We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Culture War-drobe. Common Sense minister Esther McVey sparks row over rainbow laywards. Freak in the (Excel) sheets. Should you have a spreadsheet for your love life? Plus – Past their sell-by date? The Telegraph investigates the OAPs taking over the food market with their artisanal treats.Rob Hutton is joined by journalist and host of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast Zing Tsjeng and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keep on Cohen back to you. Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen testifies in court and the papers have the details. Portal me away! Dublin and New York are now connected via a giant open-air video portal… what could possibly go wrong? Plus Dataphobia! Phone anxiety? Marie Kondo is selling you the solution. Andrew Harrison is joined by TLDR News Lead Writer Ben Blissett and comedian Sam Baines.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Simon Williams. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rishi tells Britain to panic. Sunak lays out a five year plan for “dangerous” years ahead – and surprisingly it doesn’t involve losing a general election. Canine Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival has gone dog mad and The Guardian are obsessed. Plus – Suits you, Starmer? Twitter’s Menswear Guy runs a harsh eye over the party leaders in The Times. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Pod Save The UK host Coco Khan and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production and music: Simon Williams. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Europe’s Got (Some) Talent. We review the runners and riders ahead of Eurovision 2024 – and discuss the controversy around the contest. Cummings and goings. Dominic Cummings wants to set up his own party... Plus – Dress to distress? Three brave women let their husbands dress them – and the Telegraph reports on the fashion disasters. Miranda Sawyer is joined by LBC broadcaster Natasha Devon and comedian Jacob Hawley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Nobody liked that. Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to the Labour party – and members are not happy about it. Don’t you know who I am? The Daily Mail’s Liz Jones disaster date with a normie. Plus – No Phone, No Problem. The Dutch are ditching their phones. Should we do the same?Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by author and journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Grainne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey:  https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9  We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Calm before the Stormy. Adult film star Stormy Daniels’ blockbuster testimony from the Trump trial. A broad church. The Times has the story of Russell Brand’s baptism in the Thames. Plus – Driving me crazy. A Mail columnist on why she’s a better driver than men – and that makes them mad.   Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker and American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Alex Kealy.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com  Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com   Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey:  https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9    We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Ballots gonna fly. The Tories were trounced at the local elections, but Rishi is SURE they’re fine. Fire in the booth. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef gets serious. Plus – Send in the gowns. The papers are brimming with coverage of the Met Gala, who was there and why you should care.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Editor of PopBitch Chris Lochery and comedian Chantal Feduchin-Pate  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com  Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow  Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com   Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The brand new podcast from the makers of The Bunker. Bewildered by the US Presidential Election? Don’t worry, American Friction has got you. Every Friday Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone join expert special guests to count down to America’s most rancorous election in generations. Get the full episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms. Follow us on social media: TwitterInstagram TikTokWritten and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey: https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stop the small votes! The Conservatives take a pounding in local and by-elections. Stalk me baby one more time. Netflix’s new show Baby Reindeer brings out the worst in everybody. Plus – Get ready with me, guys! Reporter with The i tries to become an influencer in just one week.Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey.We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: US campus protests. Student protests spread across America over the war in Gaza – will similar action happen in the UK? Panic stations! Inside the micro-fortresses built by the world’s mega-rich. Plus – Message in a battle. The intense drama of breakaway WhatsApp groups.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and journalist Holly Thomas. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshow• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices