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The News Agents, page 8
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 Trump running scared of his own war?Analysis of Donald Trump’s Iran war messaging—whether he’s “running scared” and trying to declare victory early due to market/oil-price pressure—plus knock-on effects for Israel, Gulf states, UK…10 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Is Trump blowing up the world economy - as well as Iran?The episode argues that the US/Trump-led escalation against Iran is triggering a major global energy and inflation shock, with knock-on effects for the UK and Western economies, and discusses…9 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Live Q&A: Iran, Trump, and 'no d*ck energy'Live Q&A on whether the Iran–US crisis signals “World War Three,” how wars start/scale, and what it means for UK politics (Keir Starmer, troop involvement, and the US midterms).6 Mar 2026 · 50 min · 23 chapters
18 months to live to Winter Paralympic history - The Sports AgentsWinter Paralympics in Italy; Davy Zyw’s journey from being told he had 18 months to live with motor neurone disease (MND/ALS) to competing for Team GB in para-snowboarding at Cortina.6 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Has Starmer lost control of his cabinet over Trump and Iran?The episode debates whether UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost control of his cabinet over decisions allowing the US to use British bases during the Iran crisis.5 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Is Starmer ready to take on Trump?The episode argues that Keir Starmer is right to delay granting the US access to UK bases for an Iran-related operation, because the US action lacked a clear lawful basis and a coherent plan.4 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Has Trump just ended the 'Special Relationship'?UK–US foreign policy rift over US/Israel strikes in Iran, framed as whether Trump has “ended” the “special relationship,” plus UK domestic politics after Green Party by-election momentum and a brief…3 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 8 chapters
Is the UK at war with Iran or not?The episode debates whether the UK is effectively at war with Iran, after the US and Israel launched strikes and Iran retaliated across the region.2 Mar 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Special Episode: Trump kills Iran's leader - what happens next?A News Agents special episode analyzing the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) and what comes next—whether it’s a successful “decapitation” strategy, potential regime change,…1 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters
Have the Greens just replaced Reform as Labour's main threat?The episode discusses a UK by-election result (Gorton/Denton area) and whether the Green Party is replacing Reform as Labour’s main threat, plus controversy over “family voting” and accusations of…27 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 14 chapters
Are World Cup fans in danger after Mexico cartel violence? - The Sports AgentsWhether Mexico’s cartel violence after the killing of drug lord El Mencho poses a threat to the 2026 World Cup (Guadalajara host city) and related FIFA events, plus FIFA/US security and funding…27 Feb 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
The Royal Family: Abolish, reform or carry on?Whether Britain should abolish, reform, or keep the monarchy, prompted by recent allegations involving Prince Andrew and the royal family’s response, and broader concerns about constitutional…26 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Mandelson vs the Met: What the hell just happened?The episode centers on the fallout from Peter Mandelson’s arrest and the “Epstein files” political scandal, plus how it’s crowding out other UK politics.25 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Mandelson arrested: Will Starmer pay the price?The episode centers on the Metropolitan Police arrest of former UK minister and ambassador Peter Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in an investigation linked to alleged emails…24 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
Has Trump just been humiliated by his own judges?The episode argues that Donald Trump has been politically and legally weakened by the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling limiting his use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs without Congress.23 Feb 2026 · 35 min · 9 chapters
How did Epstein make his money?Anand Girdharadas discusses “the Epstein class” revealed in the Epstein Files—an interconnected global elite whose power and impunity shape politics, money, and everyday life.20 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
Is Russia's ban from world sport over? - The Sports AgentsWhether Russia’s and Belarus’s suspension from world sport is effectively over, after Winter Paralympics rules changed and athletes may compete under their own flags; fallout from Ukraine and debate…20 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe News Agents discusses the arrest of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, tied to alleged confidential information sharing with late sex offender…19 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 10 chapters
Introducing: Up To SpeedEmily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall19 Feb 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
Why didn’t the BBC ask Prince William about Andrew?The episode of The News Agents argues that broadcasters and the royal family are avoiding accountability around Prince Andrew and the Jeffrey Epstein files, while also discussing how political and…18 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
Did the Met Police cover up for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?Allegations that the Met Police and UK/royal protection culture protected Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) and failed to report questionable behavior tied to Jeffrey Epstein; discussion of…17 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Why was a Labour campaign group spying on journalists?Allegations that Labour Together (a Labour campaign/think tank) commissioned an American public affairs firm (APCO) to investigate whether journalists were influenced by Russian interference, but the…16 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Natalie Fleet MP: Her grooming story and how she fought backLabour MP Natalie Fleet discusses her teenage grooming and rape, her push to end stigma and improve rape support, and her reaction to Keir Starmer’s handling of recent political scandals involving…13 Feb 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Auld Enemy & Grand Slam Stakes: can Scotland stop England? - The Sports AgentsPreview of the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield—can Scotland beat England in the Six Nations after Scotland’s opening loss to Italy and England’s big win over Wales; also discussion of Six Nations…13 Feb 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters