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June 20, 2024 Could Sunak lose his seat? – Rave against the machine – The Mail: Buy a new face to boost your confidence
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: They think it’s all over. . . Even The Telegraph is projecting a humiliating loss for the Tories. Dancing in the daylight. The Independent tells us about the middle aged ravers clubbing in the afternoon. Plus – What’s wrong with being confident? The Guardian and Daily Mail have conflicting views on how to believe in yourself, babez.
Alex Von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Zing Tsjeng and comedian Ian Smith.
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Written and presented by Alex Von Tunzelmann. Audio production: Simon Williams. 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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37 min
June 19, 2024 Who’s going to replace Rishi Sunak? – Dye Hard: How to dump your hairdresser – Are your short-shorts too short?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bye-bye Rishi? The race to be the next Tory leader has already begun, despite the ongoing election. Hairy Situation. Why breaking up with your hairdresser is worse than divorce. Plus – All dressed up with nowhere to go. A Times journalist tries Paul Mescal’s short shorts and refuses to go outside.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and host of The Way They Were podcast Gráinne Maguire.
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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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33 min
June 18, 2024 The Farage Manifesto: Faking plans with Nigel – Grand Theft Handbag – WFH men are lazy shocker
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Farage against the machine! Reform UK has launched its manifesto – and immediately admitted it doesn’t make sense. Posh and Bags. The Mail investigates the Birkin Bag crime wave blighting US poshos. Plus – Dirty laundry. Why WFH husbands STILL aren’t pulling their weight.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by American Friction podcast host Jacob Jarvis and stand up comedian Rosie Holt.
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Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. 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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33 min
June 17, 2024 England win sends the papers crazy – Gen Z says car boots are cool now – Why your favourite crisps are wrong
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hey Jude, don’t make it dull. England’s first Euros win sends the press into a football frenzy. On it like a car bonnet. Gen Z are rediscovering the car boot sale. Plus – Walkers this way! The Telegraph’s top ten crisps are all wrong.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield and comedian Daniel Foxx.
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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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29 min
June 14, 2024 Starmer manifesto sparks Tory press meltdown – The Mail: Fancy a bonk in John Lewis? – How to escape the doom scroll
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keir we go again. Labour launches its manifesto as Sunak gets intimate with the Italian PM. That’s not in the Christmas ad! Daily Mail’s new features section releases fresh hell – sex in John Lewis. Plus – Scrolling through the Doom Days. The Guardian is on a quest to stop you doom scrolling.

Miranda Sawyer is joined by Pod Save The UK host Coco Khan and comedian Sooz Kempner.

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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. 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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32 min
June 13, 2024 Sunak’s Bet Shop Boy – Would you live in “Midurbia”? – Socks Education! Millennial foot shame
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m AM a betting man. Sunak aide under fire for alleged betting on 4th July date before PM’s announcement. Our House, in our unaffordable street! The Evening Standard creates a new neighbourhood you can’t afford to live in” “Midurbia”. Plus – Socks in the city. The Independent digs into “toxic sock syndrome”.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire.
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Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. 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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27 min
June 12, 2024 Sunak’s manifesto hits the skids – Why RAT BOYS are the new hot boys – Only Murders in the Guardian
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Going round in circles. The Tories manifesto launch at Silverstone race course as well as the rest of the campaign so far. Rat Boy Summer! What are ‘hot rodent boyfriends’ and why must you have one? Plus – Murder on The Guardian floor. Journalist solves a cold case but cannot reveal the culprit.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian and host of the How Was It For You podcast Marcus Brigstocke.
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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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35 min
June 11, 2024 Reform’s Hitler ‘apology’ - Elon Musk hates your iPhone - Student Groan Crisis! Cambridge bans flirting
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Did Nazi this coming... Reform UK are surprisingly chill about Hitler. Sour Apples. Elon Musk threatens to ban any device with Apple AI from Twitter HQ. Plus – See me after class! The Times is up in arms as Cambridge updates their code of conduct to stop students flirting with teachers.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon and comedian Matt Green.
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Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. 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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30 min
June 10, 2024 Macron’s election gamble – When did WAGs get boring? – The dark history of Taylor Swift
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It’s all French to me. Macron calls a snap general election following the European elections. Finger WAGging. The Times investigates the dull wives and girlfriends of England’s football team. Plus – I’m the bad guy, it's me. The Guardian explores Taylor Swift’s origin story.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by editor of Pop Bitch Chris Lochery and stand up comedian Daniel Foxx.
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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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34 min
June 07, 2024 Rishi Sunak: D-Day Dodger – The Guardian’s guide to pubic hair – Is your bed aspirational?
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: We will fight them on the beaches and leave at lunch. Backlash as Sunak leaves the D-Day anniversary early. Bad Hair Day. The Guardian investigates the tricky etiquette of pubic hair grooming. Plus – Where the magic happens. Is your bedding good enough for Instagram?

Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and Westminster editor at The Lead Zoë Grünewald and stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew.

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Written and presented by Miranda Sawyer. Audio production: Robin Leeburn & Tom Taylor. 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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31 min

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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.