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The News Agents, page 5
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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Wes Streeting on why Keir Starmer cannot save himself or his countryExtended interview with former Health Secretary Wes Streeting arguing Keir Starmer cannot recover politically and that Labour is facing an existential threat from English nationalism (especially…5 Jun 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 23 chapters
Why has Musk set the mob on innocent random British police officers?The episode discusses the backlash and doxxing of two (unnamed) British police officers after the death of Henry Novak in Southampton, and how social media “lynch mobs” and political figures may be…4 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 9 chapters
Who's lying in Madrid's Presidential race, Iraola & the Premier League's Basque Revolution - The Sports AgentsThe episode covers two main threads: (1) Real Madrid’s upcoming presidential election and claims that candidate Enrique Riquelme will sign Erling Haaland (and also Rodri) before the election date…4 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Did Farage incite violence with his call for 'pure cold rage'?The episode debates whether Nigel Farage’s comments after the murder of Henry Novak amounted to incitement to violence, and how that rhetoric connects to protests in Southampton and the Makerfield…3 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 17 chapters
How did the police let Henry Nowak die?The episode centers on the killing of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old finance student in Southampton, who was stabbed while walking home after a night out.2 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 9 chapters
Is Trump’s America scaring fans off the World Cup?The episode debates whether Donald Trump’s rhetoric and immigration/border policies are deterring international fans from traveling to the 2026 World Cup.1 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 15 chapters
How the tech bros of AI are breaking our democracyThe episode argues that major AI firms (OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, etc.) are “AI empires” whose profit-driven, resource-extractive expansion undermines democratic control.29 May 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters
Has Blair just brought the Labour party together - against him?Debate on Tony Blair’s recent essay and interview—whether it unites or alienates Labour, especially on foreign policy (Britain acting independently vs “indispensable” America) and on accepting…28 May 2026 · 43 min · 21 chapters
Who's to blame for West Ham's relegation? | Michail Antonio on Bowen's future & England's 'Egos' - The Sports AgentsWho’s to blame for West Ham’s relegation, plus Michail Antonio’s views on Jarrod Bowen’s future, West Ham culture, stadium atmosphere, and England “egos,” alongside discussion of Antonio’s book…28 May 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Tony Blair on why Britain and Labour are in crisisTony Blair argues Britain and the Labour Party are in crisis because politics is being driven by leadership churn and personality rather than a clear policy project for the 21st century.27 May 2026 · 33 min · 11 chapters
Why is Reform standing by a 'sexist' candidate in Makerfield?The episode focuses on Reform UK’s Makerfield by-election candidate Rob Kenyon and why the party is standing by him despite allegations he posted sexist, transphobic slurs and COVID misinformation…26 May 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
How billionaires get away with paying less tax than youThe episode argues that billionaires “get away” with paying little or no income tax because of tax avoidance structures (especially personal holding companies) and because their wealth grows tax-free…22 May 2026 · 41 min · 20 chapters
What Hulk Hogan taught Trump about politicsThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s political style mirrors WWE wrestling storytelling—good vs evil, “foreign heel” villains, trash talk, crowd chants, and kayfabe (plausible fantasy).21 May 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
Spygate 2.0: Should Play-Off Final be CANCELLED? - The Sports AgentsSouthampton’s “Spygate 2.0” espionage scandal and whether the EFL/FA punishment—expulsion from the Championship playoff final—fits the offence; legal ramifications, fallout, and what happens next.21 May 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Is Trump still running scared of the Epstein files?The episode argues that Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party is tightening, using the fight over Kentucky Rep.20 May 2026 · 51 min · 23 chapters
Is there more to Andy Burnham than just the vibes?Analysis of Andy Burnham’s campaign messaging and whether it’s more than “vibes,” focusing on “Manchesterism” (devolution + business-friendly socialism) and the power struggle between Westminster and…19 May 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
Has Labour reignited the Brexit debate by mistake?The episode debates whether Labour’s Brexit messaging has been reignited by accident ahead of the Makerfield by-election and an implied leadership contest.18 May 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
Is Andy Burnham about to become Prime Minister?The News Agents episode debates whether UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is about to be ousted by Andy Burnham via an unprecedented by-election in Makerfield (near Wigan).15 May 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Spygate 2.0 vs Bloodgate & The 'small ball' debate - The Sports AgentsThe episode debates whether England should be “beaten” to add jeopardy to the Women’s Six Nations, previews England vs France for the grand slam decider, and discusses two controversies: “Spygate…14 May 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
Wes Streeting resigns: Is the challenge over - or just beginning?The episode is about Labour Party leadership turmoil after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, and whether Keir Starmer’s authority is collapsing or just entering a new phase.14 May 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Could Labour's leadership chaos make Ed Miliband PM?The episode is about Labour’s leadership turmoil after speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting may challenge Keir Starmer for the party leadership.13 May 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Starmer refuses to go: Crazy? Or courageous?The episode is a political breakdown of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer refusing to resign after roughly 80 Labour MPs called for him to go and demanded a timetable for leadership change.12 May 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
Starmer's make or break speech: Will it save him?The episode is about Keir Starmer’s “make-or-break” speech after Labour’s disastrous local election results, and whether it can stop a growing wave of Labour MPs calling for him to go.11 May 2026 · 50 min · 18 chapters
Election Special: Is it change or die for Labour?UK local election results and what they imply for the Labour Party’s future ahead of 2026, arguing Britain has moved beyond a two-party system and voters are “burning down” the establishment.8 May 2026 · 51 min · 19 chapters