What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott Starmer (almost) Stands Up To Trump - Feat. Rachel Fairburn
Jan 20, 2026
In this episode, comedian Rachel Fairburn shares her witty insights on Donald Trump's quirky ambition of buying Greenland and critiques Keir Starmer's lackluster response to political challenges. They delve into the current culture wars, including Stephen Bartlett's controversial take on single men and the rising issue of men's loneliness. Through sharp humor, they explore the intersection of politics and social media toxicity, all while sharing personal anecdotes from Rachel's stand-up and upcoming tour.
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Political Identity Has Become Holistic
- Geoff frames current culture wars as joining political identity to unrelated beliefs, like Meghan Markle and environmental stances.
- He notes this forces people into coherent “left” or “right” packages beyond traditional economics.
Comedian Cashflow Pain From Late Payments
- Rachel Fairburn shares frustration about late invoice payments after gigs and the strain on self-employed performers.
- Geoff agrees and explains delayed corporate payments harm freelancers who rely on timely cashflow.
Trump’s Greenland Move Is About Ego
- Geoff Norcott argues Trump’s interest in Greenland is driven by ego and strategic ambition rather than genuine security needs.
- He says means matter and coerced acquisitions would damage alliances and norms.
