The team discusses the collapse of RAC concrete, school building safety and government responsibility, the challenges of deteriorating concrete, school refurbishment funding, controversial figures Liz Truss and Mohammed Fayed, an unexpected politician's rise, and alleged Chinese spies in British universities.

Join Ian Hislop, Adam Macqueen, Helen Lewis, Matt Muir, and Andrew Hunter Murray in a lively discussion on digital political advertising, Conservatives' gambling issues, Nigel Farage, and the British Invasion of American newsrooms. Delve into the impact of online ads on elections, connections between MPs and gambling industry, and right-wing newspapers advocating tactical voting against Farage. Explore the intersection of British and American journalism, diversity in leadership, and challenges in reaching younger audiences.

Ian Hislop reveals the winner of the 2024 Paul Foot Award live from BAFTA. Discussions on delayed justice in investigative journalism, representation in awards, and overlooked issues in political discourse. Acceptance speech emphasizes single justice procedure reform and addressing broken justice system. Advocacy for change through journalistic campaigns and hope for impactful activism.

Ian Hislop, Editor of The Private Eye, discusses political satire, featuring Boris Johnson and Piers Morgan. Topics include satirizing outrageous politicians, dissecting political personas, and satire's role in journalism. Banter covers absurd scenarios, media intrusion, and humorous political blunders. Reflections on British establishment and optimism in journalism round out the insightful conversation.

Samira Ahmed speaks to journalist, satirist, and editor of the magazine Private Eye, Ian Hislop. They speak about his life and career, from an upbringing in Nigeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong before returning to Britain to attend boarding school where he began his satirical career. Ian Hislop became editor of the British satirical magazine Private Eye at just 25, in his 37 years as editor he has been reported as the most sued man in English legal history. This episode was recorded in April 2021 when Boris Johnson was still the prime minister of the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices