The team (plus special guest Matt Muir) explain why cryptocurrency has been pumped up in the USA and why it’s only going to get bigger in the UK. Plus what’s happening in the race between the Tortoise and the Observer, and the government’s mixed messaging on electric cars.

Ian recounts his impolite encounter with Justin Welby, before the team discuss the Observer strikes, the Telegraph sale and the latest developments in Murdochworld. 

Plus, an AI-voiced Bio Waste-Spreader reports back from the farmers’ inheritance tax protests.

Adam, Ian and Helen discuss the fallout from Donald Trump’s election victory, Prince Andrew’s housing crisis and how Prince William became his dad’s landlord. Then, Francis Wheen joins the team to talk about Justin Welby’s involvement in a historic child abuse scandal.

Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the vote-a-geddon about to happen in the USA, and back on this side of the pond uncover the great history of political punch-ups. 

The team look at delays in the court system, the new news on the old proposals to redevelop Wimbledon’s tennis infrastructure, and the government’s investment rumble with P&O. Featuring, Adam, Andy, Jane Mackenzie and Sarah Shannon.

Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the Ghosts of Tories Past currently hanging around the conference (many with new books to plug), say 'goodbye' to the Evening Standard and 'good riddance' to Mohamed Fayed. 

The team discuss why Keir Starmer should have gone to Specsavers; why the 92 hereditary members of the House of Lords might not be there much longer; and who will win the Murdoch succession battle playing out in a Nevada courtroom. 

The team discuss the government's new strategy of Maximum Gloom, Donald Trump's dipshit strategy, and why you should think twice before sending a Telegram.

Adam, Helen, Andy and the Eye's book reviewer D.J.Taylor recommend the greatest political biographies ever written, from Louis XIV to Nadine Dorries via Chips Channon. 

How online disinformation (and dubious reporting) contributed to the last week's riots across Britain. Plus,  a look at the Conservative Leadership betting odds (place your bets now!) and a look at how Huw Edwards has changed in the last year.