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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
Donald Trump
Have I Got News For You
Diane Abbott
Tulip Siddiq
Pineapple On Pizza
Jeremy Corbyn
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
US Politics
Elon Musk
Kamala Harris
Civil Unrest
Labour
Education
Strava
Hawaiian Pizza
New York

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 discusses the major party’s reactions to the anti-immigration protests taking place outside hotels, Angela Rayner’s new home and holiday photos and Trump’s ramping up of the use of the National Guard.

Later, they chat about Gen Z’s work-b... more

The team discusses Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, the ‘crack team’ of European leaders who came to back him up and which country’s diplomat has the best joke.

Later, they chat about backpack-wearing cyborg cockr... more

The team discuss Kemi Badenoch's school snitching admission, unpick the mass pensioner imprisonments from the Palestine Action protest and compare the two greatest bromances on the international stage: Trump & Putin and JD Vance & David Lammy.

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The team discuss Trump’s hideous $200 million White House ballroom extension, Labour and Yvette Cooper mimicking Nigel Farage’s call to have criminal suspect’s ethnicity and immigration status revealed and the many, many books written by Reform UK’s ... more

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Jack Harris
Host and creative contributor bringing wit and creativity to the discussions.
Mike Rayment
Host contributing humor and insight into news commentary.
Emerald Paston
Host adding depth and humor to the discussions.
Queenie Miller
Host known for her comedic timing and insightful commentary.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • Great format

    Easy listening on a walk which is exactly what I’m looking for - some of the episodes really make me chuckle!

    Love all four of the presenters but fav has to be Emerald ;) who creates the most creative games!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bex newsagents
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • I try to listen to multiple streams of things, but this lot have their heads in the clouds and their nose up the arse of the free dessert club.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Listener
    2 months ago
  • Not great but ok

    Sounds like a chat in a 6th form common room rather than a podcast. Everyone talking over each other and laughing all the time. Seems like a competition about who can say the cleverest thing. Not for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JonnySgddthbjhdj
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Constant laughing

    As a senior there are times when you need to hear young people just riffing. The lightning wit of this team is fantastic. Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    markmash
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent!

    A very amusing companion to the TV series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nadgett
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The youthful energy and humor resonate well, though not all feel it matches the TV version.
Some find the podcast a refreshing take on news, especially during the TV show's hiatus.
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Engaging discussions punctuated with humor characterize this show, as a mix of creative minds from a popular UK panel show address the week's most compelling news stories. Listeners can expect a blend of light-hearted commentary on significant political events while enjoying anecdotes that highlight the absurdities in today's news cycle. With topics ranging from international conflicts to quirky local stories, the hosts maintain a witty dynamic that balances satire with insightful reflections on current affairs. This unique format welcomes fans who appreciate both comedy and informed discourse, especially during the TV show's hiatus.

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In The News This Week launched a year ago and published 35 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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