Podcast appearances and mentions of peter geoghegan

Nigel Farage's Reform UK seems to be going from strength to strength – and running in politics isn't cheap. So where are they getting their money from? Seth Thévoz speaks to Peter Geoghegan, author of the Democracy for Sale substack, to discuss where the cash is coming from and how it's being raised.  We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.       Listen to the latest podcast from Podmasters, Crime Scene, the truth behind true crime with Alison Phillips and Bernard Hogan-Howe: https://linktr.ee/crimescenepodcast       www.patreon.com/bunkercast         Written and presented by Seth Thévoz. Audio production: Dom Delargy. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikolay and Michael are joined by Tomas Vondra to discuss single query performance cliffs — what they are, why they happen, some things we can do to make them less likely or less severe, and some potential improvements to Postgres that could help. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Tomas Vondra https://postgres.fm/people/tomas-vondraWhere do performance cliffs come from? (Talk by Tomas) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzdAelm-QSYWhere do performance cliffs come from? (Slides) https://vondra.me/pdf/performance-cliffs-posette-2024.pdfIncrease the number of fast-path lock slots (committed for Postgres 18) https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/E1ss4gX-000IvX-63%40gemulon.postgresql.org San Francisco Bay Area Postgres meet-up with Tomas on 8th April (online) https://www.meetup.com/postgresql-1/events/306484787Our episode on Extended Statistics https://postgres.fm/episodes/extended-statisticsLogging plan of the currently running query (proposed patch by Rafael Thofehrn Castro and Atsushi Torikoshi) https://commitfest.postgresql.org/patch/5330Our episode with Peter Geoghegan on Skip Scan https://postgres.fm/episodes/skip-scanIndex Prefetching patch that Tomas is collaborating with Peter Geoghegan on https://commitfest.postgresql.org/patch/4351A generalized join algorithm, G-Join (paper by Goetz Graefe) https://dl.gi.de/server/api/core/bitstreams/ce8e3fab-0bac-45fc-a6d4-66edaa52d574/content Smooth Scan: Robust Access Path Selection without Cardinality Estimation (paper by R. Borovica, S. Idreos, A. Ailamaki, M. Zukowski, C. Fraser) https://stratos.seas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4611/files/stratos/files/smoothscan.pdfJust-in-Time Compilation (JIT) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/jit.htmlNotes from a pgconf.dev unconference session in 2024 about JIT (discusses issues) https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PGConf.dev_2024_Developer_Unconference#JIT_compilationImplementing an alternative JIT provider for PostgreSQL (by Xing Guo) https://higuoxing.com/archives/implementing-jit-provider-for-pgsqlTomas' Office Hours https://vondra.me/posts/office-hours-experiment ~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork 

The Trump presidency throws out a new dramatic storyline every day.But it's time assess three big decisions that are important to those working in the AML, compliance, and financial crime sectors:The Department of Justice has halted the enforcement of a US anti-corruption law that bars Americans from bribing foreign government officials to win businessAttorney General Pam Bondi closed down a unit focussed on prosecuting white-collar crime, kleptocrats, as well as tracking foreign efforts to influence U.S. electionsThe US Treasury Department announced it will not enforce an AML law that obliges millions of business entities to disclose the identities of their real beneficial ownersOur expert host, Robin Lycka, is joined by Peter Geoghegan, Journalist and Director of Democracy for Sale, and Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight On Corruption, to ask: Has Trump just legalised bribery and corruption?We also have a sound clip from: Scott Greytak, Director of Advocacy at Transparency International US. The panel discuss: How these decisions change the status quo, he impact on AML, financial crime, and compliance efforts globally, and what comes next.____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka – this podcast features renowned experts from banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, the AML Automation Cloud.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here.The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests of this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the podcast hosts, The Laundry team, or Strise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Andreou talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about the mysterious - and increasingly influential figure - the owner of GB News, Unherd, and The Spectator, Paul Marshall. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** Peter's substack Democracy for Sale. It's free and you should subscribe. Peter's LRB profile of Paul Marshall. Our bookshop featuring many of the books we have featured - including Peter Goghegan's - can be found at uk.bookshop.org/shop/quietriot. Kick your X habit, finally, by using one of three Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Packs. With one click, it will hook you up with, among many good accounts, Alex, Naomi, and Kenny. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with Sandstone Global. ALEX ANDREOU'S PODYSSEY launches on the 15th of March and can be found here: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-andreous-podyssey/id1798575126 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x7cD3HjkOyOKTF4YT5Goy?si=e7a86b762431451f AMAZON MUSIC: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c996062-ef8d-42e4-9d80-5b407cb6e2e2/alex-andreou's-podyssey OVERCAST: https://overcast.fm/+ABN4Gd7AP9Q POCKET CASTS: https://pca.st/podcast/9e98d690-d812-013d-ea22-0affdfd67dbd YouTube Music: Coming Soon Or you can add it to any app, using the RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/podyssey SUBSCRIBE OR FOLLOW NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decade ago, the hedge fund manager Paul Marshall was known as a Lib Dem donor and founder of the Ark academy chain. Now, as the owner of UnHerd, GB News and, since last September, the Spectator, he's a right-wing media tycoon. Peter Geoghegan joins Thomas Jones to discuss Marshall's transformation. He explains the ‘symbiotic relationship' between Marshall and Michael Gove, their shared connection to evangelical Christianity, and the changing shape of conservative politics in Britain.Find further reading on the episode page: https://lrb.me/marshallpodSponsored links:Use the code ‘LRB' to get £150 off Serious Readers lights here: https://www.seriousreaders.com/lrb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to Russia, Trump's America appears on the verge of a major foreign policy U-turn. A couple of weeks ago, Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and lyingly claimed that Ukraine had started the war. Then there was the February 28 ‘Oval Office Ambush' heard round the world. Don't forget that after years of isolating and sanctioning Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Team Trump met face to face with the Russian Foreign Minister in Saudi and now appears ready to do direct business with Russia and to be actively seeking to humiliate the Ukrainians.   Despite these worrying moves, at the moment, the U-turn remains hypothetical… all words, not yet binding actions. So… how seriously should we take this perspective shift? Does the ‘Vance/Trump Oval Office Ambush' change everything? And what are the implications for Europe and its allies if America actually switches sides to support Russia long term?   To discuss this perilous moment, we're joined again by Sir Bill Browder, a successful investor, a globally acclaimed author, and a famous philanthropist/humanitarian advocate. Browder's tireless advocacy for holding dictators and their henchman to account is widely known. He was a guest on the Disorder programme in Ep 26, a few days after his friend Alexei Navalny was murdered by Putin. [NB: the interview at the core of this episode was recorded on Feb 26 before the Oval Office Trump/Zelenskyy/Vance meeting.]     Today, Jason and Sir Bill discuss the transactional nature of Trump 2.0 and the seek to work out whether the recently announced Ukraine mineral deal actually amounts to a hill of beans. Browder emphasizes the unpredictability of the situation, the moral implications of Trump's proposed U-turn.   Finally: as they Order the Disorder, Bill and Jason discuss the practicalities of how to turn confiscate currently frozen Russian assets and use them to fund Ukrainian defence.   Producer: George McDonagh Executive Producer: Neil Fearn   Subscribe to our Substack (for free, or get the PAID version to attend our March 11th event at RUSI): https://natoandtheged.substack.com/   Show Notes Links:   Jason's substack on the the Oval Office Trump/Vance ambush of Zelenskyy: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/p/he-may-not-be-a-russian-agent-but   For a podcast produced out of Kyiv and dedicated just to the War in Ukraine: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/history-in-the-making-the-war-in-ukraine/id1752915858   Watch Bloomberg Editor Javier Blas on the fact that Ukraine doesn't have any significant rare earths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nqJ6Vgetyn8&t=23s&fbclid=IwY2xjawIuZ8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfHqQQ2oA1u0f9dwlY57utRKDAlMk3uustcJ_QaiEBTeO2Duhzu5d1guUA_aem_CogDpEa6G7WcwC-7R5q6DQ   Read the FT explainer of the US-Ukraine Mineral deal: https://www.ft.com/content/1890d104-1395-4393-a71d-d299aed448e6   Listen to our previous episode with Sir Bill Browder: https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/a36160dede2b990a59c34c3c4e8eeece    Read Sir Bill's piece calling for Russian asset seizure: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14418689/UK-Europe-Russia-frozen-billions-Ukraine-noble-cause.html   And his article co-authored with a leading Ukranian lawyer, Yulia Ziskina calling for seizure of Russia's state assets: https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-11-22/if-trump-cuts-ukraine-aid-the-west-should-seize-russian-assets   Watch United States has ‘abandoned Ukraine' | Bill Browder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImN1fFJKHIc   For more on illicit funds and foreign interference, listen to our recent episode with Peter Geoghegan: https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/a7b4de27e0e05e297d97a505357d7050   Part 1 & 2 with Tom Burgis on the issue of UK's permissiveness over foreign political financing https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/e003625c25e8ce63dda398369bfea54b / https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/2ccf0f088b7679b5b053679466f6a42d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're entering a new age of political influence, where money generates attention, and attention generates influence. In this meta-verse, old fashion regulations about lobbying and advertising are no longer suffiecnet and people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rule the roost. So, what can be done?    To find out, Jane Kinninmont is joined by returning guest Peter Geoghegan, an Irish writer, journalist, and director of Democracy for Sale. The duo discuss: the pervasive influence of money in UK politics, how money buys attention and then indirectly influence, and this constellations implications for democracy. Peter tells Jane about the rise of super donors in UK politics and how social media algorithms spread Disorder.    To finish, they look at how to Order the Disorder. Peter pushes for transparency in governance, and tells Kier Starmer to put a spending cap on individual's political donations.    Producer: George McDonagh  Executive Producer: Neil Fearn    Subscribe to our Substack: https://natoandtheged.substack.com/    Show Notes Links    Hear our Previous episode with Peter - https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/a50fd0d6c8ad45567cac6b47cf060d4e     Peter's website - https://www.petergeoghegan.com/     Peter's substack - https://democracyforsale.substack.com/     RUSI's Centre for Finance and Security specialises in the intersection of finance and global security. Their research includes work exploring the nature of the threat from global illicit flows, the harm they cause and how best to respond - https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/research-groups/centre-for-finance-and-security     Listen to Ezra Klein talking about the attention cycle - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/democrats-are-losing-the-war-for-attention-badly/id1548604447?i=1000684362481     Read Anne Applebaum's piece on Musk and political interference in Europe https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/03/musk-tech-oligarch-european-election-influence/681453/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dark money for dark times Nick Cohen talks to investigative reporter & author Peter Geoghegan, the UK's leading journalist exposing the dark money and cash from right wing extremist billionaires that's been driving UK politics since the ill-fated 2016 Brexit referendum.Brexit & Trump-related funding that have poisoned UK & U.S. politics Peter @PeterKGeoghegan explains how Donald Trump's election victories, Brexit and the failed Liz Truss experiment have helped fuel a crackpot anglocentric extremist right wing movement that has taken root either side of the Atlantic. In London, Tufton Street so-called "think tanks" a-wash with dark money mainly from U.S. billionaires and corporations have been influencing UK politics - helping to drive a number of right wing culture wars from climate denial & Europe to Ukraine and the NHS.This UK-U.S. phenomena was recently best exposed by the "National Conservatism Conference" in London in May 2023 which heard from a number of extreme right voices from either side of the Pond. Peter tells Nick: "You have a growing link between that sort of Trumpist right, the MAGA right, and ... the Right to the Conservative Party, Robert Jenrick, Liz Truss, people like that, all have strong links."Farage, Reform and the Elon Musk fanboyPeter says even if Trump stooge Elon Musk does not or cannot make good on his promise to bung Nigel Farage & his Reform gang a reported £100 million, the story has already boosted the radical right in the UK.Labour doing "sweet F.A" as dark money floods inBut Peter is despondent about the prospects of stopping foreign cash fuelling extremist politics in the UK. The Tories castrated the Electoral Commission, & Sir Keir Starmer shows no appetite to tackle the issue. Peter says Labour will reportedly not change electoral law because it "could stoke populism" if the government is seen to react to the threat posed by Trump, Musk & Farage. Peter adds, "I think is a completely crazy position to take, to say that we're not going to do something that we are actually philosophically in favour of ...because it, it might create a couple of bad headlines.Read all about itPeter Geoghegan's must read Substack is Democracy for Sale & his best selling book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published by W.F.Howes Ltd.Nick Cohen's @NickCohen4 latest Substack column Writing from London on politics and culture from the UK and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex and Naomi talk to a pantheon of special guests to dissect the week's news. Arthur Snell on the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas Market and a new breed of self-radicalised individual who fits no profile. Ian Dunt on the latest peers elevated to the Lords. Zoe Williams on the backlash over gov't denying compensation to WASPI women. Peter Geoghegan on the first cracks appearing in the Trump/Musk bromance and dark money. A special episode to end the year. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** Arthur: “A classic example of self-radicalisation. People in a very isolated way online can be drawn into a very personal version of a dangerous ideology. You can end up with people with very bizarre uniquely generated private views.” Arthur: “Whilst it's a slightly bewildering case, it's a fairly neat illustration of the way that radicalisation has become a profound danger and that you don't have to have pale skin and ‘Aryan' looks to be radicalised into far-right ideology.” Peter: “Labour's failure [to proactively regulate money in politics] has put them in this position and they still don't have a strategy. When the Musk story broke, they briefed that they might cap donations, now that they may do something by 2026, or that they may limit the amount a company can give. This is very piecemeal, very reactive and not being led from the front.” Peter: “We have seen time and again how unlimited donations, dirty money and dark money in British politics, has warped the political agenda. Musk unintentionally is illuminating this, shining a great big light onto it. And the public care about this. That's the most compelling reason to act, rather than party political ramifications.” Zoe: “A lot of these plans, like the winter fuel payment withdrawal, are not well formulated. I'm not sure that a blanket ‘no' to the WASPI women is the right thing to do. At the same time, this government is being treated atrociously by the commentariat. Conservative gov'ts, and the coalition before them, introduced waves of extreme hardship and barely a peep was made about it.” Zoe: “I don't think anything [Labour] do would be enough to restore trust in democracy…  We went from austerity, which was often just performative cruelty, into the fecklessness of Brexit, and then into a pandemic that was defined by corruption. I worry that that did taint the reputation of politics so profoundly, I don't see how you turn it around.” Ian: “We cannot have PM after PM just come in and just cram the place with their cronies… and see the numbers just expand and expand. Even for those of us who are defenders of the Lords, it makes our job impossible, because you cannot support this stuff, you cannot defend the way they are behaving.” Ian: “Starmer is the most consistently underestimated politician in my lifetime. People cannot stop looking at him and going ‘he's so boring', ‘he's got no ideas', ‘he's bad at politics', ‘he's got no connection to the public'. There's loads to criticise him on, but some of the stuff he's doing is huge. When you look at planning, labour practices, local gov't, net zero, criminal justice - in 15 years, we will look back on this period as engine room policy change.” Ian: “Having a surging Farage - which will be the story of next year, because that is what the press wants the story to be - is poison for the national conversation and will pull us further to the right. But electorally, the basic boring answer is still the correct one: a surging Reform just divides the right.” CALLS TO ACTION LINKS: Peter's substack Democracy for Sale. It's free and you should subscribe. Find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod. On Bluesky click here for our Starter Pack. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with Sandstone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith and special guest investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan discuss the huge amounts of money that is currently flowing into our politics, the ways in which it is corrupting our democracy, and what we can do about it. And in Part II, the very narrow path left to the Labour government, because of a lack of money. Plus 'Wokey Dokey' and 'Grin and Share It'. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** "In 2023 two-thirds of all the money raised in British politics came from 19 people, who all gave over a million… Reform are continuing this trend and going even further. Candy is talking about raising £40m in total. These are huge sums in the context of British politics.” “They get incredible bang for their buck these [Tufton Street] think tanks. According to the IEA's accounts last year, they got over 4,500 media hits the previous year. Which is unbelievable - they're on radio, TV, or print something like twelve times a day.” “People don't like the influence money has on our politics. And this is, I think, something that Labour haven't fully grasped. People don't think of ‘Tory Sleaze'. They just think of sleaze.” GRIN AND SHARE IT Piece on teaching a very old dog new tricks, is here. CALLS TO ACTION LINKS: Peter's substack Democracy for Sale. Answer the short survey on donations here. Best for Britain's donation tree drive. Government consultation on Right to Buy. This is the cynical BBC article about folders. You can complain about the BBC's coverage here. Find us on Facebook and Twitter as @quietriotpod and on Bluesky. Click here for your Quiet Riot Bluesky Starter Pack. Email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com. Or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. ***SPONSOR US AT KO-FI.COM/QUIETRIOTPOD*** With Naomi Smith, Alex Andreou and Kenny Campbell – in cahoots with Sandstone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

• Get 20% off annual Patreon support for The Bunker in our Black Friday sale. The perfect gift to ask for! How much impact would Musk giving $100 million to Farage and Reform UK have on British politics? And how would such a move be legal – and could it be blocked in any way? Ros Taylor is joined by Peter Geoghegan, author of the Democracy for Sale substack, to discuss how this sort of funding is regulated – and how analogue rules struggle to keep up in a digital world.  • “It's both the money and the might of Musk behind Farage, we've never seen a tech oligarch involved in British politics like this.” • “We have very few rules on what you'd call third party campaigning. You can really run and do whatever you want.” • “There are no caps when it comes to donations to a political party – you can give them your house, you can give them everything if you like.” Read Peter's recent piece on his Democracy for Sale Substack. We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast     Written and presented by Ros Taylor. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Ellen and Alona talk to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan. Peter is the former editor-in-chief of the award-winning website openDemocracy and is the author of Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics.Public faith in democracy has been undermined by hidden influence and undisclosed donations—but how susceptible is the new government to this?In an entertaining conversation, spanning from Mongolian wrestling to Keir Starmer's glasses, Peter shares his journey doing investigative work, the corrosive impact of what he calls “dark money”, and what Labour is getting wrong.To watch this interview and others—including with Baroness Warsi and Jon Sopel—search for ‘Prospect Magazine' on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikolay and Michael discuss the fresh new Postgres 17 release! They cover several performance improvements, favourite new features, and some considerations for upgrading. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Postgres 17 release notes https://www.postgresql.org/docs/17/release-17.htmltransaction_timeout episode https://postgres.fm/episodes/transaction_timeoutVACUUM improvements discussed towards end of episode with Melanie Plageman https://postgres.fm/episodes/getting-started-with-benchmarkingB-tree improvements discussed in episdode with Peter Geoghegan https://postgres.fm/episodes/skip-scanAs Rails developers, why we are excited about PostgreSQL 17 (blog post by Benoit Tigeot) https://benoittgt.github.io/blog/postgres_17_rails/ Real World Performance Gains With Postgres 17 B-tree Bulk Scans (blog post by Brandur Leach) https://www.crunchydata.com/blog/real-world-performance-gains-with-postgres-17-btree-bulk-scansMERGE RETURNING came up towards end of episode with Haki Benita https://postgres.fm/episodes/get-or-createuuid_extract_timestamp and uuid_extract_version functions https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/functions-uuid.htmlEpisode on UUID https://postgres.fm/episodes/uuidPartitioning by ULID https://postgres.fm/episodes/partitioning-by-ulidWhy Upgrade? (site by depesz) https://why-upgrade.depesz.comWhy we spent the last month eliminating PostgreSQL subtransactions (GitLab blog post) https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2021/09/29/why-we-spent-the-last-month-eliminating-postgresql-subtransactionsSynchronization of sequences to subscriber (patch that needs review!)  https://commitfest.postgresql.org/49/5111~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork 

Michael and Nikolay are joined by Peter Geoghegan, major contributor and committer to Postgres, to discuss adding skip scan support to PostgreSQL over versions 17 and 18. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Peter Geoghegan https://postgres.fm/people/peter-geogheganPeter's previous (excellent) interview on Postgres TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAPawr1DxhMEfficient Search of Multidimensional B-Trees (1995 paper by Harry Leslie, Rohit Jain, Dave Birdsall, and Hedieh Yaghmai) https://vldb.org/conf/1995/P710.PDFIndex Skip Scanning in Oracle https://oracle-base.com/articles/9i/index-skip-scanningPeter's introductory email to the hackers mailing list about adding skip scan https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/CAH2-Wzmn1YsLzOGgjAQZdn1STSG_y8qP__vggTaPAYXJP+G4bw@mail.gmail.comLoose Indexscan versus Index Skip Scan (PostgreSQL wiki) https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Loose_indexscanTom Lane will be on the Talking Postgres podcast on October 9th https://aka.ms/TalkingPostgres-Ep20-calBenoit Tigeot feedback and repro (originally reported via Slack) https://gist.github.com/benoittgt/ab72dc4cfedea2a0c6a5ee809d16e04d?permalink_comment_id=4597410#gistcomment-4597410Summary video and blog post about the v17 work by Lukas from pganalyze (not mentioned but great) https://pganalyze.com/blog/5mins-postgres-17-faster-btree-index-scansUnderstanding HNSW + filtering (pgvector repo discussion) https://github.com/pgvector/pgvector/issues/259btree_gin https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/btree-gin.html~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork 

The new UK government has set out its plans with a big focus on its ailing economy. On foreign policy, it wants better EU relations, while backing and arming Ukraine will continue. So, what can be expected from Keir Starmer's government? And what change on issues like the war on Gaza? In this episode: Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times. Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London. Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

This week, Alex Andreou, Naomi Smith and special guest, investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan discuss the Conservative manifesto and why everyone is treating it like a business document, rather than a work of fiction. They also look at the fall-out from Sunak's catastrophic D-Day decision. And in Part II they splash around in the murky waters of Conservative Party funding and its links with think tanks, looking EXCLUSIVELY at Peter Geoghegan's latest investigation. Plus, a SANE round-up of the European Parliament results. Subscribe to the podcast, like, review and rate us, and share the joyous news on social media. It will only take minutes of your time, but can make a huge difference to our fledgling project. Do it now, while you're listening. Ideas, feedback, comments, guest or topic suggestions? Find us on twitter @quietriotpod, email us at quietriotpod@gmail.com, or visit our website www.quietriotpod.com. CALLS TO ACTION Voting tool kit, key dates, links, polling, tactical advice - MRP MEGAPOLL DROPS MONDAY! www.getvoting.org Peter Geoghegan's substack: democracyforsale.substack.com/ Facts. Analysis. Laughs. Action. That's how we roll. Produced by Kenny Campbell, in cahoots with Sandstone Global. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by Peter Geoghegan, Investigative Reporter at the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project – a global network of journalists – and author of Democracy for Sale. They discuss the role of ‘dark money' in political funding, loopholes you can see from space, the lack of regulatory accountability on social media, the way think tanks can influence political processes, and how shell companies can be used as a vehicle to make large political donations.

After a landslide win in the last general election, the UK's governing Conservative Party's support collapses in local elections in England. Gains for the Labour Party - dented however by its stance on the war on Gaza. So, how significant are these election results? In this episode: Chris Wilkins, Former Director, Strategy, for Prime Minister Theresa May. Peter Geoghegan, Author, 'Democracy For Sale'. Alistair Jones, Associate Professor, Politics, De Montfort University.  Host: Neave Barker  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

This week we are joined by former House of Commons Clerk, Paul Evans, to discuss William Wragg's fall from grace following a ‘honeytrap sting'. What does it tell us about the vulnerabilities public officials face in the digital age, and the complex interplay between personal conduct and public service?Numerous press reports suggest the Government may support another cross-party attempt to refer the conduct of the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and the Labour Leader, Sir Keir Starmer MP, to the Privileges Committee over claims of improper coercion before the Opposition Day debate on Gaza last month. Could the Speaker survive an investigation into his conduct and how would the process work?Fresh evidence has come to light suggesting Paula Vennells, former Chief Executive of the Post Office, may have knowingly misled MPs when she appeared before Select Committees looking into events at the company. Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee, says he's exploring all the options available to investigate and if necessary sanction her. But what are the options available?Northern Ireland has experienced a political earthquake with the news that DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson MP has been charged with historical sexual offences. But what does the news mean for Westminster where the debate about how to manage such situations – balancing the rights of the accused with the safety of the parliamentary community – remains unresolved.And we ask 'where have all the All Party Parliamentary Groups gone'? New research by MySociety shows that in the last month there has been a 39% reduction in the number of APPGs following changes in the registration rules designed to enhance transparency and accountability. Have the APPGs really stopped working or have they, as investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan suggests, just been rebadged as informal parliamentary liaison groups?

Is Democracy for Sale? The degree to which dark money, powerful interests and political power intersects in this country is startling and depressing. One of the most dogged chroniclers of this phenomenon is the investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan whose book, published articles and substack are all essential reading for people that take an interest in this question.I spoke to Peter about his work and what it means for our politics. You can find Peter's substack here https://democracyforsale.substack.com/ and he is on Twitter here https://twitter.com/PeterKGeogheganI'm, as always, at https://twitter.com/SnellArthur and https://arthursnell.substack.com/ as well as on BlueSky for those that celebrate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and Nikolay are joined by Andrew Atkinson, author of High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, to discuss how Rails and Postgres work together — where the limits are, how people use the ORM, things that are improving, and some things we can do as a Postgres community to make it even better. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Planet Argon survey https://rails-hosting.com/2022/#databasesActive Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_record_basics.htmlPostgreSQL specific usage of Active Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_record_postgresql.htmlMultiple Databases with Active Record https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_record_multiple_databases.htmlschema.rb vs structure.sql https://blog.appsignal.com/2020/01/15/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-structure-sql-in-your-ruby-on-rails-application.htmlactiverecord-clean-db-structure (Ruby gem by Lukas Fittl) https://github.com/lfittl/activerecord-clean-db-structureGitLab's migration_helpers.rb https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/lib/gitlab/database/migration_helpers.rbSQLite https://www.sqlite.orgPlanetScale's foreign key support announcement video https://twitter.com/PlanetScale/status/1732070818958500083DoorDash Engineering Blog https://doordash.engineering/blograils-pg-extras https://github.com/pawurb/rails-pg-extrasBenoit Tigeot testing Peter Geoghegan improvement for large IN lists https://gist.github.com/benoittgt/ab72dc4cfedea2a0c6a5ee809d16e04dHigh Performance PostgreSQL for Rails (Andy's book, 35% discount code “postgres.fm”) https://pragprog.com/titles/aapsql/high-performance-postgresql-for-railsAndy's blog and website https://andyatkinson.com~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork 

Are we witnessing the end of democracy? In this compelling episode of the Purpose Made Podcast, we're joined by Peter Geoghegan, an esteemed investigative journalist, author, and the mind behind groundbreaking investigations into the murky waters of political financing. Geoghegan's work has illuminated the dark corners of British politics, earning nominations for prestigious journalism awards and sparking crucial conversations about the integrity of democratic institutions.As the former editor-in-chief at openDemocracy and a contributor to top-tier publications worldwide, Geoghegan has a knack for uncovering uncomfortable truths. From the Brexit campaign to the controversial dealings of political lobbyists, his investigations delve into how unseen money shapes public policy and opinion, often at the expense of transparency and fairness.In today's deep-dive conversation, we explore key themes from Geoghegan's latest book, "Democracy for Sale," and discuss the broader implications of his findings on global politics and the very fabric of democracy. Join us as we navigate through a series of eye-opening topics, shedding light on the complex interplay between money, power, and governance.During today's deep dive conversation, we discuss:Democracy For SaleUK's Corruption “Wake Up Call”Lobbying, Brexit & The DUPIntegrity, Professionalism & Accountability & The Origins Of The Atlantic BridgeThe Greensill ScandalLobbying & The Case Of The £118K-A-Year ‘Advisory' GigDistraction, Disaster Capitalism & The Dead Cat StrategyThe IEA & The ‘Brexit Influencing Game'Influence, Statutory Instrument & Dark MoneyThe Elections Act & ‘Tories Target 2 Million Expats With Polling-Day Proxies'Cambridge Analytica & Digital InfluencingDwindling Attention Spans, Misinformation & Digital ManipulationThe Trump Before TrumpDestabilisation, The Russia Report & The Owen Paterson ScandalThe Nolan Principles: The Antidote To Sado-Populism?Truss, The Lettuce & Cash For AccessInfosys & VIP AccessPPE Procurement, Lost WhatsApps & The Covid InquiryGeopolitics, The Year Of The “Election Super Cycle” & Voter FatigueStrategies for Countering Right-Wing PopulismAudience Q&A - The Teesside Freeport & A Counter To PopCon - Dark Money In Plain SightKey Thoughts & TakeawaysPeter Geoghegan's insights offer a sobering look at the challenges facing modern democracies. Through meticulous investigation and a commitment to truth, Geoghegan not only exposes the mechanisms of influence and control but also sparks a conversation about the path forward.This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned with the future of democracy, the impact of dark money in politics, a desire for change, and the role of journalism in safeguarding public discourse.If today's discussion inspired you, ignited curiosity, or provoked thought, don't forget to subscribe to the Purpose Made Podcast. Share this episode with friends, family, or anyone who believes in the power of informed dialogue to shape a more transparent and equitable world. Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every political election is pitched as the biggest and most significant – but in 2024, more than half the world's population (that's four billion people) will asked to go out and vote. But alongside the political promises and photo opportunities – elections across this year are set to be impacted by dark money and shady influence through back channels.In the latest episode of The Laundry – our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Peter Geoghegan, Investigative Journalist at OCCRP and Democracy for Sale Substack, as well as Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption. They discuss: how financial crime happens in elections and who benefits from it, the tools we need to combat corruption, and whether dark money can really decide who wins an election.Producer: Matthew Dunne-MilesEngineers: Dominic Delargy, Andrea Busco____________________________________This February, we're asking: KY-Be My Valentine?We're recording The Laundry live on February 8th at Shoreditch Studios in London – bringing you killer keynotes, expert guests, hot takes, and networking too.If you can't make it to London, we'll also be streaming the whole thing on February 9th on Youtube.Join us in-personJoin us on the livestream____________________________________The Laundry podcast: Dive deep into the intricacies of financial crime, AML (anti-money laundering), compliance, sanctions, and the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand and Fredrik Riiser – this podcast features renowned experts from sectors such as banking, fintech, compliance, and investigative journalism.Together, they shed light on the industry's trending topics, analyse mainstream news through a compliance-focused lens, and connect the fight against financial crime to its real-world consequences and ramifications.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise, an AML Automation Cloud.Get in touch at: laundry@strise.aiSubscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corruption. It's something that happens in tin-pot dictatorships. Amongst oligarchs scrambling for power in post-communist states. Not in the democratic mother of all parliaments. Right? But, this week, investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan, revealed that Rishi Sunak's wife part-owns the IT firm Infosys, which is set to land tens of millions of pounds in government contracts. Oli sat down with Peter to discuss these findings and what they mean for government integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael is joined by Chelsea Dole, Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead of the Data Storage Team at Brex, to discuss bloat. They cover what it is, why it's a problem, strategies for minimising it, and the options when it's really bad. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Managing your tuple graveyard (talk by Chelsea) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAgbzvGT6ckpgstattuple https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/pgstattuple.html pg_class https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/catalog-pg-class.html Bloat in PostgreSQL: a taxonomy (talk by Peter Geoghegan) https://youtube.com/watch?v=JDG4bMHxCH8 It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with Massive Tables via Partitioning (talk by Chelsea) https://youtube.com/watch?v=TafwSuLNxe8 pg_repack https://github.com/reorg/pg_repackpg_squeeze https://github.com/cybertec-postgresql/pg_squeeze VACUUM https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-vacuum.htmlautovacuum https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/runtime-config-autovacuum.html CLUSTER https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-cluster.html HOT updates https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/storage-hot.html Our episode on BUFFERS https://postgres.fm/episodes/buffers-by-default Our episode on TOAST https://postgres.fm/episodes/toast Our episode on index maintenance https://postgres.fm/episodes/index-maintenance Chelsea's website: https://chelseadole.com/~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the amazing artwork 

Money talks – and that's particularly true in politics. Will we ever know where the cash that influences our politicians comes from? Seth Thévoz speaks to Peter Geoghegan, writer of the popular substack Democracy for Sale, about the shadowy organisations and flows of cash that influence our political institutions in The Bunker.  “The Tufton Street crowd is very influenced by what's happening in the states.” – Peter Geoghegan “Labour promises to crack down on dark money have been watered down time and again.” – Peter Geoghegan Check out Peter's Substack here: https://democracyforsale.substack.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Seth Thévoz. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From London to Miami, illicit cash has been flowing through the West's financial systems. Coordination failures have allowed disruptors like Russia to prop up a transnational kleptocracy – while groups like the UN, IMF and NATO are ill-equipped to deal with this problem, especially as key players in Britain and America, actively encourage the financial deregulation on which the kleptocrats thrive.  In this episode we look at the origins of globalized finance and how illicit money flows cause global disorder by empowering thieves and increasing inequality, and what can be done to stop the spread of dirty cash. Peter Geoghegan explains how illicit money influences British politics. Tena Prelec examines the role of Eastern Europe and sketches how the answer out of our current mess is to advocate for radical transparency. In the Ordering the Disorder segment we showcase why we should focus on ordering our own house first rather than focusing on the sins of our systemic competitors.  Twitter: @DisorderShow  Website: https://natoandtheglobalenduringdisorder.com/nato-and-adversaries     Producer: George McDonagh  Exec Producer: Neil Fearn    Show Notes Links    For more on Peter Geoghegan is here   For more on Tena Prelec, visit here More on this kleptocracy and tax havens can be found here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikolay and Michael discuss query hints — what they are, what we do and don't have in PostgreSQL, and some other things in and around the ecosystem to be aware of.  Here are some links to some extra things they mentioned:Query planning (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/runtime-config-query.html Statistics used by the planner (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/planner-stats.html default_statistics_target  https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/runtime-config-query.html#GUC-DEFAULT-STATISTICS-TARGET Optimiser hints discussion (wiki) https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/OptimizerHintsDiscussion  An example mailing list thread from 2006 https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/flat/20061012151439.GT28647%40nasby.net  Peter Geoghegan tweet regarding invalid index https://twitter.com/petervgeoghegan/status/1599191964045672449 plantuner http://sigaev.ru/git/gitweb.cgi?p=plantuner.git;a=blob;hb=HEAD;f=README.plantunerpg_hint_plan https://github.com/ossc-db/pg_hint_plan Aurora PostgreSQL query plan management https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraUserGuide/AuroraPostgreSQL.Optimize.overview.html Building automatic adviser & performance tuning tools - Julien Rouhaud & Tatsuro Yamada: PGCon 2020 (the completely misremembered presentation Michael mentioned

One year on from Liz Truss' chaotic premiership, host Ailbhe Rea takes on what remains a controversial topic: the role free-market think tanks really play in our politics. Ailbhe interviews the co-founder of one of these free-market think tanks, the ASI's Madsen Pirie, and hears his candid account of how they wield influence across Westminster. Then we dive inside the funding of these think tanks, with the man who beats the drum against so-called dark money in politics, investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan.And we reveal how close the IEA really was — and still is — to Liz Truss and her whole tax-cutting project, with the help of “Nina,” an anonymous IEA member of staff who witnessed it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikolay and Michael discuss data types in PostgreSQL — including system types, choosing between types, types provided by extensions, and more.  Here are some links to some things they mentioned:Data Types (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/datatype.html 10 tips for beginners https://postgres.ai/blog/20230722-10-postgres-tips-for-beginners Tid Scan (explain glossary) https://www.pgmustard.com/docs/explain/tid-scan Don't do this (wiki) https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/Don't_Do_This Boundless `text` and back again https://brandur.org/text UUID episode https://postgres.fm/episodes/uuid I use ENUM (30min talk by Boriss Mejías) https://archive.fosdem.org/2021/schedule/event/postgresql_i_use_enum_vindicating_the_underdog_of_data_types/ Peter Geoghegan tweet https://twitter.com/petervgeoghegan/status/1680275871905775616 JSON episode https://postgres.fm/episodes/json pg_repack reorder columns discussion https://github.com/reorg/pg_repack/issues/101 Use bigint https://blog.rustprooflabs.com/2021/06/postgres-bigint-by-default~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is brought to you by:Nikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiMichael Christofides, founder of pgMustardWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the amazing artwork 

Joining Gavan On the Record to discuss the SNP leadership race is Peter Geoghegan, Editor-in-chief of Open Democracy and author of Sunday Times best-selling ‘Democracy for Sale'.

В этом выпуске: выбираем кофеварку и движок для Fediverse, как Валера сходил в ITWay, призрак летающего медведя шесть, Judy Arrays, ART и MassTree, расширения для PostgreSQL от Supabase, архитектура Snowflake, как развить в себе паучье чутье и начать видеть будущее, поток сознания от Peter Geoghegan, а также темы наших слушателей и GameZen. Важно! DevZen уходит… Читать далее →

Here are links to a few things we mentioned: Do you vacuum everyday? (talk by Hannu Krosing)Autovacuum tuning (EDB guide) When autovacuum does not vacuum (2ndQuadrant blog post by Tomas Vondra) Autovacuum tuning basics (old 2ndQuadrant blog post)Discussion with Anastasia Lubennikova (on RuPostgres, in Russian)  B-tree indexes (talk by Anastasia Lubennikova, in English) Discussion with Peter Geoghegan (on Postgres TV)pg_repack pg_squeeze ------------------------What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know by tweeting us on @samokhvalov and @michristofidesIf you would like to share this episode, here's a good link (and thank you!)Postgres FM is brought to you by:Nikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiMichael Christofides, founder of pgMustardWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the amazing artwork 

The eighth episode of Press Gazette's Future of Media Explained podcast takes a look at how some newsrooms are turning to charitable donors to open up new revenue streams. The episode features an interview with Peter Geoghegan, editor--in-chief and CEO of non-profit media platform, Open Democracy. Funded largely through grants from foundations and trusts, Open Democracy brings some 11 million visitors per year to its site.Open Democracy is not the only newsroom that's turned to donors for support- data suggests that upwards of $550 million of philanthropic money was given to support journalism around the world in 2020.Geoghegan speaks to data journalist Aisha Majid about what makes a newsroom attractive to philanthropic donors, what it takes to run a donor-funded newsroom as well as some of the challenges fundraising for news presents in the UK.Read more about the future of media at pressgazette.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 12 of the FFS Show podcast is a Boris Johnson fact-check special. After Dawn Butler MP was ejected from the House of Commons for reading a list of alleged falsehoods by the PM, we dived into her statement to see whether her allegations were true. We also concluded our interview with new openDemocracy editor-in-chief Peter Geoghegan. He talked us through the links between Covid-19 misinformation and those behind similar tactics during the Brexit referendum and beyond. The music for this show is by Kevin Hartnell, under a CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

It's a bittersweet podcast this time. Sweet because we have a great interview with journalist and Ferret co-founder Peter Geoghegan, but bitter because it's Mags' last podcast as a member of the FFS team. She's off to pastures new but still had time to talk through her fact check on whether Scotland's vaccine rollout is lagging behind the rest of the UK.Ali spoke to Peter Geoghegan about the link between 'dark money' and disinformation, a subject he has reported on widely for The Ferret and openDemocracy.The music for this show is by Kevin Hartnell, under a CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

Peter Geoghegan talks to Thomas Jones about the Greensill lobbying scandal, the refurbishment of Boris Johnson’s flat, the unhealthy relationship between successive British governments and the private sector, and what it might all mean for the future of the Union.Find Peter's pieces others in the LRB here: https://lrb.me/onebigpaydaypodSubscribe to the LRB from just £1 per issue: https://mylrb.co.uk/podcast20b See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Express VPN 12 Months 35% off!! Peter Geoghegan is back for round 2! Peter is a writer at openDemocracy and author of the book Democracy For Sale all about the corruption, dark money, and astroturfing going on in British politics. We had him on the show last year to talk about his book when it first came out and he is back to talk all about the corruption/cronyism involved in handing out the covid contracts. We talked about why there is not more outrage at the money being handed out to friends of the government in times of crisis, as well as Peter's recent struggles and revelations on FOI requests. If you haven’t already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don’t forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now available for pre-order. You’ll find the links in the description below. ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant Order GameStop T-shirts Here! RESOURCES https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/author/peter-geoghegan/ https://www.petergeoghegan.com/ https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/the-details-of-100-government-covid-contracts-have-still-not-been-published-3155826 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56281934 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9331015/Government-unlawfully-failed-publish-details-500-Covid-related-contracts-court-hears.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elo5NJ9Enb0 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnson-news-pm-e2-80-98misled-parliament-e2-80-99-over-covid-contracts-as-strike-fund-launched-over-1-25-nhs-pay-rise/ar-BB1ehqlH Follow us on Facebook or Twitter or sign up for our mailing list here to get information on my upcoming book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War. Music from Just Jim - https://soundcloud.com/justjim

[**Express VPN 12 Months 35% off!!**](https://www.xvbelink.com/?a_fid=chatter) Peter Geoghegan is back for round 2! Peter is a writer at openDemocracy and author of the book Democracy For Sale all about the corruption, dark money, and astroturfing going on in British politics. We had him on the show last year to talk about his book when it first came out and he is back to talk all about the corruption/cronyism involved in handing out the covid contracts. We talked about why there is not more outrage at the money being handed out to friends of the government in times of crisis, as well as Peter's recent struggles and revelations on FOI requests. If you haven't already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don't forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now available for pre-order. You'll find the links in the description below. [**ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE**]( https://amzn.to/39XXVjq) [***Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant***](https://pcast.link/chatter/) [***Order GameStop T-shirts Here!***](https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/to-the-moon-59) ***RESOURCES*** https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/author/peter-geoghegan/ https://www.petergeoghegan.com/ https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/the-details-of-100-government-covid-contracts-have-still-not-been-published-3155826 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56281934 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9331015/Government-unlawfully-failed-publish-details-500-Covid-related-contracts-court-hears.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elo5NJ9Enb0 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/boris-johnson-news-pm-e2-80-98misled-parliament-e2-80-99-over-covid-contracts-as-strike-fund-launched-over-1-25-nhs-pay-rise/ar-BB1ehqlH Follow us on [Facebook]( https://www.facebook.com/justgivemethejist/) or [Twitter]( https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist) or [sign up for our mailing list here]( http://eepurl.com/cSmT7v) to get information on my upcoming book, [Brexit: The Establishment Civil War](http://www.establishmentcivilwar.co.uk/). Music from Just Jim - [https://soundcloud.com/justjim](https://soundcloud.com/justjim)

Amelia Gentleman is a reporter for the Guardian. She was named Journalist of the Year at the 2019 British Journalism Awards and won the 2018 Paul Foot journalism award for her reportage on the Windrush scandal. She has also won the Orwell Prize and Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards. Peter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at openDemocracy. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and dozens of other publications. His latest book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published by Head of Zeus. Eliot Higgins started his work in online open source investigation as a hobby on his first blog ‘The Brown Moses Blog’, named after a Frank Zappa song. His work on the UK phone hacking scandal and examining videos from the conflict in Syria led to increasing recognition among the journalist and human rights communities. Higgins launched Bellingcat in 2014, and it has since grown into a team of volunteer investigators, as well as a broader community of investigators and supporters across the world, attracting funding from a range of organisations including the Open Society Foundations and National Endowment for Democracy. 5x15 brings together outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. This talk was recorded online 5x15 in 2021. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

We get the latest from Peter Geoghegan, journalist with Open Democracy, and author of Democracy for Sale.

We get the latest from Peter Geoghegan, journalist with Open Democracy, and author of Democracy for Sale.

A high court judge has ruled Matt Hancock acted unlawfully by not revealing the details of contracts signed during the pandemic. But this is a scandal - uncovered by the work of the Good Law Project - which says so much more: about where £12.5bn worth of public money has gone, about our government, and about British society in 2021.To explain what it all means, we're joined by The Good Law Project's Jolyon Maugham and Open Democracy's Peter Geoghegan.Help us take on the right-wing media: https://patreon.com/owenjones84Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mona Siddiqui speaks to Peter Geoghegan, the well-known Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at the award-winning news website openDemocracy. Born and raised in Ireland, now living in Glasgow, Peter looks back on his childhood in Ireland, his education and travels to the US, rebuilding family relationships, and the continued appeal of journalism. His focus on a troubled democracy led to his latest book, Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, which became a Sunday Times' best-seller."

Democracy is in crisis, and unaccountable and untraceable flows of money are helping to destroy it.This is the story of how money, vested interests and digital skulduggery are eroding trust in democracy. Antiquated electoral laws are broken with impunity, secretive lobbying is bending our politics out of shape and Silicon Valley tech giants collude in selling out democracy. Politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions on social media.In Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, Peter Geoghegan gives a brilliant guide through the shadowy world of dark money and digital disinformation stretching from Westminster to Washington, and far beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Kerr from the Ulster Unionist Party and the journalist Peter Geoghegan join us

As part of the Europe's Borderlands research group at the King's College London European Studies Department, this podcast series will take a deeper look at how the United Kingdom's crisis of unity will affect the nations on the islands of Britain and Ireland. In this opening episode we will explore the historical legacies that have fuelled support for nationalist movements in Scotland as well as Northern Ireland, and how the impact of these legacies might affect a changing UK as well as an increasingly powerful European Union.This week's show, recorded on 17 January, we are honoured to have Peter Geoghegan as our guest, who as investigations editor for OpenDemocracy has covered some of the key factors destabilising the politics of the British state. In his acclaimed Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, Peter set out how a surge of undisclosed donations have reshaped British politics. In The People's Referendum: Why Scotland will Never Be the Same Again he provided a compelling argument for how the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence fundamentally transformed British politics. As a incisive observer of the politics of the islands of Britain and Ireland, Peter is the ideal guide for our journey through the past century of political endings and beginnings that have brought the British state close to breaking point.The background music is by Brother Monsplaisir, and the production work for this podcast was by Daniel Mansfield.

Was the riot on Capitol Hill the articulation of a larger loss of faith in a political system driven by dark money? Peter Geoghegan is the author and journalist behind a book that everyone needs to read: Democracy For Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics. This week he joined Jarlath to talk about his book which looks at the current crisis-point and how a lack of accountability and untraceable funding have impacted upon it.    Peter details the phenomenon of 'dark money,' why Mark Zuckerberg did nothing about online misinformation for so long and his concern about the sudden regulation of the President.   The second half of the interview is essential listening (available on Patreon) It delves deeper into Ireland’s relationship with secrets, money and power, and Peter’s own difficult past. There’s also a discussion of how blind the Republic of Ireland can be to the political complexities of the North and the hilarious high-risk move which secured him an interview with former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon. This is a truly fascinating conversation about the darkness within global political systems on a week that has seen the world shaken by the bizarre actions of its most powerful political figure.   To hear each episode in full every single week and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 400 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad   Supplementary research provided by John Meagher.   Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation.   For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.   Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

We talk to Peter Geoghegan of openDemocracy and Jennifer Cobbe of the Trust and Technology Initiative about Cambridge Analytica, money, power and what is and isn't corrupting our democracy. How easy is it to buy influence in British politics? Did Cambridge Analytica break the rules or show just how little difference the rules make anyway? Who has the power to take on Facebook? Plus we discuss why the British government's failure to handle the pandemic tells us a lot about the corrosive effects of cronyism. https://www.petergeoghegan.com/books/Talking Points:The ICO report on Cambridge Analytica largely concluded that their tactics were not unusual.Of course, we can take issue with the fact these practices are so widespread. One of the reasons Cambridge Analytica was such a scandal was that people didn’t realise they could be targeted in this way.Cambridge Analytica and organizations like it can do is seed misinformation into a wider ecosystem. They take advantage of the lack of regulation.Sowing misinformation doesn’t require sophisticated skills; it’s easy.The conversation about micro-targeting often centers on Cambridge Analytica, but we need to look at the structures that make these practices so easy and so potent.Facebook makes all of this really easy to do. Why were we so complacent? When we think about the influence of money in politics, it’s easy to imagine nefarious people throwing around big sums, but at least in the UK a small amount can go a long way when people have the right connections. This is cronyism.The pandemic has made the tech giants unthinkably wealthy.At the same time, they’ve changed the way that money affects politics.Could Trump have won without Facebook and Twitter?The tech companies do not need to lobby politicians in the traditional sense because they are simply that powerful.Governments are dependent on these technologies, as we all are.Can we think about the tech companies as the technical infrastructure of society?Right now, these companies have a huge amount of discretion. Cronyism has been a prominent feature of the UK Government’s COVID response.There is a strain in a certain school of political thought that the state isn’t good for much. When politicians who believe that are in charge, it can be self-fulfilling.A hollowed out state creates space for more cronyism.The civil service has become a punching bag. This could have a long tail. Does the system that needs reform have the capacity to generate the necessary reforms?When it comes to tech, the biggest problem is ideological.It’s hard to get politicians to agree that changing micro-targeting is necessary because they all use it.Politicians do not want to change a system that has benefitted them even if they can recognize its flaws. Can you build a coalition that would force them to do so? Mentioned in this Episode:The UK Information Commissioner's Office report on Cambridge AnalyticaPeter’s book, Democracy for SaleJennifer’s recent piece in the Guardian

This episode features Peter Geoghegan, the Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at the award-winning news website openDemocracy. Peter is the author of Sunday Times bestseller Democracy for Sale Dark Money And Dirty Politics, a book about the role of dark money in the Brexit referendum. Peter's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian and The Irish Times among other outlets.

Our latest pod is an interview with investigative journalist & writer Peter Geoghegan. Peter's latest book "Democracy For Sale" has been a rip-roaring success & features all of #NAFNC's favourite topics - dark money, dark ads, suspicious donations, opaquely funded think tanks & the influence of technology on modern politics. Follow Peter on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan & buy his book at https://amzn.to/3g4WX4y https://www.notanotherfakenewscast.com/

To launch the second series of the Mile End Institute Podcast, Co-Director Professor Tim Bale discusses The Sunday Times bestseller, Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, with its author, the writer and broadcaster, Peter Geoghegan. Peter discusses his entry into journalism, the process of writing his current book, and reflects on its relevance when looking at the most current developments in British politics.

Is our democracy for sale? Peter Geoghegan joins the team to talk dirty money in politics, and how it it's utilised in a dark digital world to potentially influence elections. Lynsey Bews and Philip Sim ask him what we can do about it, how tech giants play a role, and how we can use the upcoming US election to learn lessons.

It is no exaggeration to say that dark money is now a major factor in our politics - and the lack of transparency threatens the democratic process. The 2016 Brexit referendum was the pilot episode of a new global horror show: nationalistic politics fuelled by hidden global donors. In this episode hosts Luke Cooper and Zoe Williams talk to Peter Geoghegan on his path-breaking new book, Democracy for Sale. In a jaw dropping discussion he explains how we still have no idea about the ultimate source of the huge amounts of cash that the Democratic Unionist Party and Arron Banks spent in the 2016 referendum.  This podcast is part of an on-going collaboration between the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Another Europe Is Possible. For more information on the ideas discussed in this podcast check out Peter's book:  https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Peter-Geoghegan/Democracy-for-Sale--Dark-Money-and-Dirty-Politics/24294091

Peter Geoghegan is standing on a train station platform when he sees it - a large advert in a free-sheet newspaper that will set him off on an investigation into the dark world of campaign spending.In this episode we hear how he worked to unravel the secrets behind the Brexit campaigning by Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party - as he attempts to follow their funding to the source.Read all about it:Peter’s book Democracy For Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is out now https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Peter-Geoghegan/Democracy-for-Sale--Dark-Money-and-Dirty-Politics/24069555 Hosted and produced: Maeve McClenaghanTheme music: Dice Muse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy For Sale and writer at openDemocracy, was our guest on today’s show. I’ve been trying to get to sit down with Peter and have a chat about dark money in politics for quite a while, so after a short delay in the release of his book due to covid-19 it was a pleasure to finally get to sit down with him and discuss his brand new book. Democracy For Sale explores many of the same areas that I cover in my own book, albeit from a different angle; it covers the influence of dark money and the soft power of think tanks and lobby groups in British politics, as well as the failures of our aging electoral laws and their inadequacy in a rapidly changing world of political campaigning. If you haven’t already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don’t forget, my book, the Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. You’ll find the link in the description below. PRE ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant RESOURCES Buy Democacy For Sale Here Now https://www.petergeoghegan.com/ https://twitter.com/peterkgeoghegan https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/peter-geoghegan-dark-money-and-returning-home-ireland/ Follow us on Facebook or Twitter or sign up for our mailing list to get information on my upcoming book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War. Music from Just Jim - https://soundcloud.com/justjim

Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy For Sale and writer at openDemocracy, was our guest on today's show. I've been trying to get to sit down with Peter and have a chat about dark money in politics for quite a while, so after a short delay in the release of his book due to covid-19 it was a pleasure to finally get to sit down with him and discuss his brand new book. Democracy For Sale explores many of the same areas that I cover in my own book, albeit from a different angle; it covers the influence of dark money and the soft power of think tanks and lobby groups in British politics, as well as the failures of our aging electoral laws and their inadequacy in a rapidly changing world of political campaigning. If you haven't already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don't forget, my book, the Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. You'll find the link in the description below. [**PRE ORDER BREXIT:THE ESTABLISHMENT CIVIL WAR HERE**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1789044901/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1789044901&linkCode=as2&tag=thejist00-21&linkId=713eb889ae4131bec19abcebdee517f6) [***Get 25% off podcast hosting with Podiant***](https://pcast.link/chatter/) ***RESOURCES*** [**Buy Democacy For Sale Here Now**](http://amzn.to/3kJkT0S) [https://www.petergeoghegan.com/](https://www.petergeoghegan.com/) [https://twitter.com/peterkgeoghegan](https://twitter.com/peterkgeoghegan) [https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/peter-geoghegan-dark-money-and-returning-home-ireland/](https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/peter-geoghegan-dark-money-and-returning-home-ireland/) Follow us on Facebook or Twitter or [sign up for our mailing list to get information on my upcoming book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War](http://www.establishmentcivilwar.co.uk/). Music from Just Jim - [https://soundcloud.com/justjim](https://soundcloud.com/justjim)

Warnings of possible overseas interference in our election haven't made many headlines but UK-based journalist Peter Geoghegan says our media should be wary of 'dark money' and think tanks pushing issues onto the political agenda via the media.

Warnings of possible overseas interference in our election haven’t made many headlines but UK-based journalist Peter Geoghegan says our media should be wary of 'dark money' and think tanks pushing issues onto the political agenda via the media.

For the 100th episode of MoneyNeverSleeps, Eoin and Pete dive into their favorite topic – the challenges of challenger banks – and look back to the first 99 episodes to build out a list of their Top 10 episodes. This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here. For insights delivered to your inbox beyond the spoken word, subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter right here on Substack. Before we started the episode, we were thrilled to announce our inclusion in FeedSpot’s Top 20 Entrepreneur Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020. Thank you FeedSpot! We start this week with the crossover of a few pieces of content from the past two weeks on challenger banks, in particular the Big 3 of Monzo, Starling and Revolut. Recent reports highlighted their financial results and compared and contrasted them, and one thought from Lex Sokolin of the Fintech Blueprint particularly struck a chord, and this is at the heart of what we dug into on the first half of this episode through the following stories: Starling, Revolut and Monzo’s annual results compared (Sifted, 17-Aug-20) Art Wittmann, Industry Research in “Chasing Profitability in a Changing Media Landscape” (Oracle NetSuite’s Brainyard)- how media companies make money PRA challenges business models of new banks in consultation paper (Finextra, 24-Aug-20) In the second half of the episode, Pete and Eoin each went through their Top 5 MoneyNeverSleeps episodes of all time to come up with the Top 10. Listen in to find out why, and also hear our ‘honorable mentions’, but here’s the big list! Ep 99 - Peter Geoghegan and Democracy for Sale Ep 93 - Be Direct - Zac Liew Ep 57 - The Prediction - Andrew Mullaney Ep 42 - Big Bank - Sean Faughnan Ep 38 - Friends & Respect - Laura Smyth, Paul Smyth, Lisa White, Vessy Tasheva Ep 37 - Fight for your Right - Graham Rodford Ep 26 - Birds of a Feather - Ann O’Dea Ep 23 - Money Made Me Do It - Elaine Deehan Ep 15 - Angels - Chris Adelsbach Ep 1 - The Re-up - Brian Norton Thanks to all of our guests since May 2018 for their willingness to join us, their openness, their insights and above all else, helping us to figure out what makes them do what they do. Please visit MoneyNeverSleeps for all of our other episodes.

Democracy is in crisis, and unaccountable and untraceable flows of money are helping to destroy it. According to Peter Geoghegan, politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions of people on social media. Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Jair Bolsonaro and populists in many other countries are the beneficiaries.This week Geoghegan speaks to Nick Cohen, columnist at the Observer, about the problems democracy faces and what can be done about it. To find out more and order Peter's new book 'Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics' click here: https://bit.ly/34rOZAu.-----------------------------------Intelligence Squared+. The world's best speakers. Your questions. £4.99 per month.Intelligence Squared+ will bring you live, interactive events every week on our new online platform. Just like at our real-life events, you’ll be able to put your questions to our speakers, vote in live polls and interact with other members of the audience. Your subscription will give you access to multiple events featuring the world’s top thinkers and opinion formers, including Thomas Piketty, Margaret Atwood, Clive Woodward, Thomas Friedman, Meera Syal and Paloma Faith.For a full list of Intelligence Squared+ events and to subscribe, click here: https://bit.ly/2yfYIfm Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Eoin and Pete have the pleasure of talking to Peter Geoghegan about his book, ‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’. It is a fascinating story of how undisclosed donations have infiltrated British politics, undermining public faith in democracy and fuelling the rise of populism across the West. Pete and Peter also discuss their common love of baseball and cricket and Peter shares a fascinating story about emigration from Longford to Argentina! This episode is kindly sponsored by Ireland’s fintech and financial services recruitment specialists, Top Tier Recruitment. If you would like an intro to the team at Top Tier Recruitment, please click here. For insights delivered to your inbox beyond the spoken word, subscribe to our MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter right here on Substack. Peter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at the award-winning news website openDemocracy. He led openDemocracy‘s investigations into dark money in British politics that were nominated for a 2019 British Journalism award and the Paul Foot award. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and many other publications. He has made documentaries for BBC Radio Four, worked on investigative TV programmes for Channel 4 and regularly appears on British and international broadcast outlets. His most recent book, Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, was published in August 2020 by Head of Zeus. His previous book, The People’s Referendum: Why Scotland Will Never Be the Same Again, was nominated for the Saltire First Book Award. He is co-founder and current chair of Scottish investigative website the Ferret and lives in Glasgow and London.

Another Government U-turn means A Level Students will be granted their predictive grades; but what does this look like on the ground? With Universities now over-subscribed, will students be granted their promised places? We'll also be discussing Gavin Williamson's whip & Peter Geoghegan joins me to discuss his new book: Democracy For Sale. This is a catch-up version of James O'Brien's live, daily show on LBC Radio; to join the conversation call: 0345 60 60 973

Since before the Referendum, rivers of untraceable money have flowed through our politics, washing away accountability and benefiting secretive and powerful people. Peter Geoghegan of openDemocracy joins us to discuss the revelations of his new book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics – and explore what we need to do when technology outpaces the law. Plus: Which zone is your home? Why the Government's plans for planning won't solve the housing crisis. And the future of Lebanon.Presented by Andrew Harrison with Nina Schick and Arthur Snell. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Script and assistant production by Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickenson. Logo and branding by Mark Taylor. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations.READ ‘The Unravelling of America’ (Wade Davis) in Rolling Stone magazine: www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/covid-19-end-of-american-era-wade-davis-1038206/RECOMMENDATIONS:Stuart: ‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’ book by Peter Geoghegan www.waterstones.com/book/democracy-for-sale/peter-geoghegan/9781789546033Eamonn: ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ film directed by Armando Iannucci - buy the DVD on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-History-David-Copperfield-DVD/dp/B0844818LB or stream it on Apple TV tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield/umc.cmc.4gvfbpkqotzxb7egwwse7tek5Angela:‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’ on BBC2 (available from Monday 17th August): www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/33/the-trial-of-alex-salmondSupport the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmediaKeep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMediaFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Angela Haggerty to discuss ongoing controversy surrounding exam results in Scotland, the future of the USA (in light of a recent Rolling Stone article by Wade Davis titled, ‘The Unravelling of America’) and media coverage of migrant crossings. Stuart, Eamonn and Angela also share their personal media recommendations.  READ ‘The Unravelling of America’ (Wade Davis) in Rolling Stone magazine: www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/covid-19-end-of-american-era-wade-davis-1038206/ RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart:‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics’ book by Peter Geoghegan www.waterstones.com/book/democracy-for-sale/peter-geoghegan/9781789546033Eamonn:‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ film directed by Armando Iannucci - buy the DVD on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-History-David-Copperfield-DVD/dp/B0844818LB or stream it on Apple TV tv.apple.com/gb/movie/the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield/umc.cmc.4gvfbpkqotzxb7egwwse7tek5Angela:‘The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty’ on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxw1/the-rise-of-the-murdoch-dynasty‘The Trial of Alex Salmond’ on BBC2 (available from Monday 17th August): www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/33/the-trial-of-alex-salmond For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Bruce Shapiro brings us the latest constitutional challenge in the USA, Peter Geoghegan on the dark money in UK politics and Andrew Boe on the inequalities in the legal system.

Corporate funders and small groups of ideologues have come to wield huge influence from Westminster to Washington. Peter Geoghegan details how dark money has corrupted democratic mechanisms

Peter Geoghegan is an Irish writer, broadcaster and investigations editor at openDemocracy. His journalism has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the London Review of Books and dozens of other publications. He is a founder and chair of the award-winning investigative website the Ferret and was nominated for a 2019 British Journalism award and the Paul Foot award for his investigations into the Brexit referendum. His book People's Referendum: Why Scotland Will Never Be the Same Again, was nominated for the Saltire first book award and his latest book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics is published in August 2020 by Head of Zeus. Fintan O'Toole is a historian, biographer, literary critic and political commentator. His work has won many awards, and he writes for the Irish Times, Guardian and New York Review of Books. His most recent books are Heroic Failure: Brexit and the Politics of Pain and Three Years in Hell: The Brexit Chronicles. 5x15 brings together outstanding individuals to tell of their lives and inspirations. This talk was recorded at the online 5x15 event on 5th August 2020. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

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Bill Whiteford in conversation with investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan.

Can we balance concerns about Covid safety and promote our tourist industry? We hear from Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon, Hywel Williams. And what can the international community do for Lebanon now? Shadow minister for international development - Cardiff North Labour MP - Anna McMorrin shares her views. Meanwhile barrister Rhodri Williams QC considers where the Welsh language stands in law, and investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan discusses his new book about dark money and a spread of misinformation in global politics. And in a time when we've heard a lot about 'following the science', we catch up with Dr Rob Orford - the chief scientific advisor for health to the Welsh government, and gauge his opinions on the immediate and long-lasting impact of Covid-19 on life in Wales.

Hugh talks to journalist Peter Geoghegan about the murky world of political think-tanks and pressure groups that he writes about in a new book, Democracy for Sale.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics.The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth.Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale.And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned. 

On our third episode of byline, we speak with journalist Peter Geoghegan, author of the new book Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics, tracking the money that flows through British politics. We talk to Peter about Brexit, the DUP, Arron Banks, as well as Peter's career, his work with openDemocracy, and his encounters with Steve Bannon. Byline is made possible by our Patreon supporters. Thank you, and sign up if you can!

Peter Geoghegan, author of Democracy for Sale and investigative journalist, left Ireland as a young man desperate to get away but has returned in lockdown to find a country much changed. He tells us why, from his childhood bedroom, and explains the need to dig deeper into unaccountable money in politics, in the UK as well as the US.

Spanish and Dutch reactions to the EU’s coronavirus recovery package and why Greece is trying to attract pensioners to retire there. Plus: author Peter Geoghegan on Russia’s influence in the UK.

Every hour brings new twists and turns to Brexit, but it’s important to remember that a very murky referendum got us to this point. In this, ‘Brexit, dark money and the DUP’ episode, we press pause on a frantic news cycle and go back to 2016 and 2017 to ask questions about the dark money that funded the Leave campaign. The Americanisation of British politics now impacts the mysterious bankrolling of political campaigns, partisan think tanks, how the Tory Party is funded, and why the British media is sounding increasingly American. Our special guest to delve into all of this is bossman investigative reporter, Peter Geoghegan from Open Democracy. Also in this episode, Una is excited about a Dublin City Council initiative (shocker!), Andrea is very worried about Ireland’s potato crop, but still found time to outline the clearest breakdown of the Brexit timeline you’ve ever heard.

First: No sooner than it had begun, our new national rivalry with Scotland seems at an end as territorial tensions over Rockall abate. But why did the spat happen, and what does it tell us about Scotland's place in this period of political upheaval? Hugh talks to Glasgow-based journalist Peter Geoghegan about the political scene in Scotland as Brexit, the Tory leadership race and the SNP's ambition for another independence referendum intersect in interesting ways. Then: 'Fiscal' Cliff Taylor and 'Political' Pat Leahy bring their respective perspectives to bear on the Fiscal Advisory Council’s warnings this week over irresponsible government spending.

Lyra McKee was a 29 year old investigative journalist shot dead while observing rioting in Londonderry. Lyra's friend Peter Geoghegan, co-founder of The Ferret, talks about her work. Also on the show, Amol Rajan is joined by Jo Elvin, editor of You magazine, Cate Sevilla, former editor in chief of The Pool, and Olivia Crellin, co-founder of PressPad. Producer: Richard Hooper

Money talks, and spending in elections is protected in the US, thanks to the courts. But who's spending what? And why does it matter? Peter Geoghegan is the investigations editor for OpenDemocracy. He's been trying to follow the money, which flooded in during the Brexit referendum to determine what it's changed ... and if democracy itself is at stake. Sign up for a Subscription to The Ferret at: https://theferret.scot/subscribe/ Use the Promo code OUTWITH19 to save £10 off an annual subscription or Get your first 3 months FREE on a monthly subscription. Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeterKGeoghegan Follow us on Social Media: Twitter - @outwithpodcast Instagram - @outwithpodcast Facebook.com/outwithpodcast

Episode 115 - Tiernan (@tiernandouieb) speaks to journalist Peter Geoghegan (@peterkgeoghegan) at Open Democracy (@opendemocracy) about the Dark Money behind Brexit. Plus May's speech/dance/mess, Michael Gove wants you to search in the bins and a new jingle and section all about Disgraced MP Liam The Disgrace Fox The Disgrace. You're welcome.Donate to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/parpolbroBuy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/parpolbroWatch Tiernan's comedy specials on Next Up Comedy at: www.nextupcomedy.comJoin Tiernan's comedy mailing list at www.tiernandouieb.co.uk/contactFollow us on Twitter @parpolbro, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParPolBro/ and the fancy webpage at http://www.partlypoliticalbroadcast.co.ukMusic by The Last Skeptik (@thelastskeptik) - https://www.thelastskeptik.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosted by Colette Sexton, Media Matters talks to industry experts on the issues that really matter on the first Wednesday of every month. In this month's Media Matters podcast, Colette Sexton talks to Peter Geoghegan, Investigations Editor of openDemocracy and Independent Global Media Platform. The Longford native talks about his career to date, including how he ended up working as an investigative journalist in Glasgow and co-founding the Scottish Investigative Platform The Ferret.

In the wake of allegations about Russian meetings plus questions to Arron Banks & Andy Wigmore on the source of their political donations, we speak to 2 journailists from Open Democracy who have been looking at Banks' finances in depth over the past few months. Our Website is www.notanotherfakenewscast.com You can find us on Twitter & Facebook @pgmcast Our podcast is sponsored by Holzkern watches, their website is www.holzkern.com - use the discount code NAFNC15 for 15% discount. You can find Peter Geoghegan on Twitter @PeterKGeoghegan & Adam Ramsay @AdamRamsay If you enjoy our podcast please donate at www.patreon.com/pgmcast Peace Out!

This week’s episode is all about the DUP, dark money and data. In the first half of the podcast we talk about the most recent comments from UK Brexit Secretary, David Davis, and his knowledge of Irish politics. We also discuss comments from the Irish Foreign Minister, Simon Coveney, who said that ‘if there isn’t significant progress towards trying to find a wording that puts in place an operational backstop in the withdrawal treaty, well then we’ll have to ask some very serious questions as to whether it’s possible to do it by October.’ In the second half we speak to Peter Geoghegan, an investigative journalist with Open Democracy about how the DUP came across some money in the run up to the Brexit referendum, how the leave campaign ran a smart online campaign and we asked him whether George Soros is different from Aaron Banks. [9:53] How the DUP got involved as a player in the Brexit campaign and how they spent their money. [12:08] Who donated the money to the DUP? [13:13] The Aggregate IQ and Cambridge Analytica link [14:23] Why do we care if people spent money with AIQ [15:42] Who are BeLeave and who did they spend their money with? [16:47] Didn’t the Remain campaign cheat too? [18:56] The use of data in the campaign [19:32] How did the DUP find AIQ? [20:25] Why are the campaign finance rules different in Northern Ireland? [23:40] Loopholes in the law [24:25] Could the electoral commission investigation precipitate a second referendum? [25:15] Investigations into Leave.EU [26:10] How is George Soros different from Aaron Banks? FURTHER READING Who are the AIQ? Read more here. Read more work by Peter Geoghegan on this issue here. Listen to a documentary about Aaron Banks here. Find out more about BeLeave here. Read all about Cambridge Analytica and AIQ on the Guardian’s website here. Follow Peter on Twitter @PeterKGeoghegan

How the forthcoming UK election could leave the Conservatives with a whopping majority and consign Labour to as much as another decade in the political wilderness. And in Northern Ireland and Scotland, already marginalised by Brexit, will this vote put even more distance between citizens and Westminster? Today's guests are Professor Tim Bale, a political scientist and author of 'The Conservative Party: From Thatcher to Cameron' and Peter Geoghegan, a Glasgow-based journalist and author of 'The People's Referendum: Why Scotland Will Never Be the Same Again'.

Exciting, isn't it? Only a few days now before the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, and de facto "leader of the free world", Donald Trump. It has a great ring to it, no? A second generation Scot who made it good, only decades after he emerged in New York to sup on a big, beautiful silver spoon held around his tiny hands by his proud Lewis mommy. It's enough to warm the blood of even the coldest-hearted Jock...surely? How we'll marvel at this son of Scots soil as he proudly takes the oath of office, watched by a captive audience worldwide, attended by his able manservant Nigel McFarage, head of the Clan McFarage.... OK, OK, you've brought up your porridge and choked on an oatcake. Podcast host Derek Bateman welcomed ex-politician and keen observer of politics Steven Purcell and journalist and lecturer Peter Geoghegan to chew the fat this week, covering the Trump election. Plus fake news, and of course the Russians, the British, the media, the Labour leadership, the plight of lazy liberals, the Mondeo drivers, the Blairites, the Irish, the Northern Irish, the Brexiters....in fact (almost) the lot.

For the 36th episode of For A' That, Andrew and I were joined by James Maxwell and Peter Geoghegan.First topic up was the by-election in Dunfermalino. Predictable result given the circumstances or should we be reading more into it? Why don't the Greens do better?The next topic was Grangemouth and this broadened into a larger discussion about nationalisation.Finally, we got onto the definitions that are being used about what is happening in Scotland. Separation? Independence? Constitutional Change? Which of these, if any, really sums up what is going on?Hope you enjoy...LINKShttp://michaelgreenwell.wordpress.com/http://lallandspeatworrier.blogspot.co.uk/https://twitter.com/jamesmaxwell86https://twitter.com/PeterKGeoghegan

For the 31st episode of the For A' That podcast, Andrew and I were joined by journalist Peter Geoghegan.On the menu this week was the crowd-funded poll commissioned by Wings Over Scotland and conducted by Panelbase that many in the media seem intent on ignoring.We chewed over the ramifications of some of the results.We also thought it worthwhile to discuss Michael Kelly's article in the Scotsman, in which I felt he was exhibiting first class kamikaze politics – Andrew and Peter weren't so sure of that, but they were reasonably sure about Kelly.We discussed how Peter felt about the article in the Huffington Post that caused a little discussion this week. We tried to explain the point to Andrew, who hadn't read it. This proved problematic as we weren't actually sure what her point was.Andrew and I also revealed our history of scandalous confrontations with Children's TV.

Episode 6 of For A' That again features two guests along with Andrew Tickell and myself, Michael Greenwell.This time we were joined by Peter Geoghegan, a freelance journalist, and by Philip Challinor who is a writer and blogger.Up for discussion amongst other things were the Levenson enquiry, the media more generally, the rise of UKIP and a little discussion on just why the British state is so dead against the idea of Scotland leaving.We also did a bit of party-pooping with regard to St Andrew's day.Links...https://twitter.com/PeterKGeogheganhttps://twitter.com/pchallinorhttps://twitter.com/PeatWorrierhttps://twitter.com/mgreenwell