The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters Breakfast With Beau | Wednesday 14th January 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Beau dives into the day's hottest news, from Trump's comments on Iran to critical rail funding for northern England. He questions new findings on microplastics and discusses the government’s U-turn on mandatory digital IDs. The show also touches on rising pub costs amid taxation struggles and critiques Keir Starmer's wavering policies. With commentary on political controversies involving the Clintons and Epstein, Beau wraps up with insights on emerging social issues and urges listeners to engage with loved ones.
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Escalating Iran Crisis And US Signals
- Beau highlights widespread reports of thousands killed in Iran's protests and varying estimates from 2,000 to 12,000.
- He notes US rhetoric and possible military moves raise real risk of imminent action.
Northern Rail Funding Fills An HS2 Gap
- Beau supports £45bn funding for Northern Powerhouse Rail as a needed fix after HS2 cuts.
- He contrasts poor rail service in the Midlands and north with expectations for better infrastructure.
Microplastics Risk May Be Overstated
- Beau notes new studies cast doubt on earlier claims about pervasive microplastics in humans.
- He welcomes the possibility that humans may not be as filled with microplastics as feared.
