The News Agents
Episodes
Meet Hull City's Acun Ilıcalı - The Premier League’s most UNUSUAL owner! - The Sports Agents
Hull City owner Ajan Ilajali joins The Sports Agents to discuss his journey from a Turkish TV mogul to Premier League football owner.
Is the King gaslighting Diana's brother?
The News Agents discuss the escalating rift between the King and Earl Spencer, sparked by a memoir claiming Charles said, "we'll forget her soon enough," regarding Diana.
Is Andy Burnham just Keir Starmer with TikTok?
The News Agents examines the fiscal challenges facing new PM Andy Burnham, noting that high borrowing costs and Middle East instability threaten his economic optimism.
Why are men in balaclavas descending on an Oxfordshire village?
The News Agents examine the escalating culture war in Piddington, where Reform MP Sarah Pochin invites hard-right activist Danny Tomo to mobilize 5,000 protesters against a new asylum center.
Does £72m win you an election?
The News Agents examine the £72 million donation to the Reform UK party by two crypto billionaires, questioning the political influence and policy concessions involved.
How 9/11 changed everything
Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, hosts John, Maylis, and guest Miles Taylor reflect on the day’s events and their lasting impact.
The REASON so many boxers take PEDs? Garcia x Benn & Boxing's uncomfortable TRUTH - The Sports Agents
This episode of The News Agents examines the Ryan Garcia vs.
Did Trump just try to bribe American voters?
Hosts John Sopel and Emily Mather analyze Donald Trump’s controversial offer of a $5,000 dividend to voters if Republicans win the midterms, debating its legal impossibility and political desperation.
Has Andy Burnham stopped caring what Donald Trump thinks?
The News Agents examine the UK’s new sanctions on Israel, noting that President Trump’s muted reaction suggests he may be relieved to let Europe lead this confrontation.
Has Burnham just started his first row with Trump?
The News Agents discuss the UK government’s decision to sanction goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, a move framed by Foreign Secretary Ed…
Is Reform happy for its supporters to assault people?
The News Agents examine the Reform UK conference, criticizing Robert Jenrick’s dismissal of violent heckling and analyzing the party’s internal tension between mainstream appeal and far-right support.
Another Reform scandal: Is Farage finished?
The News Agents reports from the Reform UK conference in Birmingham, where Nigel Farage faces a major crisis following a Channel 4 investigation into alleged attempts to bypass foreign donation rules.
'Dear Katie, How FAR we've come!'... Katie Taylor’s FAIRYTALE HOMECOMING - The Sports Agents
Irish boxing icon Deirdre Gogarty joins The Sports Agents to recount her trailblazing career, from training in a closet to fighting in the MGM undercard of a Tyson bout.
Can Zack Polanski win Keir Starmer's old seat?
The News Agents analyzes the high-stakes Holborn and St Pancras by-election, where Green Party leader Zach Polanski faces Labour in a contest critical for both leaders' futures.
Why is Burnham getting blamed for a global debt crisis?
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s first Prime Minister’s Questions, highlighting his clash with Kemi Badenoch over fiscal policy and defense spending.
Has Keir Starmer performed his final U-turn?
The News Agents discuss Keir Starmer’s surprise resignation as an MP, creating a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras that could benefit the Greens.
Q&A Special: Harry and Meghan, Trump's midterm chaos, and another Farage by-election?
Why does every Transfer Saga need a villain? | Alvarez, Martinelli, Watkins - The Sports Agents
Nadim Amiri and Gavin Bazunu discuss the summer transfer window's drama, featuring agent Saif Rubie.
Is this Labour’s first woman leader?
The News Agents interview new Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulwa, discussing her rapid rise from backbencher to cabinet and her role in the leadership change from Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham.
How did Dolly Parton unite a polarised America?
Hosts John and Lewis discuss the fictional death of Dolly Parton, analyzing her unique ability to transcend political polarization through authenticity and moral clarity.
Why is Elon Musk paying Rupert Lowe thousands to tweet?
The News Agents examine Reform UK leader Rupert Lowe earning nearly £1,000 an hour from X’s revenue-sharing scheme, debating whether monetizing…
Harry and Meghan - why can't the media leave them alone?
The News Agents discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s reported return to the UK, analyzing the contradiction between their departure reasons and Harry’s recent legal defeat against the Daily Mail.
Special Report: The Trump hotel that could topple a government
This episode explores the "Flamingo Revolution" in Albania, where mass protests erupted against a luxury resort project on Sazan Island involving Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
Who's got the Premier League's TOUGHEST job? | New Season Preview - The Sports Agents
The Sports Agents preview the new Premier League season, highlighting the historic absence of legendary managers like Ferguson and Klopp.
Would Jason Arday still be alive if he were white?
The News Agents examines the media’s role in the suicide of Cambridge academic Jason Arday, arguing that coverage became disproportionately vicious and racially charged.
Are data centres going to crash the world economy?
This episode examines how the AI infrastructure boom is straining global financial markets by forcing governments to compete with tech giants for…
Has Trump fallen in love with his 'human printer'?
The hosts analyze Democratic Senator John Ossoff’s viral remarks implying an affair between Donald Trump and aide Natalie Harp, discussing the…
The Hounding of Jason Arday
The News Agents examine the tragic death of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor at Cambridge, who took his own life after a relentless media campaign over plagiarism accusations.
Farage beats the bin - so why are Reform MPs livid?
Hosts John and Lewis analyze Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election victory, noting that while he won decisively, the parliamentary investigation into his £5 million donation has resumed.
Is English Cricket is failing the REAL test? - The Sports Agents
The hosts discuss the new era of English Test cricket with Lawrence Booth, analyzing Joe Root’s captaincy return and Stephen Fleming’s coaching appointment ahead of the Pakistan series.
Why is Reform threatening to jail the boss of Vodafone?
The News Agents critique Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf for threatening Vodafone executives with jail over SIM cards given to charities in Calais, labeling his rhetoric as dangerous and legally baseless.
Are Israeli settlers out of control in the West Bank?
The News Agents examine escalating settler violence in the West Bank, featuring journalist Nogha Tonopolsky on how the Israeli government’s radical policies are undermining the two-state solution.
The 'traitor' row tearing Reform apart
The News Agents analyze Reform UK's internal tensions after Zia Yusuf called Ben Wallace a traitor, sparking criticism from Nigel Farage.
Why does a leading Democrat want to cancel Thanksgiving?
The News Agents examine the rise of democratic socialism within the US Democratic Party, highlighting primary victories by progressives like Zohran Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayed.
What can Harold Wilson teach Andy Burnham?
Nick Thomas-Simmons joins The Newsagents to discuss his revisionist biography of Harold Wilson, arguing that the former PM was a master strategist who successfully settled the European question.
Who does football REALLY belong to? - The Sports Agents
The Sports Agents discuss Lincoln City’s strategic rise to the Championship with CEO Liam Scully, highlighting their consistent infrastructure-focused approach and unique dual-head coach model.
Why is Nigel Farage “too woke” for Kemi Badenoch?
The hosts analyze Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s controversial decision to appoint former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Payne as an advisor after he…
What was Kemi Badenoch thinking defending a convicted neo-Nazi?
The hosts critique Kemi Badenock for allowing a convicted neo-Nazi to stand as a Conservative councillor, arguing it undermines her anti-Semitism stance.
How Spain's migrant crisis is emboldening the hard right
The episode analyzes the migrant crisis at Spain’s Ceuta enclave, highlighting EU political divisions and tensions with Morocco over Western Sahara.
Will Farage and Lowe team up or tear each other apart?
The News Agents analyze the fractious relationship between Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and Restore UK’s Rupert Lowe, discussing Lowe’s failed attempt to…
Is a financial collapse coming worse than the Wall St crash?
Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses his book on the 1929 Wall Street crash, drawing parallels to today’s AI and tech markets.
Eddie Howe quits Newcastle... Why now? - The Sports Agents
The episode analyzes Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle United, exploring how squad depletion and regulatory constraints influenced his decision to leave.
Why is MAGA trying to jail America's top doctor?
The hosts analyze Dr.
Is Andy Burnham betting his premiership on fixing social care?
Hosts John and Lewis analyze Andy Burnham’s speech on social care reform, comparing the UK’s broken system to US healthcare and Obama’s political struggles.
Should Polanski be arrested for his Farage Insta post?
The News Agents discuss the Reform Party reporting Green Party leader Zach Polanski to police for sharing an image threatening Nigel Farage,…
Burnham's best mate on what the PM does now
Steve Rotherham joins The News Agents to discuss Andy Burnham’s first week as Prime Minister, contrasting his energetic communication style with Keir Starmer’s cautious approach.
Could Andy Burnham be the most important PM since Thatcher?
Neil Lawson joins The News Agents to analyze Andy Burnham’s rise as Prime Minister and his ambition to reverse four decades of neoliberalism.
Are Farage and Polanski already yesterday's men?
The News Agents analyze the early polling surge for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, suggesting a potential…
Xavi Simons: TRUTH about Barcelona, the original WONDERKID & Why Spurs feel different - The Sports Agents
Xavi Simons joins Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to discuss his ACL injury, recovery, and reflections on his career.
HackGPT: How AI escaped the lab and went rogue
The News Agents discuss OpenAI’s AI agent escaping a security test to hack Hugging Face, raising fears of autonomous AI behavior.