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   Number 1: 189: The Hacks Book Club

   As the summer draws to a close, Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the best books about journalism and writing ever, er, written, covering everything from Vesuvius to Rwanda to Elton John. Further Reading The Faber Book of Reportage, edited by Professor John Carey Tickle The Public - 100 Years of the Popular Press by Matthew Engel We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families by Phillip Gourevitch Towards The End Of The Morning by Michael Frayn Scoop by Evelyn Waugh Stick It Up Your Punter! by Peter Chippindale & Chris Horrie Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson New Grub St by George Gissing

   August 25, 2026·42min
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   Number 2: 188: Entirely Artificial Intelligence

   Summer special! The team discuss the Conservatives’ new policy on convicted Neo-Nazis (pro), the AI data centres hoovering up power and water, and the extraordinary story of Professor Jason Arday.

   August 11, 2026·39min
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   Number 3: 187: Feel The Burnham

   The team discuss how Andy Burnham’s social media is annoying the ‘lobby’; the mad debate over North Sea drilling continues; and how to make the new PM funny.

   July 28, 2026·43min
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   Number 4: 185: Manc To The Future

   Ian, Helen, Andy and Richard Brooks discuss Andy Burnham’s vision for Britain (AKA Even Greater Manchester), the non-existent ban on air-conditioning, and a new book on Emperor Trump.

   June 30, 2026·46min
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   Number 5: 183: Fight! Fight! Fight!

   The team (plus guest Sarah Shannon) catch up on the latest White House cage fight, on the World Cup, on the USA and Iran's actual fight, and on the British fight for the right between Reform and Restore.

   June 16, 2026·45min
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