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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…
Episodes
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Special Episode: Trump, ICE and cruelty on the streets of Minneapolis
Emily and Lewis report from Minneapolis which has become the dark heart of President Trump's ICE agent immigration crackdown. We patrol the streets with ICE…
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The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corrupt
Just a few months ago, historian and author Rutger Bregman found himself at the centre of a very British controversy. He had been asked to deliver a BBC Reith…
The News AgentsAFCON Final & the growing influence of the diaspora - The Sports Agents
Hosts Morocco face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday. At this AFCON almost 40% of players were born outside Africa, like the face of…
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Kemi puts the knife in first: Has sacking Jenrick made her stronger?
The politician who once complained of not seeing enough "white faces" in Birmingham probably had a very white one himself this morning. Robert Jenrick's…
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Is ICE acting like America's 'Gestapo'?
The images coming out of Minneapolis since the killing of Renee Good are nothing short of dystopian. Day after day, Minnesotans dragged from their vehicles…
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Should Donald Trump 'Make Iran Great Again'?
"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! ... HELP IS ON ITS WAY. MIGA!!!" It was a characteristically Trumpian post from the…
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Will Starmer have the guts to punish Musk for his undressing app?
Is the government about to stand up to Elon Musk? That now seems possible. Downing Street said today that they would support action from Ofcom - the media…
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Mehdi Hasan on America's 'Neo-Fascism'
We are barely a week into 2026, and already Donald Trump has toppled the president of Venezuela, threatened a NATO ally, labelled a protestor killed by ICE as…
The News AgentsPep’s heir to Fergie’s shadow: Why clubs can't move on - The Sports Agents
What does a strong succession plan look like? Before Darren Fletcher took over as Man United's interim manager he felt he needed Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing…
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Did Trump's immigration police murder a woman in cold blood?
The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota has exposed just how fragmented American society is in 2026. The mother of three was shot repeatedly…
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Why has President Trump seized a Russian oil tanker?
In dramatic scenes in the Atlantic this afternoon, American forces seized an oil tanker, 'the Marinera', flying the Russian flag. The British military was…
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Trump tightens the screws on Greenland
Less than 3 days after kidnapping the Venezuelan leader, Trump has doubled down on his ambitions to make Greenland the 51st state - despite warnings that…
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Which country will Trump strike next?
Not content with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One and appeared to spell out the countries…
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Special Episode: Is Trump now President...of Venezuela?
In the dead of night, President Trump sent US forces into the Venezuelan capital Caracas and - after bombs and explosions - emerged with its kidnapped head of…
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2026 Q&A: Unlikely comebacks, the future of democracy, and Jon's acting debut
Who is the most unlikely comeback of 2026? Will the Far Right continue to rise this year? And are things really starting to crumble in MAGA-land? In this…
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2025 Awards: Rising stars, resignations, and the moments that defined the year
It was a year of White House stand-offs, viral kiss cams, shock resignations, and the rise of the far right. From rising stars to jaw dropping moments, we look…
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Q&A: The case for Keir, 2026 elections, and is Britain ungovernable?
It's the final Q&A edition of 2025 and Jon and Lewis answer your questions - including the elections to look out for next year, whether algorithms are making…
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What the Hell just happened at MAGA-con?
The Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix was supposed to be a tribute to the work and legacy of Charlie Kirk, the influential conservative influencer who…
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Jess Phillips on the battle of her political life
As parliament wound down to a close, Jess Phillips ended 2025 with one of the government's boldest announcements to date. In the Commons, she declared a…
The News AgentsJake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Who's in the most danger? - The Sports Agents
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, is taking on YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul. Like it or not they’re two of the biggest names…
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Will America stop Europe from bailing out Ukraine?
This week, the head of the British army warned the public that "more families will know what sacrifice for our nation means", given the increasing threats to…
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The bombshell interview that's rattled MAGA
Vanity Fair may be contenders for this years 'scoop of the year' after securing a series of interviews with Trump's closest White House ally, Susie Wiles. The…
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Trump v The BBC: who will the British public back?
Overnight came Trump's ten billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC. It claims malicious intent in the edit of his speech in the Panorama documentary. And it…
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The Bondi massacre and the rise of anti-semitism
As the sun was setting on the first night of Hanukah, a father and his son opened fire on Jewish people celebrating on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. 16 people were…
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What America's first dictator could teach Keir Starmer
Although some Labour MPs are still fawning over Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York, they may be better off looking to a very different sort of American…
The News AgentsPippa York: "I want the world to leave trans people alone" - The Sports Agents
Pippa York, then known as Robert Millar, was crowned the Tour de France King of the Mountains, winning three stages in the 1980s. But ever since she was five…
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Trump - Pirate of the Caribbean?
Trump has attacked a huge oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela - and when asked what would happen now to the oil responded “we will probably keep it". Is…
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Exclusive: Did the Met “cover up” a paedophile ring?
An exclusive investigation by Andy Hughes, co-host of The Crime Agents and LBC crime correspondent, raises disturbing questions about whether a London police…
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The $100bn media battle that could change everything
Netflix and Paramount are locked in an epic fight to take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The price tag could well reach north of $100bn. And at stake - a huge…
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Why is Trump warning about "civilisational erasure" in Europe?
European leaders have met in Downing Street once again to discuss peace plans for Ukraine, following Trump's latest proposal - but once again it seems…
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How lawyers ruined Britain
While China is an engineering state, tech analyst Dan Wang says the America and the West are "lawyerly societies", reflexively blocking everything - good and…
The News AgentsSir Chris Hoy: "Government could save thousands of lives" - The Sports Agents
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy joins Gabby and Mark after his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis at just 47 years old. What more does Chris…
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Nigel Farage "off his head" over anti-semitism and the BBC
Reform's Deputy Leader, Richard Tice, popped up on the BBC today and appeared to dismiss the antisemitism claims of Jewish men who’d been at school with Nigel…
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Is Labour ready to reopen the Brexit debate?
Today's episode is an exclusive interview with David Lammy - Justice Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Secretary. Is he prepared to ignore…
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Is the jury system overrated?
In the sane world of the commons, the Shadow Justice Secretary was only two minutes into his speech before he called the justice secretary a “Lammy Dodger“ and…
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What was The Chancellor's biggest budget crime?
Rachel Reeves is accused of misleading the public, lying and “possible market abuse” by the opposition. They’ve called for her resignation. The Prime Minister…
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Salman Rushdie on political violence, free speech and BBC "cowardice"
Salman Rushdie has spent half of his life under the threat of death, but it is only in his latest novel - The Eleventh Hour - that he has devoted a whole book…
The News AgentsQ&A: Rules football should steal from other sports? - The Sports Agents
Can other sports teach football a thing or two? On today's show Gabby and Mark take your suggestions on how to fix football, using your passion for a massive…
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Does Labour need to own its move to the Left?
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been out defending their Budget - denying that the tax-raising measures contained within it break the Labour manifesto's…
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Budget 2025: Has Reeves saved her job?
This time last year, Rachel Reeves pledged that her tax raising Budget “wiped the slate clean” and would mean no more need for future tax raids. Today…
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Are Trump's lawyers now controlling the BBC?
Just a day after BBC bosses were in front of MPs to address impartiality concerns, and there's a fresh impartiality headache for the beleaguered broadcaster…
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Was Trump's latest 'peace plan' written by the Kremlin?
The leak of a 28 point peace plan over the weekend - reportedly agreed between Washington and Moscow - sent shivers down the spine of European leaders and…
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Ken Clarke on the Budget from hell
Ken Clarke is perhaps the archetypal political Big Beast. Elected to parliament 55 years ago, he held cabinet roles under Margaret Thatcher, John Major and…
The News AgentsDid Sky Sports axe 'Halo' TikTok too fast? - The Sports Agents
Only three days after launching, Sky had to take down its TikTok channel for female sports fans. Branded as the "lil-sis" of Sky Sports, it was complete with…
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Was Nigel Farage a racist schoolboy?
The Prime Minister has called on Nigel Farage to explain the reports of racist comments the reform leader allegedly made as a school boy. Farage has denied…
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Are the vultures circling around Keir Starmer?
Backbench Labour MP Clive Lewis took to a TV studio to offer up his own Norwich seat to allow Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham a path back into Parliament…
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Did the Home Sec use a racial slur to justify government policy?
Parliament is not usually the place where you hear racist language. But yesterday, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood repeated a racist slur that she has often…
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Tommy Robinson claims victory for Labour's immigration plan
The Home Secretary is putting her new hardline immigration plans before parliament - saying if Labour doesn’t do something drastic then worse will come. The…
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David Blunkett on how Keir Starmer can save his premiership
It’s been a chaotic week for Labour, with rumours of internal plots and Downing Street briefing wars. As questions swirl around Keir Starmer’s leadership, and…
The News AgentsSir Mark Cavendish: "They wrote me off but I’m a born racer" - The Sports Agents
Never write off a born racer: Sir Mark Cavendish had won 30 stages of the world's biggest cycling race, The Tour de France (even winning one makes a riders…
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How Epstein threatened to "take down" President Trump
23,000 pages of documents from the “Epstein files” have been released by Congress. They reveal damning details, and suggest that Epstein and Trump were in…
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Is there really a plot to oust the PM?
Late last night came a crisis response from Downing Street responding to a story no one had even heard. The suggestion was a plot - to unseat the prime…
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Will the BBC face down Trump in court?
The BBC has been set a deadline of Friday by Donald Trump's lawyer to apologise and "appropriately compensate" the US President for a Panorama edit of his…
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Inside the BBC: What really went on
Over the last 48 hours, The News Agents have spoken to more than 30 people - insiders at the BBC - to try and work out the facts of what actually happened…
The News AgentsCoining It with Lewis Goodall | Ep 6 - Unmissables: Explosive Lies
This is the final episode of Coining It. If you'd like to catch up from the beginning, head to Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts and search for…
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Q&A: Should we abolish the monarchy?
Is it time to rethink the British monarchy? Why has “Your Party” been such a spectacular flop? Is Starmer the biggest obstacle to a Labour second term? And…
The News AgentsCelebrity Traitors with Clare Balding - The Sports Agents
We've been Traitors mad so Clare Balding joined Gabby and Mark for a slightly different episode of The Sports Agents. Don't worry there's no spoilers from the…
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Malala: “Would I have chosen a different life?“
13 years ago, a teenage education activist in Pakistan was attacked by the Taliban — catapulting her onto the global stage. Malala Yousafzai went on to become…
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Should Mamdani's win in NYC be a wake-up call for Labour?
Overnight, progressives in New York witnessed a political earthquake. A resounding win on a high turnout for the city’s first Muslim mayor - a democratic…
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Is the Chancellor about to break her manifesto promise?
At 8:10 this morning the Chancellor made a speech in Westminster. 45 minutes later no one was any the wiser. She promised to be honest with the public but…