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Pure Dog Talk
713 – Westminster KC 150th Anniversary with Don Sturz

Pure Dog Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 32:25


Westminster KC 150th Anniversary with Don Sturz Host Laura Reeves is joined by WKC president Don Sturz to discuss the upcoming 150th anniversary of the iconic dog show. “Last year, we all kind of looked at this return to New York City, going into a new venue, the Javits Center, coming back to Madison Square Garden with new teams of people and spaces, we really kind of viewed that as a dress rehearsal and we were very open to it being like a learning experience. And I think what happened was it actually ended up being opening night,” Sturz said. From more sinks in the benching area to more bleachers around the rings, Sturz walks through the nitty gritty behind the scenes of the show venues. “In the Marketplace Hall, which is where the Westminster Merch store is, that hall is probably the one where we put the most effort into. In that one, there was so much more space there than what we thought we had. And so we've brought in more vendors,” Sturz said. “We're trying to have more activations in that room to engage spectators. There's going to be a historical and immersive installation in there, which will kind of take you through the history of Westminster and all the moments that will be really, really beautiful, I think. And I think with this addition of sponsors and vendors and activations and engagement and photo ops we're kind of just taking it to another level. “We just shot a new Best of Breed winner video because that process is changing. (Previously) the Best of Breed winners filled out a card and took it to the Superintendent and got their MSG wristbands. “This year it's going to be different. Westminster will have our own best of breed table outside the superintendent's office. So the card will be the same and you'll fill out the information, but you'll go to this desk, someone will be there to take that information and put it into a live doc that will be shared with MSG. You will get your credentials at the ramp at MSG because there was a lot of confusion for people, you know, as far as like who had the wristband. “We're really encouraging people to come as your team, come together, because you're all going to get your wristbands together. So that's a little different. And so this video will explain all of that.”

CapX presents Free Exchange
Despatch: Could trillionaires actually save the world?

CapX presents Free Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:44


As Elon Musk edges toward an eye-watering new milestone, the idea of a trillionaire sparks more fear than fascination on the left. But what if extreme wealth could accelerate progress rather than hoard it? In this essay, James Price, Senior Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute, argues that visionaries like Musk and other billionaire entrepreneurs reinvest their fortunes in projects that governments could never deliver—from AI-driven education to medical breakthroughs and space exploration. The result, he suggests, is a private sector more capable of solving humanity's biggest problems than any public institution. Despatch brings you the best of CapX — the sharpest writing from the UK's most insightful daily newsletter.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westminster Hour
Westminster Hour 16 November 2025

Westminster Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 49:03


Ben Wright and his guests discuss the government's immigration plans.

The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

We sit here bravely tackling listener questions hurled at us from every corner of the globe — completely unprepared and slightly afraid. We don't see them until we hit record, which explains a lot. As for Grzegorz's name, William took one look and noped out like a man dodging a spelling bee in Polish. He respects names too much to turn them into interpretive dance.Paul, from Queensland, Australia places the first question for discussion today- “Nothing is morally right or morally wrong. Right, wrong and morality don't even exist in some people's eyes. The world is not just meaningless, but also absurd. What do you think?”William kicks things off by declaring humans are the cosmic equivalent of a plot twist no one saw coming — absurd creatures who somehow made it this far despite centuries of questionable decisions and poor impulse control. Stuart zooms out and says, “Nope, it's all absurd,” pointing to algae that spent two billion years evolving and making oxygen like the world's slowest intern. William agrees, but finds beauty in the chaos — Earth's lucky lottery of moon tilts, Jupiter's debris vacuuming, and rotational chill make life both ridiculous and miraculous. Stuart questions morality itself, wondering if it's just a group project we all pretend to understand. William, meanwhile, marvels at humanity's obsession with upgrades, even though we're all headed for the same existential exit — suggesting we cherish the people who make the absurdity worthwhile.Grzegorz, from Opole, Poland sets the next question- “Is Reform UK really a political party outside of the UK establishment?”William shuts it down with a firm “No. End of episode,” like a man refusing to debate whether water is wet. Stuart's intrigued that the question came from someone outside the UK — or maybe just someone pretending to be exotic while living in Croydon. He agrees: Reform UK isn't some rebellious outsider, no matter how many pub speeches say otherwise. William adds, noting Farage is basically the Hogwarts head boy of the establishment — all robes, no magic. He vents that Farage is a walking cartoon of privilege, somewhere between a monocle and a Boris Johnson impersonator. Starmer, he concedes, has made some eyebrow-raising moves, but at least he doesn't look like he was grown in a Westminster petri dish.What do you make of this discussion? Do you have a question that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by sending an email to ⁠thepeoplescountryside@gmail.comSign the Petition - Improve The Oxfordshire Countryside Accessibility For All Disabilities And Abilities: change.org/ImproveTheOxfordshireCountrysideAccessibilityForAllDisabilitiesAndAbilitiesWe like to give you an ad free experience. We also like our audience to be relatively small and engaged, we're not after numbers.This podcast's overall themes are nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Help us to spread the impact of the podcast by sharing this link with 5 friends podfollow.com/ThePeoplesCountrysideEnvironmentalDebatePodcast , support our work through Patreon patreon.com/thepeoplescountryside⁠. Find out all about the podcast via this one simple link: linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside

Alain Elkann Interviews
Architecture as a Language - Sean Griffiths on Cities, Power & Design - 260 - Alain Elkann Interviews

Alain Elkann Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 41:17


MODERN ARCHITECT. Sean Griffiths is Professor of Architecture at the University of Westminster and former Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at Yale University. His current architecture and design practice Modern Architect was founded in 2014 and has worked largely on residential, commercial and public art projects. Previously Sean Griffiths was a founding director of the internationally renowned art/architecture practice FAT, where he won many design awards. FAT represented the UK at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2014. "I was really thinking I would  pursue a career as an artist" "The idea that you make architecture as a sort of branding jewel that you place in a city is not something that I particularly love" "We use language to help us navigate the world, and architecture also creates patterns that help us navigate the world"

New Braunfels OPC
Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 135 Pt2

New Braunfels OPC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 53:24


Christ Church Yeadon
Westminster 11.6

Christ Church Yeadon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 27:12


VI. The justification of believers under the Old Testament was, in all these respects, one and the same with the justification of believers under the New Testament.

Un Jour dans l'Histoire
Mary Ann Evans dite George Eliot ; j'écris et je m'émancipe

Un Jour dans l'Histoire

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 33:29


Nous sommes le 22 décembre 1880 au cimetière de Highgate au nord de Londres. C'est là que l'on vient d'inhumer Mary Ann Evans mieux connue sous le nom de George Eliot. Son jeune mari avait rêvé pour dernière sépulture, du « Coin des poètes » dans l'abbaye de Westminster, mais pour une femme ayant transgressé toutes les convenances de la très rigide société victorienne, c'était impensable. Des « scènes de la vie du clergé » à « Daniel Deronda » en passant par « The Mill and the Floss », « Middelmarch » et quelques autres, celle qui s'inventera son nom de plume, George Eliot, n'aura eu cesse de témoigner des grandes questions de son temps : l'industrialisation, la foi, l'éducation , l'antisémitisme et, déjà, les inégalités entre les sexes. Adepte d'un changement de société dans la douceur, elle refusait le progrès rapide et brutal, ce qui déplut au féministe qui la suivront. D'elle, , l'auteur des « Ailes de la Colombe », écrira : « elle était d'une magnifique laideur ; elle avait une tête chevaline , une allure de bas-bleu ; Je ne sais pas en quoi réside son charme, mais dans cette grande laideur réside une beauté puissante. » De cette laideur George Eliot fera sa force. Partons sur les traces d'une femme qui, après avoir connu tous les honneurs et quelques déshonneurs, sera oubliée avant que ne la redécouvre une certaine … Virginia Woolf. Partons sur les traces de George Eliot. Invitée : Myriam Campinaire, traductrice et interprète. Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Week in Westminster

The Guardian's political editor Pippa Crerar assesses the latest developments at Westminster. Following a turbulent week for the government, with talk of plots to replace the Prime Minister and speculation over the budget, Pippa speaks to two Labour MPs, Chris Curtis and Rachael Maskell, about the mood on the Labour backbenches.To discuss the challenges for BBC following the resignation of its director general, Pippa speaks to Conservative peer Tina Stowell, a former Head of Corporate Affairs at the BBC and Anna Sabine, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport.To discuss the state of the prison system, Pippa is joined by former Conservative Justice Secretary David Gauke who, earlier this year, carried out a review into sentencing for the government. And, to give their take on a difficult week for the Prime Minister, Pippa is joined by the political editor of the News Statesman magazine Ailbhe Rea and Luke Tryl the Managing Director of the polling company More in Common.

Coffee House Shots
What is going on in the Treasury!?

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 14:48


With less than a fortnight to go until the Budget, it seems Rachel Reeves has performed an almighty U-turn. At the beginning of the week, the established consensus in Westminster was that the base rate of income tax would rise, breaking Labour's flagship manifesto pledge. The Chancellor had already rolled the pitch, holding a press conference at which she warned ‘each of us must do our bit'. But the Financial Times – Reeves' newspaper of choice – reports today that she has ‘ripped up' her plans. Why the sudden change of heart?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Tim Shipman. 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.

Spectator Radio
The Edition: BBC in crisis, the Wes Streeting plot & why 'flakes' are the worst

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 36:38


Can the BBC be fixed? After revelations of bias from a leaked dossier, subsequent resignations and threats of legal action from the US President, the future of the corporation is the subject of this week's cover piece.Host William Moore is joined by The Spectator's commissioning editor, Lara Brown, arts editor, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, and regular contributor, Melanie McDonagh.They also discuss the drama of this week's Westminster coup plot, and Melanie's new book about why Catholicism attracted unlikely converts throughout the twentieth century.Plus: what's the most bizarre excuse a friend has used to back out of a social engagement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LA Report
Rainstorm moves into LA, LA County investigates State Farm, Westminster sparks controversy by honoring Charlie Kirk — Evening Edition

The LA Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 4:48


A rainstorm is coming in tonight, and record rainfall could be ahead of us. L.A. County is investigating State Farm for its handling of claims linked to January's fires. The city of Westminster voted to name a street after Charlie Kirk. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

FT Politics
Is Starmer's leadership on the line?

FT Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 32:09


It has been a whirlwind week in Westminster with the BBC in crisis and a supposed challenge to the prime minister's leadership. So, was there a putative coup from within Keir Starmer's own cabinet? Is there a “toxic culture” in Downing Street? Plus: the panel's take on the runners and riders for the top job at the national broadcaster. Host George Parker is joined by Anna Gross, Stephen Bush and Jim Pickard to discuss. This episode was recorded before the FT broke the story about the chancellor scrapping proposals to raise income tax. Read the article here: Starmer and Reeves drop proposal to increase income tax rates in Budget Plus, stay tuned for our panel discussion next week ahead of the Budget on November 26. Follow George @georgewparker.bsky.social; Jim @pickardje.bsky.social and Stephen @stephenkb.bsky.socialWant more? Self-inflicted leadership crisis unites factions against Starmer ‘He's played a blinder': How Wes Streeting won the weekBrain-dead Labour retreats to its comfort zone: campaigningWho will be the next director-general of the BBC?And sign up here for Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek analysis. Get 30 days free.Plus, the FT is hosting a live webinar on November 28 on what the UK Budget will mean for your money. You can put questions to FT journalists Claer Barrett, Stuart Kirk, Tej Parikh and special guest, tax expert Dan Neidle. Get your free pass now at ft.com/budgetwebinar. Our email address is politicalfix@ft.comPolitical Fix was presented by George Parker and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music by Breen Turner, mix by Odinn Ingibergsson. The video engineers are Petros Gioumpasis and Andrew Georgiades. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa.Clip from BBCRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in Parliament
14/11/2025

Today in Parliament

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 28:10


Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as peers warn that they could run out of time to debate the Assisted Dying bill.

Julia Hartley-Brewer
BBC Bias Exposed, McSweeney Meltdown & London Rape Gangs Crisis

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 39:15


Alex Phillips dissects fresh evidence of BBC bias, from doctored Trump footage to institutional slant, while navigating the Westminster bloodbath with Morgan McSweeney under fire and Labour's civil war raging. She also exposes the London grooming gangs cover-up, with systemic failures and silenced victims at the heart of the crisis. Joined by Kevin O'Sullivan and Brendan O'Neill, it's a no-holds-barred dive into media rot, political betrayal, and justice denied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking Stock with Vincent Wall
The economics of cruises, Singles' Day and Trump vs the BBC.

Taking Stock with Vincent Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 46:10


This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton looks at the global cruise ship market when she talks to Paul Hackett of Click and Go. Susan also looks at the growing popularity of Singles' Day and how it's becoming a retail phenomenon when she talks to Money Expert Kel Galavan. Plus, considering the recent management crisis at the BBC, Susan talks to Professor Steven Barnett of the University of Westminster and asks if it's time for a new funding model for the Beeb.

Beth Rigby Interviews...
Is Wes Streeting now a shoo-in for Labour leader?

Beth Rigby Interviews...

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 41:38


UPDATE: We talked again on this episode about speculation that Rachel Reeves was going to raise income tax rates in the budget. Since we recorded, Beth's been told that those plans have been ditched. Read her analysis here and we'll discuss what's going on next time.ON THIS EPISODE: Wes Streeting had to say he's more Joe Marler than Jonathan Ross after Number 10 started briefing he was plotting to oust Keir Starmer. Westminster has been full of Traitors analogies after a chaotic week which ended with the PM apologising to his health secretary. Harriet tells Beth and Ruth how it all went down within Labour - and she warns the Faithfuls (as they describe themselves) are getting fed up. We also talk again about speculation that Rachel Reeves will raise income tax rates in the budget. Since we recorded, Beth's been told that those plans have been ditched. Read more about Beth's story here and we'll discuss what's going on next time.Also on this episode: it was a tricky week at the BBC too, after two senior resignations. We discuss how politicians will keep talking about the BBC over the next year. Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.

Atelier Prada - Interiors Podcast

Hemos llegado a los 100.   Gracias por darle al play. Miriam Prada Un poco sobre mí... Soy Ingeniera de la Edificación y diseñadora de interiores, me he especializado en proyectos de alta gama. Con 15 años de experiencia en la industria del diseño, he tenido el privilegio de colaborar con una amplia gama de clientes, incluyendo promotores, constructores, agentes de la propiedad inmobiliaria, empresarios y clientes privados. He completado con éxito más de 25 proyectos en siete países diferentes (España, Reino Unido, Bahréin, India, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, y Suiza) y he tenido el placer de trabajar con clientes de 11 nacionalidades. Mi proyecto de más valía hasta la fecha supera los 50 millones de libras, y uno de mis logros más destacados fue el diseño de una promoción de 16 apartamentos, donde el ático se posicionó con un récord histórico como el piso de un dormitorio mejor pagado por metro cuadrado en la historia de Westminster, Londres. Actualmente vivo en Londres y continúo trabajando en múltiples proyectos locales e internacionales. Aprovechando las capacidades del mundo digital, he producido y lanzado este podcast, "Atelier Prada", donde, de manera distendida y coloquial, abordo diferentes temas del mundo del interior con el objetivo de compartir parte del conocimiento que he adquirido durante estos años cada semana.  Para obtener más inspiración en diseño de interiores   www.miriamprada.com https://miriamprada.com/podcasts/ https://www.youtube.com/@miriamprada https://www.instagram.com/bymiriamprada/  https://www.tiktok.com/@bymiriamprada    Aviso legal: Nadie patrocina este PODCAST. Todas las opiniones y puntos de vista son míos    #lamineyamal #shakira #pique #nuevacasa

Pod Save the UK
Much a-coup about nothing? Labour take all the wrong notes from the Tories

Pod Save the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 57:53


Are knives being sharpened by disgruntled MPs planning a coup against the PM? As Keir Starmer's team dig in against a supposed threat to the Prime Minister from Health Secretary Wes Streeting - has the Tory-brand of Westminster psychodrama come back for a new series?  Meanwhile the BBC is under fire from the left, the right, the centre and the US president. Nish and Coco dig into an existential crisis for the public broadcaster.  And as COP30 kicks off in Brazil - can we rescue the 1.5C climate target? Alex Reid from Global Witness drops in to give us a reality check.  Later - as Robert Jenrick begins posting AI generated slop to attack his political rivals -  Coco speaks to the AI and Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan. CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS SHOPIFY https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk  BABBEL https://www.babbel.com/PSUK  AUDIO CREDITS  BBC Radio 4 GUESTS Alex Reid, Head of Forests team at Global Witness Kanishka Narayan MP, AI and Online Safety Minister  Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jon Gaunt Show
Denmark's Tough Migrant Model Works: Starmer Copy It? DETER, DETAIN & DEPORT

The Jon Gaunt Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 44:51


#JonGaunt #DenmarkModel #UKImmigration #MigrantCrisis #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #DeterDetainDeport Denmark has shown the world how to get control — tough rules, fast decisions, real deterrence. Their message is simple: DETER, DETAIN, DEPORT. And it works. So here's the big question: Why won't Keir Starmer copy it? Even Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has admitted she's studied Denmark's tactics, yet the UK Government still refuses to take the same tough stance. Meanwhile the numbers keep rising… Communities are under strain… Hotel use is sparking tension everywhere… And the system looks more unsustainable every week. Is the Government scared of backlash? Is Starmer held back by ideology and legal caution? Or is Westminster simply avoiding the tough decisions Denmark was willing to make? Jon Gaunt goes live to break down: What Denmark is doing that Britain won't Why their tough migrant model works What Shabana Mahmood really said about Denmark's system Why the Starmer Government is hesitating The growing pressure on councils, communities and hotels Whether the UK is heading for a breaking point And whether it's time for a real deterrent strategy in Britain No spin. No filters. Live debate. Let's talk about what's really happening. #JonGaunt #DenmarkModel #UKImmigration #MigrantCrisis #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #DeterDetainDeport #MigrationDebate #AsylumSystem #ChannelCrossings #UKPoliticsLive #EuropeMigration #BorderControl #MigrantHotels Jon Gaunt, Denmark model, UK immigration, migrant crisis, Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, deter detain deport, asylum system, Channel crossings, UK politics live, migration debate, border control, migrant hotels, Danish migration policy, UK government immigration This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

Your Morning Show On-Demand
3 Things You Need To Know: Government Shutdown OVER!!

Your Morning Show On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 4:28 Transcription Available


The Government Shutdown is finally over after 43 days. The Potomac River water quality is graded as a B with the water quality. Chick Fi La is teasing a waffle bun at there location in Westminster md. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bottom Line
The Decisions That Made Me: Heather Vernon (Woburn Partners)

The Bottom Line

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 14:38


Heather Vernon never expected to become an entrepreneur. Her goal after university was to become a teacher, through the Teach First graduate programme - two years of intense learning on the job, schooling disadvantaged children in low income communities. It taught her resilience and prompted a move into politics, initially at a local level, then a job with the Labour party, advising members of the then shadow cabinet. She tells Evan Davis why working at Westminster was initially terrifying and what encouraged her to set up a PR business with a friend. (Image: Heather Vernon Credit: Woburn Partners)

The Edition
BBC in crisis, the Wes Streeting plot & why 'flakes' are the worst

The Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 36:38


Can the BBC be fixed? After revelations of bias from a leaked dossier, subsequent resignations and threats of legal action from the US President, the future of the corporation is the subject of this week's cover piece.Host William Moore is joined by The Spectator's commissioning editor, Lara Brown, arts editor, Igor Toronyi-Lalic, and regular contributor, Melanie McDonagh.They also discuss the drama of this week's Westminster coup plot, and Melanie's new book about why Catholicism attracted unlikely converts throughout the twentieth century.Plus: what's the most bizarre excuse a friend has used to back out of a social engagement?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.

Political Currency
Starmer v Streeting: Is it curtains for Keir?

Political Currency

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 71:45


A bizarre briefing war has exploded in Westminster, with Wes Streeting accused of plotting a coup against Keir Starmer. Ed Balls and George Osborne analyse the ‘toxic culture' in Number 10: who was really behind the briefing, and has this ‘self-destructive' move inadvertently strengthened Streeting while fatally weakening the Prime Minister?Meanwhile, the BBC is in turmoil, with its Director General and Head of News resigning over the Donald Trump Panorama controversy. With George himself now tipped for the top job, the pair unpack the corporate governance collapse. And, can Donald Trump really win his $1 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster?Finally, Ed and George turn to Donald Trump snubbing the G20 over his claims of a "genocide" in South Africa. They explore the deepening divisions in the MAGA movement over controversial figures like Nick Fuentes, and ask if this identity politics of the "woke right" is a brand that Nigel Farage is about to import to the UK.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:

Whitehall Sources
Chaos inside Number 10 and the BBC

Whitehall Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 50:19


In this episode of the Whitehall Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald Kirsty Buchanan and Jo Tanner analyse the latest news from Westminster. The discussion centres around the challenges facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including potential leadership challenges from within his party, and the implications of recent political manoeuvres. The episode also explores the controversy surrounding the BBC, particularly in light of recent editorial decisions and accusations of bias, as well as the threat of President Trump suing the corporation. The trio provide insights into the internal dynamics of the Labour Party, the role of media in politics, and the broader implications for governance and public trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexitcast
Has Keir Starmer Lost Control Of No.10?

Brexitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 34:19


Today, there has been extensive speculation about the extent to which Sir Keir Starmer was aware of the anonymous briefings attacking potential leadership challengers in his own party. Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he has "never authorised" attacks on his cabinet ministers, calling briefings against them "unacceptable".Adam and Chris are joined by Alex Forsyth to discuss why this could be a sign of deeper problems for the Labour government, rather than just Westminster bubble gossip.Plus Adam and Alex give an update on Donald Trump's threat of legal action against the BBC, after Ed Davey questioned Keir Starmer on the matter at PMQs. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray with Kris Jalowiecki and Jem Westgate. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Coffee House Shots
Wes for PM?

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 19:01


Conspiracy or cock-up? Westminster is abuzz after what appears to be a plan to decapitate Wes Streeting has spectacularly backfired. A flurry of late-night briefings designed to shore up Keir Starmer's position turned personal against the Health Secretary, suggesting he was plotting a coup in advance of the Budget and in anticipation of – what many expect will be – a poor showing at the local elections.Streeting was left to defend himself on the media round, confidently declaring he was a ‘faithful' and he also joked that he doesn't know the whereabouts of Shergar and believes the moon landings are real. There is only one clear winner from this whole debacle: Wes Streeting. Are the knives now out for the Prime Minister?Produced by Megan McElroy and 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.

The New Statesman Podcast
Mutiny in the Labour Party

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 34:44


Labour hit its lowest-ever poll rating last week, coming fourth at just 17 per cent. Westminster is full of chatter about a leadership coup at the hands of Wes Streeting. And Labour MPs and government aides alike are dismayed by Keir Starmer's leadership and the state of No 10. Has the Prime Minister reached the point of no return?Anoosh Chakelian is joined by our new political editor Ailbhe Rea to discuss her cover story.Read: Does Keir Starmer realise how much trouble he's in?LISTEN AD-FREE:

Today in Parliament
12/11/2025

Today in Parliament

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 28:04


Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Conservatives accuse Sir Keir Starmer of losing control of the government at this week's Prime Minister's Questions.

The Two-Minute Briefing
The Traitors-style coup to bring down Keir Starmer

The Two-Minute Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 27:28


Westminster was thrown into chaos last night after Downing Street rushed to defend Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amidst whispers of 'coup' to oust the leader. Starmer's allies are pointing the finger at two of his top ministers, Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, accusing them of “leadership manoeuvres”. But Streeting flat out denied he had any such plans during his media rounds, saying he was ‘a Faithful' in reference to the BBC series The Traitors.Camilla and Tim are joined by our Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith to ‘uncloak' the rumours, the rivalries and the truth behind Labour's latest psychodrama.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducers: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teologia para Vivir Podcast
La dramatica vida de Thomas Watson

Teologia para Vivir Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 32:01


Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv   "Un predicador para tiempos sísmicos. Thomas Watson (1620–1686) fue el “director de conciencias” de una Londres en guerra, plaga, incendio y expulsión. Este episodio cuenta cómo un ministro presbiteriano, formado en Cambridge y expulsado en 1662, tradujo la alta teología reformada al plain style: doctrina clara, aforismos memorables y aplicaciones que curan el alma. Le seguimos de St Stephen's, Walbrook a los conventículos clandestinos y, con la Indulgencia de 1672, a Crosby Hall, donde copastoreó con Stephen Charnock. Allí su piedad se hizo programa: A Divine Cordial(1663) convirtió la Gran Expulsión en catequesis de providencia; The Godly Man's Picture (1666) dibujó 24 señales de la gracia; The Doctrine of Repentance (1668) llamó a una ciudad herida a volver a Dios; Heaven Taken by Storm (1670) urgió a la “violencia santa” de la vida devota; y el póstumo Body of Practical Divinity (1692) fijó todo en clave catequética de Westminster. ¿Lección para hoy? Pastorear con Biblia en mano, afectos encendidos y aplicaciones concretas que ayuden a perseverar cuando el mundo cruje." Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/

Julia Hartley-Brewer
Starmer Coup Chaos: Streeting & Mahmood Plot? Plus Lammy's 91 Jailbreak Lags

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 17:53


The Queen of Westminster exposes a seething Labour leadership coup, with whispers circulating that Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood are plotting to oust Keir Starmer post-Budget amid cratering polls and No. 10 infighting. Streeting fires back, slamming "toxic culture" in Downing Street and denying any "Celebrity Traitors"-style betrayal, while allies warn Starmer's ready to fight to the finish. Then, Justice Secretary David Lammy drops a bombshell: 91 prisoners accidentally freed since April 1st in a jailbreak farce, with three still on the run—including a foreign national drug baron who's evaded capture since August. Joined by ex-Home Office adviser Claire Pearsall, Julia tears into the chaos: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holyrood Sources
Civil War Inside Labour & BBC Crisis, Bias & The License Fee

Holyrood Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 55:37


Labour civil war erupts just weeks before a make-or-break Budget. In this explosive Holyrood Sources episode, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver unpack the extraordinary Number 10 briefing against Wes Streeting — and what it reveals about Keir Starmer's leadership, Labour's internal divisions, and the growing panic over a potential leadership challenge.From Anas Sarwar's impossible position defending a tax rise in Scotland, to Labour's identity crisis and Morgan McSweeney's role in the chaos, the team dissects the biggest political drama since the election.Later, they turn to the Port of Aberdeen's job cuts, Geoff's viral LinkedIn post about the energy transition, and the latest twist in ScotWind, as Shell walks away from a £3 billion renewables project.Plus, we have a heated debate on the BBC Panorama editing scandal, questions of institutional bias, and whether Scots should be forced to fund a broadcaster that some say favours the “soft left.” The panel discusses Tim Davie's resignation, the role of BBC Scotland, the challenge of local news, and the license-fee debate — before moving on to Scotland's budget pressure and the possibility of revisiting an income-tax pledge amid Westminster fiscal changes (Shona Robison & Anas Sarwar clips included).Key topics:• BBC Panorama editing controversy and fallout• Institutional bias: can any broadcaster be truly impartial?• BBC Scotland, local news coverage and the “central belt” problem• Licence fee debate: compulsory funding vs subscription choice• Scotland's fiscal squeeze: Shona Robison on budget risk & Anas Sarwar on lobbying the Chancellor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CapX presents Free Exchange
Can the BBC survive its biggest crisis yet?

CapX presents Free Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 29:29


How does Britain's most famous broadcaster recover from a crisis that's reached the very top? In the space of a week, the BBC has lost two of its most senior executives and now faces an extraordinary legal threat from the President of the United States. What began as an editing error in a Panorama documentary has spiralled into a full-blown test of the corporation's credibility — and its future.In this episode of The Capitalist, Marc Sidwell is joined by veteran journalist Robin Lustig, former BBC World Service and Radio 4 presenter, to explore what this storm reveals about the state of public service broadcasting, political polarisation, and the shifting media landscape. Together, they ask whether the BBC can still command trust in a divided Britain — and what must change to restore its authority.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Hartley-Brewer
Tim Davie's $1BN Defiant Last Stand & Labour's Migrant Hotel Surrender

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 24:51


The Queen of Westminster returns with unrelenting fury at BBC boss Tim Davie, who—hours after his shock resignation over the Panorama Trump speech scandal—rallied staff to "fight for our journalism" amid damning evidence of bias, including doctored footage falsely framing Trump as inciting the Capitol riot. As Trump threatens a $1bn lawsuit against the Beeb, Julia demands: is this defiance or denial? She also rips into Labour's latest capitulation, with a High Court ruling greenlighting illegal migrants housed at Epping's Bell Hotel despite furious local protests, a migrant sex assault scandal, and costs spiralling to £2.1bn a year. Joined by Spiked Online's Tom Slater and Baroness Kate Hoey (ex-Labour MP and Culture Minister), it's a no-holds-barred dissection of media rot and migrant madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stripping Off with Matt Haycox
Andrea Jenkyns: The Unfiltered Truth About British Politics

Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 55:25 Transcription Available


Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Former MP Andrea Jenkyns has been shouted down, threatened, and told to stay quiet, but she's never backed down.In this unfiltered conversation, Andrea opens up about life inside Westminster, calling for Prime Ministers to resign, and the death threats that came with refusing to follow the party line. She shares what really goes on behind the scenes of British politics, why she believes woke ideology has taken over government, and what it will take to bring back common sense and accountability in the UK.You'll hear:The untold truth about life inside Parliament.Why Andrea believes the system is broken from within. Her personal experience of political backlash and threats. How “woke culture” is damaging free speech and leadership. What she thinks Britain needs to rebuild trust and direction.Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:55 – From Greggs to Government 7:18 – Losing Her Father & Finding Politics 13:29 – Calling for Prime Ministers to Resign 16:31 – Why the System Fails Ordinary People 24:06 – Woke Culture & Common Sense Politics 27:41 – Death Threats & The Dark Side of Parliament 29:16 – Policing, Crime & Accountability 36:03 – Globalism, Net Zero & Economic Reality 42:48 – Productivity, Labour & Britain's Future 44:23 – Covid, Government Failures & Public Trust 49:19 – Boris, Liz Truss & Political Loyalty 53:00 – What's Next for Andrea Jenkyns

Pure Dog Talk
712 – Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026

Pure Dog Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 26:12


Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026 Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mari-Beth O'Neill, vice president of sports services at the American Kennel Club, to discuss the planned Junior Showmanship Regional events for 2026. “I've always had that sort of dream that there would be something happening in each part of the country for the juniors,” O'Neill said. “And especially for the ones who may not be able to make it to Orlando, to the AKC National Championship or to Westminster. So, let's do something that's more local." Junior Criteria for Entry: The Junior must reside in the regionThe Junior will have earned three first place wins in an Open Class with competition in the prior 12 months ending 3 months prior to the date of the event Requirements for a club to host a Regional Junior Showmanship Event: Use of a SuperintendentShould there be an entry fee, it should not exceed the regular event feeThe Junior Regional must be held in conjunction with an all-breed eventAKC will offer $1,000 in Scholarship funds for Best Junior to be matched by the club Clubs are encouraged to take part in this exciting opportunity to support the next generation of exhibitors by hosting a Regional Junior Showmanship Event in conjunction with their all-breed show in 2026. To be considered, please submit a Request for Consideration Form by December 5, 2025, to juniors@akc.org.

Today in Parliament
10/11/2025

Today in Parliament

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 14:05


Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as peers demand answers over the accidental release of two men from Wandsworth Prison last month.

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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
11-09-25 - Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 48:08


This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Holiday Concert on Saturday December 6th at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
BBC controversy - do they need a total reset?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 7:04


BBC Chair Samir Shah has given an apology this afternoon to a parliamentary group responsible for scrutinising the work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and its associated public bodies - including the BBC.It follows the resignation of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness following criticism that a BBC documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump during an episode of Panorama.It's also been confirmed that Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action.Steve Barnett is Professor of Communications at University of Westminster, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

CapX presents Free Exchange
Despatch: Tax treachery will cost us

CapX presents Free Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 6:01


Is Britain heading for another 1976 moment? With a £30 billion fiscal hole and few promises left unbroken, Rachel Reeves looks set to raise income tax — a move that could mark a grim turning point for Britain's economy. In this essay, Reem Ibrahim, Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs, warns that higher taxes on work will punish aspiration, stifle growth, and echo the policy mistakes that once sent Britain to the IMF, cap in hand. Her message is clear: without spending restraint, Reeves risks repeating history's harshest lesson.Despatch brings you the best of CapX — the sharpest writing from the UK's most insightful daily newsletters.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LCC Sermons
MFM W16 - God Loves Lost People

LCC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 47:02


11-9-25 Sermon by Pastor Kehl Hudson.-----Part 16 of our Made For More series.-----Worship songs from this service:-----Praise-----Worthy Of It All/Worthy-----We Fall Down-----I Love Your Presence-----Like what you hear? --- Join us this Sunday at 8:45am or 10:45am @ 6979 West Oak Highway, Westminster, SC. --- Come a few minutes early and grab some free coffee and snacks - we'd love to have you! --- You can also find all of our sermons on our website: www.lifelinecc.com/podcast

Westminster Hour
Westminster Hour 9 November 2025

Westminster Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 49:52


Crisis at the BBC and warnings on tax

Bethany Bible Fellowship Sermons
Walking in God's Purposes

Bethany Bible Fellowship Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025


A message by Pastor Jared Burke from Ezra 7 & 8 at Bethany Bible Fellowship, Westminster, California

Coffee House Shots
What Trump II can teach Britain

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 18:10


What lessons does America have for our politics? While progressives look to Zohran Mamdani for inspiration on how to get elected successfully, the really important question is how to govern effectively. And here it is the Trump administration which is setting the standard, writes Tim Shipman in this week's cover story. On day one, Donald Trump stepped into the Oval Office ready to ‘move fast and break things', signing a flurry of executive orders with the backing of unflinching loyalists. Brits who may have been appalled by Trump in his first term are now envious of his administration's lack of infighting and success in bringing illegal migration to a halt, as well as securing a ceasefire in Gaza, attacking Iranian nuclear sites and applying pressure on Vladimir Putin. Here in Westminster, Labour arrived in government with no clear idea what they were doing or, as things have deteriorated, what to do next.The Spectator US Editor Freddy Gray speaks to Tim Shipman.Produced by Megan McElroy.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.

Spectator Radio
Coffee House Shots: what Trump II can teach Britain

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 18:10


What lessons does America have for our politics? While progressives look to Zohran Mamdani for inspiration on how to get elected successfully, the really important question is how to govern effectively. And here it is the Trump administration which is setting the standard, writes Tim Shipman in this week's cover story. On day one, Donald Trump stepped into the Oval Office ready to ‘move fast and break things', signing a flurry of executive orders with the backing of unflinching loyalists. Brits who may have been appalled by Trump in his first term are now envious of his administration's lack of infighting and success in bringing illegal migration to a halt, as well as securing a ceasefire in Gaza, attacking Iranian nuclear sites and applying pressure on Vladimir Putin. Here in Westminster, Labour arrived in government with no clear idea what they were doing or, as things have deteriorated, what to do next.The Spectator US Editor Freddy Gray speaks to Tim Shipman. Produced by Megan McElroy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bunker
NEW Weekly Wrap-Up – From New York to Westminster with Alex von Tunzelmann

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 33:28


NEW: If you like Start Your Week's look ahead, how about a round-up of the biggest, strangest, most important stories of the week, every Friday? On today's debut edition: What Zohran Mamdani's win in New York really means. “Vibe coding”. The heroism of train attack defender Samir Zitouni. Rachel Reeves' pre-budget nerves. And what the hell has Donald Trump done to the White House this week?   • Read Spencer Ackerman's excoriating obituary of Dick Cheney. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.    www.patreon.com/bunkercast   Written and presented by Andrew Harrison and Alex von Tunzelmann. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POLITICO's Westminster Insider
Who really cares about Britain's farmers?

POLITICO's Westminster Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 39:14


Does anyone care about British farmers? Those ploughing the fields and harvesting crops certainly don't feel Westminster pays attention to them. So this week Westminster Insider finds out how the relationship between politics and farming – from post-Brexit trade deals to inheritance tax. She speaks to NFU President Tom Bradshaw about how Keir Starmer set up the promise of hope for farmers, before swiftly letting them down. Michael Gove, editor of the Spectator and former Conservative Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary, admits the Australia trade deal did betray Britain's farmers. Emma Pryor, former special advisor to Defra Secretary George Eustice, explains how subsidies, which mean farmers can make a profit on producing food, changed after Brexit. And Sascha heads to rural South West Norfolk, where she speaks to Terry Jermy, the Labour MP who ousted Liz Truss. He tells her the new rules on inheritance tax are "unfortunate" and he hopes they are changed. Sascha gets on a tractor harvesting potatoes and speaks to farmers Danielle and Richard Gott. And she visits a farm run by Ed Pope which has turned 170 acres of the property into wildlife conservation. This episode was produced by Robert Nicholson and Artemis Irvine at Whistledown Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee House Shots
Why energy is the new political battleground

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 11:58


With three weeks until the Budget, the main political parties have been setting out their economic thinking. Each faces the same bind: anaemic growth, fiscal constraints and uncomfortable exposure to the bond markets. The upshot is that there is less ‘clear blue water' on the economy between Labour, the Conservatives and Reform.This has left a space for energy to emerge as the policy area in which to differentiate the parties in this new era of five-party politics. The Westminster energy consensus is over – Net Zero is not as popular as it once was – and the parties are setting out their stalls. Could energy win the next election?Oscar Edmondson speaks to James Heale and Michael Simmons.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.

History Extra podcast
What if the Gunpowder Plot had succeeded?

History Extra podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 27:32


We know the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 failed – but what if it hadn't? What if Guy Fawkes had ignited the gunpowder under parliament, killing the king, nobles and bishops, and reducing Westminster to rubble? In the penultimate episode of our series on the plot, Danny Bird speaks to historian John Cooper to consider an alternative course in Britain's history. Could a child queen have become a puppet for a restored Catholic kingdom? Might foreign powers have intervened, and could Britain and Ireland have descended into religious civil war? ––––– GO BEYOND THE PODCAST Want to know more about the Gunpowder Plot? Danny Bird has curated a selection of essential reading from the HistoryExtra and BBC History Magazine archive to help you explore the religious tensions, political intrigue and lasting impact of this infamous act of treason: https://bit.ly/3WDunPw. ––––– (Ad) John Cooper is the author of The Lost Chapel of Westminster: How a Royal Chapel Became the House of Commons (Apollo, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Chapel-Westminster-John-Cooper/dp/1801104514#:~:text=debate....-,John%20Cooper's%20The%20Lost%20Chapel%20of%20Westminster%20is%20a%20meticulously,beating%20heart%20of%20parliamentary%20debate/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices