The News Agents

Preview of the Republican Televised Debate: Analysis and anticipation of the upcoming Republican televised debate in the USA featuring discussion on the participants and outcomes.

A discussion on whether perpetrators should be present during sentencing, including perspectives from a former judge and a victim of a terrorist attack. The emotional toll of attending court, the challenges of compelling criminals to face their crimes, and the interesting relationship between politicians and football.

Exploring the lab leak theory of Covid-19, the decline in disease severity, and the theories on the origins of the SARS coronavirus. They discuss the Wuhan Institute of Virology's experiments and China's lack of cooperation in the investigation.

On A-level results day, the Education Secretary tells students not to worry about their grades. The hosts debate whether this is the right message and discuss the impact of the pandemic on exams. They also pay tribute to chat show legend Michael Parkinson and talk about the changing landscape of TV. The podcast explores the declining relevance of chat shows, the shift in promoting books and shows, the state of comedy, and the concerns and actions of the University of Electric Union.

England's women's football team reaches the World Cup final, highlighting the financial disparities between male and female players. The podcast also discusses falling inflation and its potential consequences on wages and public sector. Other topics include the economic perception of women's football, the triple lock system for state pensions, and a critical evaluation of a Labour Party video.

This podcast explores Donald Trump's legal woes and compares his situation to Hunter Biden's. It also discusses Christopher Steele's exclusive interview and the potential threat Trump poses to Western democracy.

Discover the arrest of three suspected Russian spies in the UK and the potential existence of a wider spy network. Explore the challenges of detecting Russian spies and their objectives, such as monitoring Russians posing a threat. Reflect on the situation in Afghanistan and the challenges faced by Afghan women and girls. Delve into the debate on engaging with the Taliban and finding a resolution. Explore the 91 criminal charges Donald Trump is facing and the unique use of Rico laws.

Mason Greenwood was one of the most exciting talents in world football two years ago. A superstar in the making. But in January 2022, a social media video surfaced of Greenwood - he was arrested on suspicion of rape, coercive behaviour and assault - suspended by United, and he's not played since. But, charges were dropped earlier this year and the club now have a decision to make. Should Greenwood play for their club again? Or should they take a moral stand? We talk to The Athletic's Adam Crafton, and Em, who's protesting at tonight's Premier League opener.And we look at the government ditching cancer screening targets. Is this a good idea if they're constantly being missed... or does this just mean that more people will not be seen before it's too late? We speak to former Health Secretary Stephen Dorrell.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellPlanning Producer: Alex BarnettVideo Producer: Rory SymonThe News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

A week that was dedicated to show that the Conservatives have a plan on how to 'stop the boats' has instead been dominated by tragedy - the death of 41 migrants in the sea near Lampedusa while the deputy chair of the Tory party told Channel-crossing migrants to 'f*** off' back to France - and farce - as 39 asylum seekers were removed off barge accommodation just days after moving in due to a bacterial infection in the nearby waters. Has this week been a major step back for Rishi Sunak in his attempts to fulfil one of his flagship policies? We discuss with Sir Craig Oliver, former director of communications at No.10.We talk parliamentary standards with Sir Chris Bryant - and Gary Lineker joins us to justify to heartbroken Spurs fan Jon why Harry Kane is right to leave Tottenham for Bayern Munich.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellPlanning Producer: Alex BarnettVideo Producer: Rory SymonThe News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

Generation screwed. A hoard of students tens of thousands of pounds in debt, but with nothing to show for it. We speak to students who've been affected and hear from the university and college union boss, Jo Grady- who backs the striking staff.And, the Tory internecine warfare continues after a shambolic selection process to pick their candidate for London mayor. But do they still have a pathway to win next year's election with Trump-fan Susan Hall if Jeremy Corbyn throws his hat in the ring?And... some marriage advice for Lewis ahead of his wedding.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellPlanning Producer: Alex BarnettVideo Producer: Rory SymonThe News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.