Best News Comedy Podcasts (2024)

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WWDTM: Tara Dower 47:51

9m ago47:51

47:51

This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter Grosz Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Dead Ringers: Ep1. Budget Politicians 28:06

24m ago28:06

28:06

What was Rachel Reeves’ real inspiration for her budget? What advice is Kamala Harris giving to Joe Biden, and what exactly is a ‘working person’? JD Vance and Tim Walz make their first appearances on the show and Rishi Sunak probably his last. This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Jason Forbes. Th…

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Electoral Shock Therapy 45:09

1h ago45:09

45:09

Andy is joined by Nato Green to process what America has done to itself. Become a paid subscriber and watch this whole episode. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nato Green Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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JOSH'S TAKE On Trump's Win 34:26

16m ago34:26

34:26

Well, it's Trump. The morning after the election, Josh live-streamed his post-election analysis and his predictions for a second Trump term from Cambridge, England, and took live questions. Watch the video on Substack, or listen in right here. To get more content like this and to join in the fun of the Uncomfy Convos multiverse, hit the Substack pa…

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"ELECTION DAY: SNL, MSG, OMG! An Autopsy of Two Campaigns" with Chas Licciardello 21:45

2d ago21:45

21:45

You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code UNCOMFORTABLE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/UNCOMFORTABLE20 The full premium version of this episode is available as a free gift to you. This version here is just a teaser, but ALL ELECTION…

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The Pollsters Have Given Up - Bugle 4319 46:23

2h ago46:23

46:23

Andy Zaltzman, Nish Kumar and Alice Fraser look at the final moments of the US election. Is Donald Trump still functioning? Is this the end of polls? Can we all vote? Also, the British Royal Family: Rich. Why not check out 15 years of top stories: https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/topstories. Featuring: Andy Zaltzman Nish Kumar Alice Fraser Produced …

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S&W Episode 970: Class Action Park 1:13:05

2h ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Making a concerted effort to avoid the election, Dee and Kate chat about the many deaths and mutilations that occur at amusement parks, in particular the notorious Action Park in New Jersey. Vibrato calls in with a history lesson. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Killer Star Sign…

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WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez 47:16

5m ago47:16

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This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy Blotnick Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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2016 ELECTION TIME CAPSULE: Hear Josh's Reaction to Trump's First Election Win, with David Plotz 20:40

33m ago20:40

20:40

The full premium version of this episode is available as a free gift to you. This version here is just a teaser, but ALL ELECTION-RELATED CONTENT WILL NOT BE PAYWALLED if you access it on Substack. To hear this episode in its entirety, as well as all upcoming election episodes in full, you need to leave this app – you will NOT need to pay anything …

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The News Quiz: Ep 8. Interference, Incentives and Interruptions 28:33

2d ago28:33

28:33

This week on The News Quiz, join guest host Ian Smith, along with Geoff Norcott, Amy Hoggart, Alasdair Beckett-King and Susie McCabe, as they break down accusations of Labour door-knocking across international lines, Musk's super PAC and Trump's Big Mac, and the wild adventures of King Charles in the South Pacific. Written by Ian Smith. With additi…

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"Escape the Echo Chamber" with Stephanie Lepp 25:42

1d ago25:42

25:42

You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code UNCOMFORTABLE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/UNCOMFORTABLE20 The full premium version of this episode is available as a free gift to you. This version here is just a teaser, but ALL ELECTION…

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America in the World: A Live-Streamed Dialog with Michael Moynihan 24:20

19m ago24:20

24:20

The full premium version of this episode is available as a free gift to you. This version here is just a teaser, but ALL ELECTION-RELATED CONTENT WILL NOT BE PAYWALLED if you access it on Substack. To hear this episode in its entirety, as well as all upcoming election episodes in full, you need to leave this app – you will NOT need to pay anything …

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HTDE: Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg 22:09

9d ago22:09

22:09

This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for the Secretary of Transportation, and the guys find a tip to quell those pesky election mailers. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To D…

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UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS ELECTION SURVIVAL GUIDE: "How Trump Will Dispute the Result" with Journalist Matt Bevan 1:32:44

1d ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Arm yourself with facts now, to stay sane on election night. This episode is your toolkit against the schemes to sow confusion, foment chaos and challenge the vote. The ABC journalist Matt Bevan reveals to Josh the extraordinary Trump strategy that'll kick in if Harris wins a narrow victory, and the weird ways it relates to the Jan 6th riots and th…

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S&W Episode 969: Do You Like Scary Movies? 1:44:43

7d ago1:44:43

1:44:43

Dee and Kate explore the intersection between horror fantasy and the dark theater of reality by examining real-life copycat crimes inspired by horror films. Listener shares his most despised Halloween candy and Marshall Island Tony calls in about the atomic bomb. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus…

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Do Not Miss This Message! 18:09

2d ago18:09

18:09

Get ready, humans. Josh is about to start pumping out extra shows all week long to keep you informed, inspired and resilient during the U.S. election. But to receive your sweet nuggets of sanity, if you're not a Substacker then YOU HAVE TO DO ONE SIMPLE, FREE THING. You'll kick yourself if you don't. Listen RIGHT NOW to find out what. Head to the s…

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WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe 46:58

4d ago46:58

46:58

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medals Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep 7. Inflation and Incinerators 28:40

7d ago28:40

28:40

This week on The News Quiz, the panel assess the fall in inflation, Wes Streeting's latest bright idea. Written by Lucy Porter, with additional material by: Mike Shephard, Tasha Dhanraj, Peter Tellouche and Alfie Packham.Producer: Rajiv KariaExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Stud…

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JOHN SAFRAN: Kanye, Jews & Satire 1:28:05

6d ago1:28:05

1:28:05

John Safran is a legendary provocateur and comedy documentarian. He is iconic Down Under for his outrageous explorations of taboo subjects (think: Sacha Baron Cohen or Louis Theroux). In his latest escapade, he tried to investigate modern anti-Semitism by flying to Los Angeles and illegally camping out at Kanye West's mansion. He and Josh discuss o…

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The Most American Thing in History... 40:03

6d ago40:03

40:03

Elon musk's million dollar cheques, Christopher Columbus & drug dealing snowboarders. This week we plunge deep into the weird (and not so wonderful) with quite literally a mountain of global headlines to wade through. Andy is with Alice Fraser and Josie Long in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... Hear more of our shows, buy our book, a…

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COLEMAN HUGHES: Live At The Festival of Dangerous Ideas 59:50

9d ago59:50

59:50

Are we too focused on race? Have recent anti-racist movements like Black Lives Matter abandoned the ‘colourblind’ spirit of the original civil rights movement? Coleman Hughes is an American writer, podcaster and public intellectual known for his criticism of modern social-justice ideas about racism and racial inequality. In this live Festival Of Da…

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S&W Episode 968: helLA – A Pair of Sexy Witches 1:20:54

9d ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Halloween would not be the same without witches. Kate tells Dee about two sexy Los Angeles witches: Marjorie Cameron, aka the Scarlet Woman, and Louise Huebner, the Official Witch of Los Angeles County. Siege calls in about a couch conundrum. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Serial Kill…

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WWDTM: Instant Nostalgia Edition 47:08

11d ago47:08

47:08

This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep 6. Cleverly Timed Exits 28:30

14d ago28:30

28:30

This week on The News Quiz the panel unpack Sue Gray's cabinet exit, the arrival of man (and possible Irish Law firm) Morgan McSweeney and James Cleverly pipped at the post. Written by Geoff Norcott With additional material by: Cody Dahler, James Farmer, Tom Mayhew and Christina Riggs.Producer: Rajiv KariaExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProduction …

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JUST JOSH SPECIAL: Sinwar's Dead. Now Bibi, End the War! 23:00

12d ago23:00

23:00

Ding, dong, the psychopathic tyrant of Gaza is dead. Who was Yahya Sinwar? What does his death mean? Should Netanyahu declare victory and end the war? And why is Josh getting in trouble on Twitter over all this... again? To get more content like this and to join in the fun of the Uncomfy Convos multiverse, hit the Substack page at https://uncomfort…

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PREMIUM: “American Political Violence” with BBC Foreign Correspondent Nick Bryant 24:51

13d ago24:51

24:51

Is political violence “unAmerican”? Or is it as American as Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants"? Nick Bryant is one of the BBC’s greatest foreign correspondents. He has a doctorate in American politics from Oxford University and lived for years in Washingt…

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HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties 23:28

21d ago23:28

23:28

This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpful) reminders for when you should replace your household items. Plus, when a married couple calls in with a 29-year-old feud, the guys recruit some royal help. Y…

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Bonus Bugle: Bugle Episode 92 33:49

15d ago33:49

33:49

Andy is in Pakistan so we revisit a classic from The Bugle, where Andy, John talked about things that were happening, including jokes. There's also a new Ask Andy out this week for our paid subscribers! Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner…

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"Australia's Covid Response" with Economist Steven Hamilton 50:31

19d ago50:31

50:31

Australia's response to the pandemic was among the most aggressive -- and controversial -- in the world. What went right? What went wrong? At last, we have a much-needed accounting of the lessons of Covid, from the Aussie academic who became an unlikely pandemic authority in the U.S. thanks to his position as an outspoken economics professor at Geo…

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S&W Episode 967: The Bunny Man 1:25:48

27d ago1:25:48

1:25:48

After their armchair psychoanalysis of Halloween candy givers, Dee and Kate delve into the truth behind the urban legend of The Bunny Man and how a story mutates over time in location, frequency, and severity. The Swede calls in about his spotted dick. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode S…

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WWDTM: Eric Idle 47:46

21d ago47:46

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This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep 5. Peace & Peaks 28:24

19d ago28:24

28:24

Alasdair Beckett-King, Zoe Lyons, Scott Bennett, and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week on The News Quiz the panel look for the solution to world peace, check in with the Conservative final four, and tackle Everest (not literally). Written by Andy Zaltzman With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Cody Dahler, Dee Allum, and Pe…

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"What's Israel Doing?" with WSJ Reporter Marcus Walker 1:03:03

20d ago1:03:03

1:03:03

One year on from the Hamas attack, Josh is sick of biased bickering about why Israel is in the right or in the wrong. Here, he brings you an informed, impartial, big-picture account of where Israelis and Palestinians find themselves. Marcus Walker is a senior reporter at the Wall Street Journal, and the friend to whom Josh turns when he needs to un…

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Damien Cave: New York Times, America and Australia 1:10:03

25d ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Damien Cave is the Vietnam bureau chief and global affairs correspondent for The New York Times, covering shifts in power across Asia and the wider world. He has spent most of the past 20 years as a correspondent for The Times. He’s been based in Baghdad and Miami, Mexico City and Sydney, and spent lengthy stints reporting from many other places, i…

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S&W Episode 966: Ant-Walkers of Hiroshima 1:21:31

23d ago1:21:31

1:21:31

To kick off Spooktober, Kate tells Dee about the Ant Walkers of Hiroshima and how mankind created something much more terrifying than any ghost story. Big Poppa Smurf calls in about annoying Tiktok trends and Liz Short wants to know how Kate feels about birds. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus mi…

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WWDTM: Kara Jackson 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep4. Conference & Confidence 28:36

27d ago28:36

28:36

Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser, and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week on The News Quiz the panel plough through Keir Starmer's first Labour conference as PM, analyse the effectiveness of the UN, and celebrate the coming of Earth's new moon... All hail Moon 2! Written by Andy Zaltzman With additional material by: Jade …

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CANDACE OWENS VS JOSH 1:11:49

29d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Candace Owens is one of the most popular commentators in the world. Initially critical of President Trump, she was a famous critic of Black Lives Matter and became the communications director for the conservative group Turning Point USA. Her talk show on the conservative website The Daily Wire, "Candace", was cancelled earlier this year after she m…

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HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage 24:02

28d ago24:02

24:02

This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack for keeping beaches safe. And a high school cheerleading squad saves the day. You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything won't li…

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Netherlands? More like Nether happened! 46:32

29d ago46:32

46:32

This week we visit the moon, discuss sausages v. hostages, and for our friends in New York - what is a bribe? Andy is with Anuvab Pal and Tiff Stevenson in a podcast that is funded by you, the listener... Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinn…

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"The Alcoholism Myth" with Katie Herzog 1:29:24

30d ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Do you drink too much? If there was a magic pill that made you not want a second drink, would you take it? You’d at least expect to have heard of it. That’s what the journalist Katie Herzog thought as she sat through AA meetings, feeling like a failure for boozing. Then, she found naltrexone. Josh hasn’t had a drink in four years after having a dif…

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S&W Episode 965: Lucifer Everylove 1:30:34

1M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

Dee and Kate chat with independent presidential candidate Lucifer Everylove about Occupy Wall Street, near death experiences, and the reason all politicians should be required to attend Burning Man at least one time. The Drunken Pilot phones in about dating Greek women. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archives, and th…

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WWDTM: Dionne Warwick 47:10

1M ago47:10

47:10

This week, we're live in Kansas City with guest Dionne Warwick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Shantira Jackson, and Josh Gondelman Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep3. Work & Play 28:28

1M ago28:28

28:28

Simon Evans, Ian Smith, Aditi Mittal and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week on The News Quiz the panel go through the PM's wardrobe, take a splash into the Lib Dems' conference, and take on the year's greatest mystery... where are all the butterflies? Written by Andy Zaltzman With additional material by: Cameron Loxdale,…

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PREMIUM: "Russia's Useful Idiots: Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, Uh-Oh" with Ross Anderson 30:15

1M ago30:15

30:15

Imagine being an innocent YouTuber, tricked into receiving millions of dollars from Russia just because you're a Putin hack. That's what the U.S. Department of Justice alleges has been happening, and worse. How are the enemies of liberal democracy shaping the information you see online? Ross Anderson is an expert on right-wing YouTubers, the Life E…

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Kiss The Hate Away 43:57

1M ago43:57

43:57

JD Vance continues to do the opposite of shine, the Labour Party are bad at politics, and who cares about moths? Andy is with Alice Fraser and Hari Kondabolu. Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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KEITH URBAN VISITS JOSH 33:43

1M ago33:43

33:43

Keith Urban is one of the world’s most popular musicians. He started out in Australia, moved to Nashville, worked his arse off, won a stack of Grammys and sold over 20 million albums. He’s about to start a residency in Las Vegas and he'll tour Australia in 2025. His new album is “HIGH”. Don’t miss the YouTube page to see Keith and Josh bantering in…

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S&W Episode 964: Master of Disguise 1:36:34

1M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

The recent pager explosions in Lebanon led Dee down a rabbit hole researching two bizarre CIA covert operations involving acclaimed Hollywood prosthetic makeup expert John Chambers. Caller phones in about her predilection for Adderall and part four of Jizzy Jake’s ATL bro-cation. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear Second Show, SW archiv…

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WWTDM: Gary Oldman 48:01

2M ago48:01

48:01

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The News Quiz: Ep2. Prisoners and Pensioners 28:36

1M ago28:36

28:36

Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Glenn Moore, and Coco Khan join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week on The News Quiz the panel look towards a cold winter for pensioners, an early fall for prisoners, and try to figure out exactly what was being said during the US Presidential debate. Written by Andy Zaltzman With additional material by: Mike Shephard, …

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