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Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Dan Bardell as Arsenal thrash Manchester City 5-1. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to make sense of the 18-game final round of Champions League fixtures, along with looking ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

In the second episode of our listener questions special, Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay what he has uncovered about who the exercise guidelines were created for and whether they apply to all of us, which exercises are best for keeping us strong, whether we should be eating particular foods when we exercise, and how much protein we need to consume if we’re packing in the hours at the gym. With contributions from Jason Gill, professor of cardiometabolic health at the University of Glasgow; Benjamin Wall, professor of nutritional physiology at the University of Exeter; Clyde Williams, emeritus professor of sports science at Loughborough University; Victoria Taylor, head of clinical support at the British Heart Foundation and I-Min Lee, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

In her big plan to get the economy growing again the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has prioritised growth over almost everything else. But at what cost? John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Clive Lewis about concerns that climate action is taking a back seat. Plus, the columnist Gaby Hinsliff talks us through whether the party’s quest for growth will work Send your questions and feedback to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala for a whip around the EFL. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

We asked for your questions on getting healthy in 2025 and you delivered. In the first episode of our listener questions special, Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample what she has uncovered about the scientifically proven ways to cut down on sugar, the truth behind the panic over seed oils, and why it is that some of us seem to have bullet proof immune systems, while others succumb to every bug they encounter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big speech on growth, does she have any new plans to boost the economy? And will they work?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and John Brewin as Manchester City move back into the top four with a convincing route one display over Chelsea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Jonathan Fadugba and Barney Ronay to discuss the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the counter-terrorism practitioner Rashad Ali. Plus, the Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey explores how Keir Starmer will deal with Donald Trump’s return. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod