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The People Have Spoken Ep2. Fed Up With War!

Aug 28, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Ian Smith hosts Ashley Story and Harriet Kemsley to satirically tackle global politics, including stalled US-Iran peace talks and Trump’s erratic diplomacy. The panel offers absurd solutions to procrastination and debates sending family members to negotiate with terrorists. They also discuss scams, unusual jobs like picking slugs from pea conveyor belts, and the addictive nature of social media.

Topics discussed

Honda ad and Your Dead to Me podcast promo Introduction to The People Have Spoken Audience questions and panel introductions Middle East peace talks and Trump's deadlines Tips for stopping procrastination Negotiating with terrorists: Family members Your Dead to Me podcast promo Ending rough sleeping and bad dreams Andy Burnham WhatsApp prank and scams Susan Boyle and the Pride of Scotland horse Childhood pranks and exploding golf balls Scam awareness and animal friendships Social media addiction and lawsuits Job vacancies and picking slugs off peas Thai Charlie Chaplin movie experience Rapid fire news solutions and credits Best Medicine podcast promo Your Dead to Me podcast promo
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