The News Agents
Episodes
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.
Burnham's bloodbath of the Starmerites
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s new cabinet, noting the purge of Keir Starmer’s allies in favor of disloyal figures like John Healy and Wes Streeting.
Prime Minister Burnham - Labour's last hope?
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s sudden rise to Prime Minister, replacing Keir Starmer after just two years.
Why Starmer failed - and what Burnham needs to get right
Sarah Sackman joins The News Agents to discuss Keir Starmer’s resignation, praising his legacy while criticizing his communication and the Mandelson appointment.
Did Thomas Tuchel cost England a World Cup Final? - The Sports Agents
Host Nader Mangoo joins football writer Julien Laurent and journalist Guillem Balague to analyze the World Cup semi-finals.
Will Argentina be punished for their Falklands stunt?
The News Agents examine Argentina’s controversial display of a Falklands banner during their World Cup win, questioning FIFA’s lack of disciplinary action despite clear political rule violations.
Starmer hands the torch to Burnham - does he have a plan?
The News Agents analyze Keir Starmer’s abrupt ousting by his own MPs and the surprisingly warm, bipartisan tone of his final Prime Minister’s Questions.
England vs Argentina: Is this the most toxic rivalry on Earth?
This episode of The News Agents examines the England vs.
Was Ann Widdecombe the victim of a political assassination?
The News Agents examines the escalation of Anne Widdecombe’s murder investigation to counter-terrorism police, discussing police transparency and the rise of political violence.
Bridget Phillipson: "Spiteful class warrior" and proud
Education Secretary Bridget Philipson discusses the fallout from Keir Starmer’s resignation, attributing Labour’s struggles to poor communication and…
The day Infantino & Trump BROKE the World Cup - The Sports Agents
The hosts analyze the controversy surrounding US player Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, arguing that FIFA President Gianni Infantino…
Is Nigel Farage's career unravelling before our eyes?
The hosts analyze Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election strategy, arguing that facing only a satirical "Count Binface" candidate risks humiliating…
Farage vs Binface: How Nigel humiliated himself
The News Agents analyze Nigel Farage’s resignation to trigger a Clacton by-election, which has backfired as major parties boycott the contest,…
The temper tantrum that triggered Farage's by-election
Hosts Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall analyze Nigel Farage’s resignation as MP for Clacton to force a by-election amid financial scandals.
Has Trump just trashed his own World Cup?
The News Agents discuss Donald Trump’s controversial intervention to overturn a US player’s red card at the World Cup, sparking global outrage over political interference in sports.
Why everything you feared about Trump is true
Host Lewis Goodall interviews New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about their new book, *Regime Change*, which chronicles Donald Trump’s second presidency.
What makes Mexico INVINCIBLE at the Azteca & Maresca's Man City - The Sports Agents
The Sports Agents discuss England’s World Cup victory over DR Congo and the daunting challenge of facing Mexico at the Azteca, with Nedum Onuoha sharing insights on high-altitude play.
Why can’t Nigel Farage be clear about his finances?
The News Agents examine Nigel Farage’s lucrative outside earnings, including a £270,000 gold bullion deal and undeclared properties, questioning his transparency and PM ambitions.
Is Starmer trying to screw Burnham before he even starts?
The News Agents analyze Keir Starmer’s unfunded defence investment plan, arguing it leaves a £5 billion shortfall for successor Andy Burnham due to Starmer’s waning authority.
Exclusive: The whistleblower silenced by Facebook hits back
This episode explores how powerful elites silence whistleblowers, focusing on Sarah Wynne-Williams, who was legally barred from discussing her book *Careless People* about Meta.
Can Andy Burnham's revolution fix Britain?
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s speech outlining a radical shift toward devolved power and a "Number 10 North," questioning if decentralization will restore public trust.
Q&A special: Burnham's coup, his future cabinet and "duplicitous" colleagues
The News Agents analyze Keir Starmer’s resignation, attributing it to internal party dissatisfaction and poor media management rather than press hostility.
How Pochettino convinced USA they can win the World Cup - The Sports Agents
The hosts discuss Scotland’s precarious World Cup qualifying hopes and the structural flaws of the tournament format.
How will Burnham deal with Trump?
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s succession to Keir Starmer, focusing on his likely approach to Donald Trump and North Sea oil.
Is Kemi Badenoch too brutal for her own good?
The News Agents analyze Kemi Badenoch’s brutal PMQs performance, debating whether her attacks on Labour crossed into bullying or simply reflected modern political theater.
What will Burnham's Britain actually look like?
The News Agents discuss Keir Starmer’s resignation and Andy Burnham’s imminent rise as Labour leader, featuring an interview with MP Karl Turner.
Starmer quits: Has Burnham just pulled off the greatest heist in politics?
The News Agents analyze Keir Starmer’s resignation after a parliamentary coup, attributing his downfall to poor political judgment and a lack of emotional connection with the public.
Burnham batters Reform - next stop Number 10?
The News Agents analyze Andy Burnham’s landslide victory in the Makerfield by-election, which has intensified calls for Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Why is Trump now handing over billions to Iran?
John and Emily critique Donald Trump’s Iran memorandum of understanding as a capitulation that lifts sanctions and funds reconstruction without securing regime change or halting missile programs.
Are Tuchel's England the 'Entertainers' now? - The Sports Agents
Hosts Mark and Gabby discuss England’s thrilling World Cup win over Croatia, praising Thomas Tuchel’s tactical adjustments and the team’s renewed joy.
Special Report: How the Makerfield by-election could change everything
The News Agents examines the pivotal Makerfield by-election, where Andy Burnham’s potential victory could trigger a Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.
How political violence and conspiracy became mainstream in Britain
Hosts John and Lewis examine the 10th anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder, arguing that British political culture has grown more toxic and polarized.
Will Starmer's social media ban for kids really happen?
The News Agents analyzes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement to ban social media for under-16s, featuring an interview with Minister…
Starmer in shambles: Can he last the week?
The News Agents analyzes the political crisis triggered by John Healey’s resignation over defence spending, highlighting Keir Starmer’s eroding…
Is John Healey’s resignation a fatal blow for Keir Starmer?
The News Agents analyzes UK Defence Secretary John Healy’s dramatic resignation, which he attributes to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s failure to adequately fund the Strategic Defence Review.
Visas, Tickets... Trump: Why this World Cup feels hard to love? - The Sports Agents
The Sports Agents discuss managerial changes at Wolves and Ipswich, with guest Adam Crafton joining to analyze the controversy surrounding the US World Cup.
Special Report: Belfast riots - how Elon Musk is stoking a new wave of British violence
This episode examines violent riots in Belfast triggered by a knife attack by an asylum seeker, which escalated into targeted attacks on ethnic minorities.
Is Britain really the least racist country on earth?
The News Agents analyze Kemi Badenoch’s call to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty, arguing her "common sense" approach lacks evidence and risks fueling white grievance politics.
Is Trump impotent?
The News Agents analyze the strategic failure of Operation Epic Fury, arguing that Donald Trump’s inability to control Israel and Iran has undermined US power.
Wes Streeting on why Keir Starmer cannot save himself or his country
Wes Streeting discusses his resignation as Health Secretary, citing lost confidence in Keir Starmer’s leadership and a toxic government culture.
Why has Musk set the mob on innocent random British police officers?
The News Agents examines the fallout from Henry Novak’s death, focusing on Elon Musk’s role in doxing innocent police officers via Grok and the resulting death threats.