Planet Normal
The TelegraphThe podcast that speaks your language. News and views from beyond the bubble with Telegraph columnists, Allison Pearson and Liam Halligan, every Thursday.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 324 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsNews Commentary | |||
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This week on Planet Normal, co-pilots Halligan and Pearson, strap into the rocket of right thinking to tackle growing unrest over border policies and fragile public finances... more
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This week on Planet Normal, your co-pilots of sanity, Halligan and Pearson, strap into the rocket of right thinking to tackle a tumultuous news agenda.
Allison argues follo... more
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Co-pilots Halligan and Pearson strap back into the rocket of right thinking after their summer break to tackle Prime Minister Andy Burnham's PMQs debut.
Allison slams Burnh... more
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Summer is coming to an end on Planet Normal! So, for the final instalment of our “best of the rocket” series, our co-pilots head back into the archives for two more memorable voyages aboard the rocket of right t... more
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- Some Kind of a Summer
After over 6 years, Planet Normal remains one of the most listenable and intelligent political podcasts. With warmth, humour and far more knowledge and understanding of economics, culture, defence and free speech than anyone in government. Thank you Allison and Liam for returning from holiday to pay tribute to Rod Liddle ( a twice former guest). We shall miss his incredible wit, honesty, originality and bravery. As Toby Young said ' Fighting the culture war will be a lot harder without him leadi... more
Apple Podcasts5Bitter Lemming
United Kingdoma month ago - One of my favourites
Look forward to hearing your views each week. You always speak with great passion, but can you please avoid banging on the table in getting your point across.
Apple Podcasts5Torbo22United Kingdom2 months ago - Brilliant truth-speaking
I love this podcast. Thanks to both Liam and Alison for their devotion to the unfashionable cause of truth-speaking. Along with a small band of others like the Free Speech Union, Steve Baker’s Fighting for a Free Future, and the institute for Economic Affairs, they are holding the line against progressive nonsense and economically illiterate distributive politics and gradually moving the Overton window. There’s still work to be done and they need your support!
Oh, just to say, on the the Layla C... more
Apple Podcasts5TomwoodhamsUnited Kingdom2 months ago If they're normal my belly button fluff is a knight!
Podchaser12 months agoSeyfert- Awful podcast
Totally biased and complete rubbish. Listen at your peril
Apple Podcasts1deenootUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #227 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Hong Kong/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture |
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What is Planet Normal about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, opinionated current-events show hosted by two Telegraph columnists, tackling UK politics, policy, economics, and media narratives with a right-leaning, reform-minded bent. Episodes commonly feature one or more high-profile guests—from politicians and policymakers to journalists and experts—paired with brisk discussions, provocative takes, and practical implications for business and public life. Notable strengths include a candid, adversarial-friendly style that often challenges established narratives and a willingness to engage deeply with policy trade-offs, security concerns, and national identity. This combination makes it a compelling pick for listeners who want franks takes on governance, markets, and culture, delivered with wi... more
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1. Ross Clark
2. Richard Tice
3. Richard Williams
4. William Clouston
5. Siobhan Whyte
6. Sophie Winkleman
7. Matt Ridley
8. Laila Cunningham
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