Podcast · 384 episodes
The News Agents
by Global · English
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast. For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
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Andy Burnham’s dirty political secretThe episode links Labour figure Lucy Powell’s Manchester City joke to a wider “power and control” story about Andy Burnham and foreign (especially UAE/Abu Dhabi) money, arguing Burnham’s politics of…30 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Did Andy Burnham just deliver one of the great political speeches?The hosts discuss Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference speech as Labour leader and Prime Minister, arguing it was a standout political address combining emotional authenticity with a detailed…29 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Burnham’s first conference - is there really hope again?Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference and whether “hope again” is real; analysis of Chancellor John Healey’s tough, fiscally constrained message; discussion of Gaza policy contrast; and a…28 Sep 2026 · 36 min
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Andy Burnham’s dirty political secretThe episode links Labour figure Lucy Powell’s Manchester City joke to a wider “power and control” story about Andy Burnham and foreign (especially UAE/Abu Dhabi) money, arguing Burnham’s politics of…30 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Did Andy Burnham just deliver one of the great political speeches?The hosts discuss Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference speech as Labour leader and Prime Minister, arguing it was a standout political address combining emotional authenticity with a detailed…29 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 9 chapters
Burnham’s first conference - is there really hope again?Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party conference and whether “hope again” is real; analysis of Chancellor John Healey’s tough, fiscally constrained message; discussion of Gaza policy contrast; and a…28 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
How the Royal family gets away with itThe episode argues the British monarchy survives repeated scandals through coordinated media management, legal pressure, and narrative control.25 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Andy Murray, Andre Agassi, Arthur Fery: Laver Cup All-Access Pass | The Sports Agents - The Sports AgentsAll-Access Pass to the Laver Cup at London’s O2, framed as tennis’s Ryder Cup.24 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 21 chapters
Is Tony Blair getting in Andy Burnham’s way?The episode discusses whether Tony Blair is trying to steer (or undermine) Labour leader Andy Burnham on Europe ahead of Burnham’s party conference.24 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 21 chapters
Will Piers Morgan make Earl Spencer pulp his own book?Legal dispute over Earl Spencer’s Diana-related book “Diana Swan Song” and whether Piers Morgan will force copies to be pulped; discussion also touches on UK politics (Chagos Islands) later in the…23 Sep 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
How Trump silenced himselfThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s attempt to ban major US media from the White House press pool backfired, uniting outlets to withhold coverage and limiting Trump’s ability to control messaging.22 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
Has Trump's war on the press just spectacularly backfired?The hosts argue Trump’s attempt to ban major US news outlets (CNN, MSNBC, Politico) from the White House is a First Amendment violation that will backfire, citing past Trump lawsuits and prior court…21 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
After the Reform scandal - does anyone still trust pollsters?After revelations that JL Partners (a UK polling firm) financed an all-expenses trip for Nigel Farage’s former aide Dan Dukes without proper disclosure, the episode asks whether the public should…18 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Meet Hull City's Acun Ilıcalı - The Premier League’s most UNUSUAL owner! - The Sports AgentsHull City owner Acun Ilıcalı discusses why he bought the club, how he runs it, his family-first philosophy, and Hull’s Premier League start.17 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Is the King gaslighting Diana's brother?The episode discusses Earl Spencer’s claim that King Charles (then Prince of Wales) told him, “Rest assured, we’ll forget her soon enough,” referring to Princess Diana.17 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Is Andy Burnham just Keir Starmer with TikTok?The episode argues Andy Burnham risks looking like “Keir Starmer Mark II” because the UK’s fiscal constraints and Middle East shocks will force painful choices.16 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Why are men in balaclavas descending on an Oxfordshire village?The episode discusses a planned asylum centre in Piddington (Oxfordshire) for about 1,200 single men, and how local residents are holding a symbolic referendum amid fears about safety and lack of…15 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Does £72m win you an election?The episode debates whether £72m in crypto-linked donations can buy electoral success for the UK Reform Party, and what donors might expect in return.14 Sep 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
How 9/11 changed everythingThe News Agents marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, recounting how the day unfolded on TV and in people’s lives, then tracing major repercussions: wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, civil-liberties…11 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 25 chapters
The REASON so many boxers take PEDs? | Garcia x Benn - The Sports AgentsA boxing-focused discussion on why fighters use PEDs, how widespread it is, and how boxing’s limited testing and commercial incentives shape enforcement—framed around the upcoming Ryan Garcia vs…10 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Did Trump just try to bribe American voters?The episode argues Donald Trump’s Dallas rally offer of $5,000 per adult if Republicans keep the House and Senate amounts to an unconstitutional “bribe,” and explores whether it could still sway…10 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Has Andy Burnham stopped caring what Donald Trump thinks?The episode debates whether UK Labour leader Andy Burnham’s new Israel sanctions signal Britain is no longer seeking US approval, and why Trump hasn’t publicly reacted as expected.9 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Is Reform happy for its supporters to assault people?The episode argues Reform UK is being hypocritical about political violence and far-right intimidation.7 Sep 2026 · 40 min · 10 chapters
Another Reform scandal: Is Farage finished?A special edition from Reform’s Birmingham conference focused on Channel 4’s Verbatim investigation into alleged improper foreign funding and off-the-books polling arrangements, and whether it…4 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 20 chapters
'Dear Katie, How FAR we've come!'... Katie Taylor’s FAIRYTALE HOMECOMING - The Sports AgentsDeirdre Gogarty’s journey from secret bedroom training and fighting in car parks to helping set the stage for women’s boxing’s mainstream breakthrough, culminating in her 1993 fight against Christy…3 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Can Zack Polanski win Keir Starmer's old seat?The episode focuses on a UK left-of-centre by-election: whether Green Party leader Zack Polanski can win Keir Starmer’s former seat, Hoban and St Pancras (North London), and what that would mean for…3 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Why is Burnham getting blamed for a global debt crisis?The episode discusses why UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being blamed for a global debt crisis, focusing on the first face-to-face PMQs joust between Burnham and shadow/PMQs lead Kemi Badenoch.2 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters