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The News Agents, page 4
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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Why everything you feared about Trump is trueMaggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss their book Regime Change and argue that Trump’s second-term presidency operates like an “imperial” system: a smaller, more controllable inner circle, less…3 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
What makes Mexico 'INVINCIBLE' at the Azteca & Maresca's Man City - The Sports AgentsThe episode debates England’s World Cup Round-of-16 win over DR Congo and previews England vs Mexico at the Azteca, calling it the tournament’s hardest match due to altitude (2,200m), Mexico’s rare…2 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 14 chapters
Why can’t Nigel Farage be clear about his finances?The episode argues Nigel Farage’s finances are “incredibly simple” in earnings but “murky” in transparency, and asks whether he should be clearer before any election.2 Jul 2026 · 40 min · 16 chapters
Is Starmer trying to screw Burnham before he even starts?The episode argues that outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has left incoming PM Andy Burnham with an “unexploded bomb” of defence funding problems: a defence investment plan that is overdue,…1 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 16 chapters
Exclusive: The whistleblower silenced by Facebook hits backFormer Facebook employee Sarah Wynne-Williams says Meta (Facebook’s parent) used legal threats to silence her after she published Careless People, “the inside story” of what she claims about…30 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Can Andy Burnham's revolution fix Britain?The News Agents discuss Andy Burnham’s first “premiership” speech (before he’s PM) arguing for a “revolution” in UK governance via deeper devolution and “Number 10 North” in Manchester, plus the…29 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
Q&A special: Burnham's coup, his future cabinet and "duplicitous" colleaguesQ&A on UK political media dynamics and a “Burnham coup” in Labour—Andy Burnham’s rise, Keir Starmer’s fall, and what a future Burnham cabinet could look like.26 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
How Pochettino convinced USA they can win the World Cup - The Sports AgentsThe episode argues that Mauricio Pochettino has convinced the USA men’s national team they can win the World Cup by instilling “belief” rather than focusing on tactics.25 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 14 chapters
How will Burnham deal with Trump?The episode debates how incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will handle Donald Trump and how Trump will respond.25 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Is Kemi Badenoch too brutal for her own good?The episode debates whether Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s language at Prime Minister’s Questions is too brutal/bullying, or just effective “no-nonsense” politics.24 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 26 chapters
What will Burnham's Britain actually look like?The episode debates what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like, focusing on Labour leadership politics, uncertainty about policy, and whether Keir Starmer’s departure was driven by media or…23 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Starmer resigns - is Burnham unstoppable?Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader and Prime Minister after losing support inside his party; discussion centers on whether Andy Burnham is now “unstoppable” and how quickly he could become PM,…22 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Burnham batters Reform - next stop Number 10?The episode is a political analysis of Andy Burnham’s huge win in the Makerfield by-election and what it means for Keir Starmer’s leadership, plus the implications for Reform UK.19 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Why is Trump now handing over billions to Iran?The episode argues that Donald Trump’s Iran memorandum of understanding is effectively an appeasement deal that hands Iran major economic benefits without securing key concessions.18 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Are Tuchel's England the 'Entertainers' now? - The Sports AgentsEngland’s World Cup performance under new manager Thomas Tuchel—whether it’s now “entertaining”—and how his halftime changes, emotional communication, and player management are driving results.18 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
Special Report: How the Makerfield by-election could change everythingA “special report” on the Makerfield by-election and how it could reshape Labour leadership and the next UK prime minister, with Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament framed as a pivotal,…17 Jun 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
How political violence and conspiracy became mainstream in BritainThe episode argues that political violence and conspiracy have become mainstream in Britain, driven by “algorithmic politics” that rewards outrage and noise, plus foreign interference.16 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 21 chapters
Will Starmer's social media ban for kids really happen?The episode debates whether the UK government’s planned ban on social media for under-16s will actually happen and whether it will work.15 Jun 2026 · 44 min · 24 chapters
Starmer in shambles: Can he last the week?Political fallout inside the UK Labour government after Defence Minister John Healy’s resignation, focused on the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) funding dispute and Keir Starmer’s weakening authority…12 Jun 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Is John Healey’s resignation a fatal blow for Keir Starmer?The episode discusses UK Defence Secretary John Healy’s sudden resignation and whether it is a “fatal blow” to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.11 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Visas, Tickets... Trump: Why this World Cup feels hard to love? - The Sports AgentsThe episode debates why the upcoming World Cup (hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico) feels hard to “love,” mixing football talk with off-field controversy.11 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters
Special Report: Belfast riots - how Elon Musk is stoking a new wave of British violenceBelfast riots after a knife attack in East Belfast; the episode argues the violence is being amplified by far-right online agitation, especially via Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson, and compares it to…10 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 26 chapters
Is Britain really the least racist country on earth?The episode debates whether Britain is “the least racist country on earth,” focusing on Kemi Badenoch’s argument that the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) make public…9 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
Is Trump impotent?The hosts and guest argue that President Trump lacks control (“impotent”) over Operation Epic Fury against Iran and over Israel’s retaliation, and that this failure is hurting Trump politically and…8 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 13 chapters