He was sacked as Trump’s national security advisor in spectacular fashion in 2019, but foreign policy hawk John Bolton hasn't let that stop him from weighing in on US politics. 

As Kamala Harris closes the gap with Donald Trump, we asked Bolton if the Vice President has the political heft to lead the United States when global security is facing its greatest threats in decades.

Plus: why Trump isn’t “fit to be president”, what he makes of the Republican VP pick JD Vance, and how he’ll be voting come November.

Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

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It's the start of a new political season, and Keir Starmer has launched it with a downbeat speech promising a 'painful' short term future for the country with unpopular decisions ahead. The PM once more laying the blame for those decisions at the door of the Tories.

But would he have been better trying to unleash a wave of optimism for a fresh new start under a new government? How long can he keep blaming the Conservatives? And does he have 'it'? Kamal and Camilla are back together to answer those questions along with Telegraph political editor Ben Riley-Smith.

Plus, Ben has updated his book Blue Murder about the fall of the Conservative government and recounts conversations with Tory insiders about the real reasons Rishi Sunak called an early general election.

And with the news Oasis have reformed - are Kamal and Camilla definitely, maybe going to try and get tickets?

Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee

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Welcome to The Daily T Investigates, a new series bringing you the best of The Telegraph’s investigative journalism from the heart of the newsroom. 

From Jimmy Savile to Huw Edwards, the BBC has in recent years been associated with a number of high-profile cases of paedophilia. But there have also been other cases of child abuse linked to the BBC, and now the organisation is facing fresh questions about whether it has done enough to protect children by properly vetting people coming into its offices or working on its behalf.

In this special episode of The Daily T hosted by head of investigations Claire Newell, we reveal a previously untold story of child sexual abuse at the hands of someone working for the organisation and expose how the BBC contracted a convicted paedophile as a chauffeur for 30 years. A warning that some listeners may find some of the reporting upsetting.

Read: BBC paid millions to paedophile chauffeur

Reporting: Claire Newell and Daniel Foggo

Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Sound Design: Jack Boswell

Script Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operators: Meghan Searle and Andy Watson

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee

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Some of the documents mentioned in this episode were originally unearthed by blogger Cathy Fox

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British businessman Mike Lynch has been confirmed dead after his yacht sank off the Sicily coast during a freak storm earlier this week.

Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to the Telegraph’s Albert Tait on the ground in Sicily and maritime salvage expert Bertrand Sciboz about what happens to the wreck now. Plus Kamal reflects on Mr Lynch and his interviews with him over the years. 

And on GCSE results day, Kamal and Tim pour over the stats and ask why the new Labour government want to tax private schools so heavily given their students perform so well.

Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

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He came with high hopes, but he left with no breakthrough. The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has just finished his ninth visit to the Middle East, attempting to negotiate a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

So is there anything to be optimistic about? Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner talk to former Oslo peace accords Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy about the major sticking points in negotiations and what if anything can overcome then. 

We also hear exclusive testimony from the families of the hostages about what they want Israel to do to save their loved ones.

And as Taylor Swift ends her UK portion of the Eras tour, we ask whether she should be crowned Queen of the World.

Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operator: James England

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

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As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, Harris has broken with tradition to take to the stage before her big speech on Thursday, stealing President Biden's moment in the spotlight. It's a signal that it's well and truly the Kamala show.

Kamal and our Sunday Telegraph Political Editor Camilla Turner chat to Tony Diver, our US editor, to ask the question on everyone's lips - can she beat Donald Trump?

Plus Keir Starmer has said that plans to introduce a new “right to switch off” could mean that staff have to spend less time in the office. So is working from home the future - or a disaster for business?

Read

‘America, I gave my best to you’: Biden cries as he passes torch to Harris: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/08/20/joe-biden-cries-democratic-convention-farewell-speech/

Starmer backs working from home as ‘culture of presenteeism’ is bad for productivity: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/08/19/keir-starmer-backs-working-from-home-culture-presenteeism/

Producer: Jess Hopkins

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operator: James England

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

Social Media Producer: Ji-Min Lee

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The government has announced new plans to tackle extremism, with 'extreme misogyny' now falling into that category. So is Yvette Cooper right to act - or is this another misplaced government initiative which won’t solve the problems the UK faces? And will it end up curtailing our freedom of speech?

Kamal and Tim Stanley speak to Ella Whelan, author and commentator, who doesn't think misogyny needs to be treated with such severity.

Plus, The Daily T has been to speak to Steve Darling, the newly elected Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay who is registered blind, to find out how easy it is to get around the parliamentary estate with his guide dog Jennie.

And the funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe has been revealed - but how funny is it?

Read:

Ella Whelan: Labour’s misogyny review won’t help women

Producer: Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operator: James England

Video Editor: Luke Goodsall

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Pollution has been piling up in our waters for years, damaging areas of natural beauty and even infecting drinking water in some areas of the country. Water companies like Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water have now found themselves paying millions of pounds worth of fines over historic sewage spills. So why does it keep happening and how can we fix it?

In this special episode, Kamal and The Telegraph’s environment editor Emma Gatten look at the state of our waterways and who is really to blame, and ask the new environment secretary Steve Reed what he's going to do about it. And join The Daily T for a trip down to Brixham, South Devon to meet the residents poisoned by cryptosporidium.

Producer: Georgia Coan

Producer: Tom Diamond

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

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Six candidates have lined up to lead the Conservative Party into its first period of opposition for 14 years. Over the coming months, The Daily T will be speaking to the candidates battling for the soul of the Tories - in a series we’re calling The Daily T(ory).

As one of the top performers in the polls, James Cleverly is on a mission to win back defected Conservative voters after a disastrous election result that Cleverly says ‘lost them the right to be listened to’ as a party.

He talks to Kamal and guest presenter Camilla Turner about how he plans to run the party he loves, his frustrations at being in opposition, and his solutions for ‘two-tier policing’ after the recent riots. 

University students can now enjoy full access to The Telegraph completely free of charge. If you are a student or know a student, they can unlock everything on our website and app by visiting telegraph.co.uk/studentsub and entering a valid student email address.

Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia Coan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Video Producer: Luke Goodsall

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle 

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

Editor: Camilla Tominey

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As thousands of students get ready to receive their A-Level results, many of them will be considering heading to university. But with universities strapped for cash and offering what some would call 'Micky Mouse' degrees that don't lead to job offers, is it really worth it?

Kamal and guest co-host Camilla Turner speak to Robert Halfon, Former Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education, about universities' financial challenges and why degree apprenticeships are the way forward. 

Plus, Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant on the biggest development of the year in the Ukraine-Russia war and why Zelensky has caught Putin napping.

University students can now enjoy full access to The Telegraph completely free of charge. If you are a student or know a student, they can unlock everything on our website and app by visiting telegraph.co.uk/studentsub and entering a valid student email address.

Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett

Senior Producer: John Cadigan

Executive Producer: Louisa Wells

Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey

Video Producer: Luke Goodsall

Studio Operator: Meghan Searle

Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh

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