The Bylines Network Podcast

In the midst of all th global news going on, there's an important piece of legislation making its way through parliament right now.

The Representation of the People Act extends the vote to include 16 & 17 year olds, as well as automnatic voter registration, controls party donations, and adds more voter ID to the accepted forms that we alredy have to deal with.

This could be a bill that shapes the next election as it adds millions more voters to the national conversation, as well as bans certain forms of donations such as crypto currency. So, our hosts thought it was important to talk about

We also welcome Stella Rogers of North West Bylines to the crew, adding a new voice to our podcast.

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It's been 4 years since the illegal, full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

However, since the election of Trump in 2024, there has been a push for peace from Ukraine's previously biggest contributor of weapons.

To say the path to peace hasn't been smooth is an understatement.

Our hosts talk to Tetiana Toma, a Ukrainian writer for Kent & Surrey Bylines, about what the situation is, what's being negotiated, what a post war Europe should look like, and how close to peace Ukraine really is.

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This time on Bylies Network Reports, Mark Cunliffe and Anna Damski speak to Paul Koberstein about his recent book, co-authored with Jessica Applegate (found here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/canopy-of-titans/), which is about his research into rainforest carbon capture.

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Brand new year, brand new series of Bylines Reports.

This time, Ronnie Barbour from the Bylines Scotland Podcast interviews Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires.

Here, Mr White talks about the strategy the organisation will be implimenting this year, making their message known throughout the country.

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New Year, New Headlines!!

It didn't take too long for the President to make headlines as US Forces kidnap Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

Which then caused a domino effect of headlines all through out January.

Join Jules and Chris as they talk about Venezuela, Trumps coverting Greenland, and the incidents surrounding ICE's actions in the US.

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Happy New Year Everyone.

Let's celebrate and ring in 2026 by celebrating Kent & Surrey's 5 year anniversary.

Join our hosts as they interview the editorial team and several contributors about the running & reporting of the publication and a look to the future in the next 5 years.

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Often, negativenews makes theheadlines and it makes people sadand depressed about the stateof the world. But there has been some good news from the last 12 months.

Our hosts go through storiesthat caught their eye, togive you a positive roud up of the year.

Happy New Year eveyone, from all of us at the Bylines Network.

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George Monbiot is a journalist and environmental political activist. He writes regualrlly for publications such as the Guardian and even joined us for a talk at the Byline Festival 2025.

Here, our managing director, Ben Dickenson, and Byline Scotland Editor, Patricia S. Paton, sit down to talk to him about food safety, the environment and the current state of UK Politics.

If you wish to contribute to our cause, we have a crowdfunding page to help the Network expand. Donate only if you can and whatever you can, every little really helps. ⁠https://chuffed.org/project/ng7b7xwqwlze⁠

The Bylines Network has also relaunched the Bylines shop, where you can get anything from hoodies to mugs, and featuring all merch from all 10 of our publications. ⁠https://bylines-network.teemill.com/⁠


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At the end of November, Rachel Reeves unvieled a new Autumn Budget.

Our hosts, Julian and Chris, go through the major measures in it to tell you the good, the bad, and the apathetic.

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The Bylines Network has also relaunched the Bylines shop, where you can get anything from hoodies to mugs, and featuring all merch from all 10 of our publications. ⁠https://bylines-network.teemill.com/⁠


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Dominic Grieve is a former Conservative MP for Beaconsfield and current Co-President of the European Movement.

In this episode, Peter and Michelle of West England Bylines interview Mr Grieve, asking about a wide range of issues, both domestic and foreign, from recent news stories, such as the failed procesution of alleged Chinese Spies, to, of course, Brexit.

If you wish to contribute to our cause, we have a crowdfunding page to help the Network expand. Donate only if you can and whatever you can, every little really helps. ⁠https://chuffed.org/project/ng7b7xwqwlze⁠

The Bylines Network has also relaunched the Bylines shop, where you can get anything from hoodies to mugs, and featuring all merch from all 10 of our publications. ⁠https://bylines-network.teemill.com/⁠


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