Podcasts about Reform Party

PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the UK political landscape, noting the decline of the Labourand Tory parties. Lieven observes that both established parties are unpopular, losing voters and MPs to more extreme factions. The rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party on the right and Jeremy Corbyn's party on the left signifies a shift, with these parties now seen as more convincing representatives of their respective ideologies. 1828 DOWNING STREET

Today's conversation is with Younes Sadaghiani.Younes studied politics at university having left Iran during the 2000s as it degenerated under the Islamic Republic. He has become a prominent voice online for his commentary on Iran, Islam, and UK politics. In this episode we unpack his personal journey, the realities of life under the Islamic Republic, and the broader challenges facing both the Middle East and the West.Expect to learn:Why Younes chose to put his head above the parapet online and speak out on big issuesThe history of the Islamic Republic in Iran and what life looks like for the 60% of Iranians who aren't MuslimThe challenges of Radical and Fundamentalist Islam, and how that shapes geopoliticsWhat Younes believes the political left misunderstands about IslamWhy a country so rich in natural resources still leaves its citizens without basic utilitiesHow Iran's financial support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis fuels instability in the Middle EastThe hard realities about Israel versus Hamas that often get lost in debateYounes' biggest mindset shifts in the last five years, and his evolving relationship with faith and spiritualityWhat he learned helping craft the Reform Party's communication strategy during the 2024 UK electionThe significance of 40,000 names on the UK's terror watch list, and what politicians should do to secure the country's futureWhy he believes this conversation is just the beginning, with a follow-up episode needed on spirituality, wellness, and the future of the UKThis episode is a deep dive into a topic many have been scared to address. Younes brings articulate insights and I know you're going to learn a lot during this 55 minute episode.Today's episode is optimised by Puresport. You can save 10% using code CAMBRO10 – ⁠https://bit.ly/3RmVT0V⁠ Connect with Younes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/younessrocksYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@YounessrocksTwitter/X: https://x.com/younesrocksConnect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List: https://colcambro.kit.com/30bde23b0cPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ColCampbell

Harriet Langley-Swindon and Producer Martin are joined by Sir Steven Belm, the civil servant who provided David Lammy with official advice about genocide; Eshaan Akbar's has a Hot & Spicy Takeaway of the Week about the National Television Awards; and Political Editor Chris Builder looks back at last week's Reform Party conference - or, at least, what he can remember about it!If you don't fill in this survey, the terrorists have won: http://bit.ly/noncensored-surveyThank you to Gerry O'Boyle, who signed up to our Patreon last week at Patreon.com/NonCensored. They'll now receive every episode early and without adverts, as well as every segment in video (if the technology works) and and bonus podcasts and bonus segments to the regular podcast, as well as making it possible for us to pay our guests. We'll be doing a Time For Questions on Tuesday 23rd, so sign up before then to get your question to us.With thanks to Rosie Holt, Brendan Murphy, Eshaan Akbar, Nathaniel Tapley, Gareth Gwynn and Ed Morrish.Rosie's book, Why We Were Right, is available now.Brendan is currently on tour with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and friends as part of Kool Story Bro.Eshaan has a stand-up special on YouTube, The Pretender.Nathaniel has nothing to promote but his Bluesky account.Gareth Gwynn co-hosts the excellent nostalgia podcast I'm So Not Over It with Esyllt "Henny Ffairground" Sears.Ed also produces P.O.V., a sketch show that features a lot of NonCensored regulars, which is all on BBC Sounds now, and Sound Heap With John-Luke Roberts, an improvised sketch show.Show photography is by Karla Gowlett and design is by Chris Barker. Original music is by Paddy Gervers and Rob Sell at Torch and Compass.NonCensored is a Lead Mojo production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we unpack rumours for Offshore Europe, discuss Ineos' global outlook, and recount the reform party conference. Joining the discussion is Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Erikka Askeland and Floyd March. First up, Ryan discusses rumours that TotalEnergies may be looking to sell its UK assets to the newly formed Neo Next. It is no secret that the French supermajor has its gripes with the UK market and the North Sea's latest merger is hungry for expansion. Next, Erikka takes a closer look at Ineos Energy's claim that the UK is “one of the most unstable fiscal regimes in the world”. This came after the firm's chairman Brian Gilvary said that he would be rerouting UK investment to the US following a $3 billion in an American deal. Finally, Floyd was our man on the ground at the Reform Party conference, and he has heard some conspiracy theories. Can electric cars be controlled by the government? Is CO2 really not a pollutant? And can Floyd sleep after hearing Andrea Jenkyns sing? Find out the latest in the final part of this week's show.

At this year's local elections, the Reform Party secured outright majorities in 10 local authorities and won two metro mayor contests.   As its local leaders make the transition from opposition to government, what skills will they need to be successful? What are the trade-offs they will have to make? How should they design and deliver policy? And how should they work with the Labour government in Westminster to deliver for voters locally?   Speakers:    Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government (chair) Cllr Linden Kemkaran, Leader of Kent County Council & County Councillor for Maidstone Southeast Akash Paun, Programme Director (Devolution) at the Institute for Government Gawain Towler, former Head of Press for Reform UK   This event was an IfG fringe event held at the Reform UK Party Conference 2025 in Birmingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we unpack some of the most pressing issues facing British society—from political division and rising populism to the role of faith and the crisis of identity.   Join us as we explore:   Why honest disagreement shouldn't mean division The rise of the Reform Party and its challenge to traditional UK politics Nigel Farage's influence and why he's so loved (and hated) Christianity's role in a pluralistic, ideological society Immigration, climate change skepticism, and the complexities of modern governance This is more than politics—it's about how we talk, think, and live together as people of different beliefs.  

At this year's local elections, the Reform Party secured outright majorities in 10 local authorities and won two metro mayor contests. As its local leaders make the transition from opposition to government, what skills will they need to be successful? What are the trade-offs they will have to make? How should they design and deliver policy? And how should they work with the Labour government in Westminster to deliver for voters locally? Listen to the IfG's fringe event at the Reform UK Party Conference 2025. Speakers: Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO, Institute for Government (chair) Cllr Linden Kemkaran, Leader of Kent County Council & County Councillor for Maidstone Southeast Akash Paun, Programme Director (Devolution), Institute for Government Gawain Towler, Former Head of Press, Reform UK

https://rumble.com/v6056un-ukmfa-disclaimer.htmlDr. Aseem Malhotra, consultant cardiologist, spoke at the Reform Party conference on the topic of "Make Britain Healthy Again." In his presentation he made carefully considered claims regarding COVID-19 vaccines and other medical interventions. The most prominent of these claims was evidence provided by Professor Angus Dalgleish and others that it's "highly likely" the vaccines were a "significant factor" in the cancer diagnoses of members of the royal family.Dr Malhotra also spoke about mRNA vaccines which, in his opinion, have created "biochemical havoc" in the human body, disrupted protein metabolism, and interfered with tumour suppressor genes. He also spoke about the pharmaceutical industry being responsible for "killing millions of people" and that the COVID vaccines had done more harm than good. We at UKMFA accept that these statements have been condemned as "meaningless pseudoscience" and "poisonous lies" by some medical experts, academics, and politicians, who cite a lack of credible evidence. They claim there is an overwhelming body of research showing the vaccines' safety and effectiveness in saving millions of lives.The Reform Party have issued a statement clarifying that Dr Malhotra was a guest speaker and his opinions were not endorsed by the party, but that they believe in free speech.Aseem Malhotra is a British cardiologist, health campaigner, and author, whose COVID-19 vaccine and anti-statin views have been criticised as misinformation by experts. He contends that people should reduce sugar in their diet, adopt a low-carb and high-fat diet, and reduce their use of prescription drugs.UKMFA:CALL TO ACTION: Please follow us and subscribe on our YouTube and Rumble channels and please share our content on social media and with friends and family, to help us get the message out and increase our reach.All our podcasts can also be found on the major audio platforms e.g. Apple and Spotify.Our new Substack is found here: https://substack.com/@ukmfa1We are grateful for all donations to help us to continue and grow our work; lobbying decision makers; educating and empowering the public; running campaigns and producing our podcasts. On screen you will see a QR code which please scan using your mobile device. You can always use this link to donate directly: https://donorbox.org/ukmfa_podcastPlease visit the UK Medical Freedom Alliance at www.ukmedfreedom.org and https://substack.com/@ukmfa1 to access all our material and resources.

The co-pilots briefly dock the rocket of right-thinking at the Reform Party Conference this week, for an on-stage episode with special guest Lucy Connolly.Watch Allison, Liam and Lucy on stage here: https://youtu.be/VMjbGgpiVSURead more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I speak with Howard Cox, a prominent member of Advance UK, about an upcoming free speech rally in London featuring Tommy Robinson and Jordan Peterson. We discuss Howard's experiences visiting Robinson in prison, the evolving dynamics within the Reform Party, and the need for grassroots representation. We also address Lloyd's of London's recent policy on fossil fuels, the implications of net zero policies, and free speech challenges highlighted by Graham Linehan's legal troubles. Lastly, Howard shares his vision for Advance UK as a movement focused on genuine advocacy and citizen involvement in politics. Chapters FairFuelUK https://fairfueluk.com/

0:30 You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. We start today's episode by breaking down the ACLU's attempt to dismiss its own transgender sports case from the US Supreme Court. Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know RFK Jr. Faces tough questioning on Capitol Hill. Washington, D.C. sues to stop the deployment of the National Guard, despite falling crime rates. The DOJ opens an investigation into fired Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. 12:30 Ad Break 13:30 President Trump makes controversial moves to restrict gun purchases for individuals struggling with gender dysphoria and severe mental health challenges. We address the irony of the left’s narrative and the data surrounding mental illness, gender dysphoria, and gun ownership. American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, join us to discuss what parents should do when educators cross the line. We ask the American Mamas about the shocking story out of Florida where a teacher called a student a "Nazi-phile" in front of his classmates and tried to give him a certficate for "Most Likely to Become a Dictator" — all because of his conversative values. If you have a question for our American Mamas go to americangroundradio.com/mamas and click the Ask the Mamas button! 23:00 Even CNN’s own data guru admits the Democratic Party may be at its weakest point in modern history, as Republicans surge in voter registration across key battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Is the “blue wall” crumbling for good? We Dig Deep into a new American Enterprise Institute study showing the U.S. population could shrink for the first time in history. We explore how immigration enforcement, economics, and cultural narratives about family and children are driving these demographic shifts—and what it means for America’s future. 32:30 Ad Break 33:30 Nigel Farage, a member of parliament in Britain and founder of the Reform Party was asked to Washington to talk about threats against free speech. He testified in Congress earlier this week, and his testimony was a Bright Spot. Farage's warning against cancel culture and controlled speech are no exaggeration. Irish comedian, Graham Linehan was arrested in Britain this week for "hate speech" against the transgender community. 40:30 We finish off with with Vladimir Putin's invitation to Volodymyr Zelenskyy that will make you say, "Whoa!" Will Zelensky accept the invitation to visit Moscow? Then a lighter story: a Long Island man’s class ring, lost in 1969, is miraculously found and returned more than half a century later. Links: RFK Jr. faces fiery questions amid CDC exodus and other Senate hearing takeaways D.C. Files Suit To End Trump’s National Guard Deployment DOJ investigating Fed governor Lisa Cook: Reports Trump Single-Handedly Reversing U.S. Immigration Trends, Data Shows. Watch: Nigel Farage testifies before House on European tech laws, censorshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigel Farage Has Already Won the Next Election | Reform UK Surging Nigel Farage claims victory before a single vote is cast. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKElection #JonGaunt #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #GeneralElection Nigel Farage claims victory before a single vote is cast — Reform UK's surge is shaking Britain's political establishment to its core. At the GB News launch party in Washington, D.C., Farage boasted he will win the next UK General Election and take the keys to No.10.] Fresh from roasting Congress over freedom of speech and speaking with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Farage says Reform UK is the only party offering real answers while Labour and the Tories collapse into chaos. The polls tell the story. Voters have had enough of the old parties — copying Farage's policies hasn't saved them. People want authenticity, not cheap imitations. On illegal migration, migrant hotels, and the growing sense that Starmer backs everyone but the British public, Farage has seized the ground. Add the Angela Rayner tax scandal and her refusal to resign, and it's clear: Britain's political class is finished. Reform UK is rising — and Farage says he's already won. What do you think? Let Jon Gaunt know. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKElection #GeneralElection #BritishPolitics #UKPolitics #Farage #ReformParty #UKNews #PoliticalNews #KeirStarmer #AngelaRayner #MigrationCrisis #BritishElections #RupertLowe #BenHabib #TrumpAndFarage Tags Nigel Farage, Reform UK, UK Election, General Election, Jon Gaunt, British Politics, UK Politics, Farage, Reform Party, UK News, Political News, Election, Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, Migration Crisis, British Elections, Farage, Trump and Farage, Ben Habib, Rupert Lowe, Trump This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Survivors of sexual abuse by the late Jeffrey Epstein tell their emotional, personal stories in a news conference on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress of both parties who have been calling for the release of all the Justice Department files in the investigation of Epstein; President Donald Trump again calling that effort on the Epstein files a "Democrat hoax" meant to detract from his Administration's policy successes; White House and Trump campaign officials reportedly meet with House Republicans on the messaging surrounding the major tax cut and spending cut bill signed into law this year; Bipartisan House members introduce a bill to bank individual stock trading by Members of Congress; President Trump says he is now considering whether to surge federal law enforcement to New Orleans before Chicago; Nigel Farage, leader of Great Britain's right-wing Reform Party, testifies before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee about what he says is an unreasonable restriction of online free speech in his country; Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to the Harlem Hellfighters, the African-American Army infantry regiment that spent 191 straight days in combat during WWI, more than any other American military unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something is happening in Britain, and it's not going to go down well with the established parties, the media, or the far right Reform Party that the country's elite class are placing their hopes in. There are the seeds of a new left emerging around the Green Party and a new and so far unformed movement 'Your Party' pioneered by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. An independent socialist movement led from outside of the Labour Party (the catch and kill party for British radicalism), is emerging with a significant sector of the public in support. Newsflash: You can find everything Explaining History on Substack, join free hereHelp the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Nigel Farage's Reform party's plans to deport 600,000 migrants, as well as two men who were jailed for selling petfood to unsuspecting shoppers.

This week on The Trawl, Marina and Jemma wade through the chaos of anti-immigration protests, Reform Party deportation delusions, and the media's moral gymnastics over Gaza. From Union Jack vandalism to Farage's fantasy pledges, they dissect the spectacle, but it's not all memes and madness - there's a gut-wrenching update from Gaza, where journalists are being killed, aid-workers are being 'double-tapped' live on TV and Israel's and famine rips through the region. One glimmer of hope: how one clever interviewer might just be the key to helping Reform voters see the light. All that, and a pudding that'll make you laugh through the tears.Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage has outlined plans to detain and deport every single migrant who arrives in the UK on a small boat, including women and children. The plans are dismissed by Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. Also: the trial begins of an asylum seeker who's accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Epping. And the Met Office says this summer will "almost certainly" be the UK's warmest on record.

C'est un virage à droite toute qui se confirme à la tête des conservateurs britanniques avec la désignation de Kemi Badenoch. Âgée de 44 ans, élevée au Nigeria, elle devient la première femme d'origine africaine à occuper un tel poste au Royaume-Uni. Son ambition : relancer un parti très affaibli après la débâcle subie aux dernières élections législatives.  (Rediffusion 9/11/2024) Désignée avec près de 57% des suffrages pour succéder à l'ancien Premier ministre Rishi Sunak, elle promet de revenir aux valeurs fondamentales du Parti conservateur britannique. Députée depuis 2017, plusieurs fois ministre depuis 2019, Kemi Badenoch est l'une des figures d'une aile droite qui a pris le dessus au sein du parti. « Pour être entendus, nous devons être honnêtes sur le fait que nous avons commis des erreurs et que nous avons laissé nos principes de base nous échapper », a-t-elle ainsi déclaré après sa victoire face à Robert Jenrick, qui s'était, lui aussi, positionné à la droite du parti. Avant d'arriver à la tête des Tories, cette informaticienne de formation a eu un parcours hors du commun. Aujourd'hui âgée de 44 ans, mère de trois enfants, elle a grandi au Nigeria au sein d'une famille plutôt aisée – son père est médecin, sa mère universitaire. Dans les années 1990, ses parents décident de l'envoyer au Royaume-Uni en raison des turbulences politiques et économiques qui secouent le Nigeria. Et, dès les années 2000, elle s'inscrit au Parti conservateur où elle rencontre son futur mari, Hamish Badenoch, un banquier d'origine écossaise. Elle va rapidement gravir les échelons au sein d'un parti qui souhaite se montrer plus inclusif sous la houlette de David Cameron. « Il y avait eu un ensemble de dispositifs et de mesures pour promouvoir les minorités ethniques, mais aussi les femmes au sein du Parti conservateur, décrypte Agnès Alexandre-Collier, professeur en civilisation britannique à l'université de Bourgogne. Et on a vu apparaître plusieurs personnalités issues de minorités ethniques comme Priti Patel ou Rishi Sunak, tous deux d'ascendance indienne. Kemi Badenoch parvient à réconcilier ces deux stratégies d'un parti qui se veut inclusif et qui poursuit sa progression idéologique vers la droite de l'échiquier politique. » Franc-parler et « vrai conservatisme » Au-delà de ce parcours, il y a la personnalité de la nouvelle dirigeante conservatrice, reconnue pour son charisme et son franc-parler, mais parfois critiquée pour ses déclarations à l'emporte-pièce. « Kemi Badenoch tient des propos assez provocateurs, mais, à la différence d'autres personnalités auxquelles elle est parfois comparée, c'est aussi quelqu'un d'assez réfléchi dans ses déclarations, sans l'agressivité et la virulence que l'on perçoit souvent à l'aile droite de la classe politique », nuance toutefois Agnès Alexandre-Collier. Sur le fond, Kemi Badenoch propose un retour à ce qu'elle appelle le « vrai conservatisme » : favorable au Brexit, elle veut réduire l'immigration illégale, limiter le rôle de l'État, favoriser les entreprises. Enfin, elle affirme vouloir lutter contre le « wokisme », c'est-à-dire l'influence supposée des idées gauchistes au sein de la société. Et elle met en avant deux modèles : Winston Churchill et surtout Margaret Thatcher, la première femme à avoir dirigé le Parti conservateur (elle fut désignée en 1975) et le Royaume-Uni (de 1979 à 1989). « La référence à Margaret Thatcher est un peu une référence obligatoire pour tout leader du Parti conservateur, pointe Thibaud Harrois, maître de conférences en civilisation britannique à l'université Sorbonne Nouvelle. Mais c'est aussi une façon pour elle d'assumer cet héritage libéral, de montrer qu'elle ne cherchera pas à transiger avec ce libéralisme, et qu'elle n'est pas du tout dans la lignée plus modérée de certains conservateurs. » Le double pari des Tories C'est donc un virage à droite assumé que propose Kemi Badenoch avec un double objectif : incarner une opposition frontale au nouveau gouvernement travailliste et reconquérir les électeurs séduits par Reform UK, le parti de Nigel Farage, positionné à la droite des Tories. Un double pari risqué pour la nouvelle dirigeante conservatrice, qui s'est fixé comme objectif de ramener son parti au 10 Downing Street, en 2029, lors des prochaines élections législatives. Pour ce faire, elle devra remettre sur pied un Parti conservateur qui vient de subir sa pire défaite depuis des décennies – et qui se voit pris en tenaille sur sa droite par le Reform Party, et sur sa gauche par le Parti libéral-démocrate, revenu en force à la Chambre des Communes avec 72 députés. Avec seulement 121 sièges, le parti dont elle prend la direction aura du mal à exister face à un Parti travailliste, qui bénéficie d'une large majorité (402 députés). Lorsque le Parti conservateur avait abandonné le pouvoir en 1997 au bénéfice des Travaillistes de Tony Blair, il avait mis 14 années à retrouver le pouvoir. La tâche s'annonce ardue pour Kemi Badenoch, qui pourrait bénéficier cependant des débuts plus que laborieux du gouvernement de Keir Starmer, déjà confronté à de nombreuses polémiques depuis que le dirigeant du Labour est entré au 10 Downing Street.

In this episode, I talk about Reform UK verging on the left and their liberal attitude leading them wrongly to think that they can appease Islam and usher in a moderate version. I talk about their containment tendencies which will not work in the long run.

Bill takes on Preston Manning's recent op-ed, “Carney, Trump and Rocket Richard: Best defence is a good offence,” critiquing the former Reform Party leader's partisan take on Prime Minister Mark Carney. Bill highlights Carney's record during global economic crises, his cooperative approach with Canada's provincial premiers, and the high-stakes diplomacy required when dealing with Donald Trump's administration. With Canada facing complex economic and political challenges, Bill makes the case for a united “Team Canada” strategy over partisan attacks.Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.This episode was recorded on: August 14, 2025Become a YouTube channel member or paid SubStack subscriber to hear Bill's stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, MORAL OF THE STORY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/joinListen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillkellypodcastSubStack: billkelly.substack.com/*Comment ‘likes' on behalf of this channel are an acknowledgment of your comment, not necessarily an endorsement of its contents. Thanks for joining these critical discussions in critical times!CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Current Economic Challenges02:52 Dissecting Preston Manning's Op-Ed on Mark Carney06:11 Evaluating Manning's Suggestions for Carney's Strategy09:03 The Importance of Team Canada Approach in Negotiations11:54 Challenges in Negotiating with the United StatesFURTHER READINGCarney, Trump and Rocket Richard: Best defence is a good offencehttps://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/carney-trump-and-rocket-richard-best-defence-is-a-good-offenceHASHTAGS#News#Politics#BreakingNews#PoliticalNews#NewsToday#NewsUpdates#NewsCommentary#CanadaNews#TodayNews#Tariffs#TrumpTariffs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Nick Cohen talks to former Conservative MP and minister Dr Phillip Lee about the Brexit Omertà that is killing the Conservative Party. Dr Lee, now a practising GP, blames the party's spectacular demise partly on its failure to call out Nigel Garage and the Reform Party for the failure of Brexit and the dire consequences. The elephant in the roomPhillip Lee that although few people want to talk about Brexit, they are prepared to talk about the many problems either caused or exacerbated by Brexit. He says, "Look at the boats thing... when we were members of the European Union and Dublin protocols, we could turn these people around to where they'd first entered the European Union. Okay. That was what we were able to do. Now that we're outside the European Union, we can't turn these boats around once they're on the beach."He adds, "Now, how many people in this country actually realise that Brexit has made, dealing with the boats coming across the channel harder? I suspect very, very few people understand that factual point. So why isn't the Labour government saying that? Because they don't want to open up the discussion of. European Union membership being positive."Government by focus group is wrong Phillip Lee asserts that UK political parties mistakenly and all to frequently delegate their political judgment to poorly informed focus groups, saying "we rely upon focus groups from people who are often ill-informed...It is just a fact. They don't understand the complexity of trading in negotiations. They don't understand the complexity of just-in-time manufacturing, they don't understand the challenges of geopolitics or whatever. The reason in great part is not because they can't, it's because they've gotta get the kids to school. They've gotta put food on the table. They've got busy, busy lives. They're being stretched, left, right, and centre to care for elderly and everything else..." He warns, That just takes us down the path, which we are now too far down almost, of having a country that's not fit for purpose and not sustainable, not tenable. In fact, in the medium term, we have to be, we've gotta turn that around. We've gotta start to get to a situation where our democracy people are more informed."Public is being manipulated all over again on Brexit Phillip Lee argues that Nigel Farage counters the obvious failure of Brexit with the absurd claim that it just hadn't been "done right". He adds," Farage is cleverly tapping into the fact that nothing's changed. In fact, everything's got worse. But instead of people concluding it's got worse because of Brexit, he twists it as...t's not the Brexit that people voted for."Well, the Brexit that people voted for was never going to happen again. People were lied to and manipulated, and I think until a political party that's got a chance of forming a government in this country is honest with people about this straightforward, informs them of the reality." Failure to be honest with the public could lead to Reform in power Phillip Lee says failure to treat the public as adults could lead to the disaster of Farage in Number 10, saying "It's just going in the path of Reform, isn't it? ... we're going to have our Trump moment and most of us are gonna have heads in our hands about it."Read all about it!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.

Ralph and the crew spend the whole hour with Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University, who grew up in a Zionist home, lived the first half of his life in Israel, served in the I.D.F. as a soldier and officer and is the author a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Plus, Ralph pays tribute to legendary Washington Post reporter, Morton Mintz.Omer Bartov is a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University. He has written widely on modern Germany, France, the Holocaust, and representations of war and genocide. He is the author of the Mirrors of Destruction: War, Genocide, and Modern Identity, and the forthcoming book, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and he's penned a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.”I published an op-ed in November 2023, and I said there were war crimes, clearly, crimes against humanity, and this will become genocide if it's not stopped. And the Biden administration at the time did nothing. President Biden could have stopped that within two weeks. The Israeli military machine cannot function for more than two or three weeks without constant supply of munitions, without constant supply of financial help, and most importantly, without a diplomatic Iron Dome, especially in the Security Council.Professor Omer BartovIf you say that you are shutting down speech because of anti-Semitism, who are the people who are pushing that? It must be all kinds of Jewish interests that are pushing that. And in that sense, this false campaign against anti-Semitism – some of whose leaders are people with pretty good anti-Semitic credentials themselves – is the best way to raise, to promote and incite anti-Semitism.Professor Omer BartovThere's no moral responsibility, there's no empathy being shown, and much of the population shares that view. To me, as someone who was raised in Israel, spent half of my life there, served four years in the army, to see my own society (including some of my friends) show this kind of moral callousness is frankly quite heartbreaking. And I have to say, it's the result of a long process. It's not only a response to October 7th, it's the result of six decades of occupation, of thinking of Palestinians as not really people who have any right to have rights or any right to health, to security. And in that sense, that long-term occupation has corrupted much of Israeli society. And maybe the most surprising thing is that there's still extraordinary people there who are fighting against that, but their numbers are diminishing, not growing.Professor Omer BartovMorton Mintz was hands-down the greatest consumer reporter of his generation. He opened up one field after another because he had a special sense of newsworthiness that other reporters and editors didn't have. He opened up the coverage of the pharmaceutical industry. He opened up the coverage of the auto industry. And he did so with such formidable documentation and research that other reporters started following the same subject area. So he was a pioneer.Ralph NaderNews 8/1/25* Crusading environmental lawyer Steven Donziger has published a new report in the left-wing outlet Orinoco Tribune on the undercount of the dead in Gaza. In this piece, Donziger uses the statistical model laid out by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet in their 2024 study on the Israeli military campaign, which found the direct and indirect death toll could be as high as 186,000. The Lancet study found that as many as 732 Gazans died every day from these direct and indirect causes. Multiplied by the 594 days the conflict has dragged on, this would equate to a death toll of 434,800, or 20.7% of the enclave's population. As Donziger notes, “If the same level of killing and indirect death that took place in Gaza…happened in the United States proportional to population, roughly 70 million Americans would have been killed.”* In more Gaza news, the Guardian reports that, “On Saturday night, the…IDF…intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition…According to the coalition, IDF soldiers beat and choked…labor activist Chris Smalls.” The severity of the attack on Christian Smalls – founder of the independent Amazon Labor Union (ALU) – caused international outcry. From the Guardian report, “Smalls was physically assaulted by seven uniformed individuals. They choked him and kicked him in the legs, leaving visible signs of violence on his neck and back.” The incident also drew criticism for another reason: Smalls was the only Black person on board the Handala. While 21 members of the Flotilla group were detained, in their words ”abducted,” “This level of force was not used.” It is unclear why this level of force was used against Smalls and Smalls alone, other than the color of his skin.* Yet more tragic news from Gaza concerns the death of Odeh Hadalin, the 31-year-old Palestinian activist and English teacher featured in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. Al Jazeera reports that footage taken by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem “appears to show [Israeli settler Yinon] Levi opening fire on Hadalin during a confrontation in the village [of Umm al-Kheir, south of Hebron].” Levi, already sanctioned by the European Union and the United States over past attacks on Palestinians, reportedly told witnesses he was “glad about it.” Despite all of this, an Israeli court has released Levi on house arrest. Basel Adra, who co-directed No Other Land with Yuval Abraham, wrote “This is how Israel erases us — one life at a time.”* One positive development is in progress however. According to the Embassy of France in the United States, "France is prepared to fully recognize the State of Palestine, and will do so in September." French recognition of the Palestinian state, will If it ultimately comes to pass, have major ramifications on the world stage. While 147 member states of the United Nations have recognized Palestine, only 10 out of 27 EU countries have done so, mostly former Eastern Bloc states like Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, along with the former country of Czechoslovakia. The modern country of Slovakia has reaffirmed their recognition; Czechia has not. In 2024, several more European nations extended recognition, including Norway, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain. France however would tip the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to a 3-2 majority in recognition of Palestine, along with Russia and China. Moreover, AP reports the United Kingdom is now saying they will “recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza,” among other conditions. If this happens, The permanent members of the Security Council would be split 4-1, with the United States as the lone holdout. This would be nothing short of an international relations sea change on the question of Palestine.* In some more positive foreign policy news, Jeremy Corbyn's new party in the U.K. is getting started with a bang. According to the man himself, over 600,000 people have signed up to register with the new party, which describes itself as “a new kind of political party. One that is rooted in our communities, trade unions and social movements. One that builds power in all regions and nations. One that belongs to you.” Polls show this new party in the lead among Britons aged 18-24 and Corbyn leading Labour Party leader Keir Starmer by “Almost Every Metric,” among members of the rightwing populist Reform Party. That said, the Reform Party is still projected to win an overwhelming victory compared to all other parties in the next elections, though those are not expected to be held until 2029.* In Congress, Bernie Sanders forced a vote Wednesday on two new Senate resolutions to block arms transfers to Israel. Resolution 34 would “prohibit the U.S.-taxpayer financed $675.7 million sale of 201 MK 83 1,000-pound bombs; 4,799 BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bombs; 1,500 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; 3,500 JDAM guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; and related logistics and technical support services,” while Resolution 41 would “prohibit the sale of tens of thousands of fully automatic assault rifles.” These resolutions got the support of 27 Senators, a new record and a majority of the Democratic Senate Caucus, but still far, far short of even a simple Senate majority. Perhaps a more portentous development is that Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene this week became the first Republican in Congress to call the crisis in Gaza a “genocide,” according to the Hill. It remains to be seen whether this will help break the dam on that side of the aisle.* In New York City, new polling shows stunning results for Zohran Mamdani. The new poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions shows Zohran dominating the 5-way race, earning 50% and beating out the other four candidates combined. Mamdani does even better in head-to-head matches against disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo and corruption-dogged incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. The crosstabs are even more astonishing. Despite the breathless and baseless accusations of antisemitism, Zohran is winning 67% of Jews under age 45 and a whopping 85% of men ages 18-34. This second number is key as Democrats struggle to attract young men. One warning sign: a recent Pew poll shows Republicans with an 18-point lead among men in the Gen Z cohort.* In an ominous challenge to the separation of church and state, the Hill reports President Donald Trump released a memo Monday allowing federal employees to “attempt to persuade co-workers about why their religious beliefs are ‘correct.'” This memo cites “crosses, crucifixes and mezuzah,” as displays of religious indicia that should not result in disciplinary action. This bizarre and constitutionally dubious policy seems likely to lead to workplace discord.* In more Trump news, CBS reports Trump has ousted “Two top Justice Department antitrust officials.” According to sources, two deputies to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who leads DOJ antitrust efforts, were “placed on administrative leave last week and fired on Monday for insubordination.” These two figures are Roger Alford, principal deputy assistant attorney general, and Bill Rinner, deputy assistant attorney general and head of merger enforcement. It is not clear why exactly Alford and Rinner were pushed out, but there has apparently been substantial strife within the administration over the antitrust cases against T-Mobile and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. AAG Slater is also overseeing antitrust lawsuits against Capital One, Apple, Google, and other major companies.* Finally, Wired reports the small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is planning the first migration of an entire country. Tuvalu, which could be completely submerged by rising sea levels within the next 25 years, is seeking to resettle 280 Tuvaluans in Australia each year. This climate-driven mass migration is a stark sign of things to come if the international community continues to dither or deny the reality of the oncoming climate catastrophe. Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Trump really is the master of the art of the deal. In fact, the man just executed what is being called one of the greatest deals ever made. Who is it with? Well, none other than the European Union, which has taken advantage of the United States for decades. That ends now! Next, on Saturday, following a jazz festival, Cincinnati exploded in violent brawls, leading to multiple people sustaining injuries and several hospitalizations. When will Democrats see that their leniency on crime is destroying their cities, or do they even care? Later, we hit on the tyrannical bill that just passed in the UK and how the Reform Party is working tirelessly to repeal it. Finally, we hit on the latest news—like Ghislaine Maxwell testifying to Congress, a church in Jerusalem condemning Israel, and more. All this and more on Today's Untamed!  

Lukewarmer, libertarian, author of “The Hockey Stick Illusion” and “Hiding the Decline”. Director @netzerowatch00:00 Introduction to Andrew Montford and Net Zero Watch01:21 Political Shifts and Growing Opposition to Net Zero02:51 Analyzing UK Electricity Prices06:43 Impact of Net Zero Policies on Electricity Costs13:51 Future Projections and Economic Implications19:55 Reform Party's Stance and Actions26:35 Challenges and Criticisms of Net Zero34:23 Decarbonizing the Electricity Grid35:24 The Cult of Irrational Policies37:10 The Social Cost of Carbon Debate39:00 Climate Change Committee's Report42:33 Rising Voices in Climate Skepticism45:43 Nuclear Energy and the Linear No Threshold Theory54:30 Challenges in Governing Climate Policies01:03:21 Conclusion and Call to Actionhttps://x.com/aDissentienthttps://x.com/netzerowatchhttps://www.netzerowatch.com/=========AI summaries and podcast transcripts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summarieshttps://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Winner of the week has got to be NZ First. In the latest Taxpayer's Union Curia poll, they are the third biggest party now, overtaking Act and the Greens. If you've been watching the polls lately that's not a surprise. This has been coming for a while. National has been up and down, Act has been pretty flat, but NZ First has just been heading up most of the year. There are a bunch of reasons for this. Winston is very statesman-like. He manages to disagree with his coalition partners without being quite as bratty as David Seymour can sometimes be. NZ First are choosing their battles. They stayed out of the pay equity kerfuffle, so they didn't cop the blowback. But mainly, it's because they're being refreshingly blunt. Shane Jones doesn't care if the lizard-lovers get upset that he wants to dig a mine where the lizards are. He just says it. Winston doesn't care if Grey Lynn and Aro Valley are offended that he wants transwomen kept out of women's sport. He just says it. He doesn't care if wool carpets into state houses is likely a bad financial decision. He got it done. This party is unashamedly appealing to a group of voters no one else really is, which is working class New Zealanders – people who see things simply and often more correctly than elites would care to imagine. It's the same thing playing out in the UK with the rise of the Reform Party. It's the same reason Trump is back in the White House. Of the three coalition parties NZ First is the only one hitting the same vein of voters. Now, we're still only talking about 10% and 10% doesn't a major party make. But it's only been headed in one direction lately, and that tells you something. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Elon! You're going to need this history lesson. On the “DMZ America Podcast, Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) consider the prospects for Elon Musk's “America Party” and the wild ride of third parties in U.S. politics! On Saturday, Musk, the billionaire disruptor, announced the launch of his “America Party” after blasting Trump's $3.3 trillion spending bill as “criminal.” Promising fiscal restraint and liberty, his party has MAGA World furious, with critics like Steve Bannon seriously annoyed. Third parties, like Perot's Reform Party, Greens, Prohibition Party and Eugene Debs' Socialist Party often shake things up but tend to crash against America's winner-takes-all electoral college system. Can Musk's cash and clout change the game, or will it fracture the Right? Does this flaky dude have the followthrough necessary to see this project through? Ted and Scott dive into the facts, the beef, and the history without pulling punches. This ain't your average political chat—expect straight-up analysis off why third parties have an uphill battle under our system!  Plus:  Texas floods devastate communities, with relief efforts lagging amid chaos. And there's little to reason to think it won't happen again.The Trumpies' embrace of cruelty, especially against trans soldiers and migrants, sparks debate: can America heal from this?  Support Civilized Discourse on the DMZ America Podcast!Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Hey Elon! You're going to need this history lesson. On the “DMZ America Podcast, Ted Rall (Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) consider the prospects for Elon Musk's “America Party” and the wild ride of third parties in U.S. politics! On Saturday, Musk, the billionaire disruptor, announced the launch of his “America Party” after blasting Trump's $3.3 trillion spending bill as “criminal.” Promising fiscal restraint and liberty, his party has MAGA World furious, with critics like Steve Bannon seriously annoyed. Third parties, like Perot's Reform Party, Greens, Prohibition Party and Eugene Debs' Socialist Party often shake things up but tend to crash against America's winner-takes-all electoral college system. Can Musk's cash and clout change the game, or will it fracture the Right? Does this flaky dude have the followthrough necessary to see this project through? Ted and Scott dive into the facts, the beef, and the history without pulling punches. This ain't your average political chat—expect straight-up analysis off why third parties have an uphill battle under our system!  Plus:  Texas floods devastate communities, with relief efforts lagging amid chaos. And there's little to reason to think it won't happen again.The Trumpies' embrace of cruelty, especially against trans soldiers and migrants, sparks debate: can America heal from this?  Support Civilized Discourse on the DMZ America Podcast!Support the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Scott Jagow is joined by John Hancock and Michael Kelley to unpack Elon Musk's announcement of his new political movement, the America Party. Hancock is skeptical, comparing it to past third party efforts like Ross Perot's Reform Party. Kelley says Musk's money gives him a real platform but warns it could split the Republican vote. They also discuss a narrowly passed bill in Congress and what it could mean for the economy, including potential impacts from new tariffs and tax policy changes.

New data shows Nigel Farage and the Reform Party would win more seats than Labour and the Conservatives in the next general election. Political analysts have revealed that Farage and Reform would win 278 seats if a general election were to take place tomorrow - the most of any party. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the next election is four years away - but Prime Minister Starmer's team should be taking this data into account going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Bitcoin is both a top down movement and a bottom up movement. So individual people realizing the government isn't going to come and save them and preserving their wealth in Bitcoin is a valid and valuable thing that you can do, but at the same time, we should also engage with our elected representatives and try and educate them to understand the same thing." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Freddie New, CHIEF POLICY OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER of Bitcoin Policy UK, about Bitcoin adoption, policy, and the current political climate in the UK. They also discuss the overall UK political landscape and the rise of Reform Party, CBDCs, Government debt and economic collapse, and Bitcoin as a solution to current economic problems in the UK and around the world. FOLLOW FREDDIE: X: https://x.com/freddienew NOSTR: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76g5eut6d Bitcoin Policy UK: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/ THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Fidelity Investments Canada.Greetings, you curious, you courageous Herle Burly-ites! We're recording this one on Sunday June 15th mid-afternoon – parallel timing with start of the highly-freighted G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Here to talk with me about what we might expect from the meeting is Jason Kenney, making his 2nd appearance here on the pod. I mean, who among you Herle Burly-ites doesn't know Mr. Kenney? The 18th Premier of Alberta. Former Leader of the United Conservative Party and the last leader of the Alberta PC Party. MP for the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance … and a multi-portfolio Cabinet Minister for Prime Minister Harper's Conservatives from 2006 to 2015. Today, he's a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones.So, we're going to talk about Canada on the world stage. What success looks like for Prime Minister Carney at the G7. His continuing relationship with President Trump and the future of Canada-U.S. trade. Global politics and national defence.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

This week, Tatton and Diane discuss paternity pay, the Reform Party, AI in schools and, of course, the big topic: the spending review. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do. Our core offering will always be free. Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn't a great business model. We've never been business people. But. We do need to make this work. We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations. This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email Producers@Stripped.Media to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take the survey now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iHRZvOly_Q7aprlQBF7n38y0EjgvnHw2OdYII8yQElc/edit?ts=670d0111 Nigel Farage joins Rob again for an honest conversation about Britain's future. Farage discusses his work with Reform UK party chairman Zia Yusuf, building structure and organisation for the years ahead. He warns that indebtedness is at an all time high and predicts continued economic decline under current leadership. From the entrepreneur exodus and benefit reforms to his three near-death experiences and views on political realignment, Farage shares his views as one of the UK’s most outspoken and controversial political figures. Nigel Farage REVEALS: Why the UK is heading for another financial crash That a dramatic political realignment is happening The ways the Reform Party would help fix the UK The mass millionaire exodus Why the current system for the self employed doesn’t work Why the tax system is over complicated and needs reform The ways he would reform the UK benefits system BEST MOMENTS "Well, indebtedness now is way bigger than it was in 2008 and I do think at some point in time there comes a bit of a reckoning for Western economies." "Musk comes into Twitter, sacks 80% of the staff, and it makes no difference. So the idea is that Musk comes in and starts cutting up the deep state. That's gonna be the template for what we need." "I've nearly died three times. I've had three very serious brushes with that. So when you've had all these brushes, I just think some mornings you are so blooming lucky." "The UK tax code is now 21,000 pages long. The most complex tax system in the world." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

In this punchy and provocative episode of Mark and Pete, we dive headfirst into the swirling chaos of British politics, public utilities, and corporate excess. First up: Attorney General Richard Hermer finds himself in hot water after comparing the Reform Party and Tory ECHR policies to Nazi ideology. Was it a bold moral stand—or a clumsy rhetorical nosedive? Next, we wade through the murky waters of Thames Water's £122.7 million fine, the biggest in UK history, as they continue to leak both sewage and credibility while drowning in £20 billion of debt. Is failure now the British benchmark for business? Finally, we take off (in budget class) to dissect Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's eye-watering €100 million bonus. In a time of rising fares and falling trust, should we celebrate his capitalist cunning or question the altitude of his ethics? With satire, insight, and listener interaction, this episode invites you to write in: What reality show would you create featuring these headline-makers? What would your postcard from “Blunderland” say? Subscribe now for weekly doses of wit, wisdom, and wry commentary from Mark and Pete—where faith and current affairs meet head-on with a grin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Preview: Colleague Joseph Sternberg observes the spectacular rise of the pleasant and savvy Nigel Farage of his own Reform Party. More later. 1900 LONDON

Asian shares were off to a tepid start at the open Tuesday after a rebound in big tech drove US stocks higher. Bonds fell as the dollar hit its lowest since 2023. Wall Street kept a close eye on the latest twists in the trade war, with the US extending the exclusion of Section 301 tariffs on some Chinese goods until Aug. 31, according to a notice issued by the US Customs and Border Protection. Trump and Xi Jinping will "likely" speak this week, according to the White House. We talk markets with Adam Coons, Chief Investment Officer at Winthrop Capital Management. Plus - South Koreans head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new president to lead the nation after an attempt to impose martial law at the end of last year triggered its worst constitutional crisis in decades. Opposition Democratic Party nominee Lee Jae-myung was the frontrunner ahead of conservative ruling People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo in final polls conducted last week. A third contender, Lee Jun-seok, a former PPP leader now running for the Reform Party, was splitting the conservative vote. The winner will face the challenges of trying to unite a deeply fractured country and restore growth to a shrinking economy that is among the most vulnerable in the world to US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. For more, we hear from M. Jae Moon, Professor of Public Policy and Management at Yonsei University. He speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn in Seoul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.   This time last year, Labour and the Conservatives were in the throes of an era-defining election campaign that would end in Sir Keir Starmer winning an extraordinarily large majority. The Reform Party was little more than a buzzing bee amid the backdrop of the UK political landscape. Spin forward 12 months, and how much things have changed. June 2025 marks the start of a crucial month for Sir Keir's Labour Party, with decisions due across a number of departments that will shape the course of this political era. In the coming weeks, we'll see a security strategy, a 10-year NHS strategy, an industrial strategy, and much more – all tied to next week's spending review. Today, it's the turn of military spending, as Defence Secretary John Healey reveals his 'first of a kind' Strategic Defence Review. But does it live up to the billing? 

Andrew and Daphne talk with Reverend Chris Wickland about the UK's political, cultural, and spiritual challenges. They discuss the rise of the Reform Party, free speech concerns, and the church's silence on key issues like Israel and antisemitism. Wickland calls for bold, honest conversations and urges the church to reclaim its voice in a divided, secular society.- Storehouse 7: https://www.youtube.com/@storehouse7197YouTube Version: www.youtube.com/RadicalLifestyle- Radical Lifestyle Instagram Click Here- X: Click Here- TikTok: Click Here- Telegram channel and discussion: Click HereYou can also follow Andrew and Daphne on their social media platforms:Andrew Kirk: Facebook | InstagramDaphne Kirk: Facebook | InstagramTo support the channel: Click Here- UK only Donations here: Click Here

Il 3 giugno si vota in Corea del Sud, dopo la drammatica parabola verso l'abisso di Yoon Sui-yeol, l'ex presidente che dopo aver proclamato la legge marziale è stato arrestato, sottoposto a impeachment e quindi destituito. Al voto si va tra polarizzazione, paura e novità legate al modo di comunicare dei candidati, tre uomini, alla presidenza. Gli inserti audio della puntata sono tratti da: 어린이날 밤 한동훈입니다, canale Youtube 한동훈, 5 maggio 2025; 진짜 대한민국까지 , canale Youtube 이재명, 25 maggio 2025; South Korea opposition chief Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck during visit to Busan, CNA, 2 gennaio 2024; 이제부터 진짜 대한민국, canale Youtube 이재명, 13 maggio 2025; Kim Moon-soo kicks off campaign, KBS Korea, 12 maggio 2025; Reform Party's Lee on Election Campaign Plans, Bloomberg Tv, 7 aprile 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Gaunt LIVE: Can Starmer survive? Lies, Scandals & Meltdown. KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGauntLive #LabourParty #NigelFarage Keir Starmer swept to power in a landslide — but now he's one of the most unpopular PMs in history. What went wrong? Jon Gaunt breaks down the scandals, broken promises, and political chaos surrounding one of the most controversial Prime Ministers in modern UK history.

Britain's Conservative Party is one of the oldest and most successful political parties in history. Local elections in the UK have signalled that they are facing the prospect of being wiped out, imperilled by the rise of the right-wing Reform Party, headed by one of the most pervasive and divisive figures in British politics: Nigel Farage. Reform's success is also coming at the expense of Labour, whose voters are underwhelmed and unconvinced by the performance so far of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Hosts Nina Dos Santos and Owen Bennett Jones explore what makes Reform such a potent political threat that they could upend 100 years of Labour and Conservative rule, charting the party's rise from UKIP to Brexit to now.  They speak to Gawain Towler, former Reform spokesperson and close political confidant of Nigel Farage, and Ben Habib, formerly deputy leader of Reform two men who understand the soul of the movement and the man who leads and embodies the party: Nigel Farage. Producer, Pearse Lynch Executive Producer, Lucinda Knight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Matt Goodwin joins John to unpack the UK's economic, cultural, and political turmoil. Matt describes a Britain grappling with stagnant growth, a severe cost-of-living crisis, and the fallout of mass immigration, including the grooming gang scandal that has shaken public trust. He highlights the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party, which is surging in polls by addressing voter frustrations over broken borders, and elite disconnect, signalling a potential reshaping of the two-party system.Matt also explores the erosion of trust in legacy institutions, fueled by perceived authoritarianism from the Labour government, such as restrictions on free speech and denialism about immigration's impacts. With optimism rooted in the British people's resilience, exemplified by Brexit, this episode delves into the cultural pushback against progressive excesses and the urgent need for policies to restore national cohesion and sovereignty.Matt Goodwin is an academic, bestseller writer and speaker known for his work on political volatility, risk, populism, British politics, Europe, elections and Brexit. He is Professor of Politics at Rutherford College, University of Kent and has previously served as Senior Visiting Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House and Senior Fellow with the UK In a Changing Europe. He runs one of UK's biggest Substacks at https://www.mattgoodwin.org/.

After months of mounting pressure in the UK about record net migration figures and anxiety about the rise of the Reform Party, the UK's Labour Government is finally launching action to redo Britain's immigration system.  

On today's Inside Politics podcast Irish Times London Correspondent Mark Paul joins Hugh Linehan to discuss what Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is already calling “the beginning of the end of the Conservative Party" as Tories lost council seats all over England.And to add icing to Farage's cake, Reform Party candidate Sarah Pochin dramatically won the Runcorn and Helsby byelection by just six votes, the narrowest margin of victory in a byelection since 1944.Labour didn't fare well in Thursday's local elections either - will they now view Reform as a legitimate challenger? And is the clock already ticking for Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security and former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Trump administration's proposed $1 trillion defense budget — a 13 percent increase over current spending — that according to a Bloomberg report prioritizes the Golden Dome missile defense project, shipbuilding and nuclear modernization, border security and a 3.8 percent military pay raise; House deliberations on $150 billion defense reconciliation package; Trump's declining popularity and it's impact on GOP lawmakers; continued disarray among Democrats; Trump's decision to fire National Security Adviser Tim Waltz and replace him with Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who will perform both jobs as Waltz will become America's next UN ambassador; China's decision to accept US offers to negotiate on tariffs, but ask White House to ease 145 percent customs duties on Chinese goods as a good will gesture; Washington and Kyiv finish a rare earth elements deal with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging that Ukraine will remain sovereign and prosperous and that Russian entities that participated in the war wouldn't be rewarded; opposition to Trump propelled Mark Carney to victory in Canada and may help Antony Albanese stay in office in Australia; Britain's Reform Party takes historically Labor seat in by elections; Israel's two strikes on Syria; and the deadly explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas oil complex.

In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today.  The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999.  According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted our Bizarre Times (2025, University of Kansas Press) journalist Ross Benes examines low culture in the late 1990s. From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Vince McMahon and Jerry Springer, Benes reveals its profound impact and how it continues to affect our culture and society today.  The year 1999 was a high-water mark for popular culture. According to one measure, it was the "best movie year ever." But as Benes shows, the end of the '90s was also a banner year for low culture. This was the heyday of Jerry Springer, Jenna Jameson, and Vince McMahon, among many others. Low culture had come into its own and was poised for world domination. The reverberations of this takeover continue to shape American society. During its New Year's Eve countdown, MTV entered 1999 with Limp Bizkit covering Prince's famous anthem to the new year. The highlights of the lowlights continued when WCW and WWE drew 35 million American viewers each week with sex appeal and stories about insurrections. Insane Clown Posse emerged from the underground with a Woodstock set and platinum records about magic and murder. Later that year, Dance Dance Revolution debuted in North America and Grand Theft Auto emerged as a major video game franchise. Beanie Babies and Pokemon so thoroughly seized the wallets and imagination of collectors that they created speculative investment bubbles that anticipated the faddish obsession over nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The trashy talk show Jerry Springer became daytime TV's most-watched program and grew so mainstream that Austin Powers, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Wayans Bros., The Simpsons, and The X-Files incorporated Springer into their own plots during the late '90s. Donald Trump even explored a potential presidential nomination with the Reform Party in 1999 and wanted his running mate to be Oprah Winfrey, whose own talk show would make Dr. Oz a household name. Among Springer's many guests were porn stars who, at the end of the millennium, were pursuing sex records in a bid for stardom as the pornography industry exploded, aided by sex scandals, new technology, and the drug Viagra, which marked its first full year on the US market in 1999.  According to Benes, there are many lessons to learn from the year that low culture conquered the world. Talk shows and reality TV foreshadowed the way political movements grab power by capturing our attention. Pro wrestling mastered the art of "kayfabe"--the agreement to treat something as real and genuine when it is not--before it spread throughout American society, as political contests, corporate public relations campaigns, and nonprofit fundraising schemes have become their own wrestling matches that require a suspension of disbelief. Beanie Babies and Pokémon demonstrate capitalism's resiliency as well as its vulnerabilities. Legal and technological victories obtained by early internet pornographers show how the things people are ashamed of have the ability to influence the world. Insane Clown Posse's creation of loyal Juggalos illustrates the way religious and political leaders are able to generate faithful followers by selling themselves as persecuted outsiders. And the controversy over video game violence reveals how every generation finds new scapegoats. 1999 is not just a nostalgic look at the past. It is also a window into our contentious present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals.This week we use a housebrick to explain what's happened with the Reform Party, carve literal dead wood to explain what's happening with the civil service, and explain more news with haikus.From The Skewer's Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray comes The Naked Week, a fresh way of dressing the week's news in the altogether and parading it around for everyone to laugh at.With award-winning writers and a crack team of contemporary satirists - and recorded in front of a live audience - The Naked Week delivers a topical news-nude straight to your ears.Written by: Jon Holmes Katie Sayer Gareth Ceredig Sarah Dempster Jason HazeleInvestigations Team: Cat Neilan Louis Mian Freya Shaw Matt BrownGuests: Paul Dunphy, Donna Moore, Tim Stephenson.Production Team: Laura Grimshaw, Tony Churnside, Jerry Peal, Katie Sayer, Phoebe ButlerExecutive Producer: Philip Abrams Produced and Directed by Jon HolmesAn unusual production for BBC Radio 4.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Matt Goodwin about the current state of conservative politics in the UK and the US; the political realignment post-2016; the success of Republicans under Donald Trump; the UK Tories' failure to capitalize on Brexit; the disconnect between the Kemi Badenoch-led Tory party and working-class voters; the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party as a more authentic conservative movement; the broader challenges of mass immigration and cultural shifts; and the critical importance of the next two general elections for the future of the UK; and much more. #RubinReport #Matt Goodwin #tories #Tory #reformparty #Reform #conservatives #KemiBadenoch #UK #britishculture #british #ARC #daverubin ----------------------------------------------- Reserve your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Best of Our Inheritance. Pre-Order open until March 14, 2025: Link to book: https://www.arcforum.com/store/p/the-best-of-our-inheritance-arc-research YouTube - @arc_conference Twitter - @arc_forum IG - @arc_forum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices