
Starmergeddon (from 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/
Latest episodes

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.

Jun 27, 2024 • 35min
What is the Betting Scandal?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsThis week, Ben returns to sit down with Rory and Georgina to once again discuss the rapidly approaching election, and how the campaign has been thrown into a gambling scandal. Also, has Nigel Farage's recent BBC interview soured his chances?///////////////////////////////////////////////////////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.

Jun 21, 2024 • 49min
Have the Tories Given Up (and are Labour being too cautious)?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.newsIn this weeks episode of Bite the Ballot, Zac and Rory run through whether or not the Tories have actually just given up on their campaign for the very quickly approaching election, giving victory to the very safe playing Labour.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////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.

Jun 14, 2024 • 45min
Could the Lib Dems or Reform Actually Beat the Tories?
Order Too Long now: https://www.toolong.newsIn this week's edition of Bite the Ballot, Zac sits down with Ben to discuss the last week in UK politics, mainly the collapse of the Tory party throughout Sunak's campaign. Also, we run through how other parties are doing with 3 weeks left until the election.///////////////////////////////////////////////////////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.

Jun 5, 2024 • 41min
Sunak v Starmer: Who Won?
Discussion on the disappointing lack of substance in a recent political debate, critiques on media influence, analysis of the debate performance between Sunak and Starmer, and insights into the effectiveness of campaigning styles of political figures.