Daily Politics from the New Statesman Merry Quizmas!
Dec 25, 2025
Join a festive quiz filled with intriguing political trivia! Discover how Trump's tariffs impacted the mysterious price of Labubus. Relive quirky moments like Volodymyr Zelensky's voice role as a bear and Katy Perry's unforgettable lyrics about California girls. The team debates Chicago's favorite sandwich and the fascinating inspiration behind Tesla's Cybertruck. From luxury goods jokes to a Louvre password heist, this lighthearted quiz delivers laughs and unexpected political insights!
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Festive Banter Kicks Off The Quiz
- The hosts opened the festive episode with cheeky holiday banter and drinks on-air.
- Oli, Anoush, Will and Luke set a relaxed, convivial tone for the quiz.
Collective Play Lowers The Stakes
- Oli turned the competitive quiz into a collective team exercise to avoid an HR incident.
- Making it multiple choice and collaborative reduced individual humiliation and kept things light.
Millionaire's Airline Lasted Four Flights
- The team answered the January question about James Asquith's Global Airlines and guessed its tiny fleet.
- The single aircraft was later placed into long-term storage after only four transatlantic flights.