BREAKING NEWS - The First Week of 'Call me Andy'
Summary
Geoff Norcott reviews Andy Burnham’s first week as PM, criticizing cabinet appointments that rewarded mutineers and mocking the Wes Streeting hot mic scandal. He rants about rising airport drop-off fees and exorbitant fish and chip prices while sharing his own illness struggles. The episode also covers a TikTok discussion on male mental health and gender dynamics, concluding with listener reviews and upcoming tour dates.
Topics discussed
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Host's illness, hiccups, and recording struggles
Patreon updates and new patron shoutouts
Rising airport drop-off fees and criticism
Sky-high prices for cod and chips in Cornwall
Male mental health and the 'manosphere'
House smells of manure from nearby farms
New cabinet appointments and Ed Miliband's reaction
Trump's reaction to criticism and misogyny
Analysis of Shabana Mahmood and other ministers
Andy Burnham's VAT cut and bus subsidies
Upcoming gigs and Edinburgh Fringe tickets
Political ideology and subsidy debates
Listener reviews and closing remarks
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