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The News Agents, page 6
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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SPECIAL REPORT: An election like no other in BirminghamA “special report” on the 2026 local elections in Birmingham, framed as a UK-wide preview of coming political chaos driven by multi-party fragmentation, Labour’s unpopularity after bankruptcy and bin…7 May 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
How to beat the 'Big 6' | Inside Premier League's 'best-run' club with Brighton CEO Paul Barber - The Sports AgentsBrighton CEO Paul Barber explains how Brighton “beat the Big 6” through a profit-and-player-trading model, transparent fan communication, data-driven recruitment plus character checks, and long-term…7 May 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
Money, lies and death: London's criminal underworld with Patrick Radden KeefeInvestigative discussion of Patrick Radden Keefe’s book London Falling, centered on the 2019 death of 19-year-old Zach Brettler, who fell from a luxury London balcony.6 May 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Does Donald Trump remember who started the war in Iran?The episode argues that Donald Trump’s administration is trying to reframe US involvement in the Iran conflict as a “humanitarian” effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, via “Project Freedom” and…5 May 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Why has Nigel Farage taken £5m from a crypto billionaire?The episode examines Reform UK’s unusually heavy dependence on billionaire Christopher Harbourn (Thai-based, crypto-linked) for funding, and a separate undisclosed £5 million personal gift Harbourn…1 May 2026 · 40 min · 17 chapters
How Trump's failed war in Iran screwed BritainThe episode argues that a Trump-led war escalation against Iran has created a long, unresolved stalemate that is economically damaging Britain and the wider world.30 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Would Kompany want to replace Guardiola at Man City? - The Sports AgentsThe episode debates whether Vincent Kompany could replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, using Bayern Munich’s current Champions League run as the main case study.30 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Has antisemitism become a national emergency?The episode debates whether antisemitism in the UK has become a “national emergency,” prompted by a stabbing in Golders Green, London.29 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 12 chapters
Will Starmer's body count prove fatal for his premiership?The fallout from Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington, focusing on whether Starmer misled the House of Commons about vetting/ethics, and whether the…28 Apr 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
What will the King's visit really achieve with Trump?The episode is a political analysis of the UK King’s upcoming state visit to the US, framed around whether it can “reset” relations between Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, plus a discussion of the…27 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
How liberals lost the fightWhy “liberalism” (and pluralism) has become discredited and politically ineffective since the 2008 crash, and how “post-liberal” movements in the US and elsewhere replace liberal constraints with…24 Apr 2026 · 59 min · 20 chapters
Seb Coe | Door open for Russia's return, 'Enhanced Games' threat & Man Utd's new stadium - The Sports AgentsThe episode mixes Premier League title-race and relegation/European-chase talk with a long interview of Lord Sebastian Coe (World Athletics president) on athletics’ future, anti-doping, Russia’s…23 Apr 2026 · 49 min · 20 chapters
Has the cabinet given up on Keir Starmer?The episode is a political-news discussion focused on whether Keir Starmer’s Labour government is collapsing internally after the Peter Mandelson security-vetting scandal.23 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 13 chapters
Has Starmer become the problem he promised to fix?The News Agents episode argues that Keir Starmer’s “probity” promise is being undermined by personnel churn and evasive answers after the Ollie Robbins vetting scandal.22 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
How does Keir Starmer recover from the Olly Robbins bombshell?The episode discusses the fallout from Sir Ollie Robbins’ evidence to a parliamentary committee about Keir Starmer’s handling of “developed vetting” for Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment,…21 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
Starmer was told to vet Mandelson first. So why didn’t he?The News Agents debate Keir Starmer’s handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to Washington, focusing on whether Starmer misled Parliament about vetting and why Mandelson was…20 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
Did Keir Starmer “lie, lie and lie again" over Mandelson?The fallout from claims that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer misled Parliament/ the public about Peter Mandelson’s security vetting for his US ambassador role, and that Foreign Office Permanent…17 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters
Did the Pope just call Trump a tyrant?The episode centers on a week of escalating clashes between Donald Trump and Pope Leo (Pope Leo is described as American-born).16 Apr 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
Have PSG exposed the Premier League? - The Sports AgentsWhether PSG’s Champions League dominance exposes limitations in Premier League style and recruitment, plus managerial and coaching trends (Andoni Iraola’s likely exit; Luis Enrique’s future; FIFA’s…16 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 16 chapters
Social media ban for kids: Why is Starmer stalling?The episode debates whether the UK should ban or heavily regulate social media for children under 16, focusing on why Labour leader Keir Starmer is “stalling.” Guest: Matthew Bergman, a campaigning…15 Apr 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
Will the US and China go to war over Iran?The episode debates whether the US and Iran’s escalating naval confrontation at the Strait of Hormuz could pull China into a wider war, and what that means for European security and UK defense…14 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Did Trump just kill off Europe's most powerful populist?Hungary’s election overturns Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, prompting questions about what it means for Europe’s populist movement and for EU/Ukraine policy, amid discussion of US influence (JD Vance,…13 Apr 2026 · 40 min · 14 chapters
Everything Trump doesn't understand about IranAnalysis of the US-Iran-Israel war and why Donald Trump “didn’t understand” Iran—especially Iran’s goals in ceasefire talks, its internal political resilience, and the strategic role of Hezbollah and…10 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 13 chapters
Why Golf NEEDS Rory McIlroy to go back-to-back? | The Masters - The Sports AgentsThe episode previews the 2026 Masters at Augusta, arguing golf needs Rory McIlroy to win again (back-to-back) because repeating at Augusta is rare since Tiger Woods (2001-02).9 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters