We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Five people have been arrested in connection to Matthew Perry’s death and The Sun has the details. 20/25 vision. The Guardian takes a look at Trump’s mad fashion as CNN details what is really happening with Project 2025. Plus – Hands off my buns. The Times asks what level of punishment is suitable for an office sandwich snatcher. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalists Rob Hutton and Holly Thomas. 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 Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Send in the clowns. The i ask why can’t Liz Truss take a joke, after the former PM flipped out over a lettuce prank. Go your own way. The Sun mourns the end of ‘Gen Z’s Charles and Diana’. Plus – When I’m 64. The Guardian has unlocked the secret of ageing and nobody on the panel is happy with the answer. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comic writer Jason Hazeley and journalist Jonn Elledge. 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. 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 Podmasters.co.uk ENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Work it out! The Telegraph and Daily Mail take on the “workshy” nation. Honourable Bosses! Meghan and Harry’s chief of staff has quit and The Sun couldn’t be happier. Plus – Let’s do the time warp again. The i think we need to crack out the leg warmers and parent our children like we’re in the 80s.   Natasha Devon is joined by the host of How was it for you? Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters big kahuna Andrew Harrison.  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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. 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  Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: From Musk till yawn. The Guardian has all of the details from the farcical livestream between Trump and Musk.  What does the fox say? Foxhunters claim they are an ethnic minority and even The Star isn’t taking them seriously. Plus – A bit of scruff. Prince William’s beard has The Sun lusting over other hairy faced hunks. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and stand-up comic 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. 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 ProductionPodmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stranger than fiction. The Telegraph muses that Sue Gray is making Starmer’s decisions in Downing St. Out of the Box. The Observer thinks we should stop categorising women, Brat Summer disagrees. Plus – Game over man, game over! Video Game actors are going on strike over AI and sexy content, and The Times is shocked and appalled.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and master impressionist Jan Ravens.  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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. 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  Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Broken News. Sadiq Khan tells The Guardian the government isn’t doing enough to combat fake news online. Houston we have a problem. The i gives us all the details about the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Plus – That don’t impress me much. The Mail shares the plight of a woman who never fancied her husband. Natasha Devon is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Rosie Holt. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here  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 Natasha Devon. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Production. Liam Tait. 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 Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Anti-racism protests confuse the right wing press. Swift action – The Guardian tells us about the terror threat at Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert. Plus – Holidays from hell! From Baghdad to Syria, we look at the rise of disaster tourism in The Times.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. 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.  Podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Zoë Grünewald as they dive into the chaos of Kamala Harris's VP pick and why it’s irking Trump. They explore the cultural resurgence of 'hunks' in media and how body image perceptions shape our views. The duo also discusses a quirky trend of borrowing kids for family vacations, highlighting how relationships adapt post-parenthood. With their sharp wit and engaging stories, they offer a blend of humor and insight into politics and everyday life.

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shout out to my X. Downing Street reacts to Elon Musk’s comments on Keir Starmer – and the front pages can’t get enough. I’ve got new rules, I count them! The Times says that women over 50 need to start acting their age. Plus – Something blue. The Guardian’s Zoe Williams spent a fortnight reading smutty books – and got paid for the privilege.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and Podmasters big cheese Andrew Harrison.  Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. 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 Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. 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.  Podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Riot Squad. Starmer assembles Cobra to deal with “far-right thuggery” as unrest spreads. Sitting on the dock of the bay! A reporter from The Sun takes a jolly to Guantanamo Bay. Plus – Bear with me. The New York Times unpacks RFK Jr’s claim about a dead bear in Central Park. Jacob Jarvis is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett.Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.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 Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production: Liam Tait. 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.Podmasters.co.ukENDS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices