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George Osborne and Ed Balls are back for their first round of questions of the year, ready to mull the big conundrums of 2025! Craig Oliver, former director of Politics and Communications in David Cameron's No 10, asks the pair to weigh in on the upcoming Trump Presidency. Do we need to take him seriously – and literally – this time around? In the wake of our Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months series, should Labour have taken a leaf from the Cameron/Osborne era and painted a fuller picture of their economic approach while in opposition? And, Ed and George consider Keir Starmer's national security adviser – is there anything amiss with the appointment of Jonathan Powell? Or does it make sense? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidTechnical Producer: Will Gibson SmithProducer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Rachel Reeves starting 2025 with a bond market headache? Ed Balls and George Osborne explain how global trends and UK inflation might just mean she's boxed herself in… again. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's growing interest in British politics – and hatred of Keir Starmer – has erupted into a row over the grooming gangs scandal. What would Ed and George do in Starmer's position? And what are the long and short term political implications for Labour, the Tories and Nigel Farage's Reform party.Plus, over in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after a decade in power, and among the possible candidates mooted to replace him are two old friends of Ed and George's: Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, and former deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Who will win out, and what will the future of Canada look like? Political Currency has been nominated for the People's Choice award at the Political Podcast Awards. Please VOTE for Political Currency at https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/Join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidTechnical Producers: Will Gibson Smith and Danny PapeProducers: Miriam Hall, James Shield and Rosie StopherExecutive Producer: Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you position yourself on the world stage? David Cameron might have been Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but in this third episode he shares with Ed Balls and George Osborne the true reality of leading a small country in a big world. British soldiers in Afghanistan; Relations with China; The beginnings of a rupture in the UK-EU relationship. And he shares the more personal moments - like losing a parent - that still happen in the life of a human being who happens to be Prime Minister. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you've never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader.If you've listened to the first two episodes of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months and can't wait for part 3, don't! All episodes are already available, ad-free for Political Currency Gold subscribers, as well as our subscriber exclusive Inquest episode. And, you can now join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProducers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John RogersTechnical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey NissenbaumProduction Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaidExecutive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator NetworkHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you prepare the country for austerity? David Cameron joins Ed Balls and George Osborne to step back to the 2010 budget. From the true relationship between a Prime Minister and his Chancellor, to the careful decisions on departmental spending, to the very difficult task of selling cuts to a country that doesn't want them, this is the reality of a Prime Minister before a government-defining fiscal event. As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you've never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader.If you've listened to the first episode of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months and can't wait for part 2, don't! All episodes are already available, ad-free for Political Currency Gold subscribers, with bonus content coming later this week. And, you can now join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProducers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John RogersTechnical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey NissenbaumProduction Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaidExecutive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator NetworkHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in a special short episode recorded in the frontline city of Kharkiv, Francis Dearnley interviews a woman who had to flee her home "the day the Russians came", and how life for her and her relatives has been changed forever.Recorded by Adélie Pojzman-Pontay and Jack Leather. Edited by James Shield.Video of Kharkiv Dispatch with Francis:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi20lWX4FykDonate to David's charity:This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine's warzones. You can donate here:https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it really like to step through the black door of No 10 for the first time as Prime Minister? Ed Balls and George Osborne ask David Cameron about his “out-of-body” experience on the way to the palace, plus what it's like organising a staff team who have just had to say goodbye to a government. They discuss how to handle the top job when life starts relentlessly throwing events at you, the surprising tasks - like letters of last resort - that suddenly become your responsibility, and whether a ruthless streak is the only way to succeed.As Keir Starmer marks six months as Prime Minister, Political Currency is stepping back into 2010, when another former leader of the opposition took up the premiership. Across three episodes, Ed Balls and George Osborne are joined by David Cameron - from the moment he arrived at Downing Street, to dealing with a hostage crisis; taking on his first PMQs to the emotional loss of his father. This is Cameron as you've never heard him before - in conversation with both a former ally and adversary as they revisit the political moments that shaped a new government and a new leader.If you've listened to the first episode of Inside Number 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months and can't wait for part 2, don't! All episodes are already available, ad-free for Political Currency Gold subscribers, with bonus content coming later this week. And, you can now join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProducers: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and John RogersTechnical Producer: Oliver Geraghty and Mikey NissenbaumProduction Support: Miriam Hall and Caillin McDaidExecutive Producers: Ellie Clifford and Dino SofosPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator NetworkHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Boxing Day, George Osborne and Ed Balls pop the champagne and turn their minds to the year ahead. Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway asks: What could Labour achieve in 2025 that would earn it Ed and George's seal of approval? And what are they personally looking forward to in the coming year? Meanwhile, Conservative Member of Parliament Laura Trott, Shadow Education Secretary, has rung in to ask for advice on getting the issue of improving schools on the radar. And have Ed and George really left politics for good? They consider what it would take to stage a comeback … You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidProducer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Ellie CliffordPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is just days away now, so Ed Balls and George Osborne are getting into the season by reflecting on Christmas-time political emergencies that have interrupted the festivities over the years. Meanwhile, Claudia Winkleman makes a guest appearance to ask the pair to weigh in on important matters: Should one read the joke first or place the crown after pulling a Christmas cracker? She also asks – mince pies or ice cream? And, of course, traitor or faithful? The pair also consider which political figure they would want to cover in a political biography. And George reveals whether he and Theresa May still exchange Christmas cards … You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyProduction support: Caillin McDaidProducer: Rosie Stopher, James Shield and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Ellie CliffordPolitical Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Cameron is revealed as our very special guest on Inside No 10: David Cameron - The First Six Months, out 30th December.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss this incredible conversation about what it really takes to run the government. 

Who are the individuals who've influenced elections in the same way as Elon Musk? Ed Balls and George Osborne run through some of the great drivers of political results over the years - from people on the street to press barons. Plus, with our Inside The Room miniseries with Nicola Sturgeon now wrapped up, George and Ed take listener questions on the matter of the 2014 referendum and the ongoing, simmering tensions around Scottish independence. Would England be economically better off without Scotland – and why are English politicians so keen to cling to it? Are there parallels between the Scottish independence movement and Brexit – and if so, why won't the nationalists admit it? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

After helping to secure a victory for Donald Trump in the US election Elon Musk is seemingly setting his sights on the UK and Reform. Ed Balls and George Osborne take stock of whether Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch should be worried. Is this another sign of the end of the two-party system?The historic vote on assisted dying last week has brought a whole new set of questions and challenges for the government. How Labour will balance its plans for the NHS with this potential landmark legislation? And does Keir Starmer support this? Can the cabinet divisions on the bill be overcome?Meanwhile, the government's main focus is a relaunch to help set the agenda for the rest of the parliament. Not, of course, that they're calling it that. But do government relaunches ever work? And how can this one successfully reset the narrative? Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

Joe Biden's White House days are numbered, and he appears to be scrambling to secure his legacy. With a ceasefire just brokered between Israel and Lebanon, George Osborne and Ed Balls ask: What kind of influence is the returning President Trump already having on foreign policy? How is the transition really working? And what does this mean for the conflict in Ukraine? Is the Trump effect forcing world leaders to harden up and have a real, public conversation about a peace deal? Back home, Rachel Reeves is talking a big game – insisting Labour won't be bringing in any more tax increases or borrowing plans. Is she making promises that will be hard to keep? Ed and George mull whether Reeves is setting herself up for trouble down the road.And with a snap election in Germany just months away, Ed and George take a closer look at the country's economy – which has gone from ‘miraculous' to ‘kaput' in just a few years – and ask who's to blame.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott died yesterday at the age of 86. Often described as a ‘political bruiser', Ed Balls and George Osborne remember Prescott differently: as a policy powerhouse and as a skilled negotiator between Blair and Brown. Does a comparable player exist in today's Labour government? And, Ed recalls the moment he was involved in a car chase with ‘Two Jags' himself.With the assisted dying bill facing a second reading next week, the pair consider whether it will pass or be voted down. Is the issue set to be off the agenda for a generation, or could Starmer rescue the bill?Plus: the Budget may not have fallen apart, but with Scottish Labour sending different messages, farmers (and Jeremy Clarkson) on the march and mortgage rates rising, we take a look at its political impact. Are any u-turns on the horizon?Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

With incensed British farmers set to descend on London in protest to the government's new rules on inheritance tax for agricultural property, Ed Balls and George Osborne consider the likelihood of the Treasury reversing course. What made George change his mind on the so-called “pasty tax” in 2012 - and will Rachel Reeves consider a similar u-turn? This past week marked a special anniversary – the day George thought the UK would go to the polls. Should Rishi Sunak have let his run go a little longer? Author and journalist Tim Shipman, who has examined the issue of Sunak's timing in his latest book Out: How Brexit Got Done and the Tories Were Undone asks George and Ed their view on when the Tories should've called the election. They also consider: does Donald Trump's election, and his love of protectionist policies, make the idea of the UK joining the European Union Customs Union more justifiable? And… exactly what is Gerrymandering? Professors Balls and Osborne are here to explain. You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

The second era of Trump is a little over a week old, and the president-elect is making waves with his cabinet appointments. An attorney general who has been investigated by the House ethics committee for sexual misconduct allegations (which he vehemently denies)? Welcome, Matt Gaetz. Trump's pick for defence secretary? Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who's a proponent of American-made ammo.George Osborne and Ed Balls consider what the spillover will be for the UK. Will the recently cooked-up Chagos Islands deal get messy? And will Britain find itself more exposed to America than the US itself when it comes to the economic fallout?And while Nigel Farage still appears to be jostling to become UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson is strongly tipped for the job. Do unusual times call for an ambassador with a little ‘British allure'?Back home, and the Labour government has increased tuition fees for the first time since 2017. With that, and the cut in the winter fuel payment, George says he's really starting to get on board with the Starmer government…Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

Donald Trump's return has provoked days of soul searching among Democratic voters. But the pollster with one of the most accurate predictions of the outcome, James Johnson of JL Partners, has asked George Osborne and Ed Balls to shake off the gloom and consider any positives. Is there a silver lining in a second Trump presidency? George has some ideas, while Ed is struggling… Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman asks: does the world see the US as an international example of democracy any more? Did it ever? And Susanna Reid from Good Morning Britain has rung in to ask what Trump's re-election tells us about what voters truly want.Plus: with Kemi Badenoch now leading the Tories, George and Ed answer the question: what does the shadow cabinet …actually do? You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free!Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

It's beginning to sink in: Donald Trump 2.0 is now upon us. George Osborne and Ed Balls think seismic shifts in the global economy could be ahead. Could his aggressive trade policies chip away at the UK's growth plans?Trump has also claimed he could end the Ukraine war in a day. Does that mean a peace deal – or appeasement? Meanwhile Nigel Farage is offering up his services as a British ambassador to Trumpworld. Would despatching Farage to Mar-a-Lago be a relief for Keir Starmer?And the new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, faced her first PMQs this week. Ed and George review her debut performance at the despatch box.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

The summer holidays are over, if Keir Starmer's speech this week was anything to go by. Is he stepping into Osbornomics strike two? Whilst Ed Balls is still on holiday, George Osborne is joined by Chief Executive of Labour Together, Jonathan Ashworth, to reveal what's going on behind the scenes as the government returns to Westminster. In a quick turnaround, Starmer was next spotted in Germany, resetting relations in Europe. Is there merit to seeking bilateral relations with EU countries? Will this lead to growth and prosperity? And will it appease Leave voters who swung to Labour at the election?Plus, Ed and George provide their insights from their time inside shadow cabinets, imparting their advice for the next Tory leader on how to return to government as swiftly as possible.Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

It's results day and while students across the country celebrate their A-levels, BTEC and T-levels, university funding has come back into the limelight. And what's better than one former education minister? Two! Gillian Keegan is sitting in for George this week, and she and Ed Balls consider the best course of action to make the education sector pay for itself. Plus, Gillian makes her case for more business people in Parliament. Would they really drive more growth than career politicians with PPE degrees? And in the next instalment of our summer conversations, Ed and George give the 2024 intake of MPs their top tips for standing out from the crowd - but does Gillian agree?Become a member of POLITICAL CURRENCY GOLD

A chance encounter leads to the discovery of a salacious scandal that's been lost to history for 50 years. Host Lindsay Byron sifts through crumbling news clippings to unpack a story of illicit sex and corruption involving elite powerbrokers alongside the forgotten castoffs of rural Virginia.    Written and hosted by Lindsay Byron AKA Lux ATL - goodtimesbadgirls.com   Music and sound design by Guy Kelly - guykelly.com   CAST: Newscaster - Lauren Vogelbaum Judge - Max Williams Prosecutor - Ben Bowlin Janet Barker - Anney Reese Buckeye - Tari Defense Attorney Johnson - Noel Brown Dr. Shield - Sean Rhodes   SOURCES: All courtroom scenes are pulled from the transcripts of The United States VS Joseph Whitehead, Landon Wayne Holley, and Aubrey Henderson trial. These transcripts are located in the National Archives in Philadelphia. Opening newscast describing the Hookergate crime ring comes from an August 26, 1977 Danville Register and Bee article by Nelson Benyunes.   The courtroom exchange preceding the Edgewood diner scene comes from US Prosecuting Attorney Stubbs' direct examination of Janet Barker on December 9th, 1977.  The courtroom exchange in which Buckeye describes how she made a booking comes from Prosecuting Attorney Robert Stubbs' direct examination of Buckeye (not her real name) on December 7th, 1977. The newscast describing Whitehead's role in the “anatomy of power” comes from an August 1977 Washington Star article. The courtroom exchange describing Joe Whitehead's drinking problem comes from a psychiatric evaluation conducted by Dr. James Shield on January 4 1978, and presented as evidence by Whitehead's defense team before sentencing. The above court transcripts are located in the National Archives in Philadelphia.  The first-hand accounts from Rodney Smith come from an interview I conducted with him on January 26th, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Star Blades Monday review is back to go talk over Saturday's 3-1 win over Stoke where Sheffield United were far from their best but still came out quite comfortable winners. Chris Holt, James Shield and Danny Hall also chat about potentially missing Iliman Ndiaye, the impact of Jayden Bogle and a little bit of an issue behind the scenes with the training pitch. As well as that there's a transfer update, where after Ndiaye's injury 'bodies' are needed. No matter how long he's out for.

The Star Blades podcast is back to look ahead towards United's return to league action against Stoke City after last week's FA Cup trip to Millwall. Chris Holt, Danny Hall and James Shield also take a look at the transfer movement so far involving Will Osula and the departing Reda Khadra as well as chat about the future of Iliman Ndiaye.

In the latest episode of The Star Blades podcast, Chris Holt and James SHield look back over the return to action for Sheffield United and a win over Huddersfield Town. They also wax lyrical about goalscorer Billy Sharp and look ahead into something of the unknown as the Blades prepare to take on Kolo Toure's Wigan on Monday night. There's all that and a quick transfer window brief and where things are with the proposed takeover of the club.

While the Championship has paused for the World Cup, The Star Blades podcast isn't taking a break and this week Chris Holt, Danny Hall and James Shield are delving into the prospects of seeing a United player or maybe even two on the biggest stage at Qatar next week. The lads assess the chances of Adam Davies getting a place in goal for Wales and the disappointment of Rhys Norrington-Davies. There's also a chat about Iliman Ndiaye's potential to rip it up at the World Cup and what that means for Sheffield United as well as the view on ex-Blades Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker in the England squad.

The Star Blades Podcast team are back with the Monday Review, albeit a day late, as Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to go back over a crucial win for Sheffield United against Cardiff City on Saturday which allowed them to go into an equally important break in those all-important automatic promotion places. They also discuss the impact of James McAtee in that match, as well as weighing up whether it was right for John Egan to go away on international duty and the words of Oli McBurnie on the prospect of staying on at Bramall Lane with his contract due to expire.

In this week's edition of The Star Blades podcast we look back over Tuesday night's defeat to Rotherham United, ask where it all went wrong and how United can bounce back. We hear from Oli McBurnie on his form recently and what he believes the reasons are for the turnaround and discuss the injury situation at Bramall Lane. James Shield and Danny Hall also take a look ahead to Saturday's match against Cardiff City, the last before the World Cup break

We're here with a new edition of The Star Blades podcast - the Monday review, casting an eye over the weekend events, where this time around Sheffield United finally managed to pick up a win after what has been an 'orrible October. In this week's edition, Chris Holt, James Shield and Danny Hall discuss Saturday's victory over West Brom, the rise and rise of Tommy Doyle, McBurnie back among the goals and the question mark around the number one spot against Bristol City on Tuesday night

Welcome to another edition of The Star Blades podcast where Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to go back over a week to forget at Bramall Lane as United come away with one measly point for their home double-header against Birmingham City and QPR. We take a look at where it went wrong, why complaining about wasting time is a waste of time and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Stoke

Real football is back after the international break and Chris Holt is joined for another Star Blaes podcast by James Shield and Danny Hall as we look back over what we might have learned from the players' trips with their countries as well as looking ahead to a home double-header against Bimingham and QPR. We'll also ponder what formation Paul Heckingbottom might use for those games as the United boss wrestles with some injury concerns at the back

We're back with The Star Blades podcast where this week Chris Holt is joined by James Shield and Danny Hall to discuss another Sheffield United injury blow, the pros and cons of this international break, the stand-out performers of the season so far and the latest on the managerial changes around the division.

We're joined by James Shield from The Sheffield Star to preview Sunderland's Championship match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Chris Holt is joined by The Star's James Shield as we look ahead to the Blades' Championship kick off against Watford on Monday night as well as taking an in-depth look at the recruitment over the summer and the expectations at Bramall Lane for the upcoming campaign

The Star's sports editor Chris Holt is joined by Sheffield United writer James Shield as they look back over last week's win over QPR but more importantly delve into Saturday's match against champions Fulham, where a place in the play-offs is at stake for the Blades

The Star's sports editor Chris Holt is joined by Blades writer James Shield to talk over an immensely busy week at Sheffield United where they stumbled on the pitch over the Easter weekend. Off it there appears to be a regime change in the midst with US businessman Henry Mauriss closing in on a surprise takeover. As well as that there's a new contract for Billy Sharp and still a bit of uncertainty surrounding Chris Basham. Lots to talk about!

The Star's Sheffield United correspondent James Shield joins host Steve to discuss another eventful seven days for the Blades and look ahead to this weekend's South Yorkshire derby

The Star's sports editor Chris Holt is joined by Blades writer James Shield to talk over a night of drama on Wednesday after United's late, late show against Blackburn. Dampening the spirits a little there's also a look at the injury situation which is getting worse and a look ahead to Saturday's trip to Millwall

Blades writer James Shield and Sports Editor Chris Holt join sports reporter Steve Jones to discuss the latest Sheffield United talking points.

The Star's Blades correspondent James Shield previews Sheffield United's return to Championship action against Derby County alongside sports editor Chris Holt. There's also more moaning about the ever-frustrating Lys Mousset.

Blades writers James Shield and Danny Hall joins sports reporter Steve Jones to discuss the latest Sheffield United talking points.

The Star's Blades correspondent James Shield teams up with sports editor Chris Holt to discuss the pair's hopes, dreams and expectations for the rest of the season at the turn of the year.

Blades writers James Shield and Danny Hall joins sports reporter Steve Jones to discuss the latest Sheffield United talking points.

Steve Jones and James Shield talk through the confirmation that Sheffield United's Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers, originally scheduled for tonight, had been postponed because of an outbreak of Covid-19 in the visitors' camp, some fans began to reminisce about other unusual reasons for Blades games being called off over the years.

Can Sheffield United continue their resurgence in the Welsh capital this weekend? Baldes correspondent James Shield and The Star's sports editor Chris Holt also discuss the January transfer window and the rise of Rhian Brewster.

We are mere days away from the restart of the Premier League and Championship seasons and our panel is brimming with excitement. Blades writer James Shield, Owls reporting duo Joe Crann and Alex Miller and football editor Chris Holt join Liam Hoden to discuss the final preparations for both clubs. James talks about the significance of new contracts for Billy Sharp and Oli Norwood at Bramall Lane while Alex provides the latest on the Owls' EFL charge. And the regular feature, putting together a combined Wednesday-United side from the last 30 years, is drawn to a close with the addition of substitutes.

After all the talking, all the hypothesising and all the doubts, football is finally on its way back and we are singing from the rooftops. Both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United will be back in action inside the next three weeks. Discussing the two clubs' progress towards the return, Owls writers Joe Crann and Alex Miller, Blades reporter James Shield and The Star's football clubs editor Chris Holt join Liam Hoden in optimistic mood. The panel discuss contract issues, including a mini raft of new deals at Hillsborough, plus the big issue of season tickets and refunds. And they put in the final pieces of the jigsaw that is the combined Owls-Blades XI from the last 30 years as they add two strikers.

Just when you think football is on its way back.... Another week another dose of frustration for those wanting football to resume sooner rather than later. Still there is no concrete news on a potential resumption so how are Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday gearing up? James Shield, Joe Crann and Chris Holt join Liam Hoden to discuss this another other key topics surrounding our two clubs in this time of shutdown. They also debate which two wingers should be added to our combined Owls-Blades XI from the last 30 years.

Another week, another set of conflicting stories about the possibility of football restarting. Unpacking talk of fading hopes of the EFL resuming and the Premier League's Project Restart, our panel examine what it all means for Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United. And they continue their quest to forge a combined Owls-Blades side from the last 30 years - this time looking at the centre of midfield. James Shield, Danny Hall, Alex Miller and Chris Holt join host Liam Hoden.

The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to the 14th annual Star Football Awards - but we decided to do them any way. Instead of a glitzy ceremony, our writers got together over dodgy wifi to hand out player of the year awards for our six clubs - Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster Rovers and Rotherham United. Plus, our panel debated who should be crowned young player, team and manager of the year in the region. Joining host Liam Hoden was Chris Holt, James Shield, Alex Miller, Danny Hall, Liam Norcliffe and Leon Wobschall.

8-7-19 The Program is joined by David Lesky of Baseball Prospectus to get his thoughts on the Royals rebuild and whether this time is in a position to make a James Shield like trade to contend in 2021? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Outside Corner Fantasy Baseball Podcast, we are joined in studio by Dan, the GM of Telly's Porch Monsters to take a look back at the 2016 draft! We'll find out which teams hit it out of the park, who whiffed, who snagged some last round value picks and first round busts. We'll find out the fate of Ken Giles, James Shield's potential revenge, and the large father's unbelievable final season. We'll also bring you the bombtrack of the week, going over the moving and shaking in our transactions, covering the week's action in the game recaps, and bringing you the award-winning Tiger Beat!