Wright on the Nail

In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Spectator columnist and political commentator, Samantha Smith, and former London Assembly Member and political activist, Murad Qureshi.

The conversation kicks off the panel discussing the mayhem in Brazil, with Bolsonaro supporters storming Congress, comparing this to the January 6th US Capitol attack. They debate whether these tactics are a threat to democracy and whether or not voting systems are improved by technology.

They compare the UK’s “archaic” electoral voting system to the rest of the world and debate whether introducing technology would encourage young people to vote.

The panel then discusses the rumours of Boris Johnson’s return to Number 10. They question whether the Conservative Party and its members would welcome his return to Downing Street, and speculate on whether the Tories need a technocrat rather than a charismatic leader to keep their seats in the next general election.

Together, they discuss Prince Harry’s latest memoir ‘Spare’ and debate whether he is a threat to the constitutional monarchy. They touch upon the shocking allegations and speculate on why they have been made so publicly. Finally, they chew over his comments on his time in Afghanistan – is alienating himself from a group of people that showed continued support?

All this and much more debated on this week's episode!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Podcaster, Writer, and Broadcaster Jemma Forte, Former MEP and Ex-Southampton FC Chairman Rupert Lowe, and Labour Preston Councillor Freddie Bailey. 

The conversation kicks off with the panel debating the Conservative Party’s status under Rishi Sunak’s leadership – is it time for the Tories to call a general election? They touch upon Sunak’s speech and his five goals for 2023 and question how he will achieve this without outlining a clear plan. Are we in need of fresh ideas?

The panel discusses the current NHS crisis and debate whether privatising the NHS could help it. They chew over the cuts and underfunding, ultimately causing its downfall, and speculate different avenues to restore the NHS. They discuss the funding cuts to Adult Social Care and question whether investing in this could help reduce waiting times. 

Together they touch upon the current rise of Covid cases in China and the steps other countries are taking to avoid another wave. They question whether the UK government is potentially repeating mistakes made in 2020 and speculate the chances of another lockdown in 2023. 

All this and much more debated on this week's episode!

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This week, host Chris Wright joins political commentator, Supertanskiii and podcast host, Marina Purkiss, to discuss this year’s biggest scandals and news stories – ultimately deciding which high-profile figures have been naughty or nice.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing the year of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss – who caused the most damage in the least amount of time? They touch upon Boris’ scandalous premiership, which came to an end in July. Did he pave the way for someone like Liz Truss to cause so much chaos? 

The panel question who will be most comfortable eating their Christmas turkey – Starmer or Sunak? They touch upon Keir Starmer’s ability to turn around the Labour Party and create a solid opposition to the Conservatives. They discuss how Sunak has inherited a sinking ship and the challenges he is currently facing with the number of strikes happening all around the country.

Together, they touch upon the conflict between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Royal Family after the release of their latest Netflix docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’ – does it tell only one side of the story?

All this and much more debated on this week’s Wright on the Nail!


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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by writer and broadcaster, Christina Patterson, founder of Scientists4EU and presenter of Byline TV, Dr Mike Galsworthy, and broadcaster and journalist, Dan Hodges.

The conversation kicks off with the panel debating the need for the House of Lords following the latest updates of Baroness Mone's PPE scandal – is it outdated, or is there a viable alternative? They argue the pros and cons of the institution and debate Gordon Brown’s suggestion of a regional elected chamber which may curb dominating it with access to people who are able to donate large sums of money.

Together, they discuss Matt Hancock’s role in awarding PPE sourcing contracts during his time as Health Secretary, especially his nomination of his local pub landlord, who was awarded a PPE contract despite his evident lack of experience. They share their stances on the prospect of a public inquiry into COVID PPE contracts.

The panel talk through the announcements of Matt Hancock and Sajid Javid stepping down at the next election, predicting that a lot more Conservative MPs are likely to follow suit. Are they genuinely changing careers, or are they simply afraid of losing their seats? They touch upon the three former prime ministers who have announced that they will re-stand in the next election.

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by former London Assembly Member and political activist, Murad Qureshi, journalist and political commentator, Emma Burnell, and football journalist and broadcaster, Nima Tavallaey Roodsari.

The conversation kicks off with the panel debating whether corruption is rife in FIFA following its awarding of the world cup to  Qatar. They compare this to Russia 2018 and Germany 2006. The panel touches upon the fan culture and atmosphere on the ground in Qatar, debating if the World Cup being held during the winter has taken away from the togetherness and community feeling that has become ingrained in football.

Together, they discuss Qatar’s alcohol ban, comparing it to the UK’s Sporting Events Act. 1985, which prevents alcohol consumption in the stands. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for football policing, called the review of this law “madness,” sparking debate about the cultural ties between the sport and alcohol.

They debate the immigrant labour used to build the World Cup stadium and the poor working conditions they were subject to. They chew over workers' treatment in Qatar and argue whether this is an opportunity to raise awareness of the issue on a global scale. This allowed for a greater debate regarding broader political issues in Qatar – should FIFA deal with these issues by making them conditions of hosting? 

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by political commentator, Marina Purkiss, author and ecosocialist organiser James Schneider, Green Party politician Larry Sanders, and political commentator Andrea Hodgkinson.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing the leak of a Swiss-model Brexit deal and debating the motivation for leaking the possibility of pursuing this type of trade agreement with the EU. They look at the Labour Party’s current stance on Brexit – are they moving towards anti-migrant politics? They question Keir Starmer’s tactics and insistence on staying as bland as possible to appeal to more voters.

The panel discussed the winter of discontent in the UK, with upcoming strike action in the health, travel, and mail industries. They question the effectiveness of the government’s plans to boost the economy – could this be the end to the Conservative’s 12-year run in Number 10?

The panel touched upon the updates on Baroness Michelle Mone’s PPE corruption scandal that resulted in the Tory peer receiving £29m from a company she helped to secure a large government contract. They reviewed the scope of fraud and corruption and the consequences for the Baroness. 

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by political commentator, Tan Smith – also known as Supertanskiii, former MEP for the Brexit Party, Baroness Claire Fox, and UK and US political commentator, Edward Hardy.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing the Autumn Statement, debating the windfall tax, and comparing whether this budget mirrors what Labour would’ve announced. They debate how the budget could support “middle earners” during the current cost of living crisis, touching on the public's perception of the announcements. 

They discuss what the Conservative party currently stands for and reflect on why Boris Johnson supporters claim to be politically homeless. They debate the effects of Brexit on the current crisis and question why the government has not addressed this.

The panel touches on Trump’s announcement that he will run for President again in 2024 – does he have a chance of winning? Together, they question if Trump was backed into a corner when announcing his plans and look at the current sections of the GOP supporting him. They debate potential Democrat candidates that could successfully run against Trump.

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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This week is our ‘Special Guest’ episode, where host Chris Wright brings you intimate one-to-one interviews with key people in media, business, politics, and beyond. In this episode, Chris is joined by Ron Fair, the Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, and A&R executive.

This conversation kicks off with Ron discussing his early career in England, with Chris Wright taking the young Ron under his wing and helping him sign some of the best 80s bands who went on to produce some of the biggest tracks. 

Ron delves into the story behind his discovery of ‘Go West,’ and shares that they had been passed on four times for being too similar to Wham! He touches upon the moment he first heard the band's demo and decided to sign them, and describes the irony of Go West’s success in the UK after being snubbed by UK record labels and eventually signed by him – an American.

Ron describes the moment that he first met Christina Aguilera when she was just 16 years old. He explains how other producers had turned down her demo; Ron describes how one song caught his attention which then led to the singer shooting to number one and Ron becoming the executive producer of her first five albums.

The conversation then moves on to the Grammy award-winning musical group ‘Black Eyed Peas.’ Ron touches upon producing the group's debut single, “Where is the Love?” with Justin Timberlake and will.i.am, and reveals that it was written in 20 minutes. He goes on to discuss how the Black Eyed Peas were shot into stardom after being the opening act on Christina Aguilera’s and Justin Timberlake’s “The Justified & Stripped Tour”. He explains the group not being advertised as the opening act actually worked in their favour.

All this and much more in this week’s Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright talks with David Prescott, former political adviser, journalist and founder of Larkin PR, Ali Milani, political activist and former Labour Party candidate against Boris Johnson, and Emily Carver, columnist for Conservative Home.

The conversation starts with the guests discussing Suella Braverman's resignation for breaching the Ministerial Code by sharing information from her personal email address. They debate whether Suella was fired over the breach or because of a falling out with Liz Truss.

The panel discusses the possible reasons why Suella has been reappointed as Home Secretary, following the reveal of multiple breaches of the Ministerial Code – is it because she will be tough on immigration? Did Rishi Sunak agree to reappoint Suella as Home Secretary in a deal so he could become Prime Minister?

The panel touches on Rishi Sunak's snub of the upcoming COP27 and debates about who should be attending the summit. They also discuss King Charles' own climate reception, bringing together over 200 international business leaders, decision-makers and NGOs – organised to facilitate discussion of sustainable growth and continued efforts to tackle climate change. Together, they predict the likelihood of Rishi Sunak making a u-turn on his snub and attending COP27 afterall.

Finally, the panel discusses the reports that Russian spies hacked Liz Truss' phone – is our cyber security up to scratch in this country?

All this and much more are debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week’s ‘Deep Dive’ episode, host Chris Wright and his guests discuss the current state of British rugby – the problems it’s facing and the recent demise of two of the Premier League teams, Wasps and Worcester Warriors. 

In this episode, Chris sits down with the former CEO of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and RFU and the Chairman of Premiership Rugby, Ian Ritchie, Wasps legend and former chairman, Mark Rigby, and rugby writer for The Times, Sunday Times and RugbyPass, Chris Jones.

The conversation begins with the panel discussing the recent announcement of Wasps RFC’s administration, making 167 players and staff redundant and becoming the Premiership's second club to go into administration in 21 days. Together, they talk about the game's structural problems, the club's different financial issues and the impact of Covid-19.

The panel then dives into investment in players and the club by wealthy benefactors and questions whether stricter tests should be implemented to ensure that they are fit and proper to take over a club. They also chew over player costs and investments into star players as a strategy to increase revenue.

The discussion then moves on to other rugby threats, including concussions and early-onset dementia. The panel debates whether injuries should be expected due to the contact nature of this sport and touches on how the sports teams can look after their players. Together, the panel discusses what governing body World Rugby could do to help reduce the likelihood of head injuries and concussions.

All this and much more in this week’s Wright on the Nail!


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