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The hosts dive into the decision to scrap HS2, dissecting its political fallout and the implications for UK rail infrastructure. They explore the Post Office scandal, revealing its devastating impact on justice and accountability. The discussion also touches on the complexities of local governance and cronyism, particularly in Teesside. Additionally, they analyze the Labour Party's shift from radicalism to centrism and the challenges it faces as elections approach, highlighting the evolving dynamics within UK political parties.

Topics discussed include the treatment of Russell Brand by the papers, Rishi Sunak's climate U-turn, the authors behind the Daily Mail's opinion pieces, Rupert Murdoch's step down, the corporate side of Party Conferences, and the practice of booking lounges and buying lobbying access at events.

The team discusses the collapse of RAC concrete, school building safety and government responsibility, the challenges of deteriorating concrete, school refurbishment funding, controversial figures Liz Truss and Mohammed Fayed, an unexpected politician's rise, and alleged Chinese spies in British universities.

The podcast covers topics such as the resignation of MP Nadine Dorries, the challenges of modernizing the monarchy, the possibility of Meghan Markle returning to Instagram, Theresa May's upcoming book, a medical entrepreneur's profits during the pandemic, and the reasons behind a company's sudden insolvency.

Discussion on the government's new invention of 'The Week', controversies and scandals surrounding journalists, lack of support for Afghans and criticism of government response, and challenges of preserving historic buildings.

Discover the whirlwind of topics from the rebranding of Twitter to X and Elon Musk’s ambitious vision for it. Dive into the controversy surrounding debanking practices and the implications for free speech. Laugh along as wokeness collides with celebrity culture, revealing humorous missteps. Plus, examine the political rebranding efforts of a leader trying to connect with voters on the controversial topics of motoring and climate policies. Finally, investigate the ethical quagmire of stem cell treatments and the dire need for regulatory reforms.

Episode 83. Helen Lewis, Adam Macqueen and Jane Mackenzie join Andrew Hunter Murray to discuss the week's news: Have I got Huws For You, the imminent by-election bonanza and things (schools) falling apart. Plus, Solomon Hughes and Sarah Shannon reveal the UK's water situation.

Episode 82. Ian Hislop, Adam Macqueen and Helen Lewis take a look back at the week’s news, including Jeremy Clarkson’s car crash of a column, super injunctions that may or may not exist and children identifying as cats, or possibly just taking the piss. Plus journalist Richard Brooks goes down on the solar farm in Oxfordshire and looks for where the sun isn’t shining.

Episode 81. Ian Hislop, Adam Macqueen and Helen Lewis take a look back at the week’s news - including Boris Johnson’s dangerously thin column, big SLAPPS and newspaper fire-sales; and medical correspondent Phil Hammond answers all your inquiries about the Covid Inquiry.

Episode 80. Find out which of this year’s six entries won the grand prize, in a mini-episode recorded live at the Paul Foot Award in London. Featuring Ian Hislop, chief judge Padraig Reidy, and the Mystery Winner.