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Deep Dive

Daily Mail
Charlie Kirk
Strait Of Hormuz
Donald Trump
Iran
Tyler Robinson
Pipeline Tragedy
Keir Starmer
Free Speech
Jeffrey Epstein
Somalia
Andy Burnham
Political Extremism
Gun Violence
Royal Family
Immigration
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Andrew
Child Trafficking
Brooklyn Beckham
David Beckham

Deep Dive brings you the best of the Daily Mail's award-winning journalism straight to your ears.

The biggest stories, forensically unpacked.

The Daily Mail - Seriously Popular.

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Jason Arday has a seemingly remarkable life story.

Diagnosed with autism and global developmental delay as a child, he says he was unable to speak until he was 11, and did not read or write until adulthood. When he became Cambridge University's youn... more

Last week, more than 70,000 migrants stormed into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast, almost doubling the population of the city in 48 hours. More than 80 people died. Ceuta was overwhelmed: shops shut, residents barricaded themselve... more

After a World Cup mired in scandal, Gianni Infantino sparked an all-out revolt against his FIFA presidency with a proposal to sell a $4.2 billion stake in the World Cup's commercial rights to a venture capital firm founded by Joshua Kushner - brother... more

Unprecedented wildfires four times the area of Paris have ravaged southwestern France, forcing over 260,000 residents to evacuate their homes. The inferno is fast closing in on Bordeaux, France's wine-making capital - an area nearly a million people ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Gallagher
The Mail on Sunday's chief reporter
The Mail on Sunday
Episode: BONUS: Ceuta Migrant Crisis - Can Europe Control Its Borders?
Bobby Manzi
Football news reporter
Daily Mail
Episode: Selling Off the World Cup: The End of Infantino?
James Tapsfield
Political Editor, The Daily Mail
Daily Mail
Episode: Will Burnham Outlast Starmer?
Mark Nicol
The Mail's defence editor
Daily Mail
Episode: The Defence Investment Plan: Has Starmer Laid a Trap for Burnham?
James Fielding
Senior reporter on the ground in Belfast for The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
Episode: The Belfast Riots
Darren Boyle
Reporter for The Daily Mail who wrote about the Ratlines
The Daily Mail
Episode: The Nazi 'Ratlines'
David Lubin
Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House, former Managing Director and Head of Emerging Market Economies at Citibank
Chatham House
Episode: Iran War: The Looming Economic Crisis
Carrie Johnson
Survivor who spoke publicly about her experience and campaign
Public figure / Advocate
Episode: Keeping the Black Cab Rapist Behind Bars, with Carrie Johnson
Guy Adams
Daily Mail senior features writer, discussed on-air
Daily Mail
Episode: Who Really Are Polanski's Greens?

Hosts

Chris Pleasance
Host with Daily Mail affiliation; appears across multiple Deep Dive episodes.
Sarah Vine
Host of Deep Dive; Royal/media commentator; frequent contributor.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Thank you

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    rhy darrick
    Switzerland6 months ago
  • The Put On Stutter

    Unlistenable with her affected fake stutter and repeating every other word.

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    ErinErikson
    United States7 months ago
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    whispersofuglori
    10 months ago
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    10 months ago
  • Unnecessary

    No need to give more air time to a guy who was just really good at being loud and aggressive. His dangerous rhetoric undermined trust, reason, and didn’t leave space for true debate.

    PS Christian Nationalism is not Christianity. Hope this helps!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Reader Reader 12345
    United Statesa year ago

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#86
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#198
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#147
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#69
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#167
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Selling Off the World Cup: The End of Infantino?
Q: Who actually wants Infantino gone and how could they force him out?
UEFA, Concacaf, and several national FAs have voiced opposition, and a vote of no confidence could be triggered if enough FIFA members align, though currently support remains fragmented and geographic blocs influence the outcome.
Selling Off the World Cup: The End of Infantino?
Q: Can you start by introducing Gianni Infantino for listeners who don't know him? Who is he and why is he such a divisive figure?
Infantino has long been controversial; he rose from UEFA general secretary to FIFA president and has pursued reform while courting powerful allies, notably in the Middle East and with private investment ideas, which has polarized opinions across confederations.
What's Really Going On Inside Iran?
Q: Could you talk us through the process, how you got to talk to Iranians on the ground and the difficulties involved?
The process involved carefully selecting credible sources, maintaining anonymity to protect interviewees, and navigating the dangers of regime surveillance and propaganda. The speakers emphasized the immense courage of the people they spoke with and the ongoing challenges of verifying information during outages and censorship.
The Defence Investment Plan: Has Starmer Laid a Trap for Burnham?
Q: From your analysis, is the defence investment plan enough to meet the growing threats in the near term?
Overall, the plan is seen as lacking in scale and urgency, with significant focus on legacy platforms and only modest increases in key areas like drones, which leaves a capability gap in the short term.
The Belfast Riots
Q: How are locals who aren't protesting reacting to the unrest?
Locals express worry about immigration and fear of being targeted, but many emphasize desire for calm and call for discussion rather than violence, noting several residents feel caught between demonstrations and the impact on their neighborhoods.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Dive

What is Deep Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, policy-forward current-events show that interrogates political, economic, and international topics through expert guests and daily Mail newsroom perspectives. Episodes frequently center on defense planning, UK politics, global tensions in Iran and the Middle East, and high-profile UK public interest stories like royal affairs and celebrity dynamics. Notable strengths include in-depth contextual analysis from seasoned journalists and policy specialists, plus a steady stream of guests with on-the-ground reporting or historical insight. Potential listeners will likely appreciate the brisk, opinionated analysis, the breadth of topics, and the convenience of a Daily Mail–flavored lens on complex issues. This footprint suggests a program... more

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