Best Opposite Lock Podcasts (2024)

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Inside out: How to fix the UK’s prison system + Labour embraces unpopularity 49:50

1d ago49:50

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Exclusive INCOGNI Deal ➼ go to https://incogni.com/podsavetheuk to get 60% off your annual plan! The government has won a vote in the commons over its controversial winter fuel payments - but Keir Starmer knows he’s not winning over the public. Unpopular decisions are the theme of the day as Nish returns to join Coco on the PSUK couch. Later, our h…

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15. Confessions of a Marijuana Mercanary - Ken Behr 44:34

4d ago44:34

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Ken Behr was a major smuggler of marijuana and cocaine into South Florida from the 1970s to the 1990s. When he finally got caught, he made a deal and worked undercover for the DEA for two years. He reveals all in his new book, "Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary," which he talks about in this fascinating interview. For more info, go to: www.crash…

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Time to nationalise Ticketmaster? “Cigarettes & Alcohol”, the Grenfell Inquiry concludes 48:44

8d ago48:44

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Parliament is back in session and so is Pod Save the UK! Coco is joined by Zoë Grünewald, filling in for Nish, to discuss Keir Starmer’s gloomy new lines trailing what’s shaping up to be a miserable Autumn budget. Free political point scoring around the Oasis/Ticketmaster fiasco probably isn’t going to be enough to offset the grim energy emanating …

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14. Rehabs That Lock Addicts Up For Years 35:18

13d ago35:18

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I talk to anthropologist Angela Garcia about the "anexos" in Mexico City that keep dozens of so-called addicts locked up in a single room for years using harsh methods such as chaining them to the wall. She has written about these for her new book, "The Way That Leads Among The Lost." I also talk to her about addiction in the New Mexico where she i…

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13. China's Client Narco State 54:29

26d ago54:29

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Sometimes you find a story that just blows you away and makes you wonder how you hadn’t heard it before. Patrick Winn’s new book “Narcotopia” did just that in painting the first detailed portrait of the Wa State, an Asian territory the size of Belgium that is effectively run by a drug cartel. Wa State is officially in Myanmar but is self governed w…

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Live! How comedy can bring hope in dark times - with Adam Hills and Kemah Bob 46:49

29d ago46:49

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In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, recorded on 07/08/24, Nish and Coco are joined by comedians Adam Hills and Kemah Bob to talk about how political comedy offers relief in dark times, while still holding power to account. The gang reflect on political flashpoints and what they learned from it, from dropping a spoonful of sugar …

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12. How The Taliban Smashed Opium 38:15

1M ago38:15

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I talk with bad ass journalist Hollie McKay who reported in Afghanistan about how the opium was trafficked massively under the Allied occupation and how the Taliban destroyed it. You can check out Hollie's Subtsack on: https://holliesmckay.substack.com/ To read more CrashOut stories and support the Chronicles go to: www.crashoutmedia.com Support th…

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Live! Finding hope in the wake of Britain's racist riots - with Ahir Shah & Tom Ballard 56:54

1M ago56:54

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In this special live episode from the Edinburgh Fringe, Nish and Coco bring two special guests to talk about the racist riots tearing Britain apart. **CORRECTION** This episode incorrectly states that the Baha Men's "Who Let The Dogs Out" has a sexist subtext, when it is in fact a song criticising misogyny. We regret the error. Nish, Coco and Ahir …

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How Can We Fix The British Economy? With Paul Johnson From The IFS 50:35

2M ago50:35

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It’s been a tough few weeks for new Chancellor Rachel Reeves. In a speech to the House of Commons on Monday, Reeves declared that despite going in to government with gloomy prospects, the financial inheritance was much worse than she had expected. Naturally, this didn’t go down particularly well with the now Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, as the tw…

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11. The True Story of the Arrest of El Mayo? 14:28

2M ago14:28

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I get into the seismic detention of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada. For my full story please go to: https://www.crashoutmedia.com/p/exclu... You can also see more of my pieces and support my work at: www.crashoutmedia.com Support the showBy Ioan Grillo

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Red Rebellion, Just Stop Locking Up Activists And How To Fix Our Broken NHS With Clare Farrell And Victor Adebowale 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

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Three weeks haven’t yet passed since the election, but Keir Starmer’s Government has faced its first rebellion. The response to seven Labour MPs breaking rank over the Government’s stance on the two child benefit cap was swift and fierce, leading to the whip being removed and anger inside and outside the party. Nish and Coco ask if Starmer has only…

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The Kings Speech, Knives Out for Vaughan Gething and An Education on Schools Policy with Liz Bates 53:13

2M ago53:13

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As parliamentarians were ironing their robes in preparation for the King’s Speech, Trump’s new running mate JD Vance shocked the UK with flippant remarks that have sent a shiver down the spine of the New Government. Nish and Coco are joined by Liz Bates to discuss Vance’s comments, the themes behind the surprise-free King’s Speech and two shock res…

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Are Labour the party to finally fix housing? w/ Kwajo Tweneboa, Toby Lloyd and Sam Freedman 48:31

2M ago48:31

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It’s week one in government and Labour have hit the ground running. We’ve got a new cabinet and big moves on planning reform and international relations are underway. But what about the opposition? Nish and Coco check in with Substack superstar Sam Freedman to uncover some of the challenges the new government faces over the course of the parliament…

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Labour Landslide - will things get better? With Torsten Bell MP and Femi Oluwole 54:59

2M ago54:59

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It’s official. The election results are in and we are in the era of a Labour government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stepped up the 10 Downing Street - but one of the key questions for Nish and Coco is will things concretely improve under his leadership? What can we hope for in this new era? The results of this election has shown massive change…

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Would a Labour supermajority really be bad for democracy? Rory Stewart on why opposition is vital 27:28

3M ago27:28

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Counting down the last five days until the election results come flooding in, the Conservative Party is still blowing themselves apart from the inside. Why has the Tory campaign been such a clusterfuck and should we care if they implode? Would a Labour supermajority be good or bad for democracy as a whole? To discuss these points, Nish and Coco are…

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Will “gamblegate” scandal obliterate the Tories Forever? Plus last few days of the election with Liz Bates 42:23

3M ago42:23

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With just one week to go until the election, Rishi Sunak’s chances of avoiding a landslide defeat might have just got slimmer - all thanks to “gamble-gate”. Nish and Coco are joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to discuss the betting scandal plaguing the government. Sunak vowed to lead the world in “standards of decency” but has been very s…

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Chris Packham Vs Taylor Swift: Will People or Politics Save Our Planet? 42:35

3M ago42:35

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The major parties have failed to pledge to make the radical changes needed to save our planet from climate catastrophe - but people power may well save us yet. Nish and Coco are joined by conservationist Chris Packham to find out what more our politicians need to do and how citizens can get involved. Chris also questions the wisdom of Taylor Swift’…

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Who gets the power? Devolution and the General Election. 52:43

3M ago52:43

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It’s been a horrendous campaign for the Conservatives so far, careening from disaster to catastrophe, but the Tories don't have the exclusive on political drama. This week Nish and Coco focus on the action in the devolved nations, with a particular focus on Wales and Northern Ireland. First, we check in with Welsh Journalist Will Hayward to learn a…

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Manifesto deep-dive: Is Labour’s at all progressive? 44:03

3M ago44:03

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Following a week of political manifestoes dropping from UK parties - Nish & Coco take a deep-dive investigation to see how they hold up against one another. With a focus on manifestoes that have left-wing approaches - they discuss what policies are the most realistic and which hold up the best under scrutiny. Joined by political journalist Zoe Grün…

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How to make your vote count: is Tactical Voting a necessary evil? With Femi Oluwole 43:08

3M ago43:08

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The polls are indicating a landslide victory for Labour come the election on July 4th. But that hasn’t stopped the calls - from both the left and the right - for citizens to vote tactically. But what does that really mean in Britain’s broken electoral system? Joining Nish and Coco on the PSUK sofa is Femi Oluwole, activist and campaigner, and Joe T…

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Timed Lap #8 Best Season ever!! 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

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A TITLE FIGHT IS ON!! I mean it isnt but we can talk about this is a better season than we thought it would be!Aisleyne and Nic talk about everything form silly season to does my car look big in this Monaco?Clipshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZAsCRIEaA -Rik Mayall Mansell Advert,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PdtS98IlcM Hamilton Hotonescar siz…

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Why is it so hard to tax the rich? Would it fix our economy? With Gary Stevenson 47:15

3M ago47:15

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The UK’s sorry state of affairs when it comes to water and railways is both a massive problem and an opportunity for the incoming government. Water companies are teetering on the brink of collapse and it feels inevitable that they will soon fall back in to public ownership. But how can we pay for renationalised services? Cat Hobbs from We Own It ta…

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Jeremy Corbyn & Mhairi Black: Left Culled, Centre Cracked and Right Reformed? 53:51

3M ago53:51

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In week two of the campaigns for the upcoming General Election - the fight for the centre vote has become a focal point. But the crucial question remains - what will this do for the future of politics in the UK? Are we at risk of losing diversity across parties? And as Keir Starmer appears to be purging the left-wing factions of the Labour Party, N…

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10. Claudia Sheinbaum Decimates The Opposition 14:17

4M ago14:17

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Mexico's first female president smashes the election 2024 Check out: www.crashutmedia.com Support the showBy Ioan Grillo

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Generational Warfare: Has Rishi Sunak’s electoral gambit misfired? 42:05

4M ago42:05

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It’s week one of the campaign and after a comical series of false starts, Rishi Sunak and the Tories have fired the first shots in a campaign of generational warfare. Nish and Coco are joined by political correspondent Liz Bates to find out if there are votes to be won in these wedge politics. Later, they speak to Christine Jardine from the Liberal…

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What do the Trans & Non-binary community need most right now? 48:48

4M ago48:48

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Nish and Coco are joined by Abigail Thorn (actress, writer and host of PhilosophyTube) and Freddy McConnell (writer and journalist) to examine the issues facing the trans and non-binary community in the UK today. In recent news, the current Tory government has proposed new guidelines for education in schools across England. Education Secretary Gill…

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TL 7 Hope for 24? 1:14:59

4M ago1:14:59

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The gang are all back, We talk our thoughts of how the teams are doing, whose going where, and Nic discovers pay drivers exist!Nics picks!https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeXUyMco/https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeXUY5c8/https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeXUuFYX/https://www.instagram.com/p/C6ocMcWx-AC/?igsh=MTc4Mm4xemVvczV4bQ==By Timed lap trio

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Are these the last six weeks of Rishi Sunak and the Tories? 45:02

4M ago45:02

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Nish and Coco bring you a hot off-the-press special look at the announcement of a UK general election. On Wednesday 22nd May - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the next general election will be on Thursday 4th July 2024. It appeared to be a sudden decision that surprised even his own Conservative MPs. But this announcement brings a whole host o…

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The economy is growing, so why are we feeling poorer? 45:00

4M ago45:00

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The UK is officially out of recession - Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have been banging the drum of the 0.6% GDP growth in the Jan-March quarter, but are things actually getting better? George Monbiot drops into the studio to demystify Neoliberalism - the invisible economic doctrine that has influenced UK politics and policy since the That…

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Abortion rights & ending hunger with Aisling Bea 49:38

4M ago49:38

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“A hung Parliament” - it’s not quite admitting defeat, but the new media lines from Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party suggest that even the Government knows its days are numbered. Nish and Coco unpack Sunak’s shock admission and some of the highlights from the local elections. Comedian, actor and activist (and old colleague of Nish) Aisling Be…

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9. Why Did They Kill The Surfers in Baja? 12:53

4M ago12:53

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In another tragic case, three surfers - two Australian and one American - took a trip to Baja California and didn’t make it back; their bodies were found in a well with bullet wounds. Baja California authorities were quick to find them and arrest suspects. But questions remain. How did they get to the alleged perpetrators? If it was a robbery why w…

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Are the Local Election results the beginning of total Tory annihilation? 41:25

5M ago41:25

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While the results from elections across England & Wales are still rolling in - the signs so far are pointing to a disastrous outcome for the Conservative party. So Nish & Coco have jumped on for this special bonus episode to pop the champagne - asking exactly what it means ahead of the General Election - whenever that will eventually be called! Liz…

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Humza Yousaf's Shock Resignation: Are the Greens Seizing Power in Scotland? 47:07

5M ago47:07

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The Westminster rumour mill went into overdrive last weekend peddling an ultimately incorrect rumour that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was due to call a summer election. With suggestions that this rumour was started by the Labour Party, Nish and Coco ask whether progressives might be starting to control the narrative. And might that change in power b…

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Nish dismantles Sunak's attack on disabled people and Coco meets Caroline Lucas 54:48

5M ago54:48

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Rishi Sunak finally ‘got Rwanda done’ after a long and dramatic night as his Safety of Rwanda Bill ping-ponged between the Common and the Lords. Our guest, the Green MP Caroline Lucas, tells Coco what it was like to be in Westminster that night and criticises Rishi Sunak for holding a drinks party while the Bill - which she describes as “a piece of…

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Jess Phillips on Angela Rayner tax story: scandal or smear? 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

On a busy week of news as MPs return to Parliament, Nish and Coco are joined by the Labour MP Jess Phillips. She gives her take on the investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs, and reveals the toll it’s taking on her party’s deputy leader. A discussion on Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel leads Jess to reveal her family links to Iran, and…

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Scandal and cyber security in Westminster 47:33

5M ago47:33

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Coco is back from holiday and the first order of business is for Nish to explain the Westminster “honeypot” scandal, which has seen the vice-chairman of the 1922 committee resign. But beyond a salacious story about MPs texting, what are the broader security issues this raises? Nish and Coco also take issue with Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting…

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Timed Lap 5. Still quicker than Alpine. 56:33

5M ago56:33

56:33

Aisleyne and Ryan give thoughts over the last 2 races and thoughts on who is looking good and who is going be lucky finish the season...By Timed lap trio

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Fighting the Rwanda Bill + Mr Kumar goes to Westminster 38:36

6M ago38:36

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With the Government’s controversial Rwanda Bill currently stuck between the Commons and the Lords, this timely special episode focuses on the UK’s asylum policy. Nish takes up an invitation to speak about the issue at the House of Lords. The event has been organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees, in conjunction with the makers of…

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A China crisis, a dodgy attack ad, and Titchmarsh’s trousers 48:20

6M ago48:20

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As Westminster goes on its Easter holidays, Nish and Coco reflect on a busy end of term that saw a couple of ministerial resignations and a diplomatic row with China. Nish asks if Lord Cameron’s post No.10 activities leave him compromised in dealing with China as Foreign Minister. Coco also raises the plight of the WASPI women, who lost out due to …

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Democracy for sale, Europe’s first black leader + tea with Obama 49:58

6M ago49:58

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This week Nish and Coco ask if our politics is on sale to those with the deepest pockets? The Conservative Party would love us all to move on from the row around the £15 million donation from Frank Hester, but it’s a story that highlights the often murky world of political funding. Nish and Coco talk to investigative journalist Peter Geoghagen abou…

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8. Tyree "Colion" Moorehead 43:37

6M ago43:37

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In Baltimore, Maryland, I interviewed teenage killer turned anti violence activist Tyree "Colion" Moorehead. In 2022, Colion was himself shot dead by a police officer while assaulting a woman and having a knife drawn. For more of my work, check out: www.crashoutmedia.com Support the showBy Ioan Grillo

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Tory donor racism row, plus the Princess and the pic 50:58

6M ago50:58

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Another shocker of a week for the Conservatives which saw their biggest donor caught up in a race row, and their former Deputy Chairman defect to Reform UK. Beth Rigby, Political Editor at Sky News, tells Nish and Coco that the Tories don’t want to give back the £10 million they received from Frank Hester last year, despite the racist language he’s…

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Jeremy Hunt’s election budget for big earners and big owners 47:51

6M ago47:51

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Did the Chancellor’s much anticipated pre-election budget fall flat? Nish and Coco pick over the details and wonder why our public services are being sacrificed for the sake of tax cuts. There’s reaction from Westminster from political journalist Kiran Stacey, who says that there are signs of the budget unravelling already. Rachelle Earwaker from t…

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Timed Lap #4 Bore-Rain? 1:15:58

6M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

Our first race review! and it wasnt easy when more is going off track than on. So Aisleyne, Nic and Ryan pull what we can out of this race and mix in the stories we that mattered. And in most cases only just starting...By Timed lap trio

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Episode 3 F1 2024 Preview! 52:27

7M ago52:27

52:27

Aisleyne and Ryan talk the 2024 season hopes and fears, Runaway Red Bull? Fighting Ferrari? Awful Alpine? Hope for Haas? Its all here as we also set some good old predictions we will look back on in December...By Timed lap trio

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The man who would be PM: who is the real Keir Starmer? 52:09

7M ago52:09

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With a huge lead in the polls, all the signs point to Keir Starmer moving into Downing Street by the end of the year, so how well do we know the man who would be PM? Guest co-presenter Liz Bates attempts to get behind the rather dull public image, by interrogating Tom Baldwin, who spent hours talking to Starmer for his new authoritative biography o…

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7. The Chicago Cocaine Twin 46:00

7M ago46:00

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I talk to Margarito Flores, who along with his brother trafficked more than 60 tons of cocaine for the Sinaloa Cartel. They then became cooperators and gathered evidence that was used to indict more than 50 traffickers, including El Chapo. He is now working giving classes to law enforcement on the workings of cartels and trying to make a difference…

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Will Young: popstar to politician? Plus Westminster ceasefire row 51:22

7M ago51:22

51:22

Nish and guest co-presenter Liz Bates set the scene on what went on to become a chaotic night in the Commons, that put speaker Lindsay Hoyle’s job at risk. They call out the “pathetic and petty” political game playing that sought to use the suffering of people in Gaza to embarrass the Labour Party. There are also harsh words for Business Secretary …

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Timed Lap Episode 2 1:31:22

7M ago1:31:22

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Episode 2 is here, We cover the big off season news, Hamilton and the ripple effects from there. We try and find the fun in the 2024 car launch...attempts? Nic and Ryan disagree on what works on the HAAS and Aisleyne has her thoughts on what needs be done for launches next year.Nics social media selections this episode, Gasley breatherliser https:/…

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Rochdale row tests Starmer’s leadership, plus the woman who helped take down Weinstein 50:48

7M ago50:48

50:48

A week that was supposed to bring more woe for Rishi Sunak has turned into arguably the biggest test of Keir Starmer’s leadership. Labour has had to suspend two of its parliamentary candidates for making comments about Israel. For Starmer, who’s staked his reputation on ridding Labour of anti-semitism, it’s been hugely embarrassing. Nish and Coco r…

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