Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)
Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/
Fri, April 04, 2025
Could Farage Be the UK’s Next Prime Minister?
In this episode of Starmergeddon, Ben and Georgina sit down to talk about how Nigel Farage is actually doing right now. Also, they run through Starmer’s reaction to the Netflix series Adolescence. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You. Use the code 'PODCASTPREMIUM' for a MASSIVE 40% off your first order of the premium issue: https://toolong.news/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 21, 2025
Is Starmer Out-Torying the Tories?
In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina & Ben sit down to run through the latest welfare cuts from the UK Government, and wether or not Keir Starmer is actually out-Torying the Tories... also, they run through what the heck Kemi Badenoch has been up to. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You. https://toolong.news/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 07, 2025
Is Starmer Bridging the US-EU Divide?
In this episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina sits down with Ben to discuss the drama surrounding Ukraine in the past week, and Starmer's plan for peace. Also, a very big announcement... Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You. https://toolong.news/ ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 21, 2025
Labour's Plan to Reform the Lords
Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You. https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Georgina is back as the host to discuss (with Ben, of course) the House of Lords Reform, and what these reforms actually are. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 07, 2025
Could Reform UK Be the Largest Party at the Next Election?
Pre-order the next edition of Too Long to find out how many UK figures have made it into the most influential people as voted by TLDR and You. Order before the end of this week to receive a HUGE discount on any physical copy. https://toolong.news/ We have a new Starmergeddon host again! Jack sits down this week with Ben to talk through Reform UK’s current polling, and how the party may be breaking the two party system in the UK. Also, the main man features on the cabinet review this week: Sir Keir Starmer. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, January 24, 2025
Could Badenoch Be Ousted?
In this episode of Starmergeddon, Rory takes over as host to talk to Ben about Kemi Badenoch recent speech, and everything wrong with it... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, January 10, 2025
Is Elon Musk Radicalising the Right?
Pre-Order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Vote For the World's Most Influential People: https://forms.gle/CJKV6LTEvZHtRpsk7 In the grand return of Starmergeddon, newly appointed host Georgina sits down with Ben to talk through the recent Musk influence on UK politics. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 07, 2024
What Does Trump Mean For the UK?
Use code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any magazine: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben sits down with Zac and Rory the day after the US Election, to talk through exactly what Trump's win means for the UK... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 25, 2024
TLDR Ranks the British Public's Ideas to Fix the NHS
Subscribe to our magazine, or purchase the Too Long December edition at: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Ben sits down with Zac and runs through the public consultation on how to fix the NHS, diving into some of the suggestions, both good and.. not so good. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 17, 2024
Will Labour Break its Tax Promise?
Buy the spectacularly redesigned Too Long 001 while you can (only 500 copies printed!): https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Rory and Ben sit down to discuss the upcoming budget that the Labour government has been building up to... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 11, 2024
Did Cleverly's Tory Leadership Plans Backfire?
Use code PODCASTPOSTER for for 20% off any poster purchase at: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode, it's another switch up to Tory Drama-geddon, as Georgina sits down with Ben and Rory to discuss what the hell happened with the Tory leadership race? ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 03, 2024
TLDR Reviews Tory Party Conference Merch
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon (or Tory Dramageddon this week), Rory once again sits down with Ben and Georgina, this time fresh off of the Tory Conference with a whole bag of very interesting merch... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, September 25, 2024
Was the 2024 Labour Party Conference Overshadowed by Scandals?
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/ Get notified when Ben's interview with Rachel Reeves goes live: https://youtu.be/oKV9bj_gXgQ In this week's episode of Starmergeddon, Rory sits down with Ben and Georgina to discuss their time at the Labour conference this past weekend. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 20, 2024
Is Starmer Bad At Politics?
Subscribe to our magazine now (and you can use code PODCAST for 1% off) at: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Zac sits down with Rory and Georgina to discuss Keir Starmer's vibes.. do we actually think he's good at politics? ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, September 05, 2024
Why Labour's Israel Policy is Pleasing No-One
Get 20% off any poster by using the code PODCASTPOSTER at checkout: https://toolong.news/ In today’s episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Rory and Ben to discuss the first PMQs since summer break, and a couple of contentious issues that Labour have brought forward… ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, August 30, 2024
Labour's Cronyism Scandal Explained
Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of Starmergeddon, Jack sits down with Ben to briefly talk about a few of Labour's controversies since coming into office, and what Keir Starmer can do to ease any future troubles. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 08, 2024
What the Hell Is Happening in England Right Now?
Pre-order December's edition of Too Long, or subscribe for 25% off: https://toolong.news/ In today’s episode of Starmergeddon, Jack is quickly replaced by Zac, who sits down with Ben and Georgina to talk about the ongoing riots taking place across the UK. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 31, 2024
Is Reeves Bringing Austerity Back?
Use code PODCAST to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news What is the new Labour government up to? What promises are being kept, broken, or made? The TLDR team sit down weekly to discuss what exactly is going on in the UK with Labour but also the fallout of the Tory government since losing the election. Welcome to Starmergeddon! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 18, 2024
Starmer's Plan for Britain Explained
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news In today's episode of Bite the Ballot, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory in a brand new office to review the predictions the team made two weeks ago. Also, they run through a little about what Labour have since promised... /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 04, 2024
Can TLDR Predict the General Election Results?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news It's election day! In this episode, Jack is joined by Zac, Georgina, Ben, and Rory, to discuss and try to predict general election results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, July 02, 2024
Is a Labour Landslide Inevitable?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news With only days to go until the big election, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to discuss whether or not a Labour win is a complete inevitability, or if we'll get some surprises later on in the week. Also, as always, we discuss the newest Ed Davey stunt. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, June 27, 2024
What is the Betting Scandal?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news This week, Ben returns to sit down with Rory and Georgina to once again discuss the rapidly approaching election, and how the campaign has been thrown into a gambling scandal. Also, has Nigel Farage's recent BBC interview soured his chances? /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 21, 2024
Have the Tories Given Up (and are Labour being too cautious)?
Use code 'BITETHEBALLOT' to get a discount off your Too Long order: https://www.toolong.news In this weeks episode of Bite the Ballot, Zac and Rory run through whether or not the Tories have actually just given up on their campaign for the very quickly approaching election, giving victory to the very safe playing Labour. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 14, 2024
Could the Lib Dems or Reform Actually Beat the Tories?
Order Too Long now: https://www.toolong.news In this week's edition of Bite the Ballot, Zac sits down with Ben to discuss the last week in UK politics, mainly the collapse of the Tory party throughout Sunak's campaign. Also, we run through how other parties are doing with 3 weeks left until the election. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, June 05, 2024
Sunak v Starmer: Who Won?
Join our exclusive mailing list at https://toolong.news/. In this episode, Jack, Ben and Zac sit down to discuss the first debate of the general election between Sunak and Starmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, May 29, 2024
Has Sunak Given Up on Young Voters?
We've launched our brand new podcast series: Bite the Ballot! We'll be posting a podcast weekly (or sometimes more!) in the run up to the UK election, talking about any and all highlights. Today, we discuss memes, paddleboards & mandatory national service. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////// See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 23, 2024
Could Sunak Win?
In today's episode, we discuss the breaking news that the General Election will take place on July the 4th. Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 09, 2024
Were TLDR's local election predictions wrong?
In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, where they exclusively discuss the results of last week's England & Wales local elections, discuss the fallout, and see whether they are as clued in as they think they are when it comes to their predictions! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Local Election Results: 00:52 Podcast future & Outro: 22:16 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 02, 2024
We predict the local elections (and everything goes wrong)
In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they thoroughly disappoint when it comes to making it a proper Canadian special, but discuss UK matters instead, talking about how news the Rwanda scheme has started is a red herring, and dive deep into the England and Wales local elections that are happening on the date of publishing, as well as the usual installment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Ben's Under Reported Story: 01:32 Rory's Under Reported Story: 04:41 Engalnd & Wales Local Elections: 06:59 World Leader Leaderboard: 26:24 Outro: 33:53 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 25, 2024
Is the US actually turning against Israel?
In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory's Under Reported Story: 01:27 Nadja's Under Reported Story: 04:04 Is Israel Losing International Support?: 08:44 World Leader Leaderboard: 27:15 Outro: 34:29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 18, 2024
Was Bringing Back David Cameron a Good Idea?
In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s Under-Reported Story: 01:22 Ben’s Under-Reported Story: 03:27 Zac’s Under-Reported Story: 06:18 Is David Cameron Upstaging Sunak? : 07:09 World Leader Leaderboard: 30:28 Outro: 41:48 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 11, 2024
TLDR Rank the World's Worst Politicians
In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 : Intro 02:11 : Zac’s Under Reported Story 05:50 : Georgina’s Under Reported Story 11:34 : Nadja’s Under Reported Story 14:00 : World Leader Leaderboard 40:21 : Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, February 13, 2024
Why We're (kinda) Quitting
On today's mini episode, Jack sits down with Rory to discuss what's going on at TLDR over the next couple of weeks. Is this goodbye? 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 08, 2024
Why is Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:16 Zac’s underreported story: 04:59 Tucker Carlson in Russia: 09:58 World Leader Leaderboard: 27:50 Outro: 39:47 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, February 06, 2024
Should the Tories be Doing Better With Young People?
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6P In today’s episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we’ll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXA Support TLDR on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tldrnews Donate by PayPal: https://tldrnews.co.uk/funding Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 01, 2024
Why Ukraine might be doing better than you think
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Jack and Rory discuss the perilous position Ukraine is in with the upcoming U.S. election and the uncertainty of where military aid is coming from, and whether the EU can ramp up it’s military production in time before the November election, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Newspaper: 00:37 Rory’s underreported story: 01:30 Zac’s underreported story: 05:43 Ukraine Update: 08:54 World Leader Leaderboard: 30:11 Outro: 38:07 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, January 30, 2024
How the Tories Could Topple Sunak
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory have a busy week when it comes to UK news, as they cover both the proposed disposable vape ban as well as the Tories seemingly never stopping at their attempts at removing Sunk as PM, as plan after plan is uncovered, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 02:07 Ben’s underreported story: 04:00 UK’s vape ban: 09:07 Tory rebellions?: 15:48 World Leader Leaderboard: 28:12 Outro: 38:40 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 25, 2024
Why Europe is scared of Trump returning?
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss whether Europe is frightened ahead of a potential Donald Trump presidency after his strong showings in the recent Caucuses, and what this might mean for NATO and other institutions , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:00 Zac’s underreported story: 03:00 Is Europe Scared about Trump?: 07:10 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02 Outro: 29:20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, January 23, 2024
Why are the Government Using Memes?
In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Ben’s underreported story: 01:09 Weird Government Comms : 05:05 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02 Outro: 29:20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 18, 2024
Why World War Three may or may not be round the corner
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss the growing tensions across the world as Iran strikes multiple countries with rockets, Israel raises tensions with Lebanon, and North Korea removes key unification offices and monuments, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 02:07 Zac’s underreported story: 061:36 Is WW3 around the corner? : 12:19 World Leader Leaderboard: 28:10 Outro: 37:11 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, January 16, 2024
Why Sunak's Polling is Getting Even Worse
In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory sit down and discuss the massive MRP poll released by The Telegraph (conducted by YouGov) which paints Rishi Sunak into a tight corner, and discuss how he might react to get out of this hole, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:28 Ben’s underreported story: 03:59 Zac’s underreported story: 05:23 Tory Polling Disaster: 07:12 World Leader Leaderboard: 21:46 Outro: 33:41 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, January 11, 2024
Global trends to watch in 2024
In today's episode, Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories, what big topics to look out for in 2024, and make their changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 00:58 Zac’s underreported story: 03:35 What to look out for in 2024: 06:44 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:23 Outro: 34:42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, January 09, 2024
How Sunak Was Called Out for Lying
In today's episode, Zac and Ben sit down and discuss ethics in politics when it comes to blatant lying following Rishi Sunak getting community noted, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 21, 2023
Why the US had a great 2023, and other underreported stories
In today's episode Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories of 2023 and - for the last time this year - make changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, December 19, 2023
Which UK Political Party Won in 2023?
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and rate each political party in the UK on how they performed in 2023, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00 Underreported Stories: 01:35 2023 UK politics in Review: 09:46 World Leader Leaderboard: 42:27 Outro: 49:30 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, December 14, 2023
Why Venezuela (probably) won’t invade Guyana
Order Too Long Now: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ Get 30% of with the code: TLDRPODCAST In today's episode, Jack, Rory, and Zac sit down and discuss the Venezuelan vote to annex the majority of neighbouring Guyana's territory. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Under-reported Stories: 01:54 Venezuela vote to annex part of Guyana: 08:19 World Leader Leaderboard: 25:37 Outro: 34:07 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, December 12, 2023
How the Emergency Rwanda Bill Could End Sunak's Government
In today's episode Jack, Ben, and Zac sit down and discuss the upcoming vote on the government's emergency Rwanda bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, December 05, 2023
TLDR Rank the Best Politicians
In today's episode the whole team of Jack, Zac, Ben & Rory dedicate the entire episode to the world leader leaderboard! We’ll go through the current board, see who is deserving of staying and who needs to get moved up or down, while adding some new faces to the board! Order Too Long Now: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ Get 30% off with the code: tldrpodcast Subscribe here to not miss the next episodes of the podcast: TLDR UK: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnews TLDR GLOBAL: https://www.youtube.com/@TLDRnewsGLOBAL Intro: 00:00 Too Long: 03:10 Keep or Remove: 04:28 New Additions: 35:11 Outro: 54:57 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 30, 2023
Does the UK have a Coherent Foreign Policy?
In today's episode Zac, Ben & Rory have a long discussion about this weeks underreported stories, have a detailed chat about what Britains foreign policy will look like with David Cameron and a potential Labour government, plus the world leader leaderboard returns as ever! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 24, 2023
Will the Dutch election Push Europe Further Right?
In today's episode Jack, Zac & Rory discuss the recent dutch elections and what that might mean for Europe as a whole, and whether Europe is shifting to the right. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, November 15, 2023
Braverman's Sacked and Cameron Returns
In today's episode Jack, Ben & Rory discuss everything going on in UK politics this week: Suella Braverman being sacked; David Cameron returning; the Rwanda plan being shot down by the Supreme Court; and the amendments to the King's Speech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 10, 2023
Is Sunak Going to Sack Braverman?
In today's episode, we dicuss the controversial Suella Braverman article in The Times, and ask whether she's on the cusp of being sacked from the cabinet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 03, 2023
What Is Europe's Approach to Gaza?
In today's episode, we discuss the different approaches of European countries (and leaders) to the Gaza crisis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, October 26, 2023
One Year of Sunak. How Has He Done?
It's officially been 365 days since Rishi Sunak stepped into Number 10 as Prime Minister, but how has he done? Has Sunak exceeded expectations? Or has he not even lived up to them? In a very special TLDR Podcast/Big Rissue mash up, we run through the last year - the good, the bad, and the very bad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 20, 2023
What the Hell Happened at the UN This Week?
This week, politicians around the world react to the ongoing conflict in Israel-Gaza, but specifically how are the UK reacting? Are different parties united? We sit down to run through the differences in reaction, and why this may be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, October 04, 2023
How Liz Truss took over the Tory Party Conference
This week, the Conservative Party held their annual conference in Manchester. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss made a surprise appearance and was, by all accounts, one of the most popular people there. So, in this episode, we recount what happened at conference and discuss whether we think that HS2 will be scrapped. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 22, 2023
Is Sunak Ditching Net Zero?
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thu, August 31, 2023
Is There Any Way Back for the Tories?
In the tenth episode the TLDR News Podcast, Ben, Jack, Rory & Zac discuss the upcoming Mid-Bedfordshire by-election and Sunak's General Election strategy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 24, 2023
Will Starmer Fix the UK's Unis?
In the ninth episode the TLDR News Podcast, Ben, Jack, Rory & Zac discuss the problems facing the UK's university system and Keir Starmer's plan to fix it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, August 12, 2023
Is Sunak Too Soft on China?
In the eighth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss whether the Tories will take the UK out of the UNHCR and whether Sunak is too soft on China. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, August 04, 2023
How Sunak is Failing on Migration
In the seventh episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss migration, the direction of the Tories and how the parties are dealing with net zero committments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, July 31, 2023
Are Charlotte Owen and Keir Mather Too Young?
In the sixth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we discuss the Ultra Low Emmission Zone, the potential for Labour to drop green policies, and the debate about youth in politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 21, 2023
Are the By-Elections Bad News for Sunak?
In the fifth episode of the TLDR News Podcast we discuss the three by-elections and what this shows about Sunak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 06, 2023
Has Sunak Already Failed His 5 Pledges?
In the fourth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we evaluate Rishi Sunak's progress on his five pledges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 23, 2023
Could the Economy End Sunak?
In the third episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben & Zac discuss the idea of the independence of the Bank of England and their latest decision on interest rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 16, 2023
Privileges Committee Report: The End for Johnson?
In the second episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the publication of the Privileges Committee report and whether it has truly ended Boris Johnson's career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 13, 2023
Johnson vs. Sunak: The Battle over Honours
In the first episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the fiasco around the Prime Minister's resignation honours that happened over the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 02, 2023
TLDR Review Rishi Sunak's First 100 Days
In the final Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Zac, Rory, and Ben to talk through the first 100 days of Rishi Sunak in power; what he did right, what he did wrong, and what's the future for the UK government. Should we expect change, or not? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, January 25, 2023
Tory Sleaze: The BBC-Boris Scandal Explained
In today's episode, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the current scandal surrounding Nadhim Zahawi, and just how we think Sunak will handle the situation. Also, Boris Johnson has found himself in hot water yet again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, January 21, 2023
The 5 Events that Ruined Sunak's Week
In today's Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the disastrous past week for Sunak, which may or may not include a new system of ratings from the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, January 16, 2023
Sunak's Newest Backbench Rebellion
In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Ben and Rory (eventually) sit down to talk about updates with the online safety bill, as well as looking at the first PMQs of 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, January 10, 2023
Sunak's 5-Point Plan to Fix Britain
In the first Big Rissue of 2023, Ben and Rory discuss Rishi Sunak's speech, his 5-point plan to fix the country, among the other promises the Prime Minister ran through. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, December 16, 2022
Britain's Winter of Strikes: Is it Hurting Sunak?
In today's episode, we discuss the current strikes happening across the UK, and how this may be a problem for Rishi Sunak. Also, we look into whether or not there has been any update on the migration issue the UK is currently facing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, December 14, 2022
Why Sunak Can't Re-Unite The Tories
In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the frustrations of the current Conservative Party, as well as the new party forming. We also run through why MPs are writing to the Prime Minister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, December 09, 2022
Is Rishi Losing His Power?
In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Jack, Rory and Ben discuss whether or not the UK Prime Minister is losing his power, or if he ever had any at all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, December 06, 2022
Is This The End of The House of Lords?
In Today's Big Rissue, we run through what the hell is going on with grammar schools, do any of us come from a grammar school background? Also, we discuss the potential scrapping of The House of Lords. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, November 30, 2022
Sunak's First Electoral Test: Chester By-Election
In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the upcoming Chester By-Election, as well as Sunak's speech about China relations. Do we have a special guest this episode? A secret word? Will Jack lose his mind? All possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, November 28, 2022
Why is Britain Rejecting Foreign Students?
In today's Big Rissue Zac and Rory sit down to discuss the biggest issues facing UK politics, and are randomly joined by Ben. Why? Who knows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, November 23, 2022
Could Farage Destroy the Conservatives?
In today's episode, we discuss the backlash to the Autumn statement, the rumours of the Tories wanting to pursue a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and the rumours of Nigel Farage comeback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 18, 2022
Can the Autumn Statement rescue British Economy?
In today's episode, we discuss the UK's bleak economic outlook and yesterday's Autumn Statement. What was in it? What's the reaction been? And what does it mean for the Conservatives' prospects at the next election? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, November 15, 2022
Strikes: Can Sunak Do What Johnson & Truss Couldn't?
In today's episode, we discuss the current and upcoming strikes across the country and how well Sunak is handling the pressure. As well as covering the UK-France migrant deal and Jeremy Corbyn's future in politics. Vote now in the 2022 TLDR Awards: https://forms.gle/nd3jaFf29T4HsZM19 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, November 10, 2022
Tory Bullying Scandal: How Much Will it Hurt Sunak?
In today's episode, we discuss the Gavin Williamson bullying scandal and Rishi Sunak's attendance at COP27 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, November 04, 2022
Can Sunak Solve the Insolvable Migration Crisis
In the first episode of the Big Rissue, we discuss Sunak's first big issue: immigration. We look into some of his previous promises and how Starmer could respond. We also discuss his decision to attend COP27 and the recent decision by the Bank of England to raise interest rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, November 01, 2022
Could Braverman End Sunak: Rishi's First Big Mistake
In this episode, we discuss the Suella Braverman scandal and how it could be bad news for Rishi Sunak. We also discuss the news that Liz Truss's phone was hacked when she was Foreign Secretary Earlier in the year and the new Ipsos-Mori polling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 28, 2022
Sunak's New Cabinet
In today's episode of Truss Issues, we discuss Sunak's first PMQs; Suella Braverman's reappointment at the Home Office; and Sunak's new cabinet. TLDR Store: https://tldrnews.co.uk/store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, October 24, 2022
Prime Minister Sunak: Can He Beat Labour?
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Fri, October 21, 2022
The Next Prime Minister
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Thu, October 20, 2022
Fracking Hell: How Truss Fell Apart
Truss is falling apart so quickly that we don't have time to make videos about it. So instead, we react to the chaos in the Commons last night by discussing what really happened & why this is very bad news for the Conservatives and Truss. Latest TLDR UK video (the one we reference at the start): https://youtu.be/0CswZ8Fbl80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, October 17, 2022
Is This Truss' Final 48 Hours?
In this (slightly early episode) we discuss Truss' ongoing economic woes, as well as the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor. We also speak with Ben Howlett (former Conservative MP) who tells us why he thinks Truss might have less than 48 hours left in Number 10. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 14, 2022
Kwasi is Out & Truss' U-Turn... Again
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Tue, October 11, 2022
Is Starmer Election Ready?
This week Truss had issues in the gilt markets, over Kwarteng's proposed spending cuts, over the unity in her party, and over the election polls - which are currently suggestion there will be a huge Labour victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, October 07, 2022
Was Truss' Conference Speech a Disaster?
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Tue, October 04, 2022
Is Truss Delivering on Her Promises?
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Tue, September 27, 2022
Truss' Disastrous Weekend: Taxes, £ Crash, Scandals
In this video, we'll be discussing the 'totally-not-a-budget' budget. We'll also discuss the difficulties Truss has in holding her party together and the potential for a vote of no confidence in her government See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 16, 2022
Balancing Priorities: The Royals & the Cost of Living Crisis
In this video we'll be discussing the upcoming busy weekend for Truss as she meets with leaders around the world and prepares for The Queen's funeral on Monday, and what's next for the new Prime Minister as parliament reopens next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, September 13, 2022
The Queen's Death: How is Truss & the Politics Coping?
Liz Truss has had an overwhelming and entirely unpredictable first week. She may have been prepared for crisis, but nothing on this scale. So in this video we'll discuss how Truss has coped with the death of the Queen and what politics & Parliament are doing right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, September 09, 2022
Liz Truss' Weird Week
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Trailer · Mon, September 05, 2022
Trailer: Truss Issues
Liz Truss has just taken over as Britains Prime Minister. It's the UK's biggest job, but with a flurry of crises on the way, it's about to get a lot bigger. So we're going to review her progress and promises over the first 100 days in this show - Truss Issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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