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In this punchy episode of Mark and Pete, we tackle three explosive issues shaping the UK today. First, we dive into the shocking statistic that 1 in 10 Britons have no savings, revealing the fragile state of personal finance and what it means for national resilience. With household budgets tighter than ever, are we heading for a savings crisis? Next, we commemorate and critique the legacy of Margaret Thatcher as her 100th birthday is marked with celebratory events in Grantham. Love her or loathe her, the Iron Lady remains one of Britain's most divisive political figures. We explore how Thatcherism reshaped the UK—and whether the celebration is deserved or divisive. Finally, we cast our nets into the stormy waters of the UK-EU fishing rights dispute. With the Brexit fishing deal expiring soon, tensions rise over quotas, sovereignty, and national identity. Will British fishermen be left high and dry while Brussels demands more access? As always, Mark and Pete bring wit, wisdom, and a splash of theological insight to today's most pressing issues. Subscribe now and join the debate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.
Embracer Group's downfall will be long-studied as an example of capitalistic hubris you rarely see, even in our ruthlessly capitalist society. Following mass layoffs, spin-offs, and studio closures, Embracer will ultimately split into three smaller, more manageable entities, instead of acting as a lone unit with more employees than the entire PlayStation brand, including all of its studios combined (seriously). It's just another example of people in positions of power somehow knowing less about their industry, the economy, and business than completely random people that do a video game podcast. Other news: Stellar Blade's "Hard R" controversy, the permanent closure of LittleBigPlanet's UGC servers, the cultural revival of the Fallout franchise on the back of a successful Amazon show, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! How do we feel about Ubisoft's apparent abandonment of the Watch Dogs franchise? Are gaming cookbooks the new rage? Can you be a fan of video games without actually playing them? Will British people ever acknowledge Americans' acumen with a map? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:21:44 - Where is Sacred 300? 0:25:25 - Sacred through college 0:32:10 - Quintin's surgery 0:39:52 - British people 0:46:20 - PS Stars points correction 0:52:35 - LBP goes offline 1:09:36 - Hard R Shop 1:32:07 - Fallout show is getting another season 1:44:57 - Metaphor ReFantazio releases October11 1:48:53 - What we're playing 2:36:34 - Embracer's downfall 2:53:42 - Watch Dogs is dead 3:01:11 - Dustin raising a gamer 3:09:56 - Is capitalism the problem? 3:13:29 - Gaming cookbooks 3:21:51 - Colin's trophy inconsistencies 3:25:03 - Am I broken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anne Cadwallader is a former journalist who covered The Troubles during some of it's worst years and wrote one of the leading books on the proven collusion that occurred during The Troubles between British Govt/law enforcement and Loyalist paramilitaries.Anne's book and research focusing mainly on the period of 1972-1978 and group known as the Glenanne Gang, a loose collection of loyalist paramilitaries and, more worryingly, members of the RUC (police force in N.I at the time) who provided weapons, intel and more to help the group kill innocent Catholics who, almost exclusively, had no connection to the IRA.We discussed the infamous loyalist murderer Robin Jackson, the RUC officer John Weir whose evidence shed light on the collusion and blind-eye-turning took place. Anne tell us about the Dublin/Monaghan b*mbs which killed 33 and injured scores more, the Miami Showband Massacre and the evidence that links the Glenanne Gang to these atrocities.We spoke also about Operation Kenova, Operation Denton, the Legacy & Reconciliation Bill and their implications.Please subscribe and leave a rating if you enjoy the show.. thank you very much.00:00 Anne's background 5:33 First hearing of collusion between British Govt. & Loyalist paramilitaries 9:33 RUC's relationship with the Catholic and Protestant and the RUC's history 13:53 Why the UDA (Ulster Defence Association) was not classed as a “terrorist group”? & who were the UFF (Ulster Freedom Fighters)?16:03 Earliest examples of COLLUSION 18:13 THE GLENANE GANG 24:38 JOHN WEIR (RUC) & ROBIN JACKSON “The Jackal” 31:18 Robin Jackson's work with the RUC & UDR 34:53 DUBLIN/MONAGHAN B*MBING & MIAMI SHOWBAND MASSACARE and collusion involved 40:33 Did John Weir's superiors know ??43:43 John Boucher's Operation Kenova & Denton and Legacy and Reconciliation Bill 57:53 Will British security/intel officers brought to trial or convicted? 1:02:38 Pat Finucane m*rderFULL VIDEO EPISODES https://youtu.be/-_Fs3cVE54E?si=3kyrx-5PN61ON9cmANNE'S BOOKhttps://amzn.to/3YUQjWM
The countdown to MLB in London is on! Today we're joined by international events professional, Katie (who lives and works in London) and born and bred Brit, Andy (who is attending his first baseball game ever on June 24!) to get all the insight on the upcoming St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs series in the UK. Will British royalty like King Charles be in attendance? Will American royalty like FRED BIRD be in attendance?! And most importantly - will there be beer for sale in the seats??? Plus get a fun perspective of what our friends in the UK may or may not know about America's Favorite Pastime as we take it Back to Baseball Basics and quiz Andy on foundations of the game. If nothing else, you simply must listen in for his charming British accent.
Will British farmers lose out, because the European Union has struck a better trade deal for their farmers with New Zealand? Anna Hill asks an international trade expert. All week we've been looking at the UK dairy industry. The price farmers get paid for their milk is at its highest ever level at around 50 pence per litre. But their input costs are also rising fast, and one dairy analyst says if the price they get doesn't keep up, more farmers will leave the industry. The heatwave has brought a series of field fires as farmers start to gather in the harvest. The combination of working machinery, high temperatures and very dry crops is something farmers have to be vigilant about. Presented by Steffan Messenger and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
Will British farmers lose out, because the European Union has struck a better trade deal for their farmers with New Zealand? Anna Hill asks an international trade expert. A doom-laden report has been published by the Environment Agency outlining the effect of human life on the global natural environment and the current threat of climate change. We ask what part farmers can play in nature recovery. All week we're taking a closer look at the dairy industry. Today it's raw milk, which hasn't been heat-treated to pasteurise it. Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
I was really lucky to have Professor Jane Green as my guest for the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts as she's co-author of an important new report into British politics: "Red Wall, Red Herring? Economic Insecurity and Voting Intention in Britain". Along the way she politely demolished some of what I've said in the past and provided pointers for what the Liberal Democrats should do in the future. Feedback very welcome, and do share this podcast with others who you think may enjoy it. Show notes Red Wall, Red Herring? - full report from Jane Green and Roosmarijn de Geus. One of the key findings from the report. Will British politics become less volatile, and how important is ideology? - previous episode with Jane Green. Professor Jane Green on Twitter. Theme tune by Hugo Lee. New to listening to podcasts? Here are some tips on how to listen to podcasts. Enjoy the show? Spread the word Follow the show on Twitter. Like the show on Facebook. Share the show's website, www.NeverMindTheBarCharts.com.
Ethiopian troops clash with Tigrayan rebels, as fighting resumes in eight month civil war; Thousands of young women in Tanzania return to the classroom - despite their pregnancies; Will British made TV programmes be restricted in European countries?
Trigger Warning. Yellow Cup Podcast's Tobi Rachel is joined by YouTuber and podcaster Murad Merali the straight-talking content king. The pair discuss Love Is Blind ahead of the reunion episode. Will British people be good on the show? Should Love Island be cancelled? Should Laura Whitmore be replaced as a host? Is the Coronavirus that bad? Check out Murad's podcast #ImOverIt on all major platforms. Host: Tobi Rachel Akingbade. Artwork: Kirz Art. Theme song vocals and production: Karl Nova. Theme song voice-over: Rachel-Yvonne McIntosh. Theme song mixing: Phil Mayers.
Roger revisits the 4th December 2018 podcast discussion on the authenticity of The Argentinian, Marcelo Bielsa, which seems very relevant after today’s extraordinary press conference. Will British coaching ever be the same?
Can the internet bring love to your doorstep? Will British comedy ever recover from the lashing it has received? WE(ED) WIL(T) NEVER KN(GR)OW A podcast about the internet and you and you and the internet from two dopes in a living room
Does "X-Men: First Class" make the grade? Will British coming-of-age film "Submarine" sink in a Wes Andersen funk? Can Matt and Devin stand watching the first footage from "Twilight: Breaking Dawn"? These questions and many more will be answered this week on Reel Geniuses!