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The News Agents
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…
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A Very Royal Scandal: Emily Maitlis on Prince Andrew
It was the interview that shook the monarchy and saw the downfall of one of its most senior members. A brand new drama based on that interview, titled “A Very…
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Has American politics been taken over by conspiracy theories?
Two days after former president Donald Trump claimed immigrants are eating cats and dogs, and babies are being executed after birth, Jon and Lewis discuss how…
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Does Donald Trump really believe he won last night's debate?
Donald Trump was either up early this morning or didnt go to bed at all after his encounter with Kamala. He appeared on Fox News as they were discussing last…
The News AgentsKamala Harris wins the debate - and a Taylor Swift endorsement - The News Agents - USA
The Presidential debate on Tuesday night was everything that team Harris were praying it would be. Trap after trap laid for Donald Trump which he appeared to…
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Why are people obsessed with the Lucy Letby case?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told Lewis that the wishes of the parents of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby must be respected. And yet - as the inquiry…
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Is the Kamala honeymoon over?
The (brat) summer was Kamala's. The Democratic nominee had two months of rave press reviews and sell out crowds. And a convention that left many remarking that…
The News AgentsWeekend Edition - The Sports Agents
This week on The Sports Agents, Gabby & Mark were joined by former Chelsea F.C manager Emma Hayes to discuss her brand new book, ‘A completely different game…
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Ed Davey on Tory extinction, Keir Starmer and campaign stunts
The News Agents comes to you live from Ed Davey’s back garden. This is not a euphemism. The Lib Dems are a big force in British politics once again, the most…
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Who is Robert Jenrick - and is he going to become Tory leader?
The first round of the Conservative leadership race has seen Priti Patel leave the race, and Robert Jenrick take poll position. Could he be the Conservatives…
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The scandal of Grenfell: Dishonesty, Greed and Decades of Denial
The tragedy at Grenfell seven long years ago was one that was entirely avoidable. That was the conclusion today of the inquiry, which stated baldly that those…
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Michael Sheen on Prince Andrew, Port Talbot and Keir Starmer
Actor Michael Sheen joins us today to discuss his latest role playing a royal - Prince Andrew in Amazon's three part drama 'A Very Royal Scandal', based on the…
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The German hard right win their first election since the Nazis.
Germany's hard right party the ADF have made astonishing gains in two regions of the country - the first time the hard right has seen substantial electoral…
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Q&A: Presidential bromance, Royal politics and Lewis' pitch for Hawaii
This Friday, Jon and Lewis answer your questions. What's behind Biden and Obama's "complicated" relationship? Do members of the royal family vote? And which…
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Did Liz Truss really consider scrapping cancer treatment on the NHS?
The disastrous "mini budget" of Liz Truss' short time in Downing Street will go down in history. But did she really consider stopping the NHS treating cancer…
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Can Starmer reset Britain’s relationship with the EU?
Keir Starmer is in Berlin, this time for some real politics, not a football match. He’s meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, unveiling a new UK/Germany…
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Keir Starmer: Things can only get worse
Keir Starmer has made his first major speech as Prime Minister and he had an uplifting message for the public: things can only get worse. Jon and Lewis, firmly…
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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
This week on The Sports Agents... Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton's new 31-year-old manager - the youngest in Premier League history - joined Gabby for an exclusive…
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Did Kamala Harris seize her moment at the DNC?
Kamala Harris pledged a "new way forward" for America as she formally accepted the Democratic party nomination for president at the DNC in Chicago. She makes…
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How American politics is tearing families apart
We’ve been on the road in Indiana, which isn’t far from the DNC in Chicago and yet feels so distant. Has Kamala Harris’ introduction to the nation reached…
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The Obamas electrify the DNC
The Obama's are back, and last night they enchanted the Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago. They took the fight to Donald Trump. And they did it…
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Joe Biden’s last act
On Monday night Joe Biden made what was almost certainly his final speech as US President, and Lewis and Jon were in the hall at the Democratic National…
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Kamala Harris v Donald Trump: who is really ahead?
Jon and Lewis are at the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Joe Biden (he’s still president apparently) will be taking to the stage…
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Live from Chicago: The Democrat torch passes
Jon and Lewis are live from Chicago on the eve of the Democratic Party national convention, as Kamala Harris prepares to address the nation as her party's…
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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
This week on The Sports Agents, As we enjoy a brief post-Olympic break, we paused to reflect on an unforgettable summer of sport... From England's run to the…
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Q&A: Vice Presidents, Tory leaders, and Lewis' hair
This Friday, we answer your most pressing questions... Will Trump drop JD Vance as his VP before the election? Who are the serious Tory leadership candidates?…
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Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter?
The News Agents look back on how Twitter has evolved since it has become X under Elon Musk and ask if it's time to leave what has become an often dangerous…
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Kwasi Kwarteng on Liz Truss's "insane" decisions
The former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng joins us at News Agents HQ for an exclusive interview. He reflects on his disastrous time as chancellor under Liz Truss…
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Why have Musk and Trump become best friends?
Trump and Musk - it was a rambling conversation covering an extensive list of Trump's grievances. Will an endorsement from Elon Musk change the course of…
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Is this Zelensky's biggest gamble yet?
Ukrainian forces have charged in to Russia in a surprise attack - how will this play out for President Zelensky? And, as the Olympics come to an end in Paris…
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Olympics Weekend Edition: Week 2 - The Sports Agents
As we bid 'au revoir' to the 2024 Paris Olympics, The Sports Agents round up the best of the big interviews from our final week inside Team GB House... Gabby &…
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Inside the 'cult' of the Far Right
After weeks of rising tension and violence across the country, we take a deep dive inside the mind of the far right. Lewis speaks to a former friend of Tommy…
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Has the far right fury fizzled out?
Last night, the UK braced for violence. But a defiant display of counter-protest won. Jon and Lewis ask what happened to the far right riots - and will there…
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Why did Kamala Harris pick Tim Walz as her running mate?
Kamala Harris has finally selected her running mate - Minnesota governor Tim Walz. So can the pair take on Trump and Vance? And, with the UK military on…
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Starmer vs Musk: the incredible first battle of the Labour Government
As planned violence continues this week the Prime Minister has a new battle on his hands - and it's one of the most influential men on the planet. Elon Musk is…
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The far right riots, Starmer’s response, and the role of Elon Musk
A week on from the attack in Southport, cities across the UK are burning as disinformation spreads and far right groups gather to riot. Lewis and Jon analyse…
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Olympics Weekend Edition: Week 1 - The Sports Agents
After an unforgettable first week at the Paris Olympics,The Sports Agents return to round up the big interviews from their first week in Paris... Gold medal…
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Q&A: Huw Edwards, populists and upcoming elections
This Friday we answer your questions. Which upcoming elections will Jon and Emily be staying up to watch? Will Huw Edwards have to pay back his BBC salary? And…
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Why doesn't Trump believe Kamala Harris is black?
Trump turned up at the national association of black journalists yesterday and they just laughed at him. He took questions from a panel and found himself…
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The far right, disinformation and the Southport riot
Last night police in Southport were pelted with bricks and rocks as hundreds of people gathered in protest outside a mosque - after disinformation about the…
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The chancellor on tax rises, austerity and urinals
We’ve spent the afternoon at the Treasury with the chancellor. How does she justify scrapping the cap on social care? Why is she wasting money by cancelling…
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The Tory leadership race: Runners, riders, quitters
The Tory leadership window has just closed and six MPs have thrown their names in. On one side of the party sits Tom Tugendhat and Mel Stride. On the other…
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Olympics Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
All week long The Sports Agents have been building up to the start of The 2024 Paris Olympics... London Mayor Sadiq Khan sat down with Gabby to reflect on the…
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Q&A Special: Your questions about the American elections
Is it sexist to call Kamala by her first name? What happens to the election if Trump loses? Who’s the best president America never had? After a full on crazy…
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Joe Biden bids farewell: Can the Democrats now win in November?
It was an act of supreme selflessness. And one of utmost urgency. Joe Biden acknowledged both things in his speech to the nation last night confirming he…
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Has Keir Starmer overreacted to his seven rebels?
Keir Starmer has faced down his first rebellion by removing the whip from 7 Labour rebels who voted with the SNP to end the cap on child benefits for families…
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Is the US presidential race about to get dirty?
Kamala Harris raised a hundred million dollars in the day and a half since Joe Biden announced he wouldn't be standing for re-election. She has now passed the…
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Will Kamala Harris replace President Biden?
There is a dizziness to American politics right now - Vice President Kamal Harris raised 49 million dollars in the first twelve hours following Joe Biden's…
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Special Episode: President Biden quits 2024 race
Chaos reigns in the Democratic party. In a virtually unprecedented move President Joe Biden has stepped aside from the presidential race weeks before he was…
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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
This week on The Sports Agents, Gareth Southgate resigned following England's Euro 2024 final defeat, and the world's best golfers tee'd it up for the 152nd…
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Harriet Harman on misogyny, trans rights and whether Tony Blair was a feminist
Lewis is joined in the studio by one of the most senior women in British political history, former Labour Deputy Prime Minister, Harriet Harman. Two weeks into…
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What is Clacton MP Nigel Farage doing in Milwaukee?
It feels like the walls are finally closing in on President Biden. His closest political allies, the leaders of the Democratic Party in Congress, are…
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What is Starmerism? Labour's first King's Speech
Keir Starmer promised "national renewal" in today's King's Speech, where he outlined his policy plans for the next parliament. So did we get our first glimpse…
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“Full of cranks and weirdos” - inside the Republican National Convention
Emily is live from the Republican Party National Convention in Milwaukee, a room full of "cranks and weirdos", as we react to the news that Ohio Senator J.D…
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Has the assassination attempt helped both Trump and Biden?
Emily is in Milwaukee for the Republican Party National Convention, just 36 hours after an assassination attempt on their Presidential candidate Donald Trump…
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Trump shot: What does it mean for the election?
Hours after Presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, Jon and Lewis take a look at how the assassination attempt will impact the…
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Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
This week on The Sports Agents, We reflected on England's run to today's Euro 2024 final, Lewis Hamilton's record 9th British GP win and Novak Djokovic turning…
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Q&A Special: Your questions answered a week on from the General Election
A week on from a Labour landslide in the 2024 General Election, Lewis and Emily answer the questions that have been bugging you over the past seven days…
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The Democrats turn on Joe Biden
Last night, the pressure on Joe Biden ramped up a notch - George Clooney called on the President not to stand in November, through a piece in the New York…
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Starmer meets Biden
PM Starmer has just arrived in Washington to meet President Biden for the first time. Arguably at a time when Biden needs Starmer more than Starmer needs the…
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What is the future of the Tory party?
A tale of two thinktanks - you lucky things. Jon has spent the day at the Tony Blair Institute and Emily has been with the Popular Conservatives (PopCons), Liz…