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The News Agents, page 14
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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Is Farage turning Reform into a Trump tribute act?The episode is a political discussion on whether Nigel Farage is adopting Donald Trump/MAGA tactics and conspiracy-style messaging in Britain, and how that’s reshaping UK politics.24 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Why is Wes Streeting telling Donald Trump to shut up?The episode of The News Agents focuses mainly on Donald Trump’s claim that paracetamol (Tylenol) taken during pregnancy is linked to autism, and on UK minister Wes Streeting’s response.23 Sep 2025 · 43 min · 15 chapters
Will Israel annex the West Bank now Britain recognises Palestine?The episode debates Keir Starmer’s UK recognition of a Palestinian state and Israel’s furious response, including whether it rewards Hamas and whether Israel may annex parts of the West Bank.22 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 12 chapters
Special Report: Will the AI revolution end politics as we know it?Whether rapid AI advances will upend politics, democracy, and the economy—through automation of jobs, AI-driven decision-making, and new “interfaces” that blur human/machine trust.19 Sep 2025 · 1 h · 23 chapters
Weekend Edition: Eddie Hearn talks Ricky Hatton & still trying to escape dad's shadow - The Sports AgentsEddie Hearn and Barry Hearn discuss Matchroom Sport’s Netflix documentary “Matchroom: The Greatest Showman,” their rise from a small company to a billion-pound promoter, and how Eddie is still trying…19 Sep 2025 · 32 min · 10 chapters
Trump celebrates the silencing of Jimmy KimmelThe episode discusses ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live after Kimmel made comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the Trump administration’s response.18 Sep 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters
How welcome is Trump in Britain?Britain’s public and political reaction to President Trump’s unprecedented second state visit, plus implications for Keir Starmer’s worsening standing and related controversies (Epstein links, Gaza,…17 Sep 2025 · 37 min · 16 chapters
How Charlie Kirk's murder is being weaponised by his own sideThe episode argues that the MAGA/Trump/Vance camp is “weaponising” Charlie Kirk’s murder to justify broader crackdowns on political opponents, despite uncertainty about the alleged shooter’s motives.16 Sep 2025 · 36 min · 12 chapters
Elon Musk tells the UK to "fight or die"The episode examines Tommy Robinson’s large London rally (about 100,000–150,000 people) and Elon Musk’s involvement, focusing on claims that Musk incited violence (“fight back or you die”) and that…15 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Nicola Sturgeon’s message to Keir Starmer - Stop making Nigel Farage the next PMNicola Sturgeon argues Keir Starmer is undermining Labour by conceding Nigel Farage’s core claim that immigration is the main cause of the UK’s cost-of-living and public-service failures.12 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 19 chapters
Weekend Edition: The incredible story of Eugene Amo-Dadzie AKA 'The World's Fastest Accountant' - The Sports AgentsEugene Amo-Dadzie, “The World’s Fastest Accountant,” discusses his late start in sprinting, balancing spreadsheets with sport, and heading to the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.12 Sep 2025 · 22 min · 16 chapters
Why is Charlie Kirk now being hailed a "martyr"?The episode (The News Agents) argues that Charlie Kirk’s killing is being framed by some MAGA figures as martyrdom, and uses his death to discuss rising political violence and “temperature” in US/UK…11 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 9 chapters
Why is Keir Starmer standing by Jeffrey Epstein's 'best pal'?The episode discusses allegations that UK ambassador to Washington Lord Peter Mandelson maintained a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein (“best pal”) despite Epstein’s child-sex convictions, and…10 Sep 2025 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Trump's letter to Epstein is revealedThe episode centers on newly released documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2003 50th-birthday book containing a sexually suggestive drawing of a nude woman with a signature that appears to…9 Sep 2025 · 41 min · 11 chapters
The real reason behind Keir Starmer's reshuffleThe episode argues that Keir Starmer’s reshuffle was driven mainly by the small boats/immigration agenda and by a political need to replace Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.8 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 9 chapters
Angela Rayner resigns - can a reshuffle save Labour?The episode discusses the forced resignation of Labour’s Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Party Leader Angela Rayner, and whether Keir Starmer’s government can “reset” through a reshuffle.5 Sep 2025 · 31 min · 12 chapters
Weekend Edition: NFL's 'Isak saga' - A tale of player power & Netflix drama - The Sports AgentsThe episode compares Premier League transfer drama to NFL “player power” in a standoff between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and star defender Micah Parsons, framed as the “Isak saga” equivalent.5 Sep 2025 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Why has Nigel Farage gone to America to slag off Britain?The episode argues that Nigel Farage went to Washington to attack Britain’s free-speech record and lobby for US sanctions, while allegedly acting as a promoter of his own GB News interests rather…4 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Is Angela Rayner on resignation watch?The News Agents episode discusses two main political/legal stories and their wider implications. Topic 1: Angela Rayner’s tax controversy.3 Sep 2025 · 34 min · 10 chapters
Nick Clegg: What really happened at Facebook?Nick Clegg (former Meta/Facebook President of Global Affairs) discusses his book How to Save the Internet, arguing social media is both democratizing and a “power paradox” due to concentrated control.2 Sep 2025 · 1 h · 20 chapters
Why does Keir Starmer keep agreeing with Nigel Farage?Labour’s parliamentary reset under Keir Starmer, focusing on whether the government’s messaging is too technocratic and too aligned with Nigel Farage’s immigration framing; also discusses US politics…1 Sep 2025 · 35 min · 12 chapters
Are we sleepwalking into an AI 'economic bloodbath'?The episode argues that society may be “sleepwalking” into an AI-driven economic and political shock, potentially an “economic bloodbath” for jobs.29 Aug 2025 · 38 min · 11 chapters
Weekend Edition: Russian dolls, fax machines & legal threats - the making of the first Women's Rugby World Cup - The Sports AgentsThe making of the first Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991, told through the behind-the-scenes obstacles, fundraising, and legal threats faced by organisers.29 Aug 2025 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Everything wrong with Keir Starmer’s media strategy - and how to fix itThe News Agents episode argues Labour/Keir Starmer’s government is failing to command the political agenda because its communications strategy is outdated, timid, and message-light.28 Aug 2025 · 39 min · 11 chapters