

Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)
TLDR News
Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/
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Oct 3, 2024 • 37min
TLDR Reviews Tory Party Conference Merch
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/In this week's episode of Starmergeddon (or Tory Dramageddon this week), Rory once again sits down with Ben and Georgina, this time fresh off of the Tory Conference with a whole bag of very interesting merch... //////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2024 • 26min
Was the 2024 Labour Party Conference Overshadowed by Scandals?
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/Get notified when Ben's interview with Rachel Reeves goes live: https://youtu.be/oKV9bj_gXgQIn this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Rory sits down with Ben and Georgina to discuss their time at the Labour conference this past weekend.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 2024 • 46min
Is Starmer Bad At Politics?
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Zac sits down with Rory and Georgina to discuss Keir Starmer's vibes.. do we actually think he's good at politics?//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 2024 • 27min
Why Labour's Israel Policy is Pleasing No-One
Get 20% off any poster by using the code PODCASTPOSTER at checkout: https://toolong.news/In today’s episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Rory and Ben to discuss the first PMQs since summer break, and a couple of contentious issues that Labour have brought forward…//////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 2024 • 17min
Labour's Cronyism Scandal Explained
Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Ben to briefly talk about a few of Labour's controversies since coming into office, and what Keir Starmer can do to ease any future troubles.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 8, 2024 • 41min
What the Hell Is Happening in England Right Now?
Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/In today’s episode of Starmergeddon, Jack is quickly replaced by Zac, who sits down with Ben and Georgina to talk about the ongoing riots taking place across the UK.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 31, 2024 • 39min
Is Reeves Bringing Austerity Back?
Use code PODCAST to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsWhat is the new Labour government up to? What promises are being kept, broken, or made? The TLDR team sit down weekly to discuss what exactly is going on in the UK with Labour but also the fallout of the Tory government since losing the election.Welcome to Starmergeddon!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 18, 2024 • 30min
Starmer's Plan for Britain Explained
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIn today's episode of Bite the Ballot, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory in a brand new office to review the predictions the team made two weeks ago. Also, they run through a little about what Labour have since promised...///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 4, 2024 • 46min
Can TLDR Predict the General Election Results?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIt's election day! In this episode, Jack is joined by Zac, Georgina, Ben, and Rory, to discuss and try to predict general election results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 2, 2024 • 52min
Is a Labour Landslide Inevitable?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsWith only days to go until the big election, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to discuss whether or not a Labour win is a complete inevitability, or if we'll get some surprises later on in the week. Also, as always, we discuss the newest Ed Davey stunt.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!///////////////////////////////////////////////////////See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.