Strong Message Here Build, Baby, Build!
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Feb 13, 2025 Join Armando and Helen as they hilariously decode political phrases like 'Build, baby, build,' revealing why politicians mimic each other. They explore Ireland's literary legacy and how it contrasts with perceptions of cultural accessibility in London. The duo critiques the oversimplified rhetoric around energy and immigration while examining the Conservative Party's identity challenges. Adding humor, they tackle the absurdity of banning plastic straws and share quirky political anecdotes that keep the conversation lively.
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Dublin Driver
- Armando Iannucci visited Dublin for the opening of the stage version of Dr. Strangelove.
- His driver once chauffeured Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, and Peter O'Toole, claiming to have "lots of stories."
Literary Landmarks
- Unlike Ireland, the UK doesn't name structures after contemporary writers.
- Iannucci points out the lack of a "Harold Pinter underpass" or a "Carol Churchill car park."
Build vs. Drill
- Starmer's "Build, baby, build" mimics Trump's "Drill, baby, drill," minimizing the latter's shock value.
- This softens the climate denial of the original phrase, making it more palatable.