
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

May 29, 2024 • 39min
Has Sunak Given Up on Young Voters?
The podcast delves into political mishaps, national service policies, conservative party strategies, and forecasts predicting a shift in traditional Conservative strongholds. It also explores political performances in the general election campaign and the evolving political landscape post-Brexit.

May 23, 2024 • 35min
Could Sunak Win?
In today's episode, we discuss the breaking news that the General Election will take place on July the 4th.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.

May 9, 2024 • 26min
Were TLDR's local election predictions wrong?
In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, where they exclusively discuss the results of last week's England & Wales local elections, discuss the fallout, and see whether they are as clued in as they think they are when it comes to their predictions!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur 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!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Local Election Results: 00:52Podcast future & Outro: 22:16See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 2024 • 36min
We predict the local elections (and everything goes wrong)
Ben and Rory disappoint as they discuss UK matters instead of Canadian news. They talk about the Rwanda scheme, England, and Wales local elections, and present the world leader's leaderboard. A mix of politics and humor!

Apr 25, 2024 • 36min
Is the US actually turning against Israel?
International relations enthusiast, Nadja, discusses Israel losing allies with Jack and Rory. They cover underreported stories and the world leader's leaderboard. The podcast aims to explain news impartially and foster independent thought.

Apr 18, 2024 • 42min
Was Bringing Back David Cameron a Good Idea?
In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur 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!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s Under-Reported Story: 01:22Ben’s Under-Reported Story: 03:27Zac’s Under-Reported Story: 06:18Is David Cameron Upstaging Sunak? : 07:09World Leader Leaderboard: 30:28Outro: 41:48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 11, 2024 • 42min
TLDR Rank the World's Worst Politicians
In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur 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!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 : Intro02:11 : Zac’s Under Reported Story05:50 : Georgina’s Under Reported Story11:34 : Nadja’s Under Reported Story14:00 : World Leader Leaderboard40:21 : OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
Why We're (kinda) Quitting
The hosts discuss taking a break due to exciting events, like the editor-in-chief's impending baby. They joke about adapting to the host's absence and focusing more on main videos during this time.

Feb 8, 2024 • 40min
Why is Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur 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!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 01:16Zac’s underreported story: 04:59Tucker Carlson in Russia: 09:58World Leader Leaderboard: 27:50Outro: 39:47See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 6, 2024 • 34min
Should the Tories be Doing Better With Young People?
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6PIn today’s episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we’ll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXASupport TLDR on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tldrnewsDonate by PayPal: https://tldrnews.co.uk/fundingOur 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.