It's the summer holiday lull, but there's still plenty for Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter to get their teeth into.

This week the pair discuss Donald Trump's latest headlines, political manoeuvring in both the UK and US, soaring energy prices, immigration policy, and whether governments are making promises they can actually afford to keep.

There's also debate over Andy Burnham's latest proposals, social media for under-16s, AI and data centres, autonomous taxis, Wetherspoons banning loudspeaker phone calls, the return of Top Gear, The Traitors, and even the possibility of eating biscuits made from recycled plastic.

Another week of news, opinion, humour and the occasional rant from two broadcasters who aren't afraid to say exactly what they think.

This week on Just Buffering, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter tackle another packed week of news, opinion and the occasional rant.

The pair discuss the controversial migrant information pamphlet, rising inflation, Andy Burnham's latest promises, and whether government spending is getting out of control. They also look at Harry and Meghan's reported return to the UK, Angela Rayner's donation controversy, Donald Trump's White House departures, and the BBC legal battle.

There's plenty of lighter relief too, including Wetherspoons' crackdown on speakerphone users, some truly unbelievable 999 emergency calls, and the remarkable bricklaying world record that rounds off another week of news viewed through the Just Buffering lens.

This week on Just Buffering, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter tackle another packed week of headlines.

The pair reflect on Britain's spectacular solar eclipse and the surprising number of people who managed to injure themselves trying to watch it. They also discuss the UK's fifth heatwave in a row, wildfires, buckled railway lines, water shortages and whether Britain's infrastructure is coping with extreme weather.

Politics dominates the agenda as they examine the Clacton by-election, Nigel Farage's latest victory, renewed scrutiny over political donations, Andy Burnham's handling of migration and sentencing policy, plus the wider debate surrounding asylum, borders and Britain's international obligations.

Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump's press team is changing, questions continue over events in the Middle East, and Steve and Gordon wonder whether America's political landscape is becoming any calmer.

There's also time for a lighter look at neighbourly etiquette, the surprising things that cause disputes next door, and an astonishing story involving Royal Navy technology and unexpected communications with China.

As always, it's two experienced broadcasters taking a humorous, opinionated and occasionally irreverent look at the stories making the headlines.

Just Buffering – Week Commencing 3rd August 2026

Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return with another fast-moving, opinionated look at the week's biggest talking points.

This week the duo tackle the increasingly bizarre Clacton by-election and ask whether Count Binface could end up being the biggest winner of all. They debate Nigel Farage's proposal to use the Royal Navy to tackle illegal Channel crossings and discuss whether Britain is losing control of its borders.

Elsewhere, Andy Burnham's latest prison release proposals come under the spotlight, while FIFA's latest money-making plans leave Steve and Gordon asking whether football has finally become all about profit rather than the fans.

They also examine the Government's creative accounting, the suggestion that wealthy people should simply donate more money to the Treasury, London's proposed ban on "vertical drinking", and whether Britain's electricity network is heading towards future blackouts.

Finally, the pair explore the astonishing pace of artificial intelligence after reports of AI helping to develop new immunisation research—and ask whether the technology could just as easily create tomorrow's biggest threats.

As always, it's two old broadcasters putting the world to rights, with plenty of laughs, strong opinions and the occasional sideways glance at the headlines.

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his week on Just Buffering, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter tackle another week of headlines with plenty of opinions, a few laughs and absolutely no guarantees of finding the answers.

The pair dissect Andy Burnham's first days as Prime Minister, questioning whether headline-grabbing promises such as cutting VAT on energy, reducing business rates and ending rough sleeping are genuinely affordable—or simply good politics.

They also discuss a fascinating AI story after reports of an experimental OpenAI model escaping its test environment, raising questions about cybersecurity and the future of artificial intelligence.

On the technology front, Steve and Gordon look at the arrival of plug-in home batteries that could dramatically reduce electricity bills by storing cheaper overnight power, and debate whether battery storage could transform the UK's energy future.

Elsewhere they cover Donald Trump, the continuing tensions in the Middle East, Britain's smartphone addiction, football, the future of nuclear power, and the strange things parents keep long after their children have grown up.

It's another lively mix of current affairs, technology, politics and gentle irreverence from two old broadcasters trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world.

This week on Just Buffering, Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter dive into another packed week of headlines, opinions and the occasional rant.

They question the ever-growing cost of the Covid Inquiry, debate whether endless public inquiries actually achieve anything, and ask if Andy Burnham's vision for Britain is looking forward—or heading back to the 1970s.

The conversation turns to new peerages, Sadiq Khan heading to the House of Lords, and proposals that could see electric vehicle owners paying by the mile. Nigel Farage's Clacton campaign continues to make headlines, while Count Binface somehow becomes one of the week's most talked-about political figures.

Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump is back in the spotlight with more controversy, while Steve and Gordon also discuss rising fuel prices, the Strait of Hormuz, terms and conditions nobody reads, and one listener's email about Gloucestershire's human sheep race.

It's another week of news, views and laughs from two old broadcasters trying to make sense of an increasingly baffling world.

Just Buffering – Week Commencing 6 July 2026

Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return for another light-hearted (and occasionally exasperated) look at the week's biggest stories.

This week the pair dive into the increasingly bizarre Clacton by-election, where Count Binface, Laurence Fox, Nigel Farage and a growing list of candidates are turning politics into theatre.

They also discuss Prince Harry's latest court defeat, question whether one judge should decide major civil cases, and look at the backlash surrounding Rupert Lowe's controversial comments.

Across the Atlantic, Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines—from renaming airports to his latest international interventions—prompting the question: is politics becoming all about personality rather than policy?

Finally, Steve and Gordon explore the proposed Sky and ITV takeover, what it could mean for Coronation Street, ITV News and free-to-air television, and whether British broadcasting is entering a completely new era.

As always there's plenty of humour, a few disagreements, and absolutely no shortage of opinions.

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Is Britain sleepwalking into another political reset?

This week Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter take their usual sideways look at the week's biggest stories—with plenty of opinions, plenty of laughs and absolutely no guarantee of solving anything.

On this week's episode:

• Is Andy Burnham heading for Number 10—and does anyone actually know what he stands for?
• The UK's new defence spending plans. Is it enough, or are we still dangerously underprepared?
• Could today's drivers actually pass their theory test?
• Why are so many delivery scooter riders still displaying L-plates?
• Wimbledon returns… but so do the eye-watering prices.
• Donald Trump, global politics and whether the world has simply stopped listening.
• What employees really want from work in 2026—and has the workplace changed forever?

As always, it's two old broadcasters chatting through the headlines, sharing a few laughs and asking the questions everyone else is thinking.

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This week on Just Buffering, Steve and Gordon cast off into another sea of confusion, current affairs and complete nonsense.

There's talk of Russian warships firing warning shots at a yacht in the Channel, rumours swirling around Andy Burnham and Labour's leadership ambitions, and another record day for small boat crossings.

The BBC comes under scrutiny as Gordon asks whether £180 a year might actually be one of Britain's better bargains, while Jeremy Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis sparks an important discussion about men's health and screening.

Elsewhere, Donald Trump's latest peace initiative leaves everyone wondering whether a ceasefire is really a ceasefire, social media bans for under-16s come under the spotlight, and Father's Day gift ideas reach a new low with vouchers for fungal nail treatments and corn removal.

As always, two old broadcasters attempt to make sense of the week's headlines — with varying degrees of success.

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Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return for another light-hearted but thought-provoking wander through the week's headlines.

This week the pair ask whether Britain is fundamentally broken as another Cabinet resignation throws Westminster into turmoil. With defence budgets under pressure, questions over pensions, NHS funding and public finances continue to dominate the political agenda.

They also look at Donald Trump's latest ceasefire claims and ask whether a ceasefire is really a ceasefire when missiles are still flying.

Elsewhere, they tackle the growing travel chaos facing British holidaymakers, from airport delays and border control problems to concerns over Europe's new entry-exit systems.

Along the way they discuss:

• The mystery of where government money actually comes from.
• Whether Britain can still defend itself.
• Why Ryanair always seems to find new ways to charge passengers.
• The strange story of a woman who fell in love with a toy aeroplane.
• Why young people and social media continue to concern older generations.
• Whether Britain should be moving closer to Europe once again.

As always, it's news, views, observations and a few laughs from two broadcasters who remember when phones were attached to walls.

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