Has Russia launched World War 3?
What does a bomb explosion in the Ukrainian city of Lviv tell us about where Russia’s war in Ukraine might be going? How will the UK be affected by President Donald Trump’s new 15% global tariff? And ...
23 Helmi 29min
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew the Duke of York, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.In this episode, Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer’s Political...
19 Helmi 21min
Did Russia poison opposition leader Alexei Navalny?
Why are Britain and its European allies backing the conclusion that the Kremlin poisoned Alexei Navalny? What’s driving a growing measles outbreak in London? And why is the UK’s top military official ...
16 Helmi 31min
Did the government make it harder for graduates to pay off student loans?
Should the government consider implementing a graduate tax to make the tuition repayment system fairer? What did Jim Ratcliffe get wrong about immigration in the UK? And do we need to get serious abou...
12 Helmi 31min
Why does Keir Starmer face a perilous week ahead?
Two senior aides to Keir Starmer have resigned. What does this tell us about where his leadership is heading? What do mass layoffs at The Washington Post mean for journalism? And why did Bad Bunny’s S...
9 Helmi 33min
Will Peter Mandelson bring down Keir Starmer?
Keir Starmer has apologised for appointing Peter Mandelson to his cabinet, but will that be enough to keep him in Downing Street? With an internet blackout impacting the flow of information out of Ira...
5 Helmi 31min
Will Peter Mandelson’s Epstein links see him removed from the House of Lords?
What does the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza mean for the next phase of Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan? What backlash might Keir Starmer face from new details surrounding Lord P...
2 Helmi 36min
Is ChatGPT introducing porn?
Are fears about microplastics overblown? Why is the assisted dying bill stuck in the house of lords? And what’s going to happen when ChatGPT rolls out its new ‘Erotica’ feature?Giles Whittell is joine...
30 Tammi 38min
