• Can parliament control Elon Musk?
    Nov 20 2024

    Whatever happens on the streets of Britain, there's always an Elon Musk tweet. Often misinformed. Now parliament wants to take Musk on - or "invite him to explain" what's going on. The protests in the summer following the Southport stabbings were a critical example of how fast and how dangerously lies can spread online. Today, in her first broadcast interview, we hear from the chair of the Science and Technology Committee, Chi Onwurah, on her proposals to stop the spread of disinformation on the various media platforms. And we ask if it's still true that 'no one is above the law'?

    Later, we ask what's happening in Ukraine, where British storm shadow missiles have been fired into Russia for the first time. Can this change the ground game for Volodymyr Zelensky? And is Putin serious about changing his rules of nuclear engagement? We hear from former defence minister James Heappey.

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    37 mins
  • Why are farmers storming Westminster?
    Nov 19 2024

    Later in this episode we talk to Patrick Radden Keefe, author of global bestseller 'Empire of Pain'. His new Disney+ drama 'Say Nothing' tells the story of murder and memory during The Troubles in 1970's Northern Ireland, and solves one of that time's most egregious crimes.

    But we start on the streets of Whitehall with the farmers storming Westminster, and their rallying cry - "Starmer Farmer Harmer". How has the new government got on their wrong side so quickly? How damaging will the policies in the budget REALLY be for farmers? And will the Chancellor back down?

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    39 mins
  • Why one journalist’s tweet sparked a media frenzy
    Nov 18 2024

    On Remembrance Sunday the Telegraph columnist, Allison Pearson, had a visit from Essex police. Her report sparked a media frenzy, talk of a witch hunt, and an interjection from Elon Musk.

    What really went on? Why is everyone talking about free speech? And how might this play into the whole MAGA playbook? We take a proper look.

    Later, this should be the lame duck period of the US administration. So why has Joe Biden now handed Volodymyr Zelenskyy the long range missiles he’s desperate for? We talk to Mark Urban on Ukraine, and Britain's response.

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    35 mins
  • Weekend Edition - The Sports Agents
    Nov 16 2024

    This week on The Sports Agents,

    Donald Trump will be the President when the U.S. host the World Cup and the Olympics - what will that mean for global sport? We speak to The Telegraph’s Sport Investigations Reporter, Ben Rumsby, and Amnesty International’s Head of Sport and Labour Rights, Steve Cockburn.

    With Mike Tyson back in the ring 19 years later facing YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - are influencers killing boxing or throwing it a lifeline? We debate it out with Kalle Sauerland, Co-President of Misfits Boxing and Head of Boxing at Wasserman and The Guardian’s Chief Sports Reporter, Sean Ingle.

    As cycling great Mark Cavendish retires, we find out about the man behind the lycra with his friend and ex-Team GB team mate Adam Blythe.

    And how does Gabby think influencers should be punished when they take things a bit too far...?

    Got a question for The Sports Agents - email us at thesportsagents@global.com

    New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

    04:51 - Will Trump change global sport

    11:25 - Are influencers killing or saving boxing?

    16:01 - Mark Cavendish the mini Usain Bolt

    21:34 - When influencers go too far...

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    25 mins
  • Peter Mandelson on Elon Musk, free speech, and his next big job
    Nov 15 2024

    An ever present figure in British politics since the 1980s, Lord Peter Mandelson isn't done yet. He's hoping to become the next chancellor of Oxford University, but his name's also been brought up in the conversation about who should become Britain's ambassador to the US under Donald Trump.

    Lewis spent the morning with him in Oxford, for a conversation about higher education, culture wars, how Labour should engage with the new American administration - and why Elon Musk is too big for Keir Starmer to ignore.

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

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    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    41 mins
  • Could an alleged sex trafficker become America’s next Attorney General?
    Nov 14 2024

    Donald Trump’s latest cabinet picks are actually laugh out loud hilarious. Unless, of course, you are American. In which case they are a signal that he doesn’t give two hoots about the rule of law or US security. Today we talk through the ethics of appointing Matt Gaetz and the persuasions of Tulsi Gabbard.

    And, we speak exclusively to Steve Hilton, former Downing Street advisor to David Cameron who is now behind Donald Trump and seriously considering a run for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s old job - Governor of California.

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    31 mins
  • Has Elon Musk changed the media forever?
    Nov 13 2024

    Elon Musk is the world's richest man, owner of the biggest media platform and the new President's latest bed fellow. Is X now an arm of the US government? And what’s happening to the podcast space in America? Why can’t centrists find the influence that the Right wields there?

    Later, Estonia's Foreign Minister tells us that British NATO troops in his country can be deployed within days to fight Putin. They’re both dreading and expecting an invasion.

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

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    36 mins
  • Will Donald Trump 2.0 destroy the earth?
    Nov 12 2024

    When the COP29 host country opens the own conference by extolling the virtues of fossil fuels, you know you’re off to a good start. Keir Starmer didn’t let that put him off. He announced ambitious new targets for Britain’s carbon reductions - almost as if the world’s most famous climate denier hadn’t just won the US election. Is it all pie in the sky? Or does Starmer reckon his targets can outlast Donald Trump?

    Later, Justin Welby has resigned as the Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time that’s ever happened - after acknowledging a conspiracy of cover up over child abuse within the church. Why are major institutions like the actually Church of England still getting this so wrong?

    Editor: Tom Hughes

    Executive Producer: Louis Degenhardt

    Producer: Natalie Indge

    Digital Editor: Michaela Walters

    Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

    Video Production: Rory Symon, Shane Fennelly & Arvind Badewal

    Digital Journalists: Michael Baggs & Jacob Paul

    You can watch Lewis's special report on the abortion crisis in Florida here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df5BCL0ocFE

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    37 mins