What's behind Putin's mobilisation?
Vladimir Putin warned the West that, if pushed, Russia would use a nuclear weapon. How seriously should we take his threat? And reports emerged overnight that Liz Truss will cut stamp duty to increase...
21 Sep 202214min
Why is Liz Truss ruling out a US trade deal?
Liz Truss is in New York today on her first foreign visit as prime minister. On the flight across the Atlantic, Truss said that a trade deal with the United States was unlikely in the 'short to medium...
20 Sep 202213min
How will Queen Elizabeth II be remembered?
Today was the state funeral of Britain's longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II. From Westminster, we evaluate the day's proceedings.Also on the podcast, as the period of mourning ends and politi...
19 Sep 202211min
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 18/09/22
Isabel Hardman rounds up the highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's podcast features Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Jacinda Ardern, Sheikh Hasina, John Kerry and The Right Reverend John ...
18 Sep 202210min
How did the Queen change the world?
Cindy Yu, James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson discuss the impression Queen Elizabeth II made during her 70 years as a head of state. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adve...
17 Sep 202215min
Can the Met fix London's spiralling crime problem?
Two police officers were stabbed this morning near Leicester Square in central London. What can new Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley do to fix the capital's crime epidemic? And the pound t...
16 Sep 20229min
Who will be at the Queen's funeral?
Preparations are well under way for the Queen's funeral next week, but which world leaders will be in attendance? Will they all be able to behave themselves? Also on the podcast, as the new Chancellor...
15 Sep 202214min
What will happen while the Queen lies in state?
The Queen's coffin has been taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Mourners will pay their respects for the next four days before the funeral on Monday.Also on the podcast, James Forsyth an...
14 Sep 202211min
