Your Next Listen: The People Have Spoken
Aug 24, 2026 · 29m
Summary
Hosted by Ian Smith from the Edinburgh Fringe, this episode of The People Have Spoken features guests Ashley Storey and Harriet Kemsley tackling current events with audience input. They satirically discuss Middle East peace talks, Trump’s procrastination, and Andy Burnham’s WhatsApp prank. The trio also shares bizarre personal stories about scams, unusual jobs, and social media addiction, offering absurd solutions to global problems.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and show promotion
Welcome to The People Have Spoken
Middle East tensions and Trump's deadlines
Audience tips for stopping procrastination
Gaza peace negotiations and family envoys
Ads and You're Dead to Me promo
Andy Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
WhatsApp pranks, scams, and tiny horses
Social media addiction and lawsuits
Job vacancies, unusual jobs, and closing
Credits and Best Medicine promo
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