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  1. 550. Will Farage's Extreme Wealth Be His Downfall?

    3 juli 2026 · 51 min

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    How has Farage become the highest earning MP, while still claiming to be “for the everyday Briton”? Has Farage become part of the establishment? And how much more is there to discover about Farage’s £5 million "gift"? Lees meer

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  2. 549. Mamdani’s Wrecking Ball and the Rise of Anti-Migrant Vigilantes

    2 juli 2026 · 45 min

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    Is Zohran Mamdani becoming much more than a mayor and effectively running a shadow presidential campaign through the candidates he's backing? How significant is Australia’s new centrist party and could something similar be done in the UK? Are the anti-migrant protests and vigilantes in South Africa unique to the region, or part of a global populist pattern of scapegoating migrants for the failures of politics? Lees meer

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  3. 548. Burnham vs. Westminster and Trump’s Next Target

    1 juli 2026 · 54 min

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    Will Andy Burnham’s plan for a ‘Number 10 North’ actually work in practice? What does Rory make of Burnham’s growth strategy? Who is Donald Trump’s next target in Latin America? Lees meer

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  4. 547. The Truth About Russian Oil, Net Zero, and North Sea Drilling

    25 juni 2026 · 1 uur

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    With the UK and Europe sweltering in yet another record-breaking heatwave, will we ever actually reach net zero? How close are we to a “lights out” scenario due to the Iran war, and how did we become so dependent on Russian oil? Is North Sea drilling for oil and gas a matter of national security, or an environmentally reckless fantasy? Lees meer

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  5. 546. Keir Starmer Resigns: What Happens Next?

    22 juni 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    What does Keir’s Starmer’s exit as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party mean for the UK? After his thumping victory against Reform UK last week, will Andy Burnham face a contest or a coronation on his path to becoming the country’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit referendum? What challenges will Burnham face in his attempt to turn things around for Labour and last longer than his predecessors? Lees meer

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  6. 545. Burnham Beats Reform: Britain’s Next Prime Minister?

    19 juni 2026 · 44 min

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    Has Andy Burnham’s huge victory against Reform in Makerfield shown the Labour Party how it can beat Farage? What does this defeat mean for the right, and how tricky will the coming months be for Andy Burnham? What does the Tory victory against the SNP in Aberdeen mean for British energy policy? Lees meer

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  7. 544. How Trump Is Weaponising AI and Martial Arts at the White House

    18 juni 2026 · 49 min

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    Has Britain become a “vassal” state, dangerously dependent on the US for our most vital national security capabilities? What does Trump’s martial arts birthday event on the White House lawn tell us about the “banalisation” of his presidency in politics and the media? Will Alastair u-turn on his boycott of the World Cup and travel to the Americas if Scotland go far in the controversial competition? Lees meer

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  8. 543. The Disaster Britain Still Can't Escape and Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’

    17 juni 2026 · 53 min

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    What is the true cost of Brexit? How have British and European far-right politics evolved since the historic Brexit referendum, and can liberal democracy survive it? Is it possible to see Trump’s Iran ‘deal’ as anything other than a defeat for the US? Lees meer

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  9. 542. Starmer Loses His Defence Secretary: What Next?

    11 juni 2026 · 39 min

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    What does John Healey's shock resignation mean for Keir Starmer, whose position is already on the line ahead of Andy Burnham's crunch by-election in Makerfield? Who might replace Healey in one of the most important jobs in government, at one of the most dangerous moments in the UK's history? With NATO allies demanding higher spending on defence and Trump's America growing ever more unpredictable, can Britain afford a government at war with itself over military spending? Lees meer

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  10. 541. Trump’s World Cup Mess and Kushner’s Albania Deal

    11 juni 2026 · 46 min

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    As the Trump administration blocks a referee from entering the US, is this the most political world cup of all time, and just how messy will it get? Can the Democrats flip the Senate, and would it actually stop Trump? Is Jared Kushner turning the Balkans into his personal property portfolio? Lees meer

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  11. 540. The Untold Iran Crisis, Henry Nowak, and Farage’s Politics of Rage

    10 juni 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    As Trump’s Iran disaster continues, are we facing a full-blown energy and economic crisis in the UK and beyond? Why are politicians refusing to be honest about the real cost of the Iran crisis? What does the far-right’s response to the Henry Nowak tragedy – from JD Vance to Rupert Lowe – tell us about post-truth populism? Lees meer

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  12. 539. Embezzlement, the Mandelson Texts, and Hasan Piker's UK Ban

    4 juni 2026 · 59 min

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    What does the SNP embezzlement case reveal about how scandal-ridden British politics is? Is the banning of prominent left-wing American commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur a sensible decision or a serious threat to free speech? After Rory and Alastair discussed their most “evil” handshakes last week, who is the most “angelic” person they have each shaken hands with? Lees meer

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  13. 538. The Pope’s AI Warning and Alastair Reacts to Blair’s Attack

    3 juni 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Is Pope Leo’s encyclical the most important contribution to the AI debate so far, and is he doing more to hold Silicon Valley to account than any Western government? What did Alastair say to Tony Blair about his explosive essay attacking the direction of Starmer’s government, the Labour Party, and net zero? Why does Rory think Blair is now closer to JD Vance than to the values that defined New Labour? Lees meer

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  14. Who Funds Reform? The Missing Millions

    29 mei 2026 · 32 min

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    Who is the secretive billionaire bankrolling Reform — and what does he want? How did a brand new party raise and spend £17 million with no public explanation? As Farage inches toward power, who's really pulling the strings? Lees meer

    This four part series, made in collaboration with The Observer’s Slow Newscast will explore the money, donors and power networks behind Reform UK.

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  15. 537. Indicting Trump, Israeli Prisons, and Rory vs. Ed Miliband

    28 mei 2026 · 49 min

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    What connects Trump’s Cuba blockade and Ben Gvir’s abuse of flotilla activists? As Richard Tice denies climate change science, will reality catch up with Reform UK – and what is Rory’s issue with Ed Miliband’s approach to net zero? Who is the most evil person Rory and Alastair have ever shaken hands with? Lees meer

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  16. 536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?

    27 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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    Has the scale of Donald J. Trump’s corruption become too big to prosecute? Is the US Constitution now a roadmap to tyranny instead of a protection against it? Why do 72% of Gen Z think things will only get worse, and can mainstream politics win them back? Lees meer

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  17. Struggling or Snowflakes? The Gen Z Mental Health Story

    22 mei 2026 · 23 min

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    What's behind the rise in young people being diagnosed with mental health problems? Are members of Gen Z less resilient than older generations? Or are they a product of a society that has failed them? Has therapy culture gone too far? Or not far enough? Why are so many young people out of work? Is it laziness? Is something deeper at play? Lees meer

    This week in The Gen Z Story, Vicky Spratt is joined by three guests: psychologist and expert in adolescent mental health, Dr Lucy Foulkes, Shuab Gamote, researcher and co-author of “Inside the Mind of a 16-year-old” and "Inside the Mind of a Young NEET" and Freya India, the author behind the book “Girls, The Commodification of Everything”.

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  18. 535. The Ebola Outbreak and the British Far-Right’s Next Move

    21 mei 2026 · 43 min

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    Are Xi and Putin playing Trump? How serious is the new Ebola outbreak, especially after Trump's and Britain's severe cuts to international aid? With Tommy Robinson explicitly telling his supporters to support Reform UK, the Conservative Party, and other right-wing parties ahead of 2029, is this a deliberate strategy to infiltrate mainstream politics and normalise far-right extremism? Lees meer

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  19. 534. Is Wes Streeting Trying to Sabotage Andy Burnham?

    20 mei 2026 · 50 min

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    By re-igniting the Brexit debate, is Wes Streeting deliberately trying to sabotage Andy Burnham's chances in a Leave-voting area, or is he forcing Labour to finally confront reality? Does Hungary's new leader Magyar offer a playbook for defeating Reform UK – by exposing Farage's wealth, mysterious funding sources, and corruption? Is Gary Stevenson correct to say the centre-left is relying on outdated tactics, while right-wing movements gain ground through social media fluency and opaque international funding networks? Lees meer

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  20. 533. Andy Burnham's Big Gamble: Can He Beat Reform?

    15 mei 2026 · 30 min

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    What is Alastair’s plea to Labour politicians, after this week’s turmoil? After Wes Streeting’s resignation from the cabinet, will he still run against the ‘King of the North’, Andy Burnham, and how bruising would a leadership contest be for the government? How risky is this for Burnham, and can he beat Reform in Greater Manchester? Lees meer

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  21. 532. The Trump-Xi Showdown and Putin’s Conscription Con

    13 mei 2026 · 58 min

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    As Trump becomes the first American president to visit China in nearly a decade, will the summit bring any positive developments, or will it further deepen global disorder? Will Trump sacrifice Taiwan's security to gain concessions from Xi on Iran? With Russia losing 30,000 troops per month and Putin resorting to deceiving African workers into combat, are his war efforts finally collapsing? Lees meer

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  22. 531. Starmer on the Brink: What Next?

    12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    As Starmer’s cabinet begin turning against him, how long can he cling on to power? By challenging Starmer without a clear plan for what comes next, are Labour MPs unleashing a chaos they cannot control? As Wales and Scotland shift dramatically towards Plaid Cymru, the Scottish National Party, and Reform UK – are we witnessing the end of both Labour and the Conservatives as national parties? Lees meer

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  23. Enraged or Engaged? Angela Rayner on The Gen Z Story

    12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Former Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, joins Alastair Campbell and Vicky Spratt to discuss the Gen Z story as she sees it. Listen to hear her thoughts on the success of The Green Party, the allure of characters like Gary Stevenson and Zack Polanski, the hopelessness of young people, the danger of binary politics and short-term thinking, as well as her push for the government to reconnect with Gen Z and empower leaders of the future. Lees meer

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  24. Divided or Dependent? The Real Gen Z Story

    10 mei 2026 · 18 min

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    Are the challenges faced by Gen Z unique or have we seen them before? Do workplaces need a Gen Z strategy, or is there something bigger at play? And, why does it feel like young people's attitudes are becoming more traditional? Lees meer

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  25. 530. Is Starmer the Next Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair React to Local Elections

    8 mei 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Will Keir Starmer survive presiding over seismic Labour losses in the local elections, and if he doesn’t who should replace him? Do historic Reform and Green wins for Farage and Polanski confirm the death of two-party politics in the UK? Did the Ed Davey’s Lib Dems and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives actually perform better than expected? Lees meer

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  26. 529. Antisemitism, Polarisation, and How the King Outplayed Trump

    7 mei 2026 · 54 min

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    How is polarisation fuelling antisemitism, and how should religious and political leaders respond? What can politicians learn from the King’s speech to Congress about how to challenge Trump? Is Russia's security partnership model collapsing across Africa? Lees meer

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  27. 528. Trump vs. Germany and Farage’s £5m ‘Gift’

    6 mei 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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    As Trump threatens to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, has European appeasement of Trump officially failed? Will historic local election losses for Labour trigger a change of Prime Minister? Why has Nigel Farage faced such little scrutiny on his £5 million ‘gift’ from a Thai-based crypto billionaire? Lees meer

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  28. Lucky or Left Behind? The Gen Z Money Story

    1 mei 2026 · 17 min

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    Is Gen Z the most informed generation in history, or the most financially trapped? Is a university degree still worth it, or have we sent too many people to study the wrong things? Has Britain gone from a meritocracy to an inheritocracy, where the “Bank of Mum and Dad” are more essential than ever? Lees meer

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  29. 527. Are American Tech Billionaires Threatening British Democracy?

    30 april 2026 · 54 min

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    Given Palantir’s controversial manifesto – described by some as having “techno-fascist” tendencies – why is the UK Government expanding its work with the company? Why has the Foreign Office closed its international humanitarian law unit, and what does this say about the UK's commitment to international law? Is the government doing enough to address mental health issues, particularly among young people and Gen Z? Lees meer

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  30. 526. Trump's Orwellian Maths and the King's Special Relationship Mission

    28 april 2026 · 58 min

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    Is the so-called ‘special relationship’ between America and Britain already broken, and is it even worth saving? How can the UK and Europe achieve independence from the US on defence, tech and nuclear? Is Trump's comical mathematical illiteracy actually a serious threat to democracy? Lees meer

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  31. 525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

    23 april 2026 · 45 min

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    Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotland and Wales, did devolution make this inevitable? Lees meer

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  32. 524. Starmer’s Mandelson Mess and the Iranian Nuclear Threat

    21 april 2026 · 50 min

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    Did Starmer show a fatal lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s suitability for public office? How and why did Trump destroy years of successful Iranian nuclear ‘containment’ policy? Four years into the Sudan war, what does the failure of peace efforts reveal about the unravelling of the world order? Lees meer

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  33. 523. The Starmer-Mandelson Scandal: Lying or Incompetence?

    17 april 2026 · 23 min

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    Can Starmer survive if it emerges he was previously told about Mandelson's failed vetting? Is he developing a pattern of blaming others when things go wrong? Will this lead Labour MPs to start questioning their leader ahead of crucial local elections? Lees meer

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  34. Beating Populism: How To Fight Back

    17 april 2026 · 13 min

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    Are we living in a 1930s moment in history? How can leaders fight back against populism? And is Franklin D Roosevelt the answer? Lees meer

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  35. 522. Has Hungary Shown Britain How to Beat Farage? (Question Time)

    16 april 2026 · 53 min

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    Is Trump's brand now toxic for the global far-right populist movement? Why are crypto billionaires pouring millions into Reform UK? Are we witnessing the death of two-party politics across not just England but Scotland and Wales, too? Lees meer

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  36. 521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?

    15 april 2026 · 1 uur

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  37. 520. Orbán Ousted: Is The Tide Turning Against Far-Right Populism?

    13 april 2026 · 16 min

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    Does Hungary ousting its far-right prime minister prove rightwing populists and autocrats can be beaten around the world, from Trump and Farage to Netanyahu and Milei? Does JD Vance have the midas touch, after his desperate last-ditch efforts last week to get Orbán re-elected? What does Orbán’s departure mean for Putin, Ukraine, and European unity? Lees meer

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  38. 519. Trump's NATO Threat & a Critical Election in Hungary (Question Time)

    8 april 2026 · 51 min

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    Following Trump's threats to remove the US from NATO, is the alliance effectively finished? After nearly two decades in power, could Viktor Orbán finally be unseated in Hungary's upcoming election? Has Keir Starmer learned the lessons from the Democrats' 2024 loss ahead of May's local elections? Lees meer

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  39. 518. Is Trump a Fascist and is His War on Iran Unwinnable?

    7 april 2026 · 51 min

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    Has Trump crossed the line from right-wing populist to fascist? Is he fighting a war with Iran he cannot win? Is Iraq being dragged in against its will? Lees meer

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  40. The Real Reasons Populism Is Taking Over

    3 april 2026 · 20 min

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    What is populism, and why is it so attractive to voters? Which human instincts do populists tap into to get votes? And what does a populist-led country look like? Lees meer

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  41. 517. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Cuba? (Question Time)

    2 april 2026 · 53 min

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    Does Trump already have one eye on regime change in Cuba, as the US faces strategic failure in the Iran war? Who is more dangerous to the world right now, Putin or Netanyahu? Should Starmer be doing more to protect children from the harms of social media, and what does his slow approach to this issue reveal about his style of government? Lees meer

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  42. 516. Trump’s Iran Delusion and the Limits of American Power

    1 april 2026 · 54 min

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    Why has opposition to the Iran war been so muted within Trump’s America, and how is the US uniquely insulated from the worst impacts of the war? Do American tech billionaires now pose a serious threat to British democracy – alongside Iran, Russia, and China? Should the UK follow in the footsteps of South Australia and ban political donations entirely? Lees meer

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  43. Nineteen Eighty-Four: Dominic Sandbrook on Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear (The Book Club)

    30 maart 2026 · 24 min

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    Why is 1984 as relevant today as when it was published? Who is Big Brother, and why is he so powerful? What was George Orwell's intention when creating the world of 1984, and what does it tell us about politics today? Lees meer

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  44. 515. Starmer’s Foreign Aid Betrayal, Islamophobia & Australia’s Far Right (Question Time)

    26 maart 2026 · 52 min

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    Are the UK government’s aid cuts more extreme than those made under austerity and Trump? What can Britain learn from South Australia's landslide against the far-right? Have the Tories & Reform adopted a strategy of Islamophobia? Lees meer

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  45. 514. Who Is Profiting from Trump's Iran Catastrophe?

    25 maart 2026 · 54 min

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    Are Russia, Israel, and Iran itself the real winners from Trump and Netanyahu’s war? Is Starmer right to resist more British involvement in the war? Will the Gulf states realign with Europe and ‘middle powers’ as a result of America’s latest exploits in the Middle East? Lees meer

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  46. 513. Inside Iran: The Country Trump Cannot Control? (Question Time)

    19 maart 2026 · 53 min

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    Why are the US and the West as a whole so bad at understanding the cultures of other countries, including Iran, and what do they miss as a result? How will the Iran war unfold over the next six months? Has Trump unleashed a war he ultimately cannot control or end? Lees meer

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  47. 512. Trump’s Iran Disaster and the GB News Propaganda Machine

    18 maart 2026 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Is Russia the biggest winner from Trump’s war with Iran? Is GB News little more than a propaganda machine for Reform UK? How toxic is England's water and why does it have the only fully privatised water and sewerage system in the world? Lees meer

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  48. 511. Is Blair Undermining Starmer on Iran? (Question Time)

    11 maart 2026 · 55 min

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    Why is Tony Blair criticising Starmer’s approach to Trump’s warmongering in the Middle East? Should European leaders be calling out Trump’s lies more directly? What is actually unfolding inside Iran right now? Lees meer

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  49. 510. How The Iran War Is Spiralling Into a Global Crisis

    9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Has Trump unleashed a sequence of events nobody in the world can control? How serious are the global consequences? Is this war even more dangerous than the Iraq war? Lees meer

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  50. The Future of Warfare: Anthropic vs OpenAI

    6 maart 2026 · 9 min

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    Is Europe sleepwalking into American AI dependency? Are we building toward a world where AI genuinely thinks for itself? And as AI becomes the backbone of modern warfare, who's really in control? Lees meer

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