The News Agents
Global
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
Episodes
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Jun 10, 2024 • 50min
Macron, Angela Rayner, Misogyny and Class
Angela Rayner feels the pressure of working-class women; Macron calls snap election. Discussion on tackling Far right parties. Ed Davey focuses on social care in manifesto launch. Topics include Labour policies, centrist strategies, and healthcare priorities.
Jun 9, 2024 • 53min
D-day misstep: is it all over for Sunak?
Discussion on the controversy surrounding Sunak's early departure from D-Day ceremonies, Labour's strategic moves, voter sentiments in Greater Manchester, evolving political landscape, and a humorous prison reform policy game.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 34min
Q&A general election special
In this podcast, the hosts tackle topics like safe seats, compulsory voting, and hypothetical constituencies for parliament. They discuss Labour's strategy in Scotland, effects of compulsory voting on elections, making voting more accessible, and the impact of proportional representation. They also explore different voting systems, political strategies, and humorous insights on ideal parliamentary constituencies.
Jun 7, 2024 • 12min
Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
Former captain of the Afghanistan Women's National Football Team, Khalida Popal, shares her inspiring story of leading her team's escape from the Taliban. Sports lawyer Daniel Geey discusses Manchester City's legal action while former player turned agent Paul Dalglish talks about the evolving role of football agents in multi-million pound transfers.
Jun 6, 2024 • 33min
EXCLUSIVE: Nadine Dorries on the 'disgusting' Tory Party chair
Former Tory cabinet minister Nadine Dorries criticizes the 'disgusting' actions of Tory Party chair Richard Holden. They discuss the lack of integrity in the Conservative Party, politicians seeking safe seats, scandals involving Boris Johnson, and the uncertain future of the party under Rishi Sunak's leadership.
Jun 5, 2024 • 35min
Why are Labour calling Sunak a liar?
Labour accuses Sunak of lying about tax increases, TV debates impact voter understanding, Tory chairman switches to safer seat, civil servants pressured on costings, misleading figures in politics, TV debates shape public opinion, tensions in upcoming election campaigns, Conservative candidate selection controversies
Jun 5, 2024 • 29min
The Sunak vs. Starmer TV debate: who won?
A debate between Sunak and Starmer is analyzed, focusing on their strategies, responses on key issues, and impact on voters. The discussion includes the dynamics of the debate, the state of the NHS, and potential team additions. Will this debate shape the future of UK politics?
Jun 4, 2024 • 30min
Will Farage win in Clacton?
Nigel Farage, Leader of the Reform party, talks about his campaign in Clacton, addressing Brexit's impact and local support. The podcast explores political dynamics, patriotic values, and Farage's rhetorical style with a critical analysis of his substance on key issues.
Jun 3, 2024 • 43min
Farage stands: is this the Tories' worst nightmare?
Nigel Farage, a politician running for Reform MP in Clacton, discusses his game plan and potential Tory wipeout. The podcast also explores Kemi Badenoch's policies on sex and gender, highlighting confusion. Additionally, detailed political polling projections for the upcoming election and the impact of Farage's return on British politics are analyzed.
Jun 2, 2024 • 24min
Why the tide isn’t turning against Labour
Exploring the turbulent week for Labour, polls show electoral wipeout for Tories but Starmer's ratings improve. Internal party dynamics and ideological balance, Labour's migration stance and political strategies, potential election outcomes, and national swing models.
