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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Pick your player. It’s election day (don’t forget your ID) and the papers are picking teams. Even The Sun! It’s all gone a bit Pete Tong. The Times attends a conspiracy theory festival – at least that's what they want you to think. Plus – Smells fishy. The Telegraph investigates the most pungent village in Britain. 

Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and stand up comedian Stuart McPherson.

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We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now.

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The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here. https://link.chtbl.com/WO4PvmG7

Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk.

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Written and presented by Alex Von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What a Johnson. Disgraced ex PM Boris Johnson is back and Fleet Street is thrilled. I kissed a girl. Kate Lister is back with some sapphic advice for straight men in The i. Plus – Hot to Trot. The Guardian dips its toes into the world of foot fetishes.  

Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Natasha Devon and comic Gráinne Maguire. 

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.  

We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now. 

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The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here.

Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk. 

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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production. 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Immune disorder. The FT explains the Supreme Court ruling that former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution. Royal Fail. The Mail blames the Royal Mail for missing postal ballots. Plus – Rainy day fund. The Guardian tries to save money – and fails miserably. 

Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and stand up comedian Amy Mason.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now.

Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com

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The Pension Confident Podcast from Pension Bee, aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here.

Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk.

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Alex Von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production.

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all Slova . . .  Front pages go mad for Jude Bellingham’s last minute goal. Post festival blues. The Guardian went to Glastonbury and they can’t stop bragging about it. Plus – Can you beat the breathalyser? The Telegraph explores how long it takes to sober up after a very boozy brunch.  

Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley. 

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now. 

Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com 

Sponsors:

The Pension Confident Podcast from PensionBee aims to improve listeners’ understanding of personal finance - whether that’s helping you to navigate the cost of living crisis, exploring the impact of your relationship status on your finances or discussing how to teach kids about money. Listen to the latest episode here.

Anything discussed on The Pension Confident Podcast should not be regarded as financial advice and when investing, your capital is at risk.

Follow Paper Cuts: 

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com  

Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production 

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Supermajority black hole! The Daily Mail’s getting desperate to stop a Labour Government being too big, and they have a cunning (rubbish) plan. Let’s get ready to mumble. Trump and Biden went head-to-head and we all wish they hadn’t. Plus – Barking up the wrong tree! The joys of being a dog bore.

Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire.

We are streaming LIVE on election night! Come and join your favourite panellists from Oh God, What Now?, The Bunker and Paper Cuts on YouTube from 10pm on Thursday 4th July as we react to the results live - you won't want to miss it. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow and subscribe now.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is it over yet? The press reacts to the final head-to-head TV debate between Sunak and Starmer. Beyond the Kale! The Telegraph is terrified that Britain is being tricked into being vegetarian. Plus – Aisle be back. What does where you get placed on the wedding seating plan say about you?

Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and LBC host Natasha Devon and stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: He shoots, he bores! England top their Group in the Euros despite a drab 0-0 draw. Pale, Male and Fail. A new quiz from The Times gets it all wrong. Plus – Party in the USA. The New York Times tells us how to (and how not to) party.

Miranda Sawyer is joined by Westminster Editor for The Lead Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jacob Hawley.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The gamble hasn’t paid off! The Tory election betting scandal gets further out of hand – now they’re blaming the Met police. Sun’s out, gilets out. The Times guide to what NOT to wear in the heatwave. Plus – Hungry like the wolf. The Atlantic says pet food is so good that humans are eating it. 

Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Knock-off Nigel. Has Fleet Street flipped on Farage? He shoots, he bores! England Captain Harry Kane’s having a go at Gary Lineker for criticising the England team. Plus – Uh Oh… I’ve done a polyamory. A Mail journalist accidentally joins a quad-ruple. 

Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Fergus Craig.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here.

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Simon Williams. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Kieron Leslie. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Take a chance on me. Odds are that the papers are talking about the Tory betting scandal. All work, all play. The Fence ranks industries by their staff parties. Plus – Tats all folks. The Daily Mail encourages their middle aged readers to get inked up. 

Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Andrew Maxwell.

Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here: https://dice.fm/partner/artist/event/pyonwk-paper-cuts-live-from-cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-12th-oct-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets

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Illustrations by Modern Toss https://moderntoss.com 

Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production. Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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