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This. Is. Phenomenal. Nick Clegg has been one of the most powerful people in the UK and in Silicon Valley. He takes us inside the crazy world of Meta and the tech bros. What is Mark Zuckerberg really like? Should we fear AI? Does he still speak to David Cameron?All this and more are contained within! THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE26 January: Special VIP Guest16 February: David Miliband9 March: Zack Polanskihttps://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katie talks to British-Pakistani geo-strategic analyst Moeed Pirzada about new Epstein emails which reveal the the sex criminal's hatred of Imran Khan and what that reveals about Pakistan today. But first Katie talks to Andre Easton who is running to represent New York's 15th Congressional District, which is in the Bronx and has been represented by the extremely pro Israel Democrat Ritchie Torres since 2021. And then Katie talks to Roua Daas, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement and lead on the Mask off Maersk campaign and People's Embargo for Palestine. For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-dr-144947666 Support the show by following Katie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kthalps_ Moeed Pirzada is a British-Pakistani geo-strategic analyst, television anchor, columnist, and commentator who has been living in exile in Washington, D.C since the regime change in Pakistan 3 years ago. He has written extensively for out lets including The Guardian and Al Jazeera, and interviewed Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Imran Khan, as well as former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Andre Easton is running to represent New York's 15th Congressional District, which is in the Bronx and has been represented by the extremely pro Israel Democrat Ritchie Torres since 2021. Andre was born to Jamaican immigrants in the Bronx, and has spent 12 years teaching English in South Bronx public schools. He is an active father who is raising three boys with his wife, Angelica, who is also a public school educator in the Bronx. He is a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and has been a part of the movement against police brutality, organized for housing justice, and helped lead political education courses. Roua Daas is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement and lead on the Mask off Maersk campaign and People's Embargo for Palestine. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthalps Follow Katie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kthalps_
Today on the show: Riders are getting fined in Calpe for having Spotify Wrapped playlists, Pogačar is the new Damien Hirst, Wout van Aert is the new David Cameron, and we may have an answer to whether we could keep up at the Singapore criterium. If you are a member and you want to get the Member Feed on Spotify (new!), you can follow these instructions.
How many times did Gordon Brown save Tony Blair from a calamitous decision? Ed Balls and George Osborne recount the times chancellors stepped in to save their PM from disaster. Does George wish he'd done it a bit more with David Cameron?And why does the Opposition leader respond to the budget and not the shadow chancellor? Ed and George try to work it out, but are not quite sure themselves - please write in! They also delve into the minimum wage rise from the budget, and signal pressing issues Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must tackle down the line.Finally, the pair share their dream jobs - other than Prime Minister, of course - with Ed's being a suitably political answer and George's being typically wide-ranging from his previous roles.We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question. Thanks for listening. To get episodes early and ad-free join Political Currency Gold. If you want even more perks including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:
It's the time of Boris. This episode tracks Boris Johnson's character, starting with a less than complimentary report from his housemaster at Eton to this parents, through his time in the rich kids' Bullingdon Club in Oxford, followed by some disreputable incidents when he was Mayor of London, to his endorsing of claims he must have known were false in the Brexit campaign. This period is capped by his becoming Prime Minister, something he doubtless felt was no more than his entitlement.The episode then follows his work to complete Brexit, including his attempt to get parliament out the way so it couldn't block him, an attempt that would eventually be ruled illegal. There was also his purging of the Parliamentary Conservative Party of leading pro-EU voices, making it more Eurosceptic than ever. That was confirmed by the December 2019 election, which he won handsomely, with none of the eleven purged Tories getting back into parliament. With a good majority, he was able to ‘get Brexit done', his slogan in the election.Labour under its left-wing leader Jeremy Corbyn, took a hiding, emerging with its lowest haul of MPs since 1935, breaking the dubious record previously set by the previous party leader from the left, Michael Foot, in 1983.As well as Brexit, what marked the rest of Boris's time as Prime Minister was a series of scandals, which suggested irresponsible behaviour on his part and a desire to hide information that might confirm it publicly. Eventually, there was one scandal too many and his ministerial colleagues started to resign from government in droves, until he decided the game was up and stood down himself.Illustration: The Bullingdon Club in 1987, with David Cameron at left in the back row and Boris Johnson, at the right of the row of sitting figures. All are wearing the (expensive) Club clothing. Photograph: Mallams/Lucas Field Media, from the Guardian.Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License
On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover where domestic cats came from... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
A bin man from Dover with terminal cancer has been escorted to his wedding by a procession of refuse trucks.Stephen Addley's been told he has just months to live and one of his final wishes was to marry his fiancée and make memories with their one-year-old daughter.Also in today's podcast, we've got reaction to yesterday's budget after the chancellor announced £26 billion of tax hikes.Rachel Reeves has insisted the financial plans she announced in the Commons were based on her priorities.She also says the measures will give working class children the chance to have a fulfilling life.Hear from Andrew Tate and Rachel Emmerson from Chatham based accountants Kreston Reeves, Chatham and Aylesford MP Tris Osborne and the CEO of Canterbury based homeless charity Porchlight.Two men involved in a violent axe attack near Canterbury have been jailed for a total of 48 years.Police were called to reports of an assault involving people in two cars on the A2 near Wincheap in December last year.A driver involved in a serious crash on the A21 has called for safety improvements to be made.Conor Hardy says his vehicle aquaplaned at 70-miles-per-hour on the Tonbridge bypass following heavy rain, due to poor drainage. He's been speaking to reporter Elli Hodgson.A Medway man with incurable prostate cancer is among those calling on the health secretary to bring in a national screening programme.More than 120 MPs have also written to Wes Streeting after former Prime Minister David Cameron revealed he was treated for the disease last year. Hear from Paul Dennington who has raised more than £155,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.And, Ashford Designer Outlet has reached full occupancy for the first time since its 90 million pound extension opened six years ago.Two new fashion brands have opened at the shopping centre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Amol Rajan speaks to Sir Nick Clegg - former deputy Prime Minister of the UK and, more recently, former President of Global Affairs at Meta - about big tech, AI and the future of social media.Sir Nick first appeared on the world stage back in 2010, when he became the UK's deputy prime minister after his Liberal Democrats party went into a coalition government with David Cameron's Conservatives.After leaving Westminster in 2017, he surprised many political observers when he was hired by Facebook, now known as Meta, to head up their global affairs and communications. In 2022, Sir Nick was then promoted to become the company's president of global affairs, where he oversaw policy and government relations.Sir Nick subsequently worked closely with Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg for several years, but decided to step down at the beginning of this year.And now, amid growing concerns over the regulation of big tech, the growth of AI and the future of the internet itself, he's drawing on his vast experience from both Westminster and Silicon Valley to offer insight into what could be ahead.Thank you to the Radical with Amol Rajan team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Ben Cooper, Anna Budd and Lewis Vickers Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Sir Nick Clegg. Credit: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
Two days out from Wednesday's big budget, Sophy and Wilf talk through what they're looking out for.Ukraine peace talks in Geneva continue today.David Cameron reveals he's been treated for prostate cancer.And - a big London derby game ends in tears for Tottenham, as Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick in a 4-1 win for Arsenal.Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Is it time for an NHS screening programme for prostate cancer? The disease is the most common cancer affecting men in the UK and kills more than 12,000 men every year. A decision is expected to be made by the National Screening Council later this week. Now, former prime minister Lord Cameron has become the latest high-profile figure to reveal his own diagnosis and has called for a national programme to target the groups most at risk. But could an increase in overdiagnosis do more harm than good? Niall is joined by Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore to discuss. You can find out more information on prostate cancer at www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/ Producer: Araminta Parker Editor: Mike Bovill
Ken Clarke is perhaps the archetypal political Big Beast. Elected to parliament 55 years ago, he held cabinet roles under Margaret Thatcher, John Major and David Cameron - tipped many times for No 10, and yet never quite hardline enough on Europe to convince his Tory peers that he should be their leader. Ahead of what looks certain to be an existential Budget for Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer, Lewis went to Lord Clarke's Nottingham home - to discuss the hard choices ahead, the future of this Government, Brexit, populism, and much else besidesThe News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Michelle throws herself into politics. The Scottish Independence referendum is on the horizon and Michelle becomes a key figure in David Cameron's ‘Better Together' campaign and is handed the key to the House of Lords. Just after 'Baroness More of Mayfair' moves in with her new boyfriend Doug, Covid hits the nation. When she hears that the NHS is facing a shortage of PPE, Michelle has an idea.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this rich crossover conversation, Chris Braitch and Dr James Mannion interview one another about trauma, healing, and the deep structural shifts needed in education. Chris Braitch is a father of three whose mission is to move himself and others towards connection and compassion. He works as an emotional health coach, a leadership coach with Compassionate Leaders Global, and is the founding director of Seen & Heard, a not-for-profit supporting the wellbeing of past and present pupils of the private school system - many of whom have experienced institutional neglect, emotional harm or abuse. After two decades in global sales and marketing, Chris realised that his life had been shaped by powerful, unexamined forces: early separation, boarding school culture, unresolved childhood experiences, and profound personal grief. Through coaching, men's groups, the Emotional Freedom Technique, and a life-changing spiritual awakening, he discovered a new sense of purpose rooted in authenticity, service, and compassion. This journey transformed his parenting, his perspective, and the work he now offers to others. James shares the origins of the Rethinking Education Podcast, his work with the Learner Effectiveness Programme, slice teams, implementation science, and the Education Policy Alliance, and explores why so many top-down reforms fail to shift what actually happens in classrooms. Together, they explore: - The “myth of privilege” and why suffering in elite institutions is so often minimised - How early separation and boarding school cultures shape adult hypervigilance, self-protection, and leadership - The emotional and spiritual turning points that redirected Chris's life - How Seen & Heard supports former pupils, works with schools, and campaigns for safer legislation - Why spoken language (oracy) is an overlooked equity issue - Why the system keeps “locating the problem in the child” - How learner-effectiveness, self-regulation, and holistic education can transform outcomes - The cultural assumptions baked into British schooling and politics - Why compassion-centred leadership matters now more than ever This is a deeply human, hopeful conversation about trauma, awareness, systemic change, and learning to live - and lead - with compassion. LINKS - Chris's not for profit supporting the wellbeing of past pupils of boarding and independent day schools and their families – https://seenheard.org.uk - Chris's not for profit supporting the wellbeing of present pupils of boarding and independent day schools and their families – https://seenheardschools.org.uk - Chris's coaching business where I support men and women through 1-2-1's and groups – https://growthwave.uk The Compassionate Leader Pathway Course - designed to help people lead with purpose, perform with clarity and live with integrity. https://compassionateleadersglobal.com CREDITS - The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. - Outro track: How it is and how it should be by Grit Control SUPPORT THE PODCAST: This podcast is a labour of love, with the emphasis on both the labour and the love. If you'd like to support the podcast or convey your appreciation for these conversations, you can: Become a patron: https://patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/repod
Keir Starmer has vowed to fight any plot to oust him - but has Downing Street's briefing operation against the plotters actually made his downfall more likely?Sally, Pollly, Danny and Hugo discuss the prime minister's survival, and look at past plots that have succeeded - and those that haven't. From the curry house conspiracy against Tony Blair to doomed attempts to bring down David Cameron and Nick Clegg, how do they compare with the civil war in the Labour Party?Send your comments, questions and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, go to: spectator.co.uk/quiterightThis week on the first ever Quite right! Q&A: What's your most left-wing belief? Michael & Maddie confess their guilty liberal secrets on the Elgin Marbles, prison reform and private equity – or ‘the unacceptable face of capitalism'.Also this week: who would you trust to save your life on a desert island – Boris Johnson, Theresa May or David Cameron? And finally, a literary turn: from John Donne to Thomas Hardy, Michael and Maddie share their favourite poems, and make the case for learning verse by heart.Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Covington and Kate McAllister on Restoring Humanity to Education What does it mean to restore humanity to education? In this rich and wide-ranging three-way conversation, James is joined by Kate McAllister – co-founder of The Human Hive and lead educator at The Hive in the Dominican Republic – and Nick Covington, co-founder of the Human Restoration Project in the US. Together, we explore: The dehumanising effects of traditional schooling models What human-centred education looks like in practice – both inside and outside the mainstream Self-regulation, executive function and building trust with students The role of flow in learning, and why it's missing from most education policy discussions The Third Coast Learning Collaborative – a US-wide, government-funded project using project-based learning, portfolio assessment, and student-led exhibition The power of authentic audience and interdisciplinary learning How progressive educators can embrace data to strengthen their case for change The importance of courageous school leaders and communities of practice We also talk about Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession, mangled chicken coops, flow states, poetry circles, grant funding, and catapults launching frisbees across middle school campuses. Education doesn't have to be this way. Across the world, a quiet revolution is taking place – one built on trust, flow, curiosity and care. This episode offers a glimpse of what's possible when we restore humanity to learning. LINKS Follow Nick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-covington/ Follow Kate - https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskatemcallister/ Follow James - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/ Human Restoration Project - https://www.humanrestorationproject.org/ The Hive – Dominican Republic - https://www.thehiveadventure.com/ The Third Coast Learning Collaborative - https://www.thirdcoastlearning.org/ Ron Berger on 20 years of 'An ethic of excellence' - and ending the trad-prog debate! - https://www.rethinking-ed.org/ron-berger Gallup Student Poll data on engagement, hope and belonging: https://msnpro1.gallup.com/report-generator/GSP/1.3/En-US?districtId=229403046&schoolId=229403048&cohortId=231774178 Outro track: ‘How it is and how it should be' by Grit Control: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ud69RIV1eOV9poMR7AORI DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. Drop us a line at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact. CONVEY YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THE POD :) Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our most world-famous guest to date – the Right Honorable Liz Truss! Liz Truss is the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party. Her political career and ideological outlook have had and continue to have a profound impact on contemporary British Conservatism and the western world. Liz Truss was first elected Member of Parliament for Southwest Norfolk and quickly rose through the ranks, holding ministerial posts under David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson. Throughout her political career, she consistently advocated for classical liberal and free-market Conservative principles, meaning a smaller state, lower taxes, deregulation, and a belief in the power of individual enterprise to drive economic growth. Her eventual Premiership was shaped by this ideological stance.Liz remains politically active and is a prominent voice among free-market Conservatives both in the UK and abroad. She recently Co-Founded and Chairs the Verity Alliance Foundation, which champions the fundamental values that have made Europe and the West great, focusing on the power of national sovereignty, the importance of free speech, and the enduring strength of Christian values that have shaped our civilization for centuries.Join us at the great Billy Martin Tavern for great food and a fabulous discussion about her powerful book “Ten Years to Save the West” as well as politics today, music, food of course and so much more!Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!
Premierul polonez Donald Tusk lansează un semnal de alarmă. Într-un interviu acordat publicației britanice The Sunday Times, șeful guvernului de la Varșovia atrage atenția asupra apelurilor din Europa de reconstruire a legăturilor economice cu Rusia. Semnalul lui Tusk vine după ce o instanță poloneză a respins cererea de extrădare în Germania a unui ucrainean acuzat de participare la aruncarea în aer a conductei North Stream 2. Prim-ministrul polonez Donald Tusk avertizează că sfârșitul războiului Rusiei în Ucraina ar putea duce la eforturi de reluare a legăturilor economice cu Rusia - inclusiv la repornirea controversatului gazoduct Nord Stream 2. În timp ce Europa se află în fața posibilității unor negocieri de pace între Rusia și Ucraina, Tusk a descris apelurile politicienilor europeni de a reconstrui legăturile cu Moscova la sfârșitul războiului drept „un semnal de alarmă”. „Știu ce înseamnă atunci când cineva din Europa vrea să restabilească Nord Stream 2, să aibă afaceri bune cu petrolul și gazele din Rusia și așa mai departe”, a spus el. „Pentru mine, este întotdeauna ca un semnal de alarmă”, a spus Tusk într-un interviu acordat publicației The Sunday Times. Nord Stream 2, conducta majoră care transportă gaze din Rusia în Germania prin Marea Baltică, este descrisă de critici ca o greșeală strategică și un simbol al concilierii Europei cu Moscova. Conducta a fost aruncată în aer în 2022, după ce președintele rus Vladimir Putin a ordonat invadarea pe scară largă a Ucrainei și după un ultimatum adresat Occidentului, în care cerea retragerea NATO pe aliniamentele din 1997. Un scafandru profesionist ucrainean a fost arestat ulterior pentru presupusa sa implicare în sabotaj. „Problema cu North Stream 2 nu este că a fost aruncată în aer. Problema este că a fost construită”, a scris Tusk pe rețelele de socializare X la începutul acestei luni, amintește Politico. În interviul acordat The Sunday Times, Tusk a declarat că o hotărâre a unei instanțe poloneze care blochează o cerere de extrădare a Germaniei pentru unul dintre suspecții de sabotaj Nord Stream înseamnă că Ucraina are dreptul de a ataca ținte legate de Rusia oriunde în Europa. Liderul polonez a criticat, de asemenea, automulțumirea Europei și subestimarea constantă a amenințărilor expansioniste ale lui Putin. „Vorbim despre sfârșitul erei iluziilor în Europa – prea târziu, mă tem. Prea târziu pentru a fi bine pregătiți pentru toate amenințările, dar nu prea târziu pentru a supraviețui”, a avertizat Tusk. De asemenea, în interviu, Tusk a descris ieșirea Marii Britanii din UE drept „una dintre cele mai mari greșeli din istoria noastră [europeană comună]” – la 10 ani după încercarea eșuată a prim-ministrului britanic David Cameron de a folosi referendumul Brexit ca pârghie pentru a obține concesii de la UE. „Și astăzi cred că a devenit mult mai vizibil”, a spus Tusk. Acesta a fost puternic implicat în prima fază a negocierilor Brexit în calitate de președinte al Consiliului European la acea vreme. „Mai ales după Brexit, polonezii și-au dat seama că situația obiectivă din Marea Britanie nu este mult mai bună decât în Polonia. Știu, de asemenea, că mulți încep să părăsească Marea Britanie și să-și înceapă o viață aici, în Polonia”, a spus premierul Poloniei – o țară care a beneficiat enorm de pe urma apartenenței la Uniunea Europeană. Ascultați rubrica ”Eurocronica”, cu Ovidiu Nahoi, în fiecare zi, de luni până vineri, de la 8.45 și în reluare duminica, de la 15.00, numai la RFI România
Driving through Gaza is like "driving through the ruins of Hiroshima, or Stalingrad, or Dresden"Tom Fletcher has been the United Nations humanitarian chief for almost a year and speaks to Nick two weeks into his organisation's efforts to get as much aid as possible into the Gaza Strip.He gives a behind-the-scenes account of how he works with the Trump White House and how the ceasefire deal was struck in Sharm el-Sheikh.Fletcher also shares his lessons learned from his years as foreign adviser to Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.Producer: Daniel Kraemer Research: Chloe Desave Editor: Giles Edwards Sound: Hal Haines and Ged Sudlow
We're back for Season 6! In this reflective episode, James and David catch up after the summer and explore the “big idea” that's been emerging across recent blogs and conversations: there is more to human development than learning about subjects. They discuss the need for schools to make space for personal growth, wellbeing, and learner effectiveness alongside subject learning – and why our current focus on a purely knowledge-rich curriculum isn't enough to prepare young people for life beyond school. Along the way, they talk about theatre, conferences, politics, art, and the Everybody Thriving unconference in Manchester. ⏱️ Highlights Catching up after summer: Edinburgh Fringe, Fringe Review, and the Lost Lear play at the Traverse Theatre (00:01:00) James's trip to the EARLI Conference in Austria and the international focus on learner effectiveness (00:07:00) Hundertwasser's art and architecture in Vienna (00:09:00) Reflections on feedback from recent Rethinking Education episodes (00:11:00) The Supervision in Education Conference at St Mary's University, Twickenham (00:12:00) The Everybody Thriving unconference in Manchester (00:19:00) Audrey Tang, the Taiwanese civic hacker and politician, and her ideas on digital democracy (Plurality, GovZero, Pol.is, and presidential hackathons) (00:24:00) The Education Policy Alliance and “slice politics” – bridging the gap between grassroots innovation and executive power (00:28:00) The “big idea”: more to human development than subjects – learner effectiveness, self-knowledge, wellbeing, and systems thinking (00:36:00) Why subject knowledge alone isn't working: phones, attention, and the post-literate world (00:44:00) The Learning Skills Curriculum and Who Am I? project (00:47:00) The Welsh Government's Learner Effectiveness Programme (00:49:00) The purpose of education: human development vs. transactional outcomes (00:57:00) Future guests: Dave Whitaker and Rupert Wegerith (01:05:00) DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean. Drop us a line at https://www.rethinking-ed.org/contact. SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/repod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/repod
At 85, the venerable Jeffrey Archer has lived through enough crises to stay calm and carry on whatever the stormy political weather. The best-selling author—who has sold 275 million books and, as a Conservative MP and party chairman, served Margaret Thatcher for 11 years—speaks with the authority of someone who witnessed the Iron Lady's firm politics up close and personal. But Mrs Thatcher isn't the only British grande dame who Archer now mourns. His latest William Warwick thriller End Game, set against the backdrop of the 2012 London Olympics, is the story of a plot against Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved monarch who, in contrast with Mrs T, unified Britain. And then there's what Archer definitely calls his “final novel”—a World War II story to be published next year that he believes will be “bigger than Cain and Abel.” But he also weighs in on today's political chaos in Britain and America: Trump's absurd contradictions, the chilling specter of Farage and Robinson, Starmer's political problems, and why Maggie would have known exactly how to handle them all.1. Archer's Final Chapter At 85, Archer announces his next book will be his last. After 50 years and 275 million books sold, he's on the 17th draft of a WWII novel about September 15, 1941—a day when the war “could have ended” if Hitler hadn't changed his mind three times. He believes it's “bigger than Kane and Abel.”2. Thatcher Would Have Dominated Trump Archer, who served Thatcher for 11 years, believes she would have “handled Trump very well” and that “Trump would be in awe of her.” He compares it to her successful management of Reagan, Gorbachev, and Chirac—knowing exactly “what to do with each one.”3. Farage Could Be 30 Seats From Power Archer reveals he warned David Cameron a decade ago to neutralize Farage by making him a Lord. Cameron ignored the advice when Farage polled at 0%. Now Farage leads in polls and could be “only 30 seats short of forming a government”—despite having no one in his party with governing experience.4. Britain Has Peaked Archer sees 2012's Olympics as Britain's high-water mark. Since then: five Conservative leaders in six years, Starmer's rapid collapse, potential bankruptcy from an aging population, and a declining interest in the monarchy among young people. “Top people are not going into politics anymore.”5. AI Threatens the Next Generation of Writers While grateful his 50-year career predated artificial intelligence, Archer worries about the future. He's discussed with his children ensuring no AI-generated “Jeffrey Archer” books appear after his death, calling it “a cop-out.” The odds for aspiring writers have never been tougher: 1,000 manuscripts submitted weekly, only one published.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
As the Tories prepare for their annual conference, can the UK's oldest political party avoid sliding into irrelevance? And how has Nigel Farage become more popular while support for Brexit has declined?Hugo, Sally and Polly are joined by Sir Craig Oliver, former Director of Politics and Communications for David Cameron.Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk.The political masterminds will be recording the show in front of a live audience at the Times & Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival on Tuesday 14th October. Tickets available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Danny Kruger had been at the heart of the Conservative Party since it was led by David Cameron, until he decided that party was "over".He is now a Reform UK MP and has been tasked with preparing the party for government. He sits down with Nick to explain why we need a "revival" of Christian conservatism.Producer: Daniel Kraemer Reserach: Chloe Desave Sound: Ged Sudlow and Hal Haines Editor: Giles Edwards
Rachel sits down with Baroness Fall, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister David Cameron, for an intimate and insightful conversation. She delves into Kate's unique journey from the heart of British politics to the House of Lords, exploring what it's really like behind the doors of Number 10. They discuss the pressures of power, the nuances of political loyalty, and the personal sacrifices that come with life in Westminster. Kate opens up about her time navigating historic events, managing high-stakes decision-making, and her reflections on leadership in turbulent times.
Joining Daniel Gligich on Sunrise FM is Steve Hilton, candidate for Governor of California whose background includes being a businessman, former Fox News host, and former director of strategy to British Prime Minister David Cameron.Subscribe to Sunrise AM, The Sun's daily newsletter at SJVSun.com/signup
This week the so-called ‘dark arts' of politics are being demystified, with a look inside the system known as whipping, where MPs are corralled by fair means or foul into voting with their party's leadership in Parliament.But in the modern era have things moved more from threats of punishment to pastoral care? And have the days of the 'little black book' filled with politicians misdeeds ready to be used against them, as made famous by Francis Urquhart, the fictional chief whip in the classic TV show House of Cards, been banished to a bygone era, or do whips still hold sway over their flock?Joining host Alain Tolhurst to discuss all that - and also the changes made by Keir Starmer to his whipping operation last week- are Seb Whale, journalist and author of a new book - The Usual Channels - which unpicks the mysterious world of political whips, as well as Lord Mark Harper, the Conservative peer and former Cabinet minister, who served as Chief Whip in the Commons under David Cameron's premiership.To sign up for our newsletters click herePresented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton and edited by Ewan Cameron for Podot
The big news in Westminster today is that there has been another defection to Reform. But this time it feels slightly different: a front bench Tory with a CV that spans multiple Tory leaders and a number of books on Conservative thought is now batting for Reform.Danny Kruger, Nigel Farage's latest defector, served as David Cameron's speechwriter, Boris Johnson's political secretary and Robert Jenrick's campaign manager just last summer. His defection will therefore come as a serious blow to those who argue that the Conservative party stands a better chance than Reform of winning the next election.Kruger told the room that he believes Reform now stands the best chance of saving the country at the time of the next election and that his former Tory party was ‘finished as the main opposition to the left'. His argument is that Reform is the ‘new home' of conservatism. Where does this leave Kemi Badenoch? And will his defection open up the floodgates for more to follow?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Lucy Dunn.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode SummaryEpisode 126 delivers comprehensive analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and sport. The hosts tackle everything from sovereign citizen movements and government policy disasters to AFL finals and international political chaos, maintaining their trademark blend of serious analysis and wry humor.Listener CorrespondenceGrant ("Tri-Valve") - Multiple TopicsNRL Trainers on Field: Criticism of excessive trainer presence during games, particularly Alfie Langer's extended field time with Broncos and Queensland Origin teamsMedia Language Issues: Channel 9's problematic "Exonerated Child Murderer Folbigg" banner - classic oxymoronInternational Travel: Amusing encounter with Collingwood supporters in the Sahara Desert, Libya (2010)Bike Lane Safety: Melbourne bike lanes creating pedestrian hazards, particularly for country visitors unfamiliar with urban cycling infrastructureAFLW vs Netball: Questions about potential impact of women's AFL on traditional netball participation and viewershipAndrew - Sovereign CitizensCommunity Support: Concerns about significant local support for Paul Punker and Desi Freeman in high country communitiesHidden Numbers: Unexpected prevalence of sovereign citizen ideology among seemingly ordinary citizensMajor News AnalysisSovereign Citizen Movement & WieambillaGeographic Clusters: Identified hotspots including Gladstone/WA Wheatbelt, Albury-Wodonga, Northern Rivers, SW QueenslandPolice Risk: Increased threat assessment protocols required for warrant servicesHistorical Context: Long-standing anti-establishment culture in remote eastern Victoria dating to 1970sFreeman Manhunt: Police belief in community assistance for Desi Freeman; rugged Buckland Valley terrain complicating searchErin Patterson SentencingSentence: Life imprisonment with 33-year non-parole period (eligible 2056)Judge's Reasoning: Justice Chris Beale noted extensive premeditation required for crimeSolitary Confinement: 22 hours daily due to case publicityCommunity Impact: Butchers no longer selling mushroom-based products; "Beef Wellington" renamed "Beef en Croute"Bruce Lehrmann Federal Court AppealAppeal Failure: Federal Court unimpressed with Lehrmann's challengeFiona Brown: Only figure emerging with reputation intact despite career destructionCompensation Disparity: Call for equal treatment compared to Brittany Higgins settlementJacinta Price Immigration CommentsABC Interview Controversy: Claims about Labor's immigration strategy targeting Indian community votesLiberal Response: Julie Bishop apologized on Price's behalf; Price refused personal apologyBusiness Backlash: Harris Park businesses refusing Liberal engagement until unconditional Price apologyElectoral Strategy: Cos Samaras noted elections won/lost in NSW/Victoria, not through minority group alienationPolicy DisastersBlack Market TobaccoMarket Indicators: Small country town (25,000) now has five tobacconists - unprecedentedPolicy Failure: Excise increases creating massive black market, including Iraqi cigarette factories serving Australian marketPrice Comparison: Legal cigarettes $55-60 per pack vs $120 for carton of 10 packs illegallyLaw Enforcement: Hundreds of millions spent on policing sophisticated black marketsHistorical Parallel: Ignoring 20th century prohibition lessons from alcohol and bettingRespectability of Law-breaking: Creating acceptance of illegal activity, similar to SP bookmaking eraVaping PolicyJoint Failure: Bipartisan decision ignoring harm reduction evidenceUnregulated Danger: Current black market vapes potentially more dangerous than regulated alternativesInternational PoliticsThomas Sewell Deportation PetitionPetition Numbers: 117,000+ signatures on Change.org for neo-Nazi leader deportationLegal Challenges: New Zealand citizenship complications; military service precedent (Bertie Kidd case)Current Charges: Violent disorder, assault by kicking, discharge missile, police intimidationUS Politics - Trump/Epstein FilesBirthday Book Evidence: House Oversight Committee confirms Trump birthday message to EpsteinWhite House Response: Claims of forgery; potential legal battle with Wall Street JournalEconomic Concerns: US jobs market weakened (22,000 jobs vs expected higher), unemployment 4.2% to 4.3%Tariff Impact: Goldman Sachs reports 86% absorbed by importers, unsustainable long-termJohn Deere Warning: Agricultural equipment manufacturer's poor results concerning for rural Trump baseEuropean Political ChaosFrance - Government CollapseConfidence Vote: PM François Bayrou lost 364-194, far-right and far-left coalitionSpending Cuts: Proposed welfare caps and public holiday removal triggered downfallFiscal Crisis: 5.8% GDP deficit, 114% debt-to-GDP ratioPolitical Paralysis: No major party willing to make necessary hard economic decisionsUK - Boris Johnson Influence ScandalThe Boris Files: Leaked data reveals post-PM profiteering from office connectionsGreensill Echoes: Similarities to David Cameron lobbying scandalLabour Leadership: Keir Starmer faces deputy leadership election, working-class voters moving to ReformPolling: Reform UK leading but insufficient for parliamentary majorityImmigration Policy: Dublin Agreement unavailable post-Brexit; family reunion advantages drawing Channel crossingsGermany - Migration PoliticsCologne Agreement: All parties except AfD pledge only positive migration discourse in local electionsStrategic Error: Likely to entrench support for far-right AfD by dismissing legitimate concernsInternational RelationsChina EngagementBob Carr & Dan Andrews: Attending 80th anniversary of Japanese defeat in ChinaPhoto Opportunities: Andrews pictured with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir PutinCommercial Motivations: Unnamed political friend claims Andrews "making millions" from China connectionsInfluence Trading: Xi Jinping meetings providing significant business leverageMiddle East & UkraineMarina Hyde Quote: "The path to peace still goes through politicians with power. Many of them are still terrible people. They will still have to have unpleasant and even toxic conversations in which horse trading and moral compromise are inevitable"UN Role: Defense of UN as necessary forum for engaging "terrible people" while criticizing corrupt agenciesSports CoverageNRL Finals Week 1Matchups: Raiders v Broncos (Canberra), Storm v Bulldogs (Melbourne), Warriors v Panthers (Auckland), Sharks v Roosters (Shark Park)Venue Criticism: Shark Park described as "disaster" with rat problems, unfit for purposeForm Analysis: Storm struggling after losses to Roosters and Broncos; Raiders in strong formAFL Finals AnalysisGeelong Dominance: Cats looking "head and shoulders" above competitionUmpiring Controversy: AFL acknowledged mistake in Geelong v Brisbane Lions match; three-goal turnaround from questionable decisionsUpcoming Matches: Hawks v Crows, Suns v Lions at GabbaJai Newcombe: Hawks midfielder top-rated in all three finals appearancesCharlie Curnow: Carlton star's ordinary finals performances raising trade speculationRugby UnionWallabies Form: Positive signs despite slow starts; exciting brand attracting attentionLions Tour Revenue: Significant funds from upcoming British & Irish Lions tourScheduling Issues: Argentina match poorly timed at 2pm North QueenslandMedia & CultureChildren's Humor AnalysisAnne Althaus Insight: Children funny because not yet socialized, willing to take risksComparison: Ricky Gervais model of saying "unsayable" thingsNew Yorker: Magazine quality decline noted, but cartoons "back in form"Comedy RecommendationsStewart Lee: Ricky Gervais' favorite comedian; unconventional styleQueen/Paddington Joke: Stewart Lee's material about marmalade sandwiches and Prince AndrewMedia BusinessThe Free Press Sale: Bari Weiss publication acquired by Paramount/CBS for $100-200 millionEditorial Control: Weiss reportedly getting "free reign" over CBS political coverageAlternative Media Success: Examples include Claire Lehmann's Quillette, Megyn Kelly's expansionDemocratization Concerns: Tendency toward sensationalism in independent mediaContact InformationJack the Insider: X/Twitter DMs @JacktheInsiderHong Kong Jack: hongkongchat.substack.comEmail: theconditionalreleaseprogram@gmail.com
U.S. President Donald Trump is in town next week for an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. The sacking of Peter Mandelson as Britain's Ambassador to Washington, following the revelations about the extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, could not have provided a more awkward backdrop for the visit. Shorn of his “Trump whisperer,” and badly bruised by recent events, the prime minister needs to make the most of the opportunity after deploying the ultimate diplomatic move. The U.K. is looking to make progress on a whole host of thorny issues, including trade and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. This week on Westminster Insider, host Patrick Baker explores what the British state has up its sleeve when it comes to charming foreign dignitaries into giving the U.K. what it wants. Theresa May's former Chief of Staff Gavin Barwell explains the jeopardy attached to Trump's dealings with the press when he's abroad, and the stress involved in trying to minimize the U.S. president's exposure to any protests. Esther Webber, POLITICO's senior foreign and defense correspondent, takes us through what's at stake with this Trump visit, and reveals how the royal family are set to be deployed to woo a U.S. president known for his love of pomp and pageantry. Robert Hardman, the royal historian and author of “King Charles III: The inside story,” reveals the U.K.'s long and storied history of inviting controversial world leaders on state visits, leveraging the mesmerizing power of the monarchy as the ultimate diplomatic weapon. Grant Harrold, a former royal butler to King Charles, explains the importance of etiquette to the royals, and takes us through what Trump can expect at the glittering state banquet. Former Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell lifts the lid on what it's like to be entrusted as guardian of the Government's vast wine cellar, and how the finest claret is served up to heads of state to lubricate potentially difficult political discussions. And Kate Fall, former deputy chief of staff to David Cameron, recounts her former boss taking China's President Xi for pints at the pub on a 2015 state visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He held almost every Cabinet position during his two decades as an MP, perhaps most notably as a reformist education secretary. He also had a very public falling out with his old pals David Cameron and Boris Johnson.Now Michael Gove has returned to his roots as a journalist, taking on the editorship of The Spectator and launching a new podcast, Quite Right.Lord Gove talks to Camilla and Tim about why he broke up with Boris, where Reform are going wrong, how politics impacted his family life, and his adoptive parents.Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Director: Meghan SearleSocial Producer: Charlotte HocquetExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Clegg has had a seat at the heart of power for nearly two decades. As leader of the Liberal Democrats he served as deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2015 in the coalition government with David Cameron. After losing his parliamentary seat in 2017 he became Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's right-hand man as President of Global Affairs at Meta. Throughout his time in politics and the private sector Clegg has been a key player in the battle between governments and Big Tech. In September 2025 he came to Intelligence Squared to argue why he believes that the backlash against Big Tech and the charges against it in recent years are overblown – including the accusation that social media algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm adults and children. Clegg drew from his new book How to Save the Internet to offer an alternative future for the internet that seeks to regulate Big Tech without demonising or overstating the problems these giant companies are accused of causing. Clegg was in conversation with journalist, author and former BBC News Editorial Director Kamal Ahmed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nick Clegg has had a seat at the heart of power for nearly two decades. As leader of the Liberal Democrats he served as deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2015 in the coalition government with David Cameron. After losing his parliamentary seat in 2017 he became Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's right-hand man as President of Global Affairs at Meta. Throughout his time in politics and the private sector Clegg has been a key player in the battle between governments and Big Tech. In September 2025 he came to Intelligence Squared to argue why he believes that the backlash against Big Tech and the charges against it in recent years are overblown – including the accusation that social media algorithms polarise, manipulate and harm adults and children. Clegg drew from his new book How to Save the Internet to offer an alternative future for the internet that seeks to regulate Big Tech without demonising or overstating the problems these giant companies are accused of causing. Clegg was in conversation with journalist, author and former BBC News Editorial Director Kamal Ahmed. --- This is the first instalment of a two-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of The Toast, we sit down with Steve Hilton—Republican candidate for California governor, author, and founder of Golden Together. From his London upbringing to advising UK Prime Minister David Cameron and eventually moving to the U.S., Hilton shares how his journey shaped his vision for California. We dive into his plans for agriculture, water policy, taxes, and regulation, and explore what “making California golden again” means for farmers, families, and businesses across the state. Tune in for an in-depth look at his proposals, challenges, and vision for the future of California.
In this episode, David and James sit down with Jaz Ampaw-Farr to talk about her powerful new book Because of You, This is Me: The stories we tell, the stories we change and the power of everyday heroes. We explore the big themes of the book, including: The lies we've agreed to and how to rewrite them Why we need a new vocabulary for education And the everyday heroes who changed the ending for Jaz Along the way we also touch on the importance of listening to voices of lived experience – a conversation that was sparked by Darren McGarvey's work and led to some of Jaz's most insightful reflections. This episode is a rich mix of personal story, educational insight and practical wisdom. Links and resources: Jaz's book: https://www.crownhouse.co.uk/because-of-you-this-is-me Jaz's TEDx talk ‘The power of everyday heroes': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3xoZXSW5yc Jaz's website: https://jazampawfarr.com/ Find out more about the Open School: https://www.theopenschool.uk/ Enjoyed the episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend or colleague. You can also support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/repod Outro track: ‘How it is and how it should be' by Grit Control: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ud69RIV1eOV9poMR7AORI The Rethinking Education podcast is brought to you by Crown House Publishing. It is hosted by Dr James Mannion and David Cameron, and produced by Sophie Dean.
What happens when the life you dreamed of doesn't bring you happiness? This week on the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, we're joined by Katherine Baldwin. Former Reuters political and foreign correspondent who once travelled the world alongside Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, and David Cameron. From covering wars, natural disasters, and global crises, Katherine lived a life of adrenaline, success, and status. Yet behind the scenes, she was battling burnout, binge eating, alcohol dependence, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness. In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Katherine shares how she transitioned from chasing external validation to finding inner peace and purpose. We discuss the dangers of overachievement, the role of addiction and denial in high-pressure careers, and the courage it takes to step away from an identity built on success. Katherine also reveals the practices and mindset shifts that helped her recover, embrace self-love, and build meaningful relationships. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or professional striving for balance, this episode will give you tools to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters.
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister following revelations that she failed to pay the correct tax on a new home. But what does her departure mean for Keir Starmer, the Labour Party, and the future of the government?In today's episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by Tom Baldwin, former Labour communications chief, Guardian columnist Zoe Williams and Sir Craig Oliver, ex-Director of Communications for David Cameron, to unpack the political fallout and what it means for Labour's leadership.
Steve Hilton is running for Governor of California as the anti-Newsom, saying Gavin's reign has been a blueprint for national failure. Jason Miller, former Senior Advisor to President Trump, defends Trump's Executive Order banning flag-burning despite First Amendment protections of free speech and expression. Miller calls Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes a democratic threat, supports the National Guard deployment in DC, and urges similar federal action in Chicago against cartel-driven crime. Steve Hilton is a candidate for California governor and former Fox News host of The Next Revolution. An Oxford graduate, he served as Head of Strategy for UK Prime Minister David Cameron. He founded a tech startup and authored Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State. Follow at https://x.com/stevehiltonx Jason Miller is a former Senior Advisor to President Donald J. Trump, serving as a strategist for Trump's three presidential campaigns. He has advised numerous U.S. political figures and global CEOs. Follow at https://x.com/JasonMiller 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Cameron Threatened Me In A Lift | Sarah Vine on Brexit, Betrayal & the Elite's Dark Secrets In this explosive Heretics interview, Sarah Vine — journalist and ex-wife of Michael Gove — reveals the untold story of Brexit, the betrayal that tore friendships apart, and the shocking moment David Cameron threatened her in a lift. SPONSORS: Go to https://ground.news/andrew to access diverse perspectives and uncover the truth. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only. Chuck Norris: Avoid these 3 Foods Like The Plague. Watch his method by clicking the link here: https://www.ChuckDefense.com/Heretics Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Go to https://freespoke.com/gold to search freely. Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today!
Michael Gove, now Lord Gove of Torry in the City of Aberdeen, was a cabinet minister under David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. He ran to be leader of the Conservatives twice, famously killed off Boris Johnson's first tilt at the top job but backed him on Brexit, spectacularly falling out with David Cameron in the process in a drama portrayed in sometimes excruciating detail in a book by his ex-wife Sarah Vine. He has now gone back to his first trade of journalism as editor of the Spectator magazine.
MPs have left Westminster for the summer, but politics continues - with Nigel Farage promising to spend six weeks fighting a war on crime.Can opposition parties use the break to put pressure on the government, did David Cameron deserve his reputation for 'chillaxing', and why did Tony Blair's team hope he wouldn't call from the sun lounger?Send your comments and questions to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rain-splashed, dub-filled, cash-scattering foray into this week's news and events which happily lands upon … … meeting Maddy Prior – a Prior engagement? – and the time Steeleye Span showered their audience with £8,000. … hearing Nick Drake's demos on a narrowboat in the pitch dark a few hundred feet below London. … Steve Miller's cancelled tour, absurdly blamed on the weather. … who's older, Lulu or the King? Kim Wilde or William Hague? Neil Tennant or Andy Fraser of Free? … Bob Marley at the Lyceum in 1975 – the confidence of their pace, the heft of their sound, what the audience wore. And David's backing vocal on No Woman No Cry. … the ugliest group in history – “they make Crabby Appleton look like the Walker Brothers”. … an imagined duet by Rick Astley and David Cameron. … is Bob Dylan the Tommy Cooper of rock and roll? … David Ackles and the curse of “the greatest album ever made”. … the Coldplay ‘Kiss-cam' clip – “either they're having an affair or just very shy”. … the crackle of crime at ‘70s gigs. … how someone could have seen the opening night of Charlie Chaplin's Gold Rush and – 50 years later - Bob Marley at the Lyceum. … why aren't there still fanzines with names like Ptolemaic Terrascope? … and birthday guest Gianluca Tramontagna claims Bob Dylan is neither sage, seer or prophet but an immensely comic “song and dance man”.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rain-splashed, dub-filled, cash-scattering foray into this week's news and events which happily lands upon … … meeting Maddy Prior – a Prior engagement? – and the time Steeleye Span showered their audience with £8,000. … hearing Nick Drake's demos on a narrowboat in the pitch dark a few hundred feet below London. … Steve Miller's cancelled tour, absurdly blamed on the weather. … who's older, Lulu or the King? Kim Wilde or William Hague? Neil Tennant or Andy Fraser of Free? … Bob Marley at the Lyceum in 1975 – the confidence of their pace, the heft of their sound, what the audience wore. And David's backing vocal on No Woman No Cry. … the ugliest group in history – “they make Crabby Appleton look like the Walker Brothers”. … an imagined duet by Rick Astley and David Cameron. … is Bob Dylan the Tommy Cooper of rock and roll? … David Ackles and the curse of “the greatest album ever made”. … the Coldplay ‘Kiss-cam' clip – “either they're having an affair or just very shy”. … the crackle of crime at ‘70s gigs. … how someone could have seen the opening night of Charlie Chaplin's Gold Rush and – 50 years later - Bob Marley at the Lyceum. … why aren't there still fanzines with names like Ptolemaic Terrascope? … and birthday guest Gianluca Tramontagna claims Bob Dylan is neither sage, seer or prophet but an immensely comic “song and dance man”.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rain-splashed, dub-filled, cash-scattering foray into this week's news and events which happily lands upon … … meeting Maddy Prior – a Prior engagement? – and the time Steeleye Span showered their audience with £8,000. … hearing Nick Drake's demos on a narrowboat in the pitch dark a few hundred feet below London. … Steve Miller's cancelled tour, absurdly blamed on the weather. … who's older, Lulu or the King? Kim Wilde or William Hague? Neil Tennant or Andy Fraser of Free? … Bob Marley at the Lyceum in 1975 – the confidence of their pace, the heft of their sound, what the audience wore. And David's backing vocal on No Woman No Cry. … the ugliest group in history – “they make Crabby Appleton look like the Walker Brothers”. … an imagined duet by Rick Astley and David Cameron. … is Bob Dylan the Tommy Cooper of rock and roll? … David Ackles and the curse of “the greatest album ever made”. … the Coldplay ‘Kiss-cam' clip – “either they're having an affair or just very shy”. … the crackle of crime at ‘70s gigs. … how someone could have seen the opening night of Charlie Chaplin's Gold Rush and – 50 years later - Bob Marley at the Lyceum. … why aren't there still fanzines with names like Ptolemaic Terrascope? … and birthday guest Gianluca Tramontagna claims Bob Dylan is neither sage, seer or prophet but an immensely comic “song and dance man”.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It might not be what the UK is best known for, but is our burgeoning tech sector the answer to buoying up the British economy? And if so, what's standing in our way? This week, Jeremy Hunt is putting his case for the UK becoming home to the next Silicon Valley to Clare Barclay, President of Enterprise and Industry EMEA at Microsoft and Chair of the new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, and Rohan Silva, Chair of Founders Factory in Western Australia - and former advisor to David Cameron.In this special Daily T series inspired by his new book, Jeremy Hunt pitches his optimism and ideas to leading experts on how the UK can change the world for the better. From mass migration to leading the AI revolution, we ask, can we be great again?Producer: Rosie StopherExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsVideo Editors: Andy Mackenzie and Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's bad news all round for Labour and the Tories. An MRP poll out today forecasts that if an election were held tomorrow, Labour would not only lose its majority, but fall behind Reform to become the second-largest party. The Conservatives would be reduced to a mere 46 seats, placing them fourth behind the Lib Dems.But that's just the beginning of their collective woes. On the Labour side – despite Keir Starmer's charm offensive and ongoing talks with Labour MPs about potential changes to welfare policy – the number of rebels appears to be growing. The feeling increasingly is that someone might have to go, and calls for ‘regime change' splash the Times. Is time up for Morgan McSweeney?On the other side of the House, the Tories are in disarray, as Tim Shipman reports in The Spectator this week. In his scoop-filled piece, he writes: David Cameron thinks Robert Jenrick should be the next Tory leader, strategists fear the best they can hope for is to salvage 80 seats, and the blond bombshell Boris Johnson has a five-point plan for his return. Are the Tories toast?James Heale speaks to Michael Gove and Tim Shipman.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Megan McElroy.
In the one-hundred-and-seventy-seventh episode, we explore the Halo Effect, starting with Trump's constant comments on the attractiveness of pilots and generals, his amazement at Transport Secretary Sean Duffy's ability to climb both up and down trees, and his reluctance to hire John Bolton and Janet Yellen.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Peter Bone MP's defense of Boris Johnson, arguments for and against voting for Farage in Clacton, and David Cameron's sartorial attack on Jeremy Corbin.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Britain's Got Talent, Hot in Cleveland, and a UX research company.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about Iran.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft177 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nadine Dorries is one of the most recognisable Conservative politicians from the past two decades. Elected as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire in 2005, she notably clashed with David Cameron and George Osborne (who she called ‘two arrogant posh boys') and lost the whip in 2012 when she took part in the reality show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. Loyal to Boris Johnson, she served in his government and rose to be Culture Secretary. She stood down in 2023 and went on to write about politics in the bestselling books The Plot and Downfall.On the podcast, Nadine tells the Spectator's executive editor Lara Prendergast about her memories of tinned burgers and Sunday lunches as a child, working long shifts as a nurse in Warrington and what it was like spending a year in Zambia. She also explains the ‘relentless' but ‘collegiate' atmosphere of Parliament and how she once saw a mouse at the Commons' salad bar. Nadine explains what it is like to have recently used the weight-loss jab Mounjaro and why, in her family, she is still the ‘queen of the Sunday roast'.Produced by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nadine Dorries is one of the most recognisable Conservative politicians from the past two decades. Elected as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire in 2005, she notably clashed with David Cameron and George Osborne (who she called ‘two arrogant posh boys') and lost the whip in 2012 when she took part in the reality show I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. Loyal to Boris Johnson, she served in his government and rose to be Culture Secretary. She stood down in 2023 and went on to write about politics in the bestselling books The Plot and Downfall. On the podcast, Nadine tells the Spectator's executive editor Lara Prendergast about her memories of tinned burgers and Sunday lunches as a child, working long shifts as a nurse in Warrington and what it was like spending a year in Zambia. She also explains the ‘relentless' but ‘collegiate' atmosphere of Parliament and how she once saw a mouse at the Commons' salad bar. Nadine explains what it is like to have recently used the weight-loss jab Mounjaro and why, in her family, she is still the ‘queen of the Sunday roast'. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.
Labour leader Ed Miliband awkwardly ate a bacon sandwich at New Covent Garden Market on 21st May, 2014. Mid-bite, eyes squinting, lips oddly parted, and fingers clumsily gripping the sandwich - it was an instantly meme-able moment. The British press pounced. The photo became a viral sensation, with endless edits, spoofs, and headlines suggesting Miliband wasn't “human enough” to relate to the average voter. It was a perfect storm of bad optics, class-coded food politics, and the relentless image-focused nature of modern campaigning. The idea that someone couldn't even eat a sandwich “properly” became, bizarrely, a shorthand for unrelatability. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly unpick why this accidental photocall continued to resonate a year later, becoming a ‘defining image' of the 2015 general election; recall how David Cameron swerved a similar encounter with a hot dog; and discover how the Google results for this iconic moment have been somewhat interfered with… Further Reading: • 'Is this the moment Ed realised that the man who sold him this bacon sandwich is voting Tory? Labour leader's nationwide tour gets off to a difficult start' (Mail Online, 2014): https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2634977/Is-moment-Ed-realised-man-sold-bacon-sandwich-voting-Tory-Labour-leaders-nationwide-tour-gets-difficult-start.html • ‘The Defining Image of the British Election' (The Atlantic, 2015): https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/05/ed-miliband-bacon-british-election/392867/ • 'Ed Miliband: 'The bacon sandwich didn't lose me the election'' (LBC, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38SKEBPohU Love the show? Support us! Join
Steve Hilton is a Brit — and a proud citizen of the United States. He’s running for governor of California. Can this Republican, who used to be on David Cameron’s staff at 10 Downing Street, turn California red? He joins Michele to make his case. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoyaSubscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_TafoyaFollow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.