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Daily: The Age of Chaos – Why we live in turbulent times

We live in a world of chaos, with Western democracies facing overlapping geopolitical, economic, and political crises. How did we get here? Professor Helen Thompson is co-host of the Talking Politics podcast – and she was Ahir Shah’s Director of Studies at University. They unpack her new book Disor…

Sorry, Not Sorry

Boris Johnson’s apology after Sue Gray’s “update” on Downing Street parties was followed by a shameful bout of obfuscation from the Prime Minister. While he dithers and delays, something he’s bemoaned in the past, can his crumbling defences hold? And with the Winter Olympics due to start in Beijing…

Thwack! Advantage COVID!

Why is the NHS struggling so badly if Omicron is less severe than previous COVID wave? And how come the Government wants to tear up COVID testing and mass vaccination when hospitals are on the verge of being overwhelmed? Health commentator Roy Lilley joins us for a situation report on the pandemic.…

Corridors of Powder: Cocaine in the Commons

The Government announces a performative war on middle class drug users just as cocaine traces are discovered in the Commons buildings. Coincidence? Plus, can tennis really stand up to China over the whereabouts of missing player Peng Shuai. Boris Johnson puts off a decision on Christmas to the very…

Isle of Dogs: Has Britain gone Barking Mad?

This week’s panel show out early for Patreon people… And you can hear our new series DOOMSDAY WATCH here: https://kite.link/doomsday  The sleaze revelations may be ebbing, but the PM is still under sustained attack from his own MPs. Will a bouncing new Johnson baby save Christmas for the Conservati…

The Mancunian Candidate – Burnham’s northern exposure

What a difference a week makes… Andy Burnham is now number one in a field of one, and planning to move a chunk of No.10 to Manchester. How is Labour adjusting itself to the Age of Andy? Is there more to Burnhamism than just vibes? What about Burnhanomics? And do the people really want a General Ele…

Simon Brodkin, Elly Griffiths, Ahir Shah, Cara Dillon, Truthpaste

Stuart Maconie is joined by comedian Simon Brodkin, known for his character Lee Nelson and his stunts, slipping past security to prank the likes of Donald Trump, Seb Blatter and Theresa May. He's out on tour with a new show, Unleashed. Ahir Shah won the Edinburgh Comedy award in 2023 for his show E…

My Time Capsule The Dig - Ep. 21. With Ahir Shah (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News For You)

Ahir Shah was our guest in episode 23 and he returns to have a chat about his old time capsule and let us know where he wants to bury it! Ahir Shah won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for his 2023 show Ends, which was subsequently released as a Netflix special. He has appeared on Live at the…