Best HS2 Podcasts (2024)

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Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk 26:29

17m ago26:29

26:29

What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Will Labour’s cold winter of cuts be worth it? 23:48

20m ago23:48

23:48

Keir Starmer says cutting the universal winter fuel allowance for pensioners is a ‘tough decision’ Labour has to take. But many of his MPs were not happy, as Peter Walker reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Mehdi Hasan on how to beat Donald Trump in a debate 34:35

25m ago34:35

34:35

Guardian columnist Mehdi Hasan talks through the debate strategy needed to face an opponent like Donald Trump. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The man who fell to Earth 22:29

35m ago22:29

22:29

Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from a plane wheel bay as it descended to Heathrow airport, his brother visits the car park where his body was found. Esther Addley reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Grenfell: the lies and greed exposed 38:37

3d ago38:37

38:37

After seven long years, the inquiry into a fire in a London tower block that left 72 people dead has concluded. But is justice for the victims – and survivors – any closer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The Israeli negotiator who talks to Hamas 33:40

15m ago33:40

33:40

Gershon Baskin on his experience as a hostage negotiator in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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2/25 Rail renationalisation passes key milepost and new road costs come under scrutiny 34:59

1d ago34:59

34:59

Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker bring listeners right up to date with progress of the new UK Labour Government's rapid legislation to allow franchised passenger train operations to return to state control [01:45]. Mark discusses with Christian his recent Guardian article calling for the abandonment of all England's major road building scheme…

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Why Oasis tickets are ‘definitely maybe’ too expensive 27:19

1h ago27:19

27:19

After queuing online for hours to buy gig tickets, some fans saw the prices surge. What happened? Rob Davies reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The millennials living with their parents 23:44

28m ago23:44

23:44

Elle Hunt reports on the millennials living with their parents, and explains why such living arrangements are on the rise. A family in London describes what it’s like to live together again. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Meet the new MPs: the surgeon, the lawyer and the 24-year-old student 27:28

21m ago27:28

27:28

The new parliament contains an astonishing 335 new MPs. Helen Pidd meets three of them as they get to grips with their jobs and leave their old lives behind. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 6 – Shut it down? 41:33

15m ago41:33

41:33

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask 36:22

12m ago36:22

36:22

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 4 – Bing and I 41:34

4m ago41:34

41:34

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 228: Ireland's railways 2. Thoughts on the present 1:36:33

6d ago1:36:33

1:36:33

In the second of what will definitely now be a three-part miniseries on Ireland, we are joined by Iain (anoniaino on Twitter!) to talk about the what Ireland's railways look like today... lining us up nicely for the next and final episode on what's next! Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or …

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Black Box: episode 3 – Repocalypse now 34:54

15m ago34:54

34:54

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 2 – The hunt for ClothOff, the deepfake porn app 46:12

14d ago46:12

46:12

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 1 – The connectionists 39:58

1h ago39:58

39:58

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Black Box: episode 0 – The collision 13:57

9m ago13:57

13:57

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The sex lives of strangers: creating ‘This is how we do it’ 29:18

1d ago29:18

29:18

A look at some of the brave couples who shared the joys and challenges of their sex lives in the column. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Venezuela and the president who won’t concede defeat 32:17

35m ago32:17

32:17

Tom Phillips reports on the opposition protests and brutal government crackdown since Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 227: Labour's pre-election rail and urban transit review 1:19:03

22d ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Before the election, the UK Labour Party commissioned Juergen Maier to head a review into railways and urban transport strategy... And it was published literally today. So the hell with the original schedule, let's take a look and see if it proposes anything useful - and more importantly consider if it will be ignored by Rachel Reeves. Enjoyed this…

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The UK’s refusal to ban arms exports to Israel 22:50

37m ago22:50

22:50

According to government statistics, the UK has issued more than 100 arms export licences to Israel since the 7 October attack. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Racism in the army: the soldier who took the UK military to court 29:00

3h ago29:00

29:00

Former soldier Kerry-Ann Knight describes the sexism and racism she faced in the British military, and how she went from being the face of an army recruitment drive to a painful employment tribunal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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2/24 Satnav guiding UK airliners and better train services across Britain's Pennines 33:39

22m ago33:39

33:39

Christian looks skyward with HACAN Policy Director Paul Beckford to turn the spotlight on UK Airspace Modernisation and what this will mean for both passengers and residents living under the flightpaths [2:07]. Next, it's a discussion with TransPennine Express Managing Director Chris Jackson about restoring train service frequency and a host of inn…

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The making of Kamala Harris 39:46

19m ago39:46

39:46

What does the life of the woman who could be the next president of the US tell us about what kind of a leader she may be? Janell Ross reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The astronauts ‘stuck’ in space 25:52

22m ago25:52

25:52

Why are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore staying onboard the International Space Station much longer than planned? Richard Luscombe reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How Bangladesh’s longest-serving leader was toppled by student protests 29:50

19d ago29:50

29:50

Sheikh Hasina was a historic figure in her country. But now she has fled after protests turned violent. How did it all go wrong? David Bergman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 226: Ireland's railways 1. A potted history 1:26:42

2d ago1:26:42

1:26:42

In the first of (I think!) a two-part miniseries on Ireland, we are joined by Iain (anoniaino on Twitter!) to talk about the history of Ireland's railways and how we got to the system we have today. Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or throw loose change at me via https://paypal.me/garethden…

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Tommy Robinson and the evolution of Britain’s far right 29:55

23d ago29:55

29:55

Ben Quinn reports on how Tommy Robinson became a key figure in British far right politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Is Ukraine’s incursion into Russia a gamble that could pay off? 20:31

12d ago20:31

20:31

It is the first time Russia has been invaded by a foreign army since the second world war. Dan Sabbagh reports on the surprise attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The two-child welfare limit: why won’t Labour scrap the cap? 26:59

10d ago26:59

26:59

Tom Clark and Janet Arinaitwe on the politics behind the two-child welfare cap and the impact it has on some of Britain’s poorest families. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Jazz Catastrophes, Royal Gongs & Sangría 29:34

1M ago29:34

29:34

Episode 22. In this late-election special, we dive into the murky waters of Clacton to find out if there is something dangerous lurking. We explore the history of England’s favourite patron saint, St George. Can you even write dragon-slayer on your visa application? There are more ludicrous royal honours and a potential knighthood for Johnson’s dog…

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“Welcome to hell”: inside Israel’s prisons 37:55

25d ago37:55

37:55

Palestinian prisoners have spoken of sexual assault and starvation in Israeli jails. Bethan McKernan reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Is AI a bubble? 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

Alex Hern reports on recent problems artificial intelligence companies have faced and asks whether the billions invested are paying off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 225: How The Railways Will Fix The Future 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

I DID IT. I WROTE A BOOK. And as an exclusive for all you lovely viewers, you can Q&A me about it and anything else you can think of in this week's #Railnatter... Plus we'll cover a bit of news off. Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or throw loose change at me via https://paypal.me/garethden…

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The imam who reached out to rioters 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

Adam Kelwick is an imam at England’s oldest mosque. He explains why, as far-right mobs launched attacks across the country, he invited the people targeting his mosque to come inside. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Inside the prisoner exchange that set an American journalist free 29:57

18d ago29:57

29:57

Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer talks about the imprisonment and eventual release of his friend, the journalist Evan Gershkovich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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A death at work in the age of extreme heat 28:36

18d ago28:36

28:36

Samira Shackle and Jeff Goodell explain the dangers resulting from extreme heat, and what society can do to mitigate them. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How two assassinations left the Middle East on the edge 26:31

21d ago26:31

26:31

Following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the political chief of Hamas, in the Iranian capital, Tehran, are we on the edge of a regional war? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How Southport’s horror and grief was hijacked by the far right 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

After the killing of three little girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, the town was in mourning. But after rumours and disinformation flooded social media a riot broke out. Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 224: What's left of HS2? (a flick through the latest NAO report) 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Post election, it's worth taking a look at the National Audit Office's latest report into High Speed 2 and the mess the previous government made of it. With a new Labour government picking up the divine right to rule from Murdochs, Platts and Gerkos of the world, we've been launched headlong into 2010 austerity again - but what does this mean for H…

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Rachel Reeves and the £22bn black hole 25:48

1M ago25:48

25:48

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has claimed that a £22bn shortfall in the public finances was “covered up” by the Conservative government. Larry Elliott reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The sisters Saudi Arabia tried to silence 35:49

14d ago35:49

35:49

Three siblings dared to challenge the kingdom’s restrictive rules for women – and it changed their lives for ever. Tom Levitt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Mail Rail:London's Underground Narrow Gauge, Biker Railway Ride-outs, Ffestiniog Gravity Train & Darjeeling Himalayan locomotive 19B 50:46

1M ago50:46

50:46

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Making Tracks, Alasdair Stewart goes over old ground, or rather underground, as he revisits the Post Office railway – or Mail Rail as it has become known in recent decades, which is part of London's Postal Museum. Alasdair was keen to take a journey on the railway after working as a contracting engineer on…

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Why Spain wants tourists to go home 27:11

1M ago27:11

27:11

For decades, Spain has been the destination of choice for Brits desperate for sun, sea and sand. But now there is a growing backlash against tourism. What went wrong? Sam Jones reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The mother who forgave her daughters’ killer – but not the police 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

Mina Smallman’s world fell apart after the murder of her two daughters. Then came a shocking revelation about the police’s behaviour. She explains how she found the strength to fight back. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Team GB’s plan for Paris? Air con, ice vests and baristas 30:52

20d ago30:52

30:52

The Olympic Games are starting on Friday – but what does it take to get Team GB ready, and what should spectators be watching out for? With Sean Ingle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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#Railnatter Episode 223: West Yorkshire mass transit (reviewing the consultation plans) 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Back in Episode 49, we looked at the broad plans for mass transit across West Yorkshire, centred on Leeds. Now, mayor Tracy Brabin has launched the consultation for the first two proposed routes, between Leeds and Bradford and from central Leeds southwards. Are these proposals any good? Are they ambitious enough? Will they achieve sufficient modal …

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2/23 Calling All Stations is LIVE! 32:43

2M ago32:43

32:43

In our first ever episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Cogitamus and Rail Forum #allchangerail seminar, Christian Wolmar and Mark Walker examine the outcome of the UK General Election and the appointments of Labour's Transport Ministers [1:08] along with publication of the new Government's extensive transport legislative programme in…

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In southern Lebanon on the brink of war 36:15

21d ago36:15

36:15

Michael Safi travels to southern Lebanon where Hezbollah is trading strikes with Israeli forces and one misstep could result in all-out conflict. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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