Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The News Quiz: Ep 8. Interference, Incentives and Interruptions
Nov 1, 2024
Join Geoff Norcott, a stand-up comedian known for his witty takes, along with political satirist Amy Hoggart, and fellow panellists Alasdair Beckett-King and Susie McCabe. The discussion humorously tackles international election interference, highlighting Trump's Big Mac antics and Labour's door-knocking woes. King Charles and Queen Camilla's kava experiences reveal royal quirks, while the hosts engage in a hilariously insightful quiz on regional quirks in England, blending laughs with sharp political commentary.
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British Interference in US Election
- British Labour activists are campaigning for the US Democrats.
- Donald Trump called this foreign interference, causing frustration for Starmer and Lammy who'd previously tried to appease him.
Musk's Election Involvement
- Elon Musk is backing Donald Trump and may offer financial incentives to voters.
- Alasdair Beckett-King jokingly expressed his long-held dislike for Musk.
Trump at McDonald's
- Donald Trump worked a shift at McDonald's, a move seen by some as appealing.
- Geoff Norcott noted Trump's erratic week included flipping burgers and discussing Arnold Palmer's anatomy.