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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A second MP has apologised for being part of a dodgy WhatsApp group. Natasha walks us through the leaked messages that dominated the Sunday papers. The i has a feature on Tarot cards, and luckily, our first-time guest Marjolein just so happens to be an expert in the mystic arts. Plus – The Daily Mail gives us a rare insight into the mind of a toyboy, but Miranda thinks there’s more to the story…Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marjolein Robinson and host of LBC Saturday nights Natasha Devon.Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercutsSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Telegraph wants us to panic about the “stagflation” crisis, but Jonn says we should just embrace the economic vibes. The Times tells us that self-care takes over 162,000 minutes a year to maintain, and Jacob simply hasn’t got the headspace for it. Plus – Miranda is fully on board with The Guardian’s theory that Elvis was an intergalactic demigod.Miranda Sawyer is joined by the face of British plasma, comedian Jacob Hawley, and the king of the Yimbys, journalist Jonn Elledge.Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercutsSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We look at the fallout from the Grammy Awards as Kanye West enrages the showbiz section of The Sun. Then, we check in with Britain's favourite columnist, as Adrian Chiles regales us with the tale of a broken zipper. Plus – We subject some of our beloved panelists to an awful sex survey from the Daily Mail.Miranda Sawyer and Alex von Tunzelmann are joined by a bouquet of panelists whose names begin with J: Jonn Elledge, Jessica Fostekew, Jack Guinness, Jacob Hawley, Jacob Jarvis, John Crace, and Jason Hazeley.Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercutsSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Times covers Starmer’s trip to the EU. But while the Labour leader tries to butter up Brussels, Coco fears he could end up eating some humble pie. Meanwhile, Jacob leaps to the defense of all men after the Daily Mail suggests they should be banned from gyms. Plus – The Telegraph says women should embrace the Fox News look – but Miranda isn’t sure about the MAGA makeover.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Coco Khan. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Use code PAPERCUTS to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/papercutsWritten and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Five years since Brexit, and we bought the Daily Express for the first time to get Jonn’s reaction to their balanced coverage. Over at the Daily Mail, Miranda and Jessica do a deep dive into the court case that has captured the imagination of our great nation: The Fart Selfie Bandit. Plus – The Times has a fabulous piece from Rebecca Reid about her experience dating as a single mum, from dirty nappies to even dirtier martinis.Miranda Sawyer is joined by a comedian and Gladiators superfan Jessica Fostekew and journalist and trains superfan Jonn Elledge. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gen Z has a new heroine in Bridget Jones, according to The i. But Ava’s not buying it. Over at The Daily Mail, Liz Jones’s love life gets another plot twist, and Gráinne and Miranda’s have their popcorn ready. Plus – The Guardian is on a mission to uncover the UK’s sexiest accent.Miranda Sawyer is joined by a star-studded lineup of Paper Cuts faves, including Gráinne Maguire, Andrew Harrison, Rosie Holt, Ava Santina, Natasha Devon and the big cheese himself, Marcus Brigstocke.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The front pages pay tribute to the victims of the Southport attack. Ava explains how local journalism thrived while reporting on the case. Marcus takes a look at The Telegraph’s coverage of the Oscar nominations – could the healing power of Wicked unite a fractured America, or might it cause further division? Plus, Andrew found a lovely Valentine’s Day gift guide from the nutty wellness brand Goop in The Times.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Daily Star has an incredibly detailed history of the Village People, and Jacob Hawley has never been happier. The Guardian takes a look at the shocking list of songs that have broken a billion streams on Spotify – Ava Santina isn’t impressed. Plus, uh-oh: here comes the language police. The Telegraph shares some thoughts about how young people are destroying the King’s English, but luckily, Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt calls out the snobbery.Miranda Sawyer is joined by a bevy of Paper Cuts favourites including Jacob Hawley, Ava Santina, Grainne Maguire, Rich Peppiatt, Jacob Jarvis, Vittorio Angelone and Jonn Elledge. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Telegraph previews Trump’s ‘star-studded’ inauguration, and Jacob is desperate to find anything to joke about. We check out the latest issue of Vanity Fair’s to read their Meghan and Harry hit piece. Plus – Jonn and Miranda dive into the Daily Mail’s love diaries, where Liz Jones has hired a private detective to spy on her lover. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonn Elledge.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts, extended ad-free editions and access to our exclusive live streams here: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/papercutsshow.bsky.social• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@papercutsshow• Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices