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In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)
Keir Starmer
Politics
Rachel Reeves
Winter Fuel Allowance
Have I Got News For You
Donald Trump
Diane Abbott
Pineapple On Pizza
Tulip Siddiq
Jeremy Corbyn
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
US Politics
Elon Musk
Kamala Harris
Civil Unrest
Labour
Education
Strava
Hawaiian Pizza
Larry the Cat

While the TV show is on break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet of some of the creatives behind the scenes at the show discuss what makes each item Have I Got News For You worthy. Hosted by Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment. A Hat Trick Podcast

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The team discuss Keir Starmer's recent polling after his response to developments in the war in Ukraine and how his numbers could be affected by Rachel Reeves' planned welfare benefit cuts, the prospective overhaul of the civil service and changes to... more

The team discusses the recent White House fallout between President Zelenskyy, President Trump, and Vice President Vance, how the media's response has differed between the US and the UK, and the unlikely group that has benefitted the most from the sa... more

The team answers the question 'Who is Friedrich Merz?', discuss the rise of the far right following the results of the German election, before reporting on Trump and Macron’s press conference on Ukraine.

In addition, they provide an update on Liz ... more

The team discuss the two sets of peace talks taking place over the war in Ukraine, Keir Starmer’s aspiration to be a bridge between the EU & US and Kemi Badenoch’s recent blunder in PMQs along with her performance as leader of the opposition.

They... more

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Hosts

Jack Harris
Host with a flair for engaging audience through humor and insightful commentary on current events.
Queenie Miller
Host known for her sharp wit and entertaining takes on news topics, bringing creativity to discussions.
Emerald Paston
Host offering unique insights and humorous commentary on political events, drawing from extensive experience in media.
Mike Rayment
Host with a keen ability to blend humor and commentary, enhancing the podcast's engagement with current events.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 402 ratings
  • Fav Programme

    I’m giving you a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in anticipation that these pods are going to be great. Watched every series of the TV show, can’t think this won’t be much different.

    Go well🫡

    Also, those negative reviews can get in the 🗑️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dg1755
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Infantile

    Is this really the team behind HIGNFY? Just a bunch of students trying to sound clever. Don’t bother.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DickyW
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Git gud

    I can see why the team is behind the camera. I suppose it proves podcasting is harder than it looks. Hope they can regroup and refine

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BroccoliZombie
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • SO GOOD

    it makes me laugh every time and they have such good people on it HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    you was has
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 😐

    Idk. The presenters try and are very good at their jobs. They don’t deserve all their negative reviews. HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR U is very good on BBC iplayer! ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NavySeal2014
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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In The News This Week launched a year ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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