Paper Cuts

Marie Le Conte, a journalist, and Fergus Craig, a comedian, join host Miranda Sawyer to discuss a variety of entertaining headlines from UK newspapers. Topics covered include a groundbreaking womb transplant, using sex as a way to burn calories, the negative impact of Brexit on the music and fashion industries, and the anticipation and controversies surrounding the return of the infamous Fire Festival.

Comedian Grainne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge join Miranda Sawyer to discuss the coverage of the England women's football team's loss, the media's handling of the Lucy Letby case, and sensationalizing tragedy. They also explore various news headlines and stories, including an astronomer's health deterioration and a nude tour de France for climate change awareness.

We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Will Sarina Wiegman really replace Gareth Southgate as England men’s manager – or are the press on a wind-up? Museum Artefacts Man joins Pub Fire Couple as this summer’s most fascinating fishy story. And why the papers daren’t do “sexy A-Levels” pics any more.Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and journalist Jonn Elledge join Rob Hutton to pull the papers to pieces.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Bulgarian spies in Harrow? It’s Le Carré On Spying as the papers go to town on three people arrested for alleged espionage. Plus: dirty deeds down under as the Australian press tries to sabotage the Lionesses. And Murdoch’s got a new girlfriend. What attracts women to 92-year old billionaire Rupert?Author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley – co-creater of Philomena Cunk and the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series – join Andrew Harrison to give the third degree to the Fourth Estate.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Summer news panic sets in! How will the papers respond? With emergency tales about Harry Kane, the appalling French, and how Labour is turning the NHS Welsh (?). Plus, the exam grades nightmare… and who won FixTheHeadline?Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and stand-up comic Athena Kugblenu join Rob Hutton for today’s newsprint throwdown.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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 Sunak breaks some records, but he probably won’t want any certificates… Plus, mortgage price wars, car insurance boosts – and Wilko goes the way of Woolies. The papers have all the money mayhem. Also the Daily Star has a new enemy. It’s… Belgium?Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Suchandrika Chakrabarti. Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow/Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com/Written and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production by Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Two massive data breaches threaten Britain’s elections and Northern Ireland’s police officers. Who’s behind the data dumps? Plus, can A.I. write the pop music of the future? Google and Universal Music think so. But what about The Star’s A.I. psychics? And the Telegraph has a woke-gloat over vegan burger company Beyond Meat’s misfortunes.Stand-up comic Fergus Craig and Marie le Conte of the New Statesman join Andrew Harrison to fight them on the column inches.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production: Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Guess who earned more than half of the side hustle money that MPs pulled in last year? Suella Braverman searches for somewhere even worse than Rwanda to send illegal migrants. And the papers are awfully worried about how rich people will do in the Cost of Living crisis.Rob Hutton is joined by stand-up comic Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge for your Monday newsbinge.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production: Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Sunak’s home (well, one of them) is invaded by protesters – and the media loves to hate it. Plus, over-50s are being told to get on their bikes and deliver takeaways for cash – sparking rage against the youth from the Mail. And, how much Maccies is too much? Answers on a postcard addressed to Mark Zuckerberg.Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu. Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow/Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com/Written and presented by Rob Hutton. Audio production by Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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: Trump faces more charges. How does the British media handle the chaotic former US president? Plus, the Voyager 2 probe is lost in space. Of course, the Daily Star loves this boffin mishap. Plus – should we ban kids from pubs? Pet peeves of restaurant pros. And Rishi Sunak pours a pathetic pint.New Statesman writer and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire help Andrew Harrison hack through the newsprint jungle.Follow Paper Cuts:Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshowIllustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.comWritten and presented by Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Alex Rees. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. 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