Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast

Ian Hislop reveals the winner of the 2024 Paul Foot Award live from BAFTA. Discussions on delayed justice in investigative journalism, representation in awards, and overlooked issues in political discourse. Acceptance speech emphasizes single justice procedure reform and addressing broken justice system. Advocacy for change through journalistic campaigns and hope for impactful activism.

Rebecca Thomas investigates failures in the UK's mental health system, highlighting the transfer of hospital ownership to Active Care Group and patient complaints. The podcast discusses challenges in mental health care, including mistreatment, underfunding, and the need for improved oversight. It also explores the complexities of inspecting psychiatric patient units and successful campaign outcomes for children's mental health coverage.

Journalists Paul Caruana Galizia and Antonia Cundy discuss their investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Crispin Odey, shedding light on the challenges faced in reporting sensitive stories. They explore the repercussions of the news story on Odey's business and the FCA's probe into Odey Asset Management's mishandling of sexual harassment complaints.

Lewis McBlane from the Northern Scot discusses the 80-year campaign to dual the A96 road, the Scottish government's failed promises, challenges in road infrastructure, and the persistent efforts of campaigners for a successful resolution in the future.

Investigative reporter Humberto Rocha discusses dodgy dealings in Big Carbon, exploring how companies strategically benefit from carbon trading in the EU, discrepancies in free carbon permits allocation, validation of emissions data through satellite imagery, and potential decarbonization policies including carbon border tariffs.

Justine Smith, a reporter from The House magazine, discusses the crisis in children's mental health services. The podcast covers alarming delays in mental health services, the rise in ADHD cases, challenges in government funding, the impact of storytelling on raising awareness, and the difficulties in navigating autism diagnosis and advocacy.

Tristan Kirk from the Evening Standard exposes the Single Justice Procedure's shortcomings, including lack of compassion for vulnerable individuals and inadequate consideration of mitigating circumstances. The podcast highlights the need for systemic change to ensure justice and support for mental health in legal proceedings.

Discussions on laws rushed through parliament pre-election, government bill against SLAPPs, British nationality bill, media coverage strategies, voting franchise debates, humorous politician comparisons, uncovering post office scandal, controversial actions in investigations, government's commercial strategies and slow inquiries.

The hosts discuss MPs changing sides, power dynamics in the rental market, and Jeremy Clarkson's transformation into Greta Thunberg. They delve into political defections, implications of the UK Renters Reform Bill, and the housing crisis in Britain. The conversation also covers the intersection of farming, environmentalism, and politics, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions.

Political scandals expert Tim Minogue joins the hosts to discuss the fallout of local elections, mayoral races, financial woes of councils, political funding challenges, media controversies, historical espionage, and how Private Eye outed a spy.