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- Could we be on the verge of genuine progress on the EU-UK front? In a few days, Andy Burnham will be in Brussels for the delayed 2026 summit with Ursula Von der Leyen.
Naomi and Kenny are joined by Lib Dem MP and Business Select Committee member Charlie Maynard for a look at what's in store in the EU shop.
Hotly anticipated deals are expected on agrifoods, emissions trading and youth mobility, and Burnham has been warming up the great British electorate for what might follow the summit.
The usual suspects are lining up to bellow 'betrayal' but the polls are staying firmly in Labour’s favour. Dare we hope?
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices - As the US - and the world - begin to absorb the magnitude and consequences of the midterms humiliation of Trump at the polls, second-order questions begin to emerge: What does it mean for the Middle East, for Ukraine, for Europe, for NATO? What does it mean for the GOP trying to select its next nominee? What does it mean for the Democrats trying to balance caution and ambition - not not mention having to manage a gaggle of excited newly elected freshers, at every level?
Naomi caught up with former UK Ambassador to the US Sir Kim Darroch to get his thoughts on all this. And we also talk to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and Queen of Quiet Riot, Dame Emily Thornberry. Plus, we asked friend of the show, US attorney and Washington insider Mark Bergman, for his reaction to the result and thoughts on the party’s direction.
And, because Alex is a total sucker for balance - not because he enjoys seeing the MAGA cult shattering into a thousand pieces, you understand - he has plumbed the depths of right wing influencers and youtubers, as well as outlets like Fox News and OAN, to find out how they are coping.
Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices - Let joy be unconfined! Naomi is back and she joins Alex as they poke the ashes of an epic MAGA and Manosphere meltdown, following Donald Trump's Midterm humiliation, Russell Brand's criminal conviction, and Elon Musk's market correction.
Could it be that the Manospasm we have been witnessing is beginning to dissipate?
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices - Flipping Nora. We are still surfing the wave of incredulity (and, let's face it, unbridled joy) after those US midterm results.
We are also running on fumes, because we all stayed up so we could bring you not just the drama, but some actual insight into what has been happening as the USA gave Republicans and Trump an absolute pasting.
Alex and Kenny are joined by fellow night-owl Sam Freedman – he of the fabulous Comment Is Freed Substack – to look at the highlights, lowlights and moments of both high drama and high humour.
There is a LOT to get through. There may be a few choice words as well, so cover the cocker spaniel's ears if it's a sensitive soul.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices - Welcome to the US midterms. This time, they are game-changers for all of us so here's everything you need to know about what's happening.
Alex and Kenny talk you through the basics, from what is Congress to when you can expect results, as well as highlighting the races to watch and the controversies that are burning brightly.
Plus they make some predictions. And use several excellent words!
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