Episodes
Fiscal event or economic suicide?
Sept. 28, 2022
Kwarteng’s budget has taken a hammering in the markets? Justified or an overreaction. We ask FT’s Martin Wolf and he doesn’t hold back on what he thinks.
Hard Labour
Sept. 22, 2022
A weak Tory prime minister, a dire economic crisis, a government seemingly set on making the rich richer while an election looms - an open goal for Labour surely? What could possibly go wrong? But the mood among the party fa…
Welcome to Cold War 2
Sept. 15, 2022
Vladimir Putin in Russia and Xi Jinping in China think their systems are better than ours. Who will win this war of ideas?
"Well I didn't vote for her!"
Sept. 8, 2022
Is the appointment of Liz Truss as PM a sign of a democratic deficit?
The Last Days Of The BBC?
Sept. 1, 2022
Is the national broadcaster moving towards some kind of closedown? With the likely next prime minister challenging the BBC’s accuracy, and one of its most prominent former presenters questioning its impartiality, while the f…
Sleepwalking into a crisis
Aug. 18, 2022
Can we really rely on central banks to fix the inflation problem and solve the cost of living crisis?
Levelling-Up Or Levelling Over?
Aug. 11, 2022
Has the government abandoned its plans to level-up the UK. Did it ever really have it mapped out anyway?
Putin's Foot on the Gas
Aug. 4, 2022
Can Europe make it through winter without having to do a deal with Russia?
Fears of Flying
July 28, 2022
When did flying become such a grim experience? Endless queues. Cancelled flights. Airport chaos. And stacked like sardines when you do eventually get aboard. With Heathrow capping the number of daily passengers and tickets s…
Taxing times for Tory leadership
July 21, 2022
The Tory party leadership challenge is down to two players – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss. Sunak wants to keep taxes where they are, preaching fiscal conservatism, and fearing releasing more money into people’s pockets will onl…
Lies, Damn Lies and Politicians
July 14, 2022
Who are the least trusted people in society? Journalists? Car-sellers? Bankers? Nope. Politicians are top of the list. And you only have to look at the headlines to see why: Partygate here, Donald Trump’s false election frau…
He/She or Them? The Gen on Gender
July 7, 2022
The most toxic issue of our times – why have trans rights become such a bitter question in politics, sport, and even bathrooms? Some feminists say allowing those born biologically male to identify and be treated as female ri…
Putin Gives NATO Back It’s Mojo
June 30, 2022
Has Putin's war in Ukraine given NATO a more united approach. The Telegraph's Dom Nicholls joins Phil and Roger to discuss.
Britain hits the buffers!
June 23, 2022
The largest rail strike in 30 years is crippling the train network, causing disruption for millions as tens of thousands of staff walk out, demanding more money and better conditions. But is this a wider issue than a simple …
The recession we have to have
June 16, 2022
Can the Bank of England curb inflation without pushing us into a recession?
Three Big Questions on the Rwanda Solution
June 9, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Priti Patel's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
