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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can lis... more

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Latest Episodes

Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour party and insists he "doesn’t recall" receiving tens of thousands of pounds from Jeffrey Epstein but has now called for "an investigation...by me“ to check.

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Keir Starmer is historically unpopular. When he entered Downing Street, his approval rating stood around +10%. Now? The Prime Minister languishes around -50%. It's the steepest drop in support for any governing party still in its infancy. 8 out of 10... more

You’ve likely seen the viral video of Coco Gauff smashing her racket in a corridor at the Australian Open. She tried to go somewhere without cameras and failed. Now she's complaining the only private place is the locker room, Novak Djokovic says it's... more

The election offices of Fulton County were raided by FBI agents yesterday morning. Fulton, in the state of Georgia, was at the heart of Donald Trump's claims six years ago that he’d won the 2020 election (he didn’t). Why are ballot boxes of archived ... more

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Professor David Runciman
Politics Professor at Cambridge and host of the Past Present Future podcast.
Cambridge University
Episode: Is British politics just ungovernable?
Mo Ivory
Fulton County Commissioner for District 4
Fulton County
Episode: Is Trump about to rig the midterm elections?
Negin Shiragi
Former journalist and activist targeted by the Iranian administration
Episode: Why does Kemi Badenoch want an even smaller Tory party?
Nick Benson
A self-confessed plane spotter focused on documenting deportation flights
Episode: A year of Trump: terror, territory and tariffs
Rutger Bregman
Historian, philosopher, and author of 'Moral Ambition'
Author and historian
Episode: The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corrupt
Paul Goodman
Former MP, Tory peer, and former editor of Conservative Home, an expert on Conservative Party dynamics.
Conservative Home
Episode: Kemi puts the knife in first: Has sacking Jenrick made her stronger?
Ali Hamedani
British-Iranian journalist and director of Persian Mix Radio
Episode: Should Donald Trump 'Make Iran Great Again'?
Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
Greater London Authority
Episode: Will Starmer have the guts to punish Musk for his undressing app?
Mehdi Hasan
A prominent journalist and commentator on American politics
Zeteo Media
Episode: Mehdi Hasan on America's 'Neo-Fascism'

Hosts

Lewis Goodall
Host and award-winning journalist known for his incisive reporting on political matters.
Emily Maitlis
Co-host of The News Agents and prominent journalist recognized for her analytical approach to news reporting.
Jon Sopel
Co-host of The News Agents and noted journalist with extensive experience in political reporting and analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 13.7k ratings
  • a must listen

    for those seeking quality news ~ analysis of complex issues , a touch of comic relief .. this is it .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wildfleure
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not journalism just propaganda

    Cowardly journalism. I’ve tried to watch this show for weeks but can’t. They are so high on their own supply, it has started to get creepy and just so obviously dishonest. Ignoring the genocide and one of them is a Jewish presenter is shameful. Everything that Andrew lownie warned about Emily is correct. She too is cowardly establishment, don’t be deceived by that Andrew interviewer

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zuuuluuufinny
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Enabling a Palestinian State

    … Starmer was posturing and it all meant nothing as the UK is now a ‘non-voice’ and no one in Israel or the US powers -that-be are listening to the weak, characterless, Starmer - with his ‘Jewish’ wife. I feel so sad that the 2 Jews on this Pod cannot see that voting for a Palestinian State without any conditions (ie releasing the remaining live hostages living in appalling conditions for over 2 years) - was a betrayal. Only ONE man in the world could have got them out… and he did! He was pla... more

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    Lisavivi2
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Emz- d’eres more d’ Australia dan dis

    Please don’t go asking about de Royals - dares more do Orstralia dan dis

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent

    On point & hitting the target every time whatever topic they cover.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strudel68
    United Kingdoma month ago

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There are mixed feelings on bias, with some critiques of left-leaning content.
Insightful commentary on current events with a humorous touch.
Hosts provide a balanced yet critical perspective on politics.

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Content is king but at what cost to player privacy? - The Sports Agents
Q: Do we have the right to see everything from these players if there's a camera there?
It's about whether we own them effectively once they step into that arena, but the players don't want to be filmed all the time.
Content is king but at what cost to player privacy? - The Sports Agents
Q: So at the moment, do you think tennis players complain more than any other elite sports stars at the moment?
I think we hear from them a lot more than we hear from other athletes, and maybe that's it.
The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corrupt
Q: How do you view liberal democracy in the current context?
He sees it as weak but believes it can be reinvented, citing historical moral revolutions that arose from periods of decadence.
The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corrupt
Q: What is the main message of your book, 'Moral Ambition'?
The book is a call for talented individuals to engage with and address the pressing global issues rather than remaining in socially meaningless jobs.
The man the BBC censored for calling Trump corrupt
Q: What was your reaction to the BBC censoring your lecture on Trump?
Bregman felt sad rather than angry, highlighting the influence of fear and legal advice on journalistic integrity.

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1. Professor David Runciman
2. Mo Ivory
3. Negin Shiragi
4. Nick Benson
5. Rutger Bregman
6. Paul Goodman
7. Ali Hamedani
8. Sadiq Khan

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