Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
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The News Agents episode examines Donald Trump's campaign rally in Texas during the midterm election cycle. The hosts note that Trump made his third trip to the state in a single month, where he faced heckling from protesters. The episode highlights Trump's characteristically inaccurate statements, including false…
Worth it if you want quick commentary on Trump's midterm campaign intensity and want to hear from a journalist who experienced Russian detention, but expect opinion-driven coverage rather than rigorous reporting.
The News Agents episode examines Kemi Badenoch's speech to the Conservative Party conference, which drew significant attention for her direct criticism of Reform UK. Rather than focusing solely on the expected economic policy announcements (tax cuts and economic proposals), the episode centers on Badenoch's pointed…
Worth it if you follow UK Conservative politics closely and want immediate analysis of Badenoch's conference strategy and Conservative-Reform positioning.
The News Agents episode covers two major stories. The primary focus is a rape case at Cornell University involving a woman who allegedly consented to sex with one man but was then assaulted by seven others. The episode examines how her 'availability' was shared via a frat house Snapchat group and explores newly…
Worth it if you want a news roundup touching on the Cornell case and European unrest, but seek deeper reporting elsewhere for substantive analysis.
The News Agents examines the UK Green Party's recent conference decision to endorse a one-state solution for Israel-Palestine and pass a motion declaring Zionism fundamentally incompatible with anti-racist principles. The episode focuses on the controversial rejection of an amendment that would have protected Jewish…
Worth it if you follow UK politics closely or want to understand the Green Party's Israel-Palestine position and its implications for Jewish members.
