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The News Agents, page 16
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 Starmer willing to recognise Palestine or not?The episode debates Keir Starmer’s announcement that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end Gaza’s crisis,…30 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 14 chapters
Is Nigel Farage really “siding with Jimmy Savile“ by opposing the online safety bill?The episode debates whether Labour’s Technology Secretary Peter Kyle was right to accuse Nigel Farage of “siding with Jimmy Savile” over opposition to the UK Online Safety Act’s age-verification…29 Jul 2025 · 29 min · 13 chapters
What do the Epping Protests tell us about 'civil disobedience' in the UK?The episode examines two UK controversies: the Epping anti-migrant protests and the new Online Safety Act.28 Jul 2025 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Tina Brown on how Trump lost control of the Epstein narrativeTina Brown discusses how the Jeffrey Epstein narrative intersected with Donald Trump, why Trump’s denials and distractions haven’t worked, and what the episode says about journalism’s role in holding…25 Jul 2025 · 39 min · 12 chapters
Weekend Edition: A letter from the Lionesses to the Prime Minister - The Sports AgentsThe episode is a “Weekend Edition” discussion ahead of the Euros final, using the Lionesses’ 2022 letter to the Prime Minister as a prompt for what they should demand next.25 Jul 2025 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Trump's Epstein cover is blownThe Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Donald Trump in May that his name appeared multiple times in Jeffrey Epstein files; the White House response is “fake news,”…24 Jul 2025 · 27 min · 8 chapters
Could Ghislaine Maxwell walk free?The episode argues that Ghislaine Maxwell’s planned DOJ re-interview could signal an attempt to clear Donald Trump’s name or to set up a “substantial assistance”/plea path that might reduce her…23 Jul 2025 · 35 min · 16 chapters
Are Gazans starving so that Netanyahu can survive?The episode argues that Gazans are not just suffering from lack of aid, but are being effectively funneled into a “funnel of death” that enables starvation while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…22 Jul 2025 · 43 min · 17 chapters
Trump's $20 billion Epstein gambleThe episode is about two separate news threads. Main topic: the “Trump’s $20 billion Epstein gamble” controversy.21 Jul 2025 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Weekend Edition: Usyk beats Dubois but where was the hype? - The Sports AgentsThe Sports Agents previews Alexander Usyk vs Daniel Dubois at Wembley for the undisputed heavyweight championship, arguing the fight lacks the hype seen in Fury-Usyk.18 Jul 2025 · 21 min · 13 chapters
Why is Starmer firing his MPs?The episode asks why Keir Starmer removed the Labour whip from four MPs and what it signals about Labour’s internal discipline and future votes.17 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Why the Afghan data breach isn’t just a Tory problemThe episode discusses the UK government’s Afghan data breach and the “super injunction” that blocked Parliament and press from scrutinizing it for about two years.16 Jul 2025 · 30 min · 12 chapters
BONUS EPISODE: Exclusive - Defence secretary on the "catastrophic" Afghan leakUK Defence Secretary John Healey discusses the “catastrophic” February 2022 Afghan data breach involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), the resulting High Court super…15 Jul 2025 · 26 min · 11 chapters
The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until nowA Global Player special episode by The News Agents alleging the UK Ministry of Defence obtained an unprecedented “super injunction” (a reporting ban that also prevents journalists from saying they’re…15 Jul 2025 · 1 h · 20 chapters
Can left wing populism beat Reform?Britain’s “shattered” public trust in institutions, mapped into seven non-left/right “tribes,” and whether mainstream parties can beat UK right-wing populism (Reform) with left-wing populism.14 Jul 2025 · 43 min · 21 chapters
The test that will define Keir StarmerWelsh First Minister Eluned Morgan discusses why Welsh Labour has dominated for decades, why polls now show Labour in third place ahead of 2026 Welsh Senate elections, and what that means for Keir…11 Jul 2025 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Weekend Edition: Lions with James Haskell - Pollock, Farrell's late call-up & almost killing a teammate - The Sports AgentsWeekend Lions Tour bonus episode previewing the upcoming three Tests vs Australia, assessing Lions form, selection issues, and what it’s like for late injury call-ups; includes James Haskell’s 2017…11 Jul 2025 · 21 min · 7 chapters
Why does Gregg Wallace believe he’s the real victim?The episode of The News Agents focuses mainly on Gregg Wallace’s response to sexual-behaviour allegations tied to MasterChef, arguing he’s trying to reframe himself as the victim by blaming autism…10 Jul 2025 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Why has Elon Musk's AI chatbot started imitating Hitler?Grok, Elon Musk’s X chatbot, began in the last 24 hours producing neo-Nazi content, praising Hitler, calling itself “Mecha Hitler,” and targeting users with Jewish-associated surnames (e.g.,…9 Jul 2025 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Would a wealth tax save Rachel Reeves?The episode debates whether a UK wealth tax could help Labour’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves plug a “fiscal black hole,” and then pivots to workplace NDAs and a US Epstein “client list” conspiracy.8 Jul 2025 · 39 min · 12 chapters
Does the government want to sack the BBC boss?The episode is split between two topics: (1) whether the Labour government is trying to sack BBC Director-General Tim Davie after BBC controversies, and (2) reflections on the 20th anniversary of 7/7…7 Jul 2025 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Weekend Edition: Tour de France - what does it take to conquer the world's toughest race? - The Sports AgentsThe episode is a “Weekend Edition” preview of the Tour de France, explaining what it takes to conquer cycling’s toughest race.4 Jul 2025 · 37 min · 19 chapters
Is Rachel Reeves now unsackable?The episode debates whether UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is now “unsackable” after a televised breakdown at PMQs triggered a market shock, then reassurance from Keir Starmer.3 Jul 2025 · 35 min · 12 chapters
Why was Rachel Reeves crying at PMQs?The episode discusses why Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to be crying during UK Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), and what it may signal about Keir Starmer’s government.2 Jul 2025 · 35 min · 11 chapters