Join us for our final episode in season two before we enter our festive food coma...This week we delve into Bonnie Blue's column in the Spectator (weird) and explain how to dress like the perfect Maga woman (also a little weird). We also discuss the return of Erasmus before covering the horrific tragedy on Bondi beach and how politicians are - already - turning grief political.

Thank you so much to everyone for listening and Merry Christmas!

Links:

I stand with Nigel Farage

https://spectator.com/article/i-stand-with-nigel-farage/

My Maga makeover: how the world saw me differently

https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/my-maga-makeover-new-york

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We're WFH today (yes, we're at it too!). We're sinking our teeth into the highest and lowest of bros today, all the way from getting grossed out by Will Ferrell gorging on chocolate-covered spaghetti to Australia cracking down on social media usage for under-16s.

Links:

Netflix and Paramount are battling for more than Warner Bros, The Economist | https://www.economist.com/business/2025/12/09/netflix-and-paramount-are-battling-for-more-than-warner-bros

The greatest Christmas films of all time (and the five worst), The Telegraph | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/best-christmas-movies-watch-all-time-classic-films/

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Welcome back to another jam-packed episode! This week, we take a deep dive into Sydney Sweeney’s latest performance in Christy and why it received such a poor reception. We then discuss the growing concerns around children’s screen time and what the latest research says. Next, we unpack David Lammy’s controversial proposal to scrap jury trials, examining what this could mean for the justice system and public trust before delving into the findings and significance of the Angiolini Inquiry.

Technology’s cost to our kids

https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/technology/71702/technology-cost-to-our-kids

What Sydney Sweeney did next (and how she divides America)

https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/sydney-sweeney-christy-martin-movie-interview-v9z8ldk5k

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It's a biggie!! Yes, like every man and his maine coon, we are getting into Rachel Reeves' budget – the good, the bad and the somewhat ugly. The Ukraine peace plan is another hot topic this week as Europe somewhat stands up to the US. Plus, Annabel's long read is a take on the world of gaming no less. Oh and don't you worry, we will of course be thoroughly debriefing Trump's "piggy" comment.

Links:

President Piggy, by Sophie Gilbert for The Atlantic | https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/11/trump-quiet-piggy-women-journalists/684982/

I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing, by Naomi Alderman for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/the-critics/games/article/im-a-novelist-whos-just-bought-a-video-games-company-heres-why-you-should-care-about-games-writing

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This week on the podcast, we dive into the viral debate sparked by the infamous article asking: Are boyfriends embarrassing? We also unpack the rise and rapid fall of Sky’s short-lived women’s sports channel, Halo, and break down the home secretary’s latest immigration proposals.

Long reads:

Trump Did Not Have Sexual Relations With ‘Bubba,’ Bill Clinton

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-sexual-relations-bill-clinton-bubba-email.html

What The Response To My “Are Boyfriends Embarrassing?” Article Says About The Current State Of Heterosexual Dating

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-response-to-my-are-boyfriends-embarrassing-article

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We're serving up the works the wave of resignations shaking the BBC and what it means for trust in public broadcasting, the surprising shuttering of Teen Vogue as digital media continues to devour its own, and the very retro idea of “drinking to the top” in modern workplace culture. And because the internet never sleeps, we’re also digging into why small boobs are suddenly the new black — yes, really. 

Links:

Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds, by Harriet Boucher for The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/binge-drinking-success-income-study-university-b2862076.html

Breast reductions aren’t feminist – just another body trend, by Sarah Manavis for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/breast-reductions-arent-feminist-just-a-new-form-of-misogyny

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In this week’s episode, we explore Lily Allen’s new album, discuss the tragic situation unfolding in Sudan, and break down Mamdani’s groundbreaking win as New York City’s new mayor. Tune in for thoughtful analysis on music, world news, and politics — all in under an hour!

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Today’s episode is serving up a little bit of everything — from politics to pop culture and a touch of Black Mirror dystopia. We’re diving into Trump’s grand plan to remodel the White House (because of course he is), the renters’ rights bill that could finally rebalance power between landlords and tenants, and the shocking Talk TV interview that reignited the conversation around racism in British media. Plus, this week’s long read explores the disturbing trend of influencers putting isolated Indigenous tribes at risk — all in the name of content.

Links:

Trump’s megalomaniac White House project fits a global trend among far-right populists, by Jan-Werner Müller for The Guardian | https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/26/trump-white-house-far-right-populism

Influencers put isolated indigenous groups at risk for YouTube views, by Shayma Bakht for The Times | https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/influencers-youtubers-tribes-indigenous-groups-threat-85wq8p6bj

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Today’s episode is serving up a mix of high drama, stolen art and online chaos: the mysterious Louvre heist that’s left the world reeling, Prince Andrew’s latest royal fallout as he’s stripped of his remaining titles and the rise of the manosphere – from fringe forums to mainstream influence, what’s it all about? Oh, and whilst we're in the darker corners of the internet, let's check in on Candace Owens for good measure.

Links:

The Macrons, the Maga influencer and the ‘trans’ Brigitte conspiracy: US judge to hear lawsuit, by Stephen Armstrong for The Observer | https://observer.co.uk/news/international/article/the-macrons-the-maga-influencer-and-the-trans-brigitte-conspiracy-us-judge-to-hear-lawsuit

The manosphere is going into business, by Joshua Gabert-Doyon for the Financial Times | https://www.ft.com/content/7508a2a4-d5ad-461e-ad52-bb48445a9ae6

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In this episode, we dive deep into the rise of Reform UK and explore its growing influence on British politics. With Nigel Farage back in the spotlight, we ask the big question: Could he really become the next Prime Minister? Join us as we unpack the party's policies, public sentiment, and what this means for the future of the UK.

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