party to Labour's left? Ash defends Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana's efforts to establish Your Party. Should they be taking a leaf out of Reform's playbook?Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WBS: Happy Birthday to Me… Brimstone. That's Me. #323 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about the current contest to win a 6ft Brimstone branded teddy bear from Vermont Teddy Bear, and then they discuss the new Lava Java special menu item coming to The Cup Coffeehouse in September. They discuss the Big Bertha the whiskey drinking cow with a Guinness World Record, a man who tried to go live with the wolves, and Sean Kingston's legal issues. They discuss Randy the guinea pig, how many other guinea pigs he impregnated single handedly, and how they should send him over some cigars for all the babies he's about to have. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

Tom Gordon, Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, joins James Heale to discuss his campaign to improve working class representation in politics. Tom, newly elected in 2024, explains how getting his mum involved in local politics in West Yorkshire led him to think about the structural issues that exist preventing more people from getting involved in politics.Plus, with both the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK challenging the traditional Labour and Conservative duopoly, what lessons can both parties learn from each other?Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Oscar Edmondson. Photo credit: House of Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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80 years ago this week Japan surrendered to the allies, ushering in the end of the Second World War. To mark the anniversary of VJ day, historians Sir Antony Beevor and Peter Frankopan join James Heale to discuss its significance. As collective memory of the war fades, are we in danger of forgetting its lessons? And, with rising state-on-state violence and geopolitical flashpoints, is the world really safer today than in 1945?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

Within Brims Skin. What'cha Gonna Do. #322 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, Meg Suss and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about the unfortunate passing of Dee from the old series What's Happening, and then they discuss the 6 foot bear wearing a Brimstone Tee sitting in the corner of the studio – apparently, Vermont Teddy Bear sent over a ginormous bear that he'll be giving away on social media shortly. They discuss the new specialty coffee that Brim is doing with The Cup Coffeehouse, a new collab coming shortly with Java Doodles, and Alex's 2am blunders. They discuss 80th birthdays, Library of Congress deleting parts of the Constitution, and Brim ends with a fun joke. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

The Spectator and Douglas Murray have comprehensively won a defamation case brought by Mohammed Hegab.Hegab, a YouTuber who posts under the name Mohammed Hijab, claimed that an article about the Leicester riots, written by Douglas Murray and published by The Spectatorin September 2022, caused serious harm to his reputation and led to a loss of earnings. However, the judge found that the article did not cause serious harm to Hijab, that what was published was substantially true, and that Hijab had ‘lied on significant issues' in court and had given evidence that ‘overall, is worthless'. What does this case mean for the future of press freedom?On today's podcast, Michael Simmons discusses the case with Alex Wilson, The Spectator's lawyer, and Max Jeffery, who attended court on behalf of the magazine.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.

John O'Neill and Sam McPhail, the Spectator's research and data team, join economics editor Michael Simmons to re-introduce listeners to the Spectator's data hub. They take us through the process between the data hub and how their work feeds into the weekly magazine. From crime to migration, which statistics are the most controversial? Why can't we agree on data? Plus – whose data is presented better, the Americans or the French?For more from the Spectator's data hub – which may, or may not look like the thumbnail photo – go to: data.spectator.co.ukProduced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

Is the Online Safety Act protecting children – or threatening free speech? Michael Simmons hosts John Power, who writes the Spectator's cover piece this week on how the Act has inadvertently created online censorship. Implemented and defended by the current Labour government, it is actually the result of legislation passed by the Conservatives in 2023 – which Labour did not support at the time, arguing it didn't go far enough.Michael and John joined by former Conservative MP Miriam Cates who defends the core aims and principles at the heart of the Act. They debate the principles of Big Tech, the risks of government overreach and whether freedom of expression is under threat.Produced by Megan McElroy and Patrick Gibbons.

Kelly McCafferty (former DVE intern) is this week's featured artist performing live in-studio for the Coffeehouse.

Kelly McCafferty (former DVE intern) is this week's featured artist performing live in-studio for the Coffeehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reb Beach, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Ray Zawodni, Max Starks, Kelly McCafferty in the Coffeehouse, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reb Beach, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Ray Zawodni, Max Starks, Kelly McCafferty in the Coffeehouse, and more.

Katie Lam became an MP in 2024 after a career in finance. She's also an accomplished scriptwriter, having co-written five musicals. She's one of the most exciting new intake MPs, and she's ruffling feathers in Westminster and beyond. She joins political editor Tim Shipman to discuss everything from her vision for the country to the ECHR, and shares her political ambitions.

Sean Collier reviews the new Fantastic Four movie. Black Ridge is this week's featured band performing live in-studio for the Coffeehouse.

Dave Dameshek, Greenfield's Finest, RIP Hulk Hogan, Max Starks, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Black Ridge in the Coffeehouse, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Collier reviews the new Fantastic Four movie. Black Ridge is this week's featured band performing live in-studio for the Coffeehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Dameshek, Greenfield's Finest, RIP Hulk Hogan, Max Starks, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Black Ridge in the Coffeehouse, and more.

What's left of the Tories?The Commons is closing down for the summer, but Kemi Badenoch has treated us to a shadow cabinet reshuffle. At the beginning of the year, Badenoch's team were keen to stress stability, dismissing talk of an early reshuffle. But, as so often in politics, events have forced her hand. Ed Argar, the shadow health secretary, had a health scare earlier this summer. He has today stepped back from the frontbench to focus on his recovery. Badenoch is therefore using his departure as the chance to make what she calls ‘a few changes to my frontbench.'The headline is that Sir James Cleverly, former foreign and home secretary, is returning to the front bench as shadow housing secretary. Is his new position designed to take on Angela Rayner? And what's Badenoch planning to do about the Jenrick question? Lucy Dunn speaks to Michael Gove and Tim Shipman.

The strange death of Tory England has been predicted before. But never has the ‘natural party of government' faced a greater challenge to survive. The Conservatives are facing attacks on all fronts from Labour, the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK. Kemi Badenoch's six-month anniversary as leader was marked by the loss of nearly 700 councillors, with a stern test awaiting next year in Scotland and in Wales. She promises change with her long-awaited policy commissions, ahead of a make-or-break party conference in October, but can she turn it around? Is there a road back to power for the 121 surviving Tory MPs? And what exactly is Robert Jenrick and the rest of the shadow cabinet up to?Join editor Michael Gove, new political editor Tim Shipman, assistant editor Isabel Hardman and the pollster Luke Tryl as they discuss where the Tories go from here.This event is in partnership with Charles Stanley Wealth Managers.

The Coldplay Concert Scandal, Rob King, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Raised by Giants in the Coffeehouse, and more.

This weekend is the Northside Music Festival so we'll be having bands on all week and today Raised by Giants joins the show for the live in-studio Coffeehouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coldplay Concert Scandal, Rob King, Sean Collier's Movie Reviews, Raised by Giants in the Coffeehouse, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend is the Northside Music Festival so we'll be having bands on all week and today Raised by Giants joins the show for the live in-studio Coffeehouse.

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As Labour looks to get a grip on public spending, one rebellion gives way to another with the changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system threatening to become welfare round two. On this week's Saturday edition of Coffee House Shots, Lucy Dunn is joined by The Spectator's Michael Simmons and former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman to explore what the government is planning – and why so many Labour MPs are worried. Is the system failing the children it's meant to support, or simply costing too much? And can Labour afford to fix it without tearing itself apart?Listen for: Amanda on the unintended consequences of the 2014 SEND overhaul; why teaching assistants may not be the silver bullet schools think they are; and Labour's mess over Ofsted. Michael Simmons also outlines the fiscal timebomb threatening local authorities; the cultural shift post-Covid that's changed how we approach education; and why one Labour insider is warning, ‘If you thought cutting support for disabled adults was bad, wait till you try it with children.'Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Can We Talk About That?Let's define what this means and dive into the truth of what it means to have faith that moves!

Can We Talk About That?Let's define what this means and dive into the truth of what it means to have faith that moves!

Zut alors! The French are in town. Emmanuel Macron is on his state visit this week, spending time today with the King and tomorrow with the Prime Minister. His itinerary includes a state dinner and an address to both Houses of Parliament this afternoon.All the pageantry, of course, is for a reason: to defrost what Tim Shipman calls the ‘entente glaciale' and the stalemate over migration. Keir will be hoping to get the French to sign a ‘one in, one out' migration deal – with Labour seemingly surprised that, upon coming into power, the French didn't roll over and make concessions on small boats when a left-wing government took office. Can we expect a new entente cordiale? Is there anything in it for Macron when it comes to stopping the boats?We also received the sad news today that Tory grandee Norman Tebbit and regular Spectator contributor Jonathan Miller have passed away. We remember both of them on the podcast.James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Freddy Gray.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.

Cast your mind back a year. Labour had just won a storming majority, promising ‘change' to a stale Tory party that was struggling to govern. But have things got any better?In the magazine this week, Tim Shipman writes the cover piece to mark the occasion of Labour's first year in government. He takes readers through three chapters: from Sue Gray (freebies scandal and winter fuel cut) to Morgan McSweeney (a degree of professionalisation and dealing with the Donald) to the point at which ‘things fall apart' (assisted dying, the welfare vote and Reeves's tears).On the podcast, Tim is joined by The Spectator's James Heale as well as sketchwriter and long-time Westminster mischief-maker Quentin Letts to go through the events and personalities that have contributed to the dysfunction.Listen for: Tim's run-in with Lord Hermer at the US Ambassador's bash; why Jeremy Corbyn's mooted political party could cause a chasm in the Labour party to rival the one tearing the Conservatives apart; who the targets for the chop might be, should there be a reshuffle; how young members of the Labour party are beginning their charm offensive on Angela Rayner; and why politicians have failed to grasp the banal fundamentals that make a great political performer.Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

Sara Ubelhart, owner of San Leandro's beloved Zocalo Coffeehouse, joins Lee Thomas for GrilleeQ's applewood smoked chicken thighs, longanisa, grilled corn, and honey cornbread. Sara rose from the ranks of barista to owner of the neighborhood coffee shop on Bancroft Avenue. She chats about Zocalo's unique place in San Leandro politics, support for small businesses amid an influx of national brands, and the process for roasting Zocalo's coffee, among other topics. This episode of The Marinade is sponsored by the East Bay Insiders Newsletter. For more visit eastbayinsiders.substack.com.

There have been a number of navel-gazing interviews with the Prime Minister over the weekend. Across thousands and thousands of words, he seems to be saying – if you read between the lines – that he doesn't particularly enjoy being PM.In better news, Labour seems to have quelled the welfare rebellion. Liz Kendall is making a statement in the Commons this afternoon, in which she will outline the concessions that Labour has made on its controversial welfare bill. All in, the cost has spiralled by £3 billion per calendar year – which an already put-upon Chancellor will have to find. Whilst it remains the largest rebellion of this government, the number of rebels has shrunk to around 50.Also on the podcast, Wes Streeting is due to announce his – much-delayed – ten-year plan for the NHS. We are expecting a number of big shifts in Thursday's announcement, including: moving from analogue to digital, swapping treatment for prevention, and hospital for community. Does Wes have the perspiration for the ailing NHS?James Heale speaks to Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

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.

Scott Blasey from The Clarks is performing live in studio for the Coffeehouse today ahead of the band's show this Saturday night at Stage AE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick, PFT Commenter, Guy Junker, The Clarks in the Coffeehouse, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Bartnick, PFT Commenter, Guy Junker, The Clarks in the Coffeehouse, and more.

Scott Blasey from The Clarks is performing live in studio for the Coffeehouse today ahead of the band's show this Saturday night at Stage AE.

It is rare to see the President so visibly frustrated (see The Apprentice, circa 2004), but after Iran and Israel seemingly ignored his ceasefire announcement – and his plea on Truth Social, ‘PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!' – Donald Trump has come down hard on both sides. In a clip taken this afternoon he exclaimed: ‘These are countries who have been fighting so long and so hard, that they don't know what the f*** they're doing.' Succinctly put by the President.The exchange of fire could be the expected tit-for-tat seen after the announcement of ceasefires in other global conflicts, but it has dampened the mood at Nato, which world leaders were approaching with cautious optimism, believing the road to de-escalation was clearing. What happens next?Also on the podcast, Keir Starmer is facing a huge rebellion less than a year after coming into power. Overnight, scores of Starmer's MPs have signed a reasoned amendment to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill. This would effectively kill the bill at its second reading in the Commons on Tuesday. Can he de-escalate the precarious domestic situation?Lucy Dunn speaks to James Heale and Michael Stephens.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.