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Trump has swamped the U.S. in corruption - Nick Cohen argues that the UK must act now to escape the same fate Nick Cohen delves into the history of past political donations as he argues that the UK must do all it can not to be plunged into the brazen corruption of Donald Trump's crooked White House.The controversial gift of £1 million to the Labour Party by former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone produced an exception to a tobacco-advertising ban for Formula One. Uniquely among Western democracies, Britain also lets money purchase a seat in the legislature through peerages; the odds that such honours were coincidental were once put at winning the lottery jackpot five times running. Because big money in politics was never cleaned up, Cohen says, we now live in an age of extreme wealth in which sums that are rounding errors to crypto billionaires can buy an entire party.CRYPTO-SLEAZE & REFORMNick says there is rightly deep concern over the unprecedented funds being showered on Reform by shadowy foreign-based: Christopher Harborne a main investor in the Tether stablecoin firm, has recently pledged £36 million, on top of an earlier £5 million personal gift to Farage, and earlier donations to Reform totalling £12million. The total amount to Reform and Farage would total a staggering £53 million! The Harborne £36 million is being matched by another crypto-billionaire, Ben Delo, co-founder and former chief executive of BitMEX. Delo pleaded guilty in 2023 to U.S. anti-corruption charges over failed anti-money-laundering controls and was later pardoned by Donald Trump. Farage, whom Nick Cohen calls Trump's acolyte, then lobbies the Bank of England against a digital pound that would compete with his patrons' products and presses for capital-gains-tax cuts on crypto. Both Harborne and Delo have indicated they will move back to the UK so their huge donations can be valid, and legally made under current UK electoral law.Labour, despite a huge Commons majority, is not closing the loophole that currently allows foreign based donors to move to the UK in order to make a donation because it too lives off big money. An insider account of the 2024 campaign records Angela Rayner's proposed ban on foreign donations being pulled after Labour's then-biggest donor, Lord Ali, objected. Nick finds a mere foreign-donor ban inadequate anyway: money has no smell, and a gift from Thailand or Hong Kong does not become virtuous if the donor moves to Britain. He wants a hard cap on donations regardless of source—even if that hurts trade unions—plus more public funding of parties, building on existing Short Money. If a Labour government will not do that, he asks, what is the point of it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says smaller parties shouldn't be able to veto National and Labour working together, as he eyes greater bipartisanship. This term, the two major parties have sided together on issues like the Indian free trade deal, a social media ban for under-16s, and modern slavery legislation. Hipkins told Kerre Woodham there's more work to do on issues like infrastructure and climate change. He says it's a bottom line for him that minor parties can't veto any bipartisan work, which he says ACT and NZ First have threatened to do this term. Hipkins is also confident the party will be able to find enough GPs to cover its three free visits policy, should it win government. The party's promising three free visits a year, funded through its capital gains tax on residential and commercial property. The Labour Leader told Woodham the number of medical graduates will rise in the coming years, and the party needs to attract them into primary care. He says the party will offer low interest loans to help graduates buy a stake in local GP practices. He also says GPs will be recruited from overseas, and his Government will grow the number of nurses able to prescribe medications. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIGEL FARAGE IS LIVING RENT-FREE IN BIG ANG'S HEAD! GIVE US AN ELECTION! #NigelFarage #AngelaRayner #ReformUK #TUC #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Angela Rayner went to the TUC Congress today—but instead of explaining how Labour will fix broken Britain, she launched yet another attack on Nigel Farage and Reform UK. Rayner accused Reform of threatening workers' rights, branded Farage's donors his "sugar daddies" and sneered: "If Farage will do you a Cameo for £70, just ask yourself what he'd do for £70 million." Honestly, Nigel Farage is living rent-free in Big Ang's head! Labour appears obsessed with stopping Reform, attacking its donors and changing the political funding rules—rather than confronting why millions of working-class voters have abandoned Labour in the first place. If Rayner and Labour are so certain that Reform doesn't represent working people, there is one simple solution: MAN UP. CALL A GENERAL ELECTION. LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. Stop hiding behind speeches, smears and parliamentary manoeuvres. Put Labour's record against Reform's policies and allow the British public to deliver the verdict. Are Labour genuinely defending democracy—or desperately trying to nobble their biggest political threat? Join Jon Gaunt—Triple Sony Gold Award-winning broadcaster, former BBC, Talk Radio and Sky News host, and former Sun columnist—for a fiery live reaction. LIVE AT SIX TONIGHT. LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE—and tell me: should Labour call an election now? Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner, Big Ang, Reform UK, Labour Party, TUC speech, TUC Congress, Reform donations, political donations, general election, call an election, Andy Burnham, Richard Tice, working class voters, workers rights, British politics, UK politics, Labour versus Reform, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, live reaction, free speech, podcast, podcasts, #NigelFarage #AngelaRayner #BigAng #ReformUK #Labour #TUC #GeneralElection #CallAnElection #RichardTice #WorkingClass #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LiveReaction This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

In today's edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Jacob Rees-Mogg are joined by Reform UK's deputy leader to discuss the party's massive donations.The Labour Party is heavily criticised for its attempt to block the contributions. Mr Tice labels it “vindictive” and “hyperventilating hypocrisy” and confirms that the donations won't be rewarded with peerages.Get your tickets to The Daily T's On The Road Sunday Showdown between Camilla Tominey and Bridget Phillipson here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph-events/live-events-party-conferences-2026/► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorThe Telegraph is the Publisher Podcast Awards' Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026Producer: David LeveneSenior Producer: Emma WilliamsSocial Producer: Nada AggourVideo Producer: Jim SpencerExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Jacob calls Labour's actions 'democratically disgraceful'.Richard Tice affirms that the donations won't be rewarded with peerages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour must confront the far right & its fascism head-on - with Rafel BehrIn this week's Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to author and leading Guardian columnist Rafael Behr about the interconnectedness of ultra-capitalism and reactionary right-wing forces in politics. They discuss how both radicalised elderly voters nostalgic for the past and wealthy tech billionaires like Elon Musk are supporting extreme right-wing movements, creating a more dangerous political landscape than the "cosy" narrative of just elderly voters being concerned about change. Rafael analyses the Labour Party's failure to adequately confront far-right threats, particularly noting how they treat extreme right-wing protests as legitimate political expression rather than addressing the underlying fascism. Raf and Nick discuss how figures like Nigel Farage have been able to manipulate both mainstream and extreme right-wing voters, and discuss the lack of strong pushback from both Labour and Conservative parties against far-right influences, including Russian interference and extreme positions on immigration. They conclude by discussing their concerns about the need for clearer red lines against fascism and whether Labour leader Andy Burnham would articulate a stronger response to these sinister aspects of an increasingly transnational radical right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Labour Party wants to ban new total remuneration contracts, which include an employer's KiwiSaver contribution in a salary. National has said its open to considering the changes. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Geoff Summers, independent HR consultant and former Remuneration Authority chair, about how total remuneration contracts work.

NIGEL'S IN THE MONEY! RAYNER'S THROWING HER TOYS OUT OF THE PRAM! #NigelFarage #AngelaRayner #ReformUK #GeorgeOrwell #1984 #LordAlli #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  NIGEL'S IN THE MONEY! RAYNER'S THROWING HER TOYS OUT OF THE PRAM! KERCHING! Nigel Farage and Reform UK have received a staggering £72 MILLION from two British British British businessmen—and Angela Rayner and the Labour Westminster establishment are having a complete MELTDOWN! Two enormous £36 million donations mean Reform finally has the financial firepower to take on Labour, the Tories and the entire cosy political establishment. And they absolutely HATE it!  Reform says the donations were made legally under the rules. But Rayner is now suggesting that proposed legislation could operate retrospectively and potentially force some of that money to be returned. RETROSPECTIVELY! In about it: Reform accepts donations under the rules that exist today—then the Government introduces new rules and reaches backwards to claw the money back. This is straight out of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four: "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." Orwell also wrote: "Nothing was illegal, since there were no longer any laws.  Nobody is claiming that these donors committed a criminal offence. But retrospective punishment—changing the financial consequences after the event—is a dangerous road for any democracy to travel down.  If Labour can't beat Nigel Farage at the ballot box, is it now trying to cripple Reform financially instead? And spare me the sanctimonious lectures about wealthy donors and political influence. This is the same Labour Party that became embroiled in rows over free clothes, luxury accommodation and Lord Alli. Apparently, rich donors are perfectly acceptable when they're bankrolling Labour—but when British businessmen put their money behind Reform, it suddenly becomes a "threat to democracy"! What a load of hypocritical cobblers! Join me, Jon Gaunt, LIVE at 6 PM, as I tear into Rayner's tantrum and ask the question Labour doesn't want answered: IS THIS ABOUT PROTECTING DEMOCRACY—OR PROTECTING LABOUR FROM NIGEL FARAGE? Should political donations be capped in future? Should Reform keep every penny? And should any British government be allowed to change the rules retrospectively because it doesn't like the political consequences? I want YOUR views—LIVE, LOUD and completely uncensored! LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO JON GAUNT TV—THE HOME OF BOLD OPINIONS, BIG DEBATES AND FREE SPEECH! #NigelFarage #AngelaRayner #ReformUK #ReformDonations #PoliticalDonations #72Million #GeorgeOrwell #1984 #RetrospectiveLegislation #RuleOfLaw #LabourParty #AndyBurnham #LordAlli #PoliticalFunding #BritishPolitics #UKPolitics #Democracy #GeneralElection #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV Nigel Farage, Angela Rayner, Reform UK, Reform donations, political donations, £72 million donation, George Orwell, 1984, Orwellian politics, retrospective legislation, retrospective laws, rule of law, Labour Party, Andy Burnham, Lord Alli, political funding, British democracy, UK politics, general election, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the British politician The Rt Honourable Lord Peter Hain, who grew up In Apartheid South Africa and went into exile in the UK with his parents in the 1960s. Lord Hain was responsible for the cancellation of whites only sports tour to the UK, which did not endear him to South Africans. He joined the Labour Party in Britain and was then appointed to the House of Lords. People of Note – Sunday at 6pm and again on Thursday at midday. Brought to you by PTP. And the Rocky Horror Show continues to draw the audiences at Theatre on the Bay.

Imogen Bachra shares her take on to watch in the week commencing 14th of September. * Friday's US inflation data was sufficiently firm that it feels like a 25 basis point hike from the Fed next week looks like the path of least resistance. Our base case is still that this is a one and done move. We still see labour market weakness emerging into 2027, which could ultimately pave the way for rate cuts, but clearly persistently elevated energy prices present an upside risk to this view. * We have the BoJ at the end of the week that's likely to follow suit with a 25 basis point hike at its meeting, we think, but we're sceptical that Governor Ueda will offer much forward guidance beyond that – instead repeating what he said in July, that in-depth deliberations will be held at every meeting. From a markets perspective, this may be a little bit disappointing with participants left wondering what exactly it is that Treasury Secretary Besson knows that they do not. This might not be the sort of hawkish surprise that they were looking for. * The Bank of England could be the only major central bank not to raise rates next week, though we do look for the guidance to formally acknowledge upside risks to the inflation outlook, which would mark quite a hawkish shift from the July MPR, but it would reflect the tone from some of the central bank speakers at the Treasury Select Committee hearing last week. This could ultimately pave the way for a rate hike to be delivered in November, which is now fully priced by markets, but regular listeners will know that that's been our base case since March. More important from a markets perspective at the BOE meeting could be the annual vote on QT, and we see a greater risk than consensus that the pace is  maintained at £70bn compared with consensus that it will be reduced to £50bn. This could add another bearish catalyst for longer yields, which are now well above our long held 5.25% 10-year target. Global factors have been the main driver of that rise in yields, but we have long seen domestic reasons, both on the more hawkish monetary policy side, and the more bearish fiscal policy side that can't keep yields at these levels. * While we're on central banks, it's worth reflecting on the ECB last week that it was hawkish enough that we now see the short term terminal rate at 3% up from 2.5% previously. We think they will get there in the first half of 2027. But it's important to note that that's driven solely by credibility in the face of an energy shock, despite weak evidence so far of any contagion to core inflation. We did also upgrade our 10-year bund target from 3.3 to 3.6% both on the more hawkish ECB outlook, but also a bearish structural outlook into the end of the year. * Away from central banks, in the UK, it's also the big data week. It perhaps takes on a little bit less importance when it coincides with the week of the central bank decision, but nonetheless, it's another month of data on the inflation front and the labour market front that will feed into the BoE's assessment of the risks of second round effects. We see headline inflation ticking up. This is largely about energy prices. In fact, core inflation is expected to edge down, albeit that's largely a rounding error more than anything else. It doesn't change the fact that the long-term path we still think is towards higher core inflation into 2027, where we have a peak of 3.1%. Although central banks and inflation risks were the theme last week and probably likely to be the theme in the week ahead, we also remained squarely focussed on fiscal risks too. * Next week brings about a cabinet reshuffle in Japan and we'll most closely be watching whom is announced as the minister of state for economic and fiscal policy. And although there's nothing on the calendar as such, we'll watch any headlines related to potential policies announced in the UK as we near the Labour Party conference, as well as any other announcements from President Trump as we near midterms. Good luck.

In this episode, I open the show with a monologue aimed directly at the moral bankruptcy of Britain's Jewish Foreign Minister, Ed Miliband, following Miliband's unveiling of British-led, international sanctions against Judea & Samaria. Thereafter, I am joined by MirYam's In-House Analyst, Yaakov Lappin, and together we analyze:· UK Sanctions: Scope of the measures targeting Judea and Samaria.· Ed Miliband: Political motivations behind London's policy shift.· Israel's Response: Closing the UK's Jerusalem consulate.Support the showThe MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Subscribe to our podcast: https://podfollow.com/1493910771Follow The MirYam Institute X: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony X: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Willow-Jean Prime, Labour Party's spokesperson for Social Development & Employment, joins us LIVE to discuss the MSD report findings regarding missed benefit payments.Paul Barlow joins us for the weekly Open Brief Debrief: Who needs the Kiwimart? Now here's the tricky part, finding out who's dominating the conversation about it and trying to steer public perception on the Green policy announcement. We'll take a look into tonight with Open Brief.Anthropic former and current employees have raised the alarms again on the safety of unregulated AI and super intelligence development claiming a more than 10% possibility of wiping out humanity.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

The Hui presenter Julian Wilcox interviews Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins as the election campaign kicks off. But can Hipkins convince Māori voters that Labour is the best path to change?  Nā Te Māngai Pāho & NZ On Air te pūtea tautoko.

Deputy General Secretary Mick Pimblett outlines how the POA will use the forthcoming TUC and Labour Party conferences to press home the union's campaign for a restoration of the right to take industrial action across the UK. Plus key information about a fringe meeting on 28 September at which member involvement will be crucial. More details at poauk.org.uk

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has announced counter sanctions following the UK government's decision to ban imports from illegal settlements in the West Bank.On Talking Politics, Robert Peston and Daniel Hewitt discuss the timing of the decision, whether it has been driven by Labour Party politics and if it will actually help keep the possiblity of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine alive.

BURNHAM & MILIBAND ARE SO OUT OF TOUCH WITH UK THEY'RE DANGEROUS!  #AndyBurnham #EdMiliband #Labour #UKPolitics #Israel #Gaza ##JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  What planet are Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband living on?!  Britain has a border crisis. People are furious about illegal migration. We have protests and growing anger over what's happening in places like Dover and Portsmouth. Families are still being hammered by the cost of living. So what do Burnham and Miliband apparently think Britain needs right now? A FIGHT WITH ISRAEL!  Instead of concentrating relentlessly on our borders, illegal migration, law and order and the cost of living, they want to make Israel another huge political battleground. How does THAT make your food cheaper? How does THAT bring your energy bills down? How does THAT control our borders? How does THAT stop the boats? And what could damaging relations with an important security partner ultimately do to Britain's own security?  This is exactly what drives ordinary working people mad about modern politics. PERFORMATIVE POLITICS. GESTURES. POSTURING. EVERYTHING EXCEPT DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY WORRIED ABOUT. Instead, once again, Labour politicians appear more interested in satisfying pressure from their own political flank over Gaza and Israel. Meanwhile the boats keep coming and ordinary people keep paying the bill. GET YOUR PRIORITIES RIGHT! Jon Gaunt asks: are Burnham and Miliband simply out of touch — or are their priorities now becoming dangerous for Britain?

The Labour Party has pledged to review the Emissions Trading Scheme if elected, and claims the current price is 'too low' to drive down reductions. In an earlier announcement, leader Chris Hipkins said the party would make changes to the scheme - and that they wouldn't campaign on pricing agricultural emissions, a departure from their earlier stance. The Country's Jamie Mackay has admitted he supports this development, and unpacked the rest of the party's announcement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigitte Morten is the Managing Director of public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently volunteering for the Hutt South MP, Chris Bishop. Phil Goff is a former Cabinet Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. He was mayor of Auckland from 2016-2022 and New Zealand's High Commissioner to the UK from 2023-2025. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to chat about the latest with The Labour Party, Paul Henry's comments about The Greens, and NZ First's proposition to make superanuation exclusive to New Zealand citizens. Whakarongo mai nei!

Fresh from Reform's annual conference in Birmingham, their chief whip in the Senedd, Llyr Powell reacts to all the weekend's events. Andy Burnham has done his first Prime Minister's Questions. Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones tells us how the parliamentary Labour Party thinks he's doing. Devolving policing has come back under discussion after the new PM said he's open to considering it. Professor Laura McAllister co-chaired the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales that looked at it, and Lauren McEvatt was a member. They discuss the pros and cons. Laura Doel has taken up the role of General Secretary for TUC Cymru. She explains what she hopes to achieve in the role. And Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as an MP to concentrate on world affairs. Writer and historian Tom Egerton illustrates what former PMs do with their time after leaving office.And following the success of meeting new members of the Senedd we've decided to get to meet more politicians. This week, it's our chance to get to know the MP for mid and south Pembrokeshire, Henry Tufnell.

In this episode of the Mic On Podcast, Seun Okinbaloye sits with Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) chieftain and former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, who shares his views on Nigeria's democracy, governance and the 2027 elections.Baba-Ahmed criticizes Nigeria's democratic system for serving political elites, while also faulting the Tinubu administration over insecurity and corruption. He highlights poverty and political exclusion in northern Nigeria, calling for greater citizen participation.Looking ahead to 2027, Baba-Ahmed questions Peter Obi's decision to join the ADC coalition, insisting they should have remained independent. He urges Nigerians to become more active in politics and demand institutions that serve the people.Guest:Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed(PRP Chieftain / Former Labour Party Vice-Presidential Candidate)

FARAGE vs POLANSKI: IS THIS THE FUTURE OF BRITISH POLITICS? #NigelFarage #ZackPolanski #ReformConference #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #ReformParty As the Reform UK Conference kicks off in Birmingham, Jon Gaunt asks a bigger question: is Britain finally ready for radical political change? Forget Labour versus Tory for a moment. Could the real future of British politics be Nigel Farage on the Right and Zack Polanski on the Left? They couldn't be further apart politically — but both are trying to convince voters that the old political establishment has failed. So are we witnessing the beginning of the end of Britain's traditional two-party system? And today I'm asking some difficult questions about Nigel Farage. Is he REALLY ready to become Prime Minister? It's one thing to attack the Establishment. It's another thing entirely to run the country. Where are the detailed policies? Where are the people capable of running the great departments of state? And can Reform move from protest movement to credible government? Meanwhile Zack Polanski and the Greens are attempting their own political revolution from the Left. Two insurgents. Two completely different visions of Britain. But would the British Establishment ever comfortably accept either of them getting anywhere near real power? Or are millions of voters finally ready to tell the political establishment: WE'VE HAD ENOUGH. WE WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Jon Gaunt gives his verdict and wants yours. Farage? Polanski? Burnham? Badenoch? Or none of them? Who represents the future of Britain? #NigelFarage #ZackPolanski #ReformUK #ReformConference #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #UKPolitics #BritishPolitics #ReformParty #GreenParty #AndyBurnham #KemiBadenoch #LabourParty #ConservativeParty #GeneralElection #PrimeMinister #Westminster #PoliticalEstablishment #RadicalChange #Britain #UKNews #PoliticsLive #Farage #Polanski #ReformConference2026 #LiveAt6 Nigel Farage, Zack Polanski, Reform UK, Reform Conference, Reform Conference 2026, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, UK politics, British politics, Reform Party, Green Party, Farage PM, Zack Polanski Greens, Andy Burnham, Kemi Badenoch, Labour Party, Conservative Party, General Election, next Prime Minister, Westminster, political establishment, radical change, future of UK politics, Britain, UK news, political debate, Reform UK conference, Farage speech, live politics, live at 6 This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Joe and Dion look at the 'cruel and unknowable' Donald Trump, and how Qatar are regretting getting friendly with the 'hyena' in the White House. Meanwhile, the Man With Zero Political Convicton, Keir Starmer, is stepping down as a MP mere weeks after relinquishing his role as Prime Minister - in sharp contrast to Jeremey Corbyn who has remained on to serve his constituents long after leaving his role as leader of the Labour Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mōrena e te whānau! This morning on Breakfast, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Carmel Sepuloni from The Labour Party, and Rosetta spoke with Nai Palm from Hiatus Kaiyote ahead of their show at The Powerstation this Friday. Plus heaps of music, chats, and more! Whakarongo mai nei. Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Andy Burnham returns to the despatch box for his first appearance as Prime Minister. Can he handle the Commons - and who are his critics within the Labour Party?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proletarian TV | 24 August 2026 The new face of the imperialist Labour Party, Burnham, has made his first international trip Ukraine. While faces might change and representatives will come and go, the line of the Labour Party is the line of the finance capitalists in the City of London. It is no surprise then that the warmongering line of Starmer has continued with Burnham, a man whose rise to power seems manufactured. Burnham was not even an MP a month before his role of prime minister, but the doors were opened to allow him to quickly become an MP, become a candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party and eventually prime minister of the United Kingdom. As our General Secretary Ranjeet Brar says in this RT interview: "...you see just how lacking our country is in democracy." ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

ARE ALL MPs HYPOCRITES & LIARS? JOHN HEALEY MUST RESIGN! #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #JohnHealey #DefenceSpending #UKDefence #Labour #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics So much for principle. So much for integrity. So much for putting the country before your political career. John Healey was hailed as a politician with principles when he dramatically resigned as Defence Secretary over defence spending. He effectively accused Keir Starmer's government and the Treasury of failing to give our Armed Forces the money they needed. He told Parliament Britain needed to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030. His resignation helped pile the pressure onto an already crumbling Starmer government and Healey emerged looking like that rarest of creatures — a politician prepared to sacrifice his job for his principles. Fast-forward a few weeks and Healey is back around the Cabinet table — this time as Chancellor of the Exchequer. And what happens to that great principle now HE controls the purse strings? Suddenly the 3% target can wait. You couldn't make it up! Was his resignation really about Britain's national security — or was it another calculated move up the greasy political pole? If John Healey genuinely believed Britain was being put at risk by inadequate defence spending, how can he now justify delaying the very commitment he demanded from Starmer? And that raises a much bigger question: CAN WE TRUST ANY OF THEM? Do our MPs actually have principles anymore? Or do principles last only until they get in the way of the next Cabinet job, leadership contest or political promotion? Are politicians entering Parliament to change the country — or simply to climb the greasy pole? ARE ALL MPs HYPOCRITES & LIARS? And if John Healey cannot explain this extraordinary reversal, shouldn't he resign as Chancellor? Join Jon Gaunt LIVE for a no-holds-barred, interactive debate. I want YOUR views.

Andy Burnham has clocked up a month mark in Number 10. As the long recess draws to a close and Parliament prepares to return, the Guardian's Kiran Stacey joining the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and a lot of social media game.  How has Burnham handled the familiar problem of prison capacity and the headache of early release schemes? Do his devolution plans really add up and will Number 10 North make any difference to government? Is this PM's plan for social care finally going to deliver reform? And after a relatively quiet summer recess, what are the challenges heading his way once Parliament returns? Plus: Is the new prime minister really going to play in the big Labour v the Lobby football match at Labour Party conference? Hannah White presents. With Jill Rutter, Cassia Rowland, Matthew Fright and Stuart Hoddinott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deadly flash floods strike Nepal and Tibet, the U.S. kills four in the latest Caribbean boat strike, China urges its citizens to leave Eswatini over "security risks," Spain declares Ceuta a "National Security Interest," Meta agrees to pay $16.68 billion to settle child addiction claims, the U.K.'s Labour Party considers banning first-cousin marriage, Darline Graham wins the South Carolina GOP runoff for her brother's senate seat, 15 newborns die in a tragic fire at an Islamabad, Pakistan hospital, the U.S. Secret Service says it's "aware" of an Iranian video threat against Barron Trump, and OpenAI's data center head leaves the company. Sources: Verity.News

Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. Lianne Dalziel is a life member of the Labour Party and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. She ran as an independent for Christchurch's mayoralty in 2013 and was the city's mayor for three terms. She writes a regular column for Newsroom.co.nz.

The House sits down with Duncan Webb for an exit interview as the former Minister and Labour Party whip calls time on his parliamentary career. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This episode explores recent media reports regarding the closure of Montenegro-based online betting site Tether.bet, its alleged links to UK political figures, and the broader regulatory challenges facing the industry. Featuring insights from SBC's Media Director Martyn Elliott and Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir, the discussion examines the ongoing regulatory scrutiny, the role of offshore payment processing, and calls for formal UK investigations.Key TopicsThe Sunday Times investigation into Tether.bet and reported links to political donorsRegulatory challenges surrounding offshore crypto gambling platformsPolitical scrutiny concerning Reform UK donations and Parliamentary Standards inquiriesAllegations regarding payment intermediaries in unlicensed marketsCalls by the Labour Party for Gambling Commission and FCA investigationsThe role of investigative journalism in gambling regulatory enforcementHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Martyn Elliott & Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Proletarian TV | 3 August 2026 Ranjeet Bar, general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (ML), speaks at our international celebration on Saturday 25th July 2026. In his eloquent and insightful message, he touches upon the true history of the great historical events of 26th and 27th July 1953: the Attack on Moncada and Victory in the Korean Fatherland War. He recounts their true history and how that is distorted today. And he draws out the relevance to the global situation, of capitalist crisis, escalating war, resurgent Fascism, genocidal Zionism and the wars of the Anglo American imperialists to further conquer and suppress the world by force. As well as the heroic resistance of the Socialist nations of the DPR Korea, and tiny but defiant Socialist Cuba, Ranjeet pays tribute to the Palestinian people, the Axis of Resistance in the middle East, and in particular the Iranian and Russian people, who are engaged in an existential fight for survival against the aggressive wars launched by our Labour government on behalf of the British capitalist ruling class and their US imperialist partners in crime. The British workers must stand in with all peoples in struggle. As our capitalist ruling class is driven toward global war to keep its moribund and crisis ridden system alive, the only answer to the troubles of the working people is to break all ties with the imperialist Labour Party and finish it entirely. Only then will a really mass party of the working class, taking an independent political line in the interests of the working masses in Britain and of the wider world be possible. We must learn to turn - as Fidel so ably did, in his trial after Moncada - the repressive apparatus of the state into a trial of the repressive, unjust and monstrously inhuman capitalist system itself. We must strip our ruling class of all legitimacy in the eyes of the British workers and demonstrate to them that their true interests do not lie among the path of continuing colonial war, genocide, ultra-nationalism, racism, deepening poverty and destruction. But that another future: a bright, cooperative, equal, hopeful and just socialist future, is possible and within our grasp. Our demands most moderate are: we only want the earth! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

The story of the founding of the Labour Party, runs straight through Wales. Not around it. Follow us on social media: Instagram, Bluesky: @Welshhistorypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welshhistorypodcast Please consider becoming a supporter at: http://patreon.com/WelshHistory Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Thumbnail photos: Photo of Keir Hardie by George Charles Beresford, sepia-toned platinotype print, 1905 © 2026 Evergreen Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan White on the Future as a Political Idea  Launch of the Future Histories LAB - a Space for Radical Imagination and Postcapitalist Construction.  Find us on: www.futurehistories-lab.com  Follow us on: Instagram, Bluesky Shownotes Jonathan White Prof. Dr. Jonathan White at LSE London: https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/jonathan-white White, J. (2024). In the long run: The future as a political idea. Profile Books. https://profilebooks.com/work/in-the-long-run/  Saito, K. (2026). Am Ende des Fortschritts. Überleben in den Ruinen des Kapitalismus. dtv. https://www.dtv.de/buch/am-ende-des-fortschritts-28534 Jonathan White on the concept of emergency: White, J. (2015). Emergency Europe. Political studies, 63(2), 300-318. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-9248.12072 White, J. (2023) Constitutionalizing the EU in an Age of Emergencies. JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, 61: 781–796.  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcms.1341 the Great Replacement Theory: https://eooh.eu/articles/great-replacement-fringe-conspiracy-mainstream-narrative on Brexit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit on Lexit: https://www.ippr.org/articles/forbidden-fruit-the-neglected-economic-possibilities-of-lexi on Otto Bauer: https://www.counterfire.org/article/the-austrian-revolution-book-review/ https://jbi.or.at/otto-bauer-utopie-und-wirklichkeit/ Jaeggi, R. (2025). Progress and regression. Harvard University Press. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674298019 on atomic bombings: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki on John Stuart Mill: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stuart_Mill on the ‘too late' narrative:  Malm, A., & Carton, W. (2025). The long heat: Climate politics when it's too late. Verso Books. https://www.versobooks.com/products/3317-the-long-heat?srsltid=AfmBOoo_4whHho3ZrpGFZrLclb06yfTMCwMCDuQiPTBpfSwMDjWE2-y- https://www.isepglobal.org/articles/net-zero-by-2050-too-little-too-late-scientists-warn on tipping points: https://global-tipping-points.org/earth-system-tipping-points/ on decarbonisation/climate change mitigation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_mitigation on Extinction Rebellion: https://rebellion.global/about-us/ on ‘temporal claustrophobia': https://www.lse.ac.uk/asset-library/rftw/how-ideas-of-the-future-can-help-us-find-time-for-democracy.pdf Clark, C. (2013). The sleepwalkers: How europe went to war in 1914. Harper Collins. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-sleepwalkers-christopher-clark on climate change adaptation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_adaptation https://climatepromise.undp.org/news-and-stories/what-climate-change-adaptation-and-why-it-crucial Amorim-Maia, A. T., & Olazabal, M. (2025). Beyond adjustment: A new paradigm for climate change adaptation in a complex world. Global Environmental Change, 93, 103027. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378025000640 on collapse and climate movements: https://taz.de/Kollapsbewegung-in-der-Klimakrise/!6110821/ https://www.collapseclub.com/about/ on Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/26/andy-burnham-keir-starmer-leadership-styles-compare  on decarbonisation/climate change mitigation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change_mitigation on democratic planning: Sorg, C. & Groos, J. (2026). Creative Construction. Demokratische Planung im 21. Jahrhundert. Brumaire.  https://brumaireverlag.myshopify.com/products/creative-construction on participatory budgeting: Sintomer, Y., Herzberg, C., & Röcke, A. (2008). Participatory budgeting in Europe: Potentials and challenges. International journal of urban and regional research, 32(1), 164-178. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-2427.2008.00777.x on Zohran Mamdani's politics: https://communia.de/oeffentlicher-luxus-fuer-alle-mamdani-zeigt-wie-es-geht/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd782pjgq3o  on Liberalism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/liberalism/#Bib on economic Liberalism: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/economic-liberalism on the critique of trickle-down economics: https://www.exploring-economics.org/de/entdecken/joseph-stiglitz-trickle-down-economics-is-absolute/ on ‘promissory legitimacy': Beckert, J. (2020). The exhausted futures of neoliberalism: from promissory legitimacy to social anomy. Journal of Cultural Economy, 13(3), 318–330. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17530350.2019.1574867 on Post-liberalism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postliberalism  the Corbin Campaign in 2010: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Corbyn_2015_Labour_Party_leadership_campaign on Gaza solidarity protests: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war_protests Related Episodes of Future Histories S04E10 | Christine Hentschel zu Sicherheit und Aktivismus in katastrophischen Zeiten https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s04/e10-christine-hentschel-zu-sicherheit-und-aktivismus-in-katastrophischen-zeiten/ S04E07 | Kohei Saito, Christoph Sorg and Jan Groos on Creative Construction and the Struggle over Progress https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s04/e07-creative-construction-and-the-struggle-over-progress/ S03E46 | Rahel Jaeggi zur Krise des Liberalismus, Fortschritt als Prozess und sozialistischem Utopisieren https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e46-rahel-jaeggi-zur-krise-des-liberalismus-fortschritt-als-prozess-und-sozialistischem-utopisieren/ S03E33 | Tadzio Müller zu solidarischem Preppen im Kollaps https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e33-tadzio-mueller-zu-solidarischem-preppen-im-kollaps/ S03E32 | Jacob Blumenfeld on Climate Barbarism and Managing Decline https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e32-jacob-blumenfeld-on-climate-barbarism-and-managing-decline/ S03E23 | Andreas Malm on Overshooting into Climate Breakdown https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e23-andreas-malm-on-overshooting-into-climate-breakdown/ — Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   Future Histories Podcast is produced by Future Histories LAB: https://www.futurehistories-lab.com   Episode Keywords #JonathanWhite #JanGroos, #Interview, #LSE, #FutureHistoriesInternational, #FutureHistories, #Future, #PoliticalIdeas, #Liberalism, #Capitalism, #Democracy, #ClimateCrisis, #Postliberalism, #DesirableFutures, #Neoliberalism, #DemocraticPlanning, #AlternativeFutures   

Erst seit dem 20. Juli im Amt hat Andy Burnham bereits Millionen Likes für sich gewonnen. Auf Social Media scheint die umgängliche Art des neuen Premierministers von Grossbritannien zu funktionieren. Aber kann man so auch ein Land regieren? In dieser Folge erklärt der NZZ-Korrespondent in Grossbritannien, David Signer, weshalb Burnham so aktiv auf Social Media setzt, und wo die Unterschiede, etwa zum Rechtspopulisten Nigel Farage von Reform UK sind. Gast: David Signer, Korrespondent in Grossbritannien Host: Simon Schaffer Redaktion: Dominik Schottner Ihr findet Davids Analyse von Andy Burnhams Social-Media-Strategie [hier](https://www.nzz.ch/international/andy-burnham-social-media-als-erfolgsstrategie-in-der-politik-ld.10018308) auf der Seite der NZZ. [Exklusiv für dich als Podcast-Fan: 7 Tage NZZ-Digitalabo geschenkt. Unverbindlich testen. ](https://probeabo.nzz.ch/podcast?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0726_NZZCH_Podcast) Lust auf noch mehr digitale Inhalte der NZZ? [Probier`s drei Monate aus.](https://abo.nzz.ch/25077808-2/)

THE CENSORS' THREAT TO ARTIn his latest Lowdown podcast, Nick Cohen talks to Sally Gimson, editor of Index on Censorship, discussing her report on censorship and the lack of political drama in the British arts scene. Sally explains that despite a strong left-wing political passion in the arts, there is a dearth of political theatre, with institutions playing it safe to avoid controversy. She describes how plays are now heavily workshopped and censored by committees, leading to bland and inoffensive productions. Sally highlights specific examples, such as the canceled production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, which was deemed too political. Nick and Sally also discuss the chilling effect of funding dependencies, such as deals with China, and political pressures, particularly in Scotland where the SNP's dominance has stifled satire. Sally concludes with a critique of the self-censorship and institutional timidity that is rendering the arts irrelevant and apolitical.Read all about it!@SallyGimson is editor of @IndexCensorship, aTrustee of Abortion Talk. Sally's Fabian pamphlet Building Bridges in the wake of the Labour Party's 2019 defeat on what it needed to enhance its futjure election chances https://fabians.org.uk/publication/building-bridges/ was published in 2020.Nick Cohen's @NichCohen4 regular Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond is another must-read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future of the Census is once again in question, after the Labour Party decided not to support planned changes to the law.

This week starts with headlines from Tokens(dot)com, Taylor Farms, the wage theft industry, WestJet, Corewell Health, Brown University Health, the University of California, Microsoft, and the Labour Party. We've got two roundups this week, first discussing several recent organizing struggles in India, including the stunning emergence and victory of the student led "Cockroach Movement." Finally, we close covering the academic terrain of struggle, where the AAUP and other educators are waging a multifront effort to stop the billionaire campaign to destroy education in this country.   Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Anatol Lieven turns to Britain's new political era under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is described as the Labour Party's "last chance" to address a discredited government. Burnham faces immense financial pressure, particularly regarding the costs of healthcare for the elderly and dementia. To succeed, he may need to pivot from "Net Zero" policies to prioritize energy needs and seek a new mandate through an election. (6)

C Constable reports from France on the high heat and smoke impact near Bordeaux. The discussion shifts to surging energy prices, with Brent crude rising 26% and European gas up 36%. Despite high energy costs, rising copper prices suggest potential industrial growth. (1)Simon Constable and Jim McTague continue with a quiz highlighting that typical data centers use 300,000 gallons of water daily, while larger ones can reach 5 million gallons. Currently, most centers are urban, but 67% of planned facilities are rural. In Lancaster County, a "tale of two data centers" emerges as one town embraces the revenue stream while another resists it due to misinformation and fear. (2)Cliff May argues for maximum pressure and coercive diplomacy to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He advocates for a naval blockade, specifically targeting oil exports from Kharg Island to strangle the regime's revenue. May emphasizes that the Iranian leadership's ideology makes them likely to use nuclear weapons, necessitating a strategy to cripple the regime's power. (3)John Hardie and Bill Roggio cover the significant leadership change in Ukraine as General Drapatyi replaces General Syrskyi as commander-in-chief. Drapatyi is seen as a representative of a new, western-style generation of officers who embrace technological innovation and listen to subordinates. The transition aims to "desovietize" the military and maintain the momentum of successful drone offensives against Russian infrastructure. (4)Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainiandrone strike on an Iranian vessel. This escalation threatens global energy supplies of refined oil products, as Russianrefineries struggle with capacity. While Ukraine targets the Russian middle class to undermine support for the war, Lieven warns of a widening proxy war involving China, North Korea, and Iran. (5)Anatol Lieven turns to Britain's new political era under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is described as the Labour Party's "last chance" to address a discredited government. Burnham faces immense financial pressure, particularly regarding the costs of healthcare for the elderly and dementia. To succeed, he may need to pivot from "Net Zero" policies to prioritize energy needs and seek a new mandate through an election. (6)Salvatore Vitale and Kalin Plunkett of MIT explain hierarchical merging, a process where black holes merge repeatedly to create larger "monsters." By analyzing gravitational waves from 155 binary pairs, they discovered that 14% are second-generation black holes, born from previous mergers rather than stellar collapse. These second-generation black holes are characterized by rapid spin and mass asymmetry, providing clues to how supermassive black holes form in galaxies. (7)Salvatore Vitale and Kalin Plunkett continue: to uncover the origins of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, scientists propose building larger gravitational wave detectors scaled up by a factor of ten. These advanced observatories would allow researchers to peer further back into cosmic history, potentially detecting black holes from the very early universe. Expanding the global network to four or five detectors would help pinpoint host galaxies and detect the formation of heavy elements. (8)Arthur Herman recounts the historic 1896 meeting where Henry Ford pitched his internal combustion engine to a skeptical Thomas Edison. Edison's encouragement served as the catalyst for Ford's revolution in American transportation. This industrial transformation was further enabled by John D. Rockefeller, whose ability to lower oil prices made gasoline an economically feasible fuel for mass production. The segment also highlights George Washington's vision for a professional Continental Army. (9)Arthur Herman explains the American founders were heavily influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment, particularly the ideas of David Hume and Adam Smith regarding the pursuit of happiness. This subjective right was prioritized over property to potentially allow for the future abolition of slavery. The founding spirit extended to the Northwest Ordinance, creating communities like Marietta, Ohio, that were dedicated to education, religion, and freedom. (10)Arthur Herman characterizes Abraham Lincoln as a founder for his vision of an America without slavery and his willingness to risk the Union to fulfill the Declaration of Independence. His administration's legacy includes the Homestead Act and the Transcontinental Railroad, which expanded the "empire of liberty." Additionally, the Civil War era facilitated the rise of Andrew Carnegie, who later revolutionized the global steel industry using the Bessemerprocess. (11)Arthur Herman reframes the Gilded Age not as an era of greed, but as a period of unprecedented opportunity and connectivity driven by the railroad. James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway fostered regional prosperity and negotiated fairly with Native American tribes. Meanwhile, Thomas Edison's relentless competitiveness and "restless mind" led to the electrification of the nation and the invention of the phonograph, inspiring future generations of founders like Elon Musk. (12)Arthur Herman contrasts Woodrow Wilson's attempt to centrally manage industry during World War I, which resulted in logistical chaos and failure, with FDR's embrace of the private sector for World War II, appointing GM's Bill Knudsento lead mobilization. By relying on the incentives of the marketplace, Knudsen successfully converted American manufacturing into a massive war machine, producing more war material than the world imagined in just 18 months. (13)Arthur Herman presents Martin Luther King Jr. as a founder who refounded the American experiment by taking risks to fulfill the promise of equality. The segment explores the eternal conflict between the bold "founder mindset" and the cautious "manager instinct" that emerged in the 1950s. While managers seek stability and predictability, founders drive innovation and national greatness, preventing the American dream from becoming stagnant and stale. (14)Arthur Herman credits Vannevar Bush's "The Endless Frontier" manifesto with persuading FDR to fund basic scientific research through universities, laying the groundwork for Silicon Valley. This federal support enabled discoveries in information theory and microchip development, transforming the American economy. The evolution from massive mainframes like the IBM 360 to modern microchips illustrates the imaginative leap of founders who see opportunities where others see only current technology. (15)Arthur Herman concludes that today's founders, including Elon Musk and Donald Trump, continue the tradition of taking massive risks to fulfill bold visions. Musk's goals for SpaceX and Mars are described as a step-by-step process of industrial manufacturing and innovation. Central to this enduring success is the Patent Act of 1790, a unique constitutional protection that ensures individuals own the products of their minds, fueling 250 years of American discovery. (16)Corrections applied per the log: John Hardie (transcribed as "Hardy," segment 4) and Labour Party (UK spelling, segment 6). I also dropped the phonetic "(Chopati)" after General Drapatyi in segment 4 — that's Mykhailo Drapatyi, so the first spelling stands. One to confirm for the log: Kalin Plunkett (segments 7–8) — I couldn't verify this MIT researcher's spelling; if it's from audio, it may need checking against the MIT LIGO group roster.

Robert Peston is one of Britain's most trusted journalists. A fixture in British politics and business coverage, he came to national prominence as Business Editor and then Economics Editor at the BBC, where he revealed the crises at Northern Rock and RBS, the emergency rescue of HBOS, and the tumult around the credit crunch, bailouts, and austerity.  Today he hosts his namesake flagship politics and current affairs show, Peston, as ITV's Political Editor, and co-hosts The Rest is Money with Steph McGovern where he continues to help audiences make sense of the fast-evolving worlds of business and finance. In July 2026 Peston joined us for the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook. In conversation with BBC broadcaster Jonny Dymond, he explored the key challenges and opportunities facing today's domestic, European, and global economies.  Peston answered questions on our most pressing issues today. Has Keir Starmer successfully seen off a Labour Party coup, and will his government finally be able to deliver growth? In the face of war in the Middle East, how exposed is Britain to renewed instability in energy markets and the wider global economy? And what should policymakers do now to restore confidence, encourage investment and navigate a more volatile international landscape? He also discussed The Kill Switch, the new novel in his bestselling crime thriller series, set at the intersection of media, money and political power. --- This recording is part of The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook series of events made in partnership with Guinness Global Investors, an independent British fund manager that helps both individuals and institutions harness the future drivers of growth to achieve their investment goals. To find out more visit: https://www.guinnessgi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Peston is one of Britain's most trusted journalists. A fixture in British politics and business coverage, he came to national prominence as Business Editor and then Economics Editor at the BBC, where he revealed the crises at Northern Rock and RBS, the emergency rescue of HBOS, and the tumult around the credit crunch, bailouts, and austerity.  Today he hosts his namesake flagship politics and current affairs show, Peston, as ITV's Political Editor, and co-hosts The Rest is Money with Steph McGovern where he continues to help audiences make sense of the fast-evolving worlds of business and finance. In July 2026 Peston joined us for the Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook. In conversation with BBC broadcaster Jonny Dymond, he explored the key challenges and opportunities facing today's domestic, European, and global economies.  Peston answered questions on our most pressing issues today. Has Keir Starmer successfully seen off a Labour Party coup, and will his government finally be able to deliver growth? In the face of war in the Middle East, how exposed is Britain to renewed instability in energy markets and the wider global economy? And what should policymakers do now to restore confidence, encourage investment and navigate a more volatile international landscape? He also discussed The Kill Switch, the new novel in his bestselling crime thriller series, set at the intersection of media, money and political power. --- --- This recording is part of The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook series of events made in partnership with Guinness Global Investors, an independent British fund manager that helps both individuals and institutions harness the future drivers of growth to achieve their investment goals. To find out more visit: https://www.guinnessgi.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an address to the nation, President Trump accuses China of extensive interference in the 2020 elections and alleges that US intelligence covered up attempts by Beijing to damage him electorally. More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, with air quality alerts now extending south into multiple US states. We profile Andy Burnham who's about to become the new leader of the Labour Party and Britain's next Prime Minister. China has brought in new laws designed to stop people forming relationships with AI chatbots. The Scottish city of Glasgow is getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games. Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, The Odyssey, goes on release. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

Britain's governing Labour Party has officially declared Andy Burnham its new leader paving the way for him to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. In his first speech as leader, he pledged to 'bring back hope'. China's President Xi Jinping has called for global cooperation on the development of artificial intelligence to mitigate the risks it poses. India has begun operating its first ever hydrogen-powered train; it's hoped the green technology will help modernise one of the world's biggest rail networks. The Japanese parliament has approved a bill to relax imperial succession rules, amid concerns over the dwindling size of the imperial family. But it does not change the law barring women from ascending to the throne. An angry crowd has reportedly attacked a hospital housing an Ebola treatment centre, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing patients and health workers to flee. A UK study of a minimally-invasive treatment for prostate cancer has found it is as effective as surgery or radiotherapy - but with far fewer side-effects. For the first time, astronomers have detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like rocky planet that could have water on its surface. And the great niece of the acclaimed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo expresses concern that the growing hype and merchandise connected with her image, might detract from her art. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Henry Nicholls/ Reuters Credit: Andy Burnham reacts as he speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next Prime Minister

Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion covers challenges like electoral reform, the rise of the Reform Party, and scandals. Burnham may avoid an immediate election to protect Labour's majority while opposition support fluctuates. (2)1900 BRUSSELS

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-16-261948Anatol Lieven discusses the reinforcement of Ukraine following NATO meetings, highlighting German drone supplies and the symbolic value of US Patriot systems. While Baltic states fear imminent Russian provocations, Lieven argues Russia's army is currently too "bogged down" in Ukraine to risk a direct war with NATO. (1)Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion covers challenges like electoral reform, the rise of the Reform Party, and scandals. Burnham may avoid an immediate election to protect Labour's majority while opposition support fluctuates. (2)Caleb Weiss explains the complex counterterrorism landscape in the Horn of Africa, where al-Shabaab and ISISoperate. He details how the semi-autonomous Puntland region is rejecting Mogadishu's authority. US policy faces significant hurdles as funding for African Union missions reaches a critical crossroads. (3)Caleb Weiss reports on the failure of the 2022–2023 clan militia offensive, which allowed al-Shabaab to recapture lost territory. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces a legitimacy crisis and constitutional conflict. Meanwhile, the UAEand Turkey conduct non-transparent drone strikes against various extremist targets in the north. (4)Simon Constable reports on extreme European temperatures and their impact on energy, noting major spikes in EU natural gas prices. He tracks shifting costs for wheat, corn, and copper. Additionally, he notes how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fertilizer plants could further disrupt global agriculture. (5)Simon Constable presents a quiz on longevity, revealing that the average US life expectancy has reached 79 years. Hawaii boasts the highest expectancy, while West Virginia remains the lowest. Globally, Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong lead in longevity according to United Nations data. (6)Doug Messier and Rick Fisher discuss China's planned 2027 circumlunar mission as a precursor to a lunar landing before 2030. This "Moon Race 2.0" challenges American prestige. While NASA aims for the South Pole by 2028, China and Russia plan an international research station to extract lunar resources. (7)Doug Messier and Rick Fisher explore the lack of cooperation between the US and China, viewing the solar system as a ground for ideological competition. Establishing permanent lunar bases requires major engineering feats, including nuclear power plants and rovers. China views the moon as a stepping stone for Mars. (8)Alan Mikhail discusses his book Newcomers, focusing on Anthony Jansen, known as "the Turk." Mikhail uses historical records to debunk the 150-year-old hypothesis that Anthony was the son of a Dutch pirate who converted to Islam, instead tracing his origins back to 17th-century Spain. (9)Alan Mikhail details the background of Anthony's wife, Grietje, a German migrant who worked as a barmaid or sex worker in Amsterdam. He explains the "soul seller" system used by maritime companies to recruit laborers. The couple married in 1629 and eventually sailed for New Amsterdam. (10)Alan Mikhail describes how the couple settled in Manhattan as ambitious farmers but faced friction with neighbors who used "the Turk" as a xenophobic insult. Their contentious behavior led to their banishment to Gravesend, Long Island. Mikhail highlights the clash between Dutch property rights and indigenous use-rights. (11)Alan Mikhail describes the "half-freedom" status given to some enslaved Africans, a system that cruelly ensured generational slavery. He also details the brutal violence of "Kieft's War" against Native Americans. Despite these conflicts and their exile, Anthony and Grietje prospered on their Long Island farm. (12)Veronique de Rugy warns that Social Security faces a 2032 deadline when trust fund assets will be depleted. Without reform, benefits could be cut by 22%. She advocates for means-testing to preserve benefits for those who truly need them, criticizing the current political silence on the issue. (13)Mary Anastasia O'Grady marks the fifth anniversary of Cuba's July 11 protests, noting the regime's ongoing brutal repression and imprisonment of political dissidents. She criticizes the United Nations for supporting the Cuban regime's narrative against US sanctions while ignoring the human rights atrocities on the island. (14)Thomas Savidge explains how the 2020–2021 pandemic strained state unemployment insurance systems. While 31 states were solvent before the crisis, many struggled with improper payments and fraud due to relaxed federal eligibility requirements. Some states fared better by taking the initiative to end bonus programs early. (15)Thomas Savidge proposes "Universal Savings Accounts" (USA) to replace complex government-managed savings vehicles. These accounts would grant individuals full ownership of their funds for unemployment or retirement. This reform aims to reduce fraud and address the long-term fiscal instability associated with the national "debt bomb." (16)Tail numbers (1)–(16), all standing corrections applied.48

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has officially become the new leader of the British Labour Party. He is expected to take over as the UK's prime minister on Monday, when Sir Keir Starmer will step down after spending two years in the role. We hear from a Labour MP, who's supportive of Burnham, about what the new leader's foreign policies might be.Also in the programme: China hits back at US President Donald Trump as he accuses the country of interfering in the 2020 presidential election; and a new Japanese law upholds the country's ban on female monarchs. (Photo: Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the UK's next Prime Minister, 17th July 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Henry Nicholls)

Iranian drones have struck a growing list of targets in Kuwait.Also on the programme, Britain's ruling Labour Party elects Andy Burnham as its leader. What do we know about the man who become Prime Minister on Monday? We mark the death of the legendary cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers and we also meet Krazy George, the man credited with inventing the Mexican wave.(Picture: Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location in Iran. Credit: US Military / Reuters)

It's been 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union — a decision with major political implications that most of the country regrets. Since then, neither the Labour Party nor the Conservative Party have been able to keep a leader in power. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned his post – becoming the sixth prime minister to quit in the last ten years. For comparison's sake, the UK had just two prime ministers between 1990 and 2007. So what's going on in the UK — and who's up next for prime minister? To find out, we spoke to Nish Kumar, co-host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the UK.And in headlines, the US and Iran make conflicting claims over whether or not Iran is welcoming U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites, the Pentagon asks the Senate for roughly $80 billion to help pay for the Iran war, and no one wants to name their babies Donald. I wonder why!Show Notes: Check out Pod Save The UK – www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, June 22, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill clears up the mass confusion about what's really happening in Iran. Nazee Moinian, Ph.D., Associate Fellow at the Middle East Institute, discusses how close Iran was to producing a nuclear bomb and the chances of reaching a deal. Why is British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigning as leader of the ruling Labour Party? How the European Parliament reacted after lawmakers approved a sweeping overhaul of the EU's migrant return system. What Lara Trump had to say about the Obama Presidential Library and the big donors behind it. Final Thought: Bill's July 4th weekend book recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices