Chris Addison

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Prof Joanne Freeman and comedian Chris Addison in the 18th century to look at the birth of a nation as America takes its first steps after achieving independence from the British. Where did party politics come from? How were Vice Presidents originally selected? Why was Washington DC chosen as the capital? Did George Washington really have a special presidential suit? And just why did Jefferson keep a mammoth cheese in the lobby?Produced by Cornelius Mendez Script by Greg Jenner and Emma Nagouse Research by Tim GalsworthyA production by The Athletic for BBC Radio 4.

Comedians Andy Zaltzman, Chris Addison, and Alice Fraser tackle topics like humans in space, bees on Earth, and Kim Jong-un's bromance with Vladimir Putin. They also discuss politicians publishing books, the possibility of Dracula being a vegan, and share humorous anecdotes. The podcast ends with a thrilling competition and farewell to the audience.

Chris Addison, Hari Kondabolu, Alice Fraser, and Anuvab Pal discuss AI, mad science, orcas, de-platforming, a drowned phone, turning humid air into power, virgin birth in crocodiles, Nazi symbols, and robots replacing conductors in orchestras.