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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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Has racism been normalised in the immigration debate?Whether racism has become “normalised” in UK immigration debate, using Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “colonised by immigrants” comments as a case study; also discusses a separate political/civil-service…12 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters
Why does Keir Starmer keep promoting the friends of paedos?The episode of The News Agents focuses on UK political controversy over Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s vetting and House of Lords appointments, specifically the life peerage of his former head…11 Feb 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
How did the coup against Keir Starmer go wrong?The episode is about a near-miss “coup” inside the UK Labour Party against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and why it failed to remove him.10 Feb 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
Is Labour turning on Keir Starmer?The episode discusses a Labour leadership crisis in the UK after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sawa publicly said the “distraction needs to end” and that Downing Street leadership must change, amid…9 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 14 chapters
How the government became a student loan sharkThe episode is mainly about how Twitter’s decline after Elon Musk’s takeover is prompting Meta to launch Threads, and what that shift could mean for political discourse, regulation, and scams…6 Feb 2026 · 45 min · 10 chapters
So you think you're a Winter Olympics expert? - The Sports AgentsChris Hoy, Olympic cycling champion, discusses his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis and argues against stopping universal prostate cancer screening, emphasizing proactive PSA risk checks and…6 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 8 chapters
Can Keir Starmer save himself from the Mandelson scandal?The episode argues that UK political elites enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s influence by appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite his ties to Epstein, and that this reflects a broader culture of…5 Feb 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Could the Mandelson scandal bring down Keir Starmer?In this episode of *The News Agents*, hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall delve into the political fallout from Keir Starmer's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal involving his…4 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 25 chapters
Did Peter Mandelson betray Britain to impress Jeffrey Epstein?In this episode of *The News Agents*, hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall delve into the recent controversies surrounding Peter Mandelson, a former Labour Party figure, following…3 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
Could Peter Mandelson end up in jail?In this episode, hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall explore the recent controversies surrounding Peter Mandelson, specifically his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the…2 Feb 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Is British politics just ungovernable?In this episode, the hosts delve into the current state of British politics, focusing on the dramatic decline in popularity of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.30 Jan 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Content is king but at what cost to player privacy? - The Sports AgentsContent is king but at what cost to player privacy? - The Sports Agents30 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Is Trump about to rig the midterm elections?In this episode, the hosts—Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall—discuss the recent FBI raid on the Fulton County election offices in Georgia, which is deeply tied to the controversies…29 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Why does Kemi Badenoch want an even smaller Tory party?In this episode, hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall delve into the political maneuvering of Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, as she aims to steer the…28 Jan 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Has Trump lost the battle for Minneapolis?Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall27 Jan 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
Is Reform UK becoming a Tory party retirement home?In this episode, Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall discuss Suella Braverman's recent defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, exploring the implications of this shift for both…26 Jan 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Special Report: Surveillance and snatch squads in Trump's new AmericaIn this episode, the hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall delve into the current state of Minneapolis, where federal law enforcement agencies like ICE (Immigration and Customs…23 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters
Brand Beckham & Osaka's Jellyfish - has sport ever been so fashionable? - The Sports AgentsIn this episode of *The News Agents*, hosts Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman explore the intersection of fashion and sport, particularly focusing on the recent media buzz surrounding Naomi Osaka's…23 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 11 chapters
Dictators, Invaders and Trump's motley crew on the Board of PeaceIn this episode, hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall analyze the emergence of Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" concept, its implications for global diplomacy, and the potential threats…22 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
Trump's Greenland shakedown: 'Say no and we will remember'Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall21 Jan 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
A year of Trump: terror, territory and tariffsIn this episode of "The News Agents," hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, and Lewis Goodall dissect the first anniversary of Donald Trump's inauguration, reflecting on the political landscape and ongoing…20 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 19 chapters
Special Episode: Trump, ICE and cruelty on the streets of MinneapolisIn this special episode, hosts Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall report from Minneapolis, the center of President Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement via ICE (Immigration and Customs…19 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 25 chapters
The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corruptIn this episode, historian and author Rutger Bregman joins Lewis Goodall to discuss a recent controversy surrounding his BBC Reith lecture, where a critical comment about Donald Trump was censored.16 Jan 2026 · 40 min · 18 chapters
AFCON Final & the growing influence of the diaspora - The Sports AgentsAFCON Final & the growing influence of the diaspora - The Sports Agents16 Jan 2026 · 21 min · 12 chapters