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Oct 6, 2020 • 36min

DIY Party Conference

Former Conservative Party leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, discusses the virtual party conference, Boris Johnson's speech, pandemic challenges, wind power policy, and funny karaoke traditions at party conferences. The episode captures the dynamics of political events amid current crises.
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Oct 5, 2020 • 32min

Not Excel-lent

Jennifer Williams from Manchester Evening News and Fergus Walsh from the BBC discuss the technical glitch that caused 16,000 missed Covid-19 cases. They also cover President Trump's treatments for Covid-19 and the challenges of missing test results in the UK.
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Oct 2, 2020 • 32min

Justice delivered?

Journalists Emily Maitlis and Vicki Young discuss Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and political implications. James Gallagher explains vaccine challenges. Post Office scandal uncovered by Nick Wallis. Podcast explores marathon experiences, election delays, and ethical fashion.
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Oct 1, 2020 • 34min

Spitting Image

Andy Preston, the Mayor of Middlesbrough, criticizes government lockdown decisions. Matt Forde discusses voicing Trump and Boris Johnson on 'Spitting Image'. They touch on local restrictions, Spitting Image revival, and the art of satirical impersonation.
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Sep 30, 2020 • 32min

The UNGA Games

The podcast discusses China's climate change commitment and the global energy shift, along with the UK's response to rising COVID-19 cases. It also covers discontent in the House of Commons and exciting opportunities in climate change solutions.
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Sep 29, 2020 • 34min

Skill Seekers

Boris Johnson has promised “radical” changes to the education system in England to help boost the post-Covid economy. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young and former government advisor, Tom Richmond, to talk about how it might work. Producers: Ben Weisz, Sej Asar Output Editor: Frankie Tobi Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham
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Sep 28, 2020 • 33min

Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey discusses being 'the voice of carers', new regulations in northeast England, and Trump's tax tactics with Adam and Chris. They delve into caregiving challenges, Trump's financial puzzles, and the impact on the upcoming election debate
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Sep 25, 2020 • 33min

The Student Pub Quiz

Catherine from TUXtra talks about pandemic impacts on university students while James Oliver discusses investigating financial scandals. Topics include COVID restrictions, vaccine development, money laundering, digital leaks, pub quiz fun, academic changes, historical trivia, and an interactive quiz session.
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Sep 24, 2020 • 30min

So long, furlough, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

Financial expert Simon Jack joins to discuss the government's new economic measures post-furlough. They cover the choices facing businesses, a maths lesson on wage support, and BBC tech correspondent Zoe Kleinman's insights on the new Track and Trace app.
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Sep 23, 2020 • 33min

Life Newscastic

Adam is joined by Professor Jim Al-Khalili from BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific to talk about his recent interviews with Neil Ferguson and Sarah Gilbert. And BBC Scotland Editor Sarah Smith explains the importance of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer refusing to rule out the possibility of supporting a second referendum on Scottish independence.Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Alix Pickles, Seren Jones Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham

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