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The News Agents, page 7
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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 Israel already sabotaging the ceasefire?The episode debates whether Israel is sabotaging a US-Iran ceasefire/truce that was brokered via Pakistan, arguing it’s fragile and unclear (especially about whether it includes Lebanon).9 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Has Trump just capitulated to Iran?Debate over whether Trump “blinked” or Iran “capitulated” after a Pakistan-brokered U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Guests argue the ceasefire terms leave the U.S.8 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Trump: “A whole civilisation will die tonight“The episode is a News Agents discussion of two headline controversies: (1) Donald Trump’s escalating threats toward Iran, including a Truth Social post claiming “a whole civilisation will die…7 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Aden Durde | How a Londoner cracked the NFL - The Sports AgentsAden Durde, a London-born American football coach, discusses how he entered the sport via grassroots youth teams, his rise to the NFL (including being a Super Bowl winner), and what it takes to coach…3 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Q&A: Trump's tantrum, the Midterms and Lewis getting the sh*t kicked out of himLive Q&A on the News Agents’ Easter/Passover weekend, covering UK/EU relations, European defence and NATO amid Trump-era uncertainty; US midterms and checks on Trump; media polarization around a Keir…2 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 24 chapters
Don’t mourn for NATO, it’s already deadThe News Agents debate whether Donald Trump’s comments signal the US is effectively abandoning NATO, arguing this would “defang” the alliance and embolden Vladimir Putin; they also discuss…1 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 10 chapters
Should the King tell Trump to P*ss Off?The episode debates whether the UK should confront Donald Trump (“piss off”) amid the King’s planned US state visit, in the context of the Iran war, NATO strain, and UK-US tensions; it also discusses…31 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 20 chapters
Is Trump about to put boots on the ground in Iran?The News Agents episode debates whether Donald Trump is escalating toward a ground invasion of Iran—specifically a forcible amphibious assault to seize Khark (Karg) Island and reopen the Strait of…30 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 12 chapters
Special Report: Why MAGA hates BritainA “special report” from CPAC in Dallas arguing that MAGA has turned Britain into a cautionary tale, fixating on alleged “Islamisation,” “Sharia law,” and a “deep state” that supposedly misleads Trump…27 Mar 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
Are football's new 'Ultras' a force for good? - The Sports AgentsWhether football’s “ultras” culture is a force for good or a pipeline into hooliganism, with discussion of Scottish ultras, social media influence, and how groups can both educate/youth-build and…27 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
How Trump lost control of the Iran warThe episode discusses “how Trump lost control of the Iran war,” arguing that while US/Israel strikes have degraded Iran’s air and naval capabilities, Iran’s regime has not fallen and the Strait of…26 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 10 chapters
McSweeney's missing Mandelson messagesThe episode is about two linked political stories: (1) whether communications between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney and former ambassador Peter Mandelson are…25 Mar 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
Are Trump's friends getting filthy rich on his “peace deal“?The episode argues that Donald Trump’s sudden “peace deal” claims about Iran may have been used to manipulate markets and enrich insiders.24 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Has Trump invented his peace deal with Iran?The News Agents debate whether Donald Trump “invented” a peace deal with Iran, citing Iran’s denial of talks, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and speculation that Trump’s claims may be…23 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
The case for Trump's war in IranThe episode argues that the US/Israel strikes on Iran are part of a coherent “endgame” aimed at permanently degrading Iran’s military and preventing a nuclear weapon, despite claims the war lacks…20 Mar 2026 · 40 min · 13 chapters
How Morocco snatched Senegal's AFCON crown - The Sports AgentsThe episode debates CAF’s decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco after Senegal allegedly forfeited the final by walking off during the chaotic aftermath.20 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 6 chapters
Is Iran winning the war?Debate over whether the US/Israel or Iran is “winning” the Iran war, amid escalating strikes on energy infrastructure and major global energy-market fallout; includes discussion of likely no…19 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 12 chapters
Why do the Conservatives have a problem with Muslims praying in public?The episode argues that Conservatives are increasingly hostile to Muslims in public, using a controversy over Ramadan prayers in Trafalgar Square.18 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Has Trump lost it?The episode dissects Donald Trump’s Iran policy after a press conference filled with contradictions, arguing he’s isolated, possibly deluded, and has no coherent plan as Iran closes the Strait of…17 Mar 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
Is Starmer ending his abusive relationship with Trump?The episode debates whether Europe/UK will support Donald Trump’s military push against Iran after Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20% of the world’s oil.16 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 10 chapters
Keir Starmer: Britain’s passive Prime Minister?The episode argues that Keir Starmer runs a “passive” premiership: he reads and follows procedure but rarely initiates political judgment, leaving decisions to aides and ministers.13 Mar 2026 · 56 min · 15 chapters
Crowdfunding your way to a World Cup final - The Sports AgentsCanada’s Sophie De Goede discusses the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup run—especially crowdfunding to reach the final after an ACL comeback—plus what the loss taught the team, how Canadian women’s rugby…13 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 15 chapters
How bad are the Mandelson files for Keir Starmer?The episode is about the newly released “Mandelson files” and what they suggest about Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, plus a later segment on Iran…12 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Is Iran beating Trump in his own war?Whether Iran is outmaneuvering the US/Trump in the war by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices, and exposing limits of US power; plus UK domestic politics around whether to back…11 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters