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Nonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsUS Election 2024: The Electoral College ExplainedHey Nonstop Politics fans, you still there? 👀You didn't seriously think I was gonna let this year's US Election go by without giving my take on it all, right? So in this special bonus edition for 2024, I discuss the all-important Electoral College. What is it? How is it composed? How does a candidate win under this system? Plus, I do a deep dive on the swing states that you need to pay attention to between now and election night, and look at the various paths Trump and Harris have to...2024-10-2721 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSorted for Eels and Whizz – Stop getting Easter wrong! – Romance is dead: Inside the crush crashWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Coked Up Crustaceans. Sewage scandal leaves sealife high as a flying fish. Pulp crucifixion. The Easter culture wars are here, and The Telegraph is leading the charge. Plus – Fancy that! The Independent laments the ‘crush crash’, but what is it?  Jacob Jarvis is joined by LBC host Natasha Devon and comedian Jessica Fostekew.  Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.uk  Support Paper...2024-03-2839 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWhat’s Prince Harry got to do with P Diddy? – Bum notes! It's time to talk about pegging – Kim Wrong-Un: North Korea versus Alan TitchmarshWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Tenuous Royal Connection. How have the papers managed to connect Prince Harry to the P Diddy raid? Strapper’s delight. Give pegging a chance, says the i’s doyenne of sex columnists Kate Lister i. Plus – Mission Kim Possible! Why on earth did North Korea blur out Alan Titchmarsh’s trousers?Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Jason HazeleyHelp us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: pap...2024-03-2731 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTrump narrowly escapes going bust – Are you a Bonking Boomer or an Anxious Alpha? – Nadine Dorries is feeling sexy at 66We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Don Poorleone. Former President and fake tan enthusiast Donald Trump manages to escape financial disaster for now. The Generational Game. The Times outlines the hallmarks of each generation – and we disagree heartily. Plus – Hopping Nad. Nadine Dorries is feeling herself at sixty-six – and she’s telling anybody who’ll listen.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Daniel Foxx.Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow...2024-03-2631 minPaper CutsPaper CutsKate news sparks panic backtracks – Women! Strike for the right to be lazy – Could you survive 24 hours in a Wetherspoon’s?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Anarchy in the Monarchy. The fallout from Kate’s cancer diagnosis panics the broadsheets. Vive La Révolution! French feminist tells women to strike for a better life. Plus – Stormy Wether. A Times journalist tries 24 hours in a Wetherspoon’s. Does he make it?Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Rosie Holt.Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.ukSupport Paper Cuts and get mug...2024-03-2535 minPaper CutsPaper CutsThe Obama-Macron muscle-off - Is 90 the new 30? - Telegraph: “Death to self check outs!”We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Yes Sir! French President Macron goes full thirst trap on the front page of The Telegraph – and Obama’s getting praised for his flat tummy too. Late life crisis. The ninety-year-olds turning it around in their twilight years. Plus – Check you out! The Telegraph is taking on the big issues again: why self-checkouts are apparently terrible.   Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedian Matt Green.   Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Se...2024-03-2134 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWe've found Princess Kate! – Jeremy Clarkson vs. Jane Austen – Who cancelled guinea pigs?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Well that settles that… or does it? The Sun has found Princess Kate outside a farmhouse in Windsor, but the masses are unconvinced. Sense and Insensibility. Jeremy Clarkson’s had a go at ‘boring’ Jane Austen and The Star isn’t having it. Plus – Gone with the Widows. Scottish Widows Group Limited told they can’t say widows any more.Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.ukAlex von Tunzelman...2024-03-1928 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBonkers Tories: 'Let's swap Rishi for Penny' – Men want big butts and we’ll tell you why – Romantic tales of ‘missed connections’We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Follow the leader? Is Penny Mordaunt about to topple Rishi Sunak? Oh the Cheek! Why men are working on bountiful booties. Plus – Love is in the airplane? The people brought together by missed connections ads. Miranda Sawyer is joined by i columnist Rebecca Reid and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.Help us to grow Paper Cuts! Send this link to THREE mates and tell them why we’re your favourite podcast: papercutsshow.co.ukSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free edition...2024-03-1834 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSmall votes crisis! No May election, says Sunak – Meghan launches tat for toffs – Are you a DINKWAD?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stag-nation. The May General election is OFF and we’re all bereft. Sparkle with Markle. The Duchess of Sussex teaches us how to make marmalade and more with her new “lifestyle brand”. Plus – Yeah, I’m a DINKWAD, wad of it? The Times has the scoop on the new social groups and we’re struggling to keep up.Miranda Sawyer is joined by reporter at PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and comedian and master impressionist for Dead Ringers Jan Ravens.Support Paper...2024-03-1532 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWhy is America banning TikTok? – Would you go to sea on the Titanic 2? – “I’m so gorgeous I’ve never been dumped”We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Clock Is TikToking! The US is on the verge of banning TikTok over links to the Chinese Government. That sinking feeling. Australian billionaire wants to relaunch the Titanic and the reception is icy. Plus – Not like the other girls. The Mail’s women-are-rubbish correspondent Samantha Brick has never been dumped… because she’s just better than you.  Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Daniel Foxx.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts...2024-03-1431 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTory moneyman’s race row – Lily Allen: “My kids ruined my career” – Vets have gone to the dogsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Donor Kebabbed! The Guardian reveals more of Tory donor Frank Hester’s ‘jokes’ – and no one is laughing.  Mum’s the word. Pop star Lily Allen says having kids ruined her career. Plus – Woof justice. Vet watchdog says bills are too high and the papers have the lead. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of and comedian Rosie Holt.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/paperc...2024-03-1332 minPaper CutsPaper CutsPrincess Kate says: “Soz, I'm rubbish at Photoshop!” – Does 30p Lee's flounce matter? – Could you work for a Scorpio?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Picture Imperfect! The press jumps to the defence of amateur photographer Kate Middleton and we aren’t buying it. Lee’s done another runner. Former Labour councillor turned Conservative turned independent turns to Farage’s Reform UK in shock party swap. Plus – Not written in the stars. Gen Z are refusing to work with non-compatible star signs, which is so Gemini of them. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t...2024-03-1234 minPaper CutsPaper CutsKate Middleton photoshop conspiracy – Who stole the show at the Oscars? – The Guardian investigates a crab museumWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Photo strop! A doctored photo of Kate Middleton sends the press reeling. That’s showbiz. The 2024 Oscars ran smoothly, but there were still some surprise winners. Plus – Feeling Crabby! The Guardian’s deep dive into Margate’s crab museum is exactly what we needed today.Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Critic’s Rob Hutton and comedian and actor Rich FulcherSupport Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/pa...2024-03-1133 minPaper CutsPaper CutsHooray! The papers end sexism! – Dog eat dog at Crufts – Slay it ain’t so! Queer Eye feudWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I’m every (international) Woman. It’s International Women’s day, so naturally the papers get women competing against one another. Barklife! Crufts is back and the papers have exactly as many dog photos as you’d want. Plus – Stink-Eye For the Queer Guy. Rolling Stone’s exposé of shenanigans at Queer Eye explains everything and we’re “totally here for it”.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and host of the Self Help podcast Scottee.  Support Paper...2024-03-0837 minPaper CutsPaper CutsThe tabloids’ budget meltdown – The Times dives deep on Britain’s shagging habits – What's inside the Oscars goodie bags?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A budget budget for the budget conscious. Jeremy Hunt’s gave his (hopefully last) budget and the press are divided. The secret sex lives of the nation. We read The Times’ article on British bedroom habits so you don’t have to. Plus – A slice of cake and a novelty spoon! The Oscars goodie bags are… really underwhelming.   Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and the New Statesman’s Jonn Elledge.  Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-fre...2024-03-0736 minPaper CutsPaper CutsCringe on the couch with the Sunaks – Sausage roll with the punches: The Times vs. Greggs – Red carpet moments gone wrongWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Keeping Up With The Sunaks. The PM and wife sit down with Grazia magazine for an interview that redefines the word “uncomfortable”. What’s the beef? The Times gets judgey about Greggs. Plus – Glitz and Clamour. The Guardian investigates why celebrity red carpet interviews are going off the rails.Miranda Sawyer is joined by TLDR News Lead Writer Ben Blissett and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twi...2024-03-0635 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTrump's lucky day in latest court ruling – Do you know who anyone on Celeb Big Brother is? – The mega-money 'pre-wedding' of the yearWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mourning in America. The US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump can run in every state. Hall of fame? ‘Celebrity’ Big Brother has started and we’re still trying to work out who the contestants are… Plus – Can’t buy me love! The Times and The Telegraph have the scoop on the latest celeb packed mega-wedding, which was actually a “pre-wedding”.Jacob Jarvis is joined by columnist Rebecca Reid and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com2024-03-0535 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSexts shame of Geri Spice’s F1 fella – Raye, Kylie and CMAT storm the Brits – “Flossing for erections”? The Telegraph’s mad sex tipsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What a Raye day! Croydon’s ten-year overnight sensation conquers the Brits, plus Kylie saves the world and CMAT brings the “craic”. It’s Self-Doubt Monday! The papers are going to improve your brain, your weight and your sex life… whether you like it or not.  Plus – Spice up your wife! The Daily Mail has the latest in Geri Halliwell’s relationship drama.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by editor of Popbitch Chris Lochery and the wickedly talented comedian Gráinne Maguire.   Supp...2024-03-0439 minPaper CutsPaper CutsGeorge Galloway runs away with Rochdale – Paul Mescal’s pub of love – The world’s weirdest wedding ritualsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Why election? George Galloway wins in Rochdale. Ugh. I wanna live like Normal People. A deep dive into screen hunk Paul Mescal’s love life. Kiss the bride? A load of weird wedding traditions make it in the Daily Star.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and The Critic writer Rob Hutton.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitte...2024-03-0130 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWhere is Kate Middleton? – GB News drives the Tories crazier – Don't worry Millennials, you'll be rich one day!We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Gone Girl. Key Royals are missing and The Daily Mail are terrified. News in name only. GB News is going out to the fringes and dragging the Conservative party with it. Plus – That’s rich. Survey says millennials will become “the richest ever” once their parents pop off. “In your dreams,” says angry Times writer. Andrew Harrison is joined by LBC Broadcaster Natasha Devon and comedian Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cu...2024-02-2935 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBBC, Huw Edwards and The Sun in blame-fest – Peppa Pig corrupts American youth – Taylor Swift is a satanist, says Boyzone starWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: How not to handle a scandal. The BBC apologises over the Huw Edwards scandal and The Sun is all over it. Telling Porkies? Americans think Peppa Pig is ruining their children and we’re confused. Plus – Anti-hero? Taylor Swift is accused of Satanic links by a member of… Boyzone?Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and host of the I am Prime Minister Podcast comedian Matt Richardson.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.pap...2024-02-2831 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTrump takes on Prince Harry – Jeremy Hunt’s tax cut conundrum – ‘I went to an orgy and didn’t shag’We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royal Rumble. Donald Trump takes on Prince Harry in his latest bluster bust up. Let’s talk about Tax, Baby. Jeremy Hunt has been warned against tax cuts even though Tories are begging him. Plus – Just for research… Times journalist goes to an orgy and doesn’t get into the groove.Jacob Jarvis is joined by CNN contributor Holly Thomas and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercutss...2024-02-2737 minPaper CutsPaper CutsLee Anderson sparks latest Tory turmoil – Joe Biden’s saucy sex life – Bridget Jones is back. Why?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today:Whip apart! 30p Lee Anderson has been suspended in the Tories’ latest Islamophobia row. All of the Papers have opinions. Plus – Shagger in Chief. Biden reveals the secret to a happy marriage is good sex, The Daily Mail blushes. A Bridget too far. The Telegraph is not excited about the return of Bridget Jones.Miranda Sawyer is joined by sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton and making his Paper Cuts debut: author and screenwriter John Niven.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and ex...2024-02-2635 minPaper CutsPaper CutsLettuce Liz goes mad in America – Barking Bad! Meet Joe Biden’s hell-hound – Are you too posh for Wetherspoon's?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lettuce to America. Five-minute Prime Minister Liz Truss meets even madder Republicans at C-PAC, the Glastonbury of American’s barmy Right. Canine Chaos. Joe Biden’s German Shepard is biting everything in sight and The Star is obsessed. Plus – Is your pub posh enough? The spectre of a new Wetherspoon's terrifies locals in an exclusive neighbourhood.Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts...2024-02-2337 minPaper CutsPaper CutsChaos in the Commons – Are the middle-class skint? – London’s new mega hotel for poshosWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Disorder, Disorder! The Commons speaker fights for his political life after Parliament descended into chaos.  Plus – Stuck in the middle! The middle-class are struggling to get by, according to The Times… on sixty grand a year. Get a room! London’s BT Tower is to become a super sleek hotel – and we’re fascinated.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercut...2024-02-2234 minPaper CutsPaper CutsDavid Cameron vs. dirty Russian money – Dad bods vs. lady bods – The Mail’s Liz Jones vs. realityWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dirty cash convertors. The i explains how Lord Cameron is angering banks with plans for using dirty Russian money. Let’s get physical. Boffins at The Times have proof that women workout better than men. Plus – Bad Blood. Liz Jones is back in the Daily Mail to tell the world that she’s just like Taylor Swift and loves writing about her grudges. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Podmasters big mouth Jacob Jarvis and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and exten...2024-02-2035 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBad Badenoch lays into Post Office ex-chairman – Barbenheimer row settled at the Baftas – The Star solves JFK mysteryWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Lost in the post Kemi Badenoch picks a fight with ex-chair of the Post Office after she’s accused of delaying payouts to victims. Box office bomb Oppenheimer cleans up at the Baftas. Plus – Whodunnit? The Star has figured out who shot JFK.Alex Von Tunzlemann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Matt Green.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercutsshow.comF...2024-02-1936 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBest of the Extra BitsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: It’s the best of the extra bits! We’ve compiled some of the best subscriber only exclusive content. Knickers in a twist? Top 10 things YOU didn’t know about pants. I will always love you! The Guardian’s list of Dolly Parton songs is frankly… extremely heterosexual. Busting out the fancy crockery! Le Creuset is in trouble and we’re devastated. Kind Regards x. Why your email signature tells us everything about you. Teach it new tricks. The Guardian’s melted our hearts with a piece about old dogs but not...2024-02-1832 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSunak double defeat as economy slumps – London’s train lines too ‘woke’ for Mail – Skint? Why not buy a private island?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Just a little recession… Britain slips into a “technical recession”, and we’re confused. Off the rails. TFL has renamed London Overground Lines and some of the press are in a predictable rage. Plus – Isle be off, then. Would you live on a private island?Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist John Crace of The Guardian and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitte...2024-02-1634 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTrump ally to David Cameron: “Kiss my ass” – Nigella vs Nutella – “I relived the worst wedding night ever”We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Apocalypse Soon! David Cameron and MAGA “hot mess” Marjorie Taylor Greene in spat over Ukraine spending and the papers are braced for war. Salman like you. The Mail has the scoop on the bizarre bromance between the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and… Johnny Depp? Plus – Very berry, very vulgar. Nigella’s anti-Nutella fatwa gives the Times an excuse for the definitive guide to which foods are vulgar.Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Fin Taylor – on tour now, people!2024-02-1541 minPaper CutsPaper CutsLabour chaos at cursed by-election – The weird world of erotic podcasts – Is it time to murder The Muppets?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: If you’re in a poll, stop digging. The Rochdale by-election is thrown into chaos as Labour dumps its candidate. We listened to ‘erotic podcasts’ so you don’t have to. Guardian journalist gets something sexy in their ear. Plus – The case against Miss Piggy. The i Paper wants to kill The Muppets. How dare they?Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Ben Blissett of the TLDR News and comedian Daniel Foxx.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and...2024-02-1337 minPaper CutsPaper CutsShock as Trump backs Russia to attack allies – Why is Gen Z so boring? – The Times' posh dates gone wrongWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump threat. The former US president threatens to abandon NATO allies to Putin, as The FT leads with his 11 point lead on the economy. Gen Zzz… Young people aren’t leaving their houses and The Guardian thinks it knows why. Plus – Tea for two! Journalists from The Times share their worst dates and they’re all terribly posh. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Chris Lochery of PopBitch and comedian and actor Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t...2024-02-1237 minPaper CutsPaper CutsStarmer climate U-turn unites the papers – Attack of the robot toothbrushes! – Inside Vogue’s bumper celebrity love-inWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Ain’t easy being green. The press react to Labour’s U-turn on green investment. Brush up on your cyber security. Boffins warn of cyber threat risked by… toothbrushes? The fashion crowd. Vogue crams forty celebrities onto its latest cover. Plus – King of the biscuits! The Telegraph’s biscuit poll closes and we have counted the votes.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan of Pod Save The UK and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs...2024-02-0940 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSunak’s horrible trans “joke” backfires – No la la! France in sex recession – Weird ways to welcome SpringWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mind your PMQs. Rishi Sunak tries a trans joke in the Commons and everyone is horrified… except the usual papers. No l’amour? France is boules-deep in a sex recession. Plus – Spruce spring-team. The Guardian reveals bizarre rituals to welcome the change of seasons.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercutsshow.com2024-02-0836 minPaper CutsPaper CutsMeet the PopCons: Liz Truss’s mad new gang – “Why King’s cancer is all about ME” says Sarah Vine – The Telegraph’s battle of the biscuitsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: All con, no pop. The new Popular Conservatives or “Popcon” group launched and it went really well, honest. The Royal We. Day Umpteen of King Charles’s cancer scare and every columnist is making it about themselves. Plus – Slam Dunk. The Telegraph nails a column about biscuits and we’re over the moon.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirt...2024-02-0739 minPaper CutsPaper CutsKing Charles cancer bombshell — Rishi’s crass Rwanda bet with Piers Morgan — Gregg Wallace goes full Alan PartridgeWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The King’s illness. The papers are dominated by King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. Wanna bet? Rishi Sunak sat down with Piers Morgan, before placing a tasteless bet with the TV host... Plus – Food for thought? Gregg Wallace has dropped his daily routine in The Telegraph.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Matt Green.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twit...2024-02-0636 minPaper CutsPaper CutsPapers horror at 'XL bully’ attack – Inside the robot homes of the mega-rich – Was 1974 really the worst year in pop?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dangerous Dogs. A fatal dog attack by suspected XL Bullies dominates the front pages. Bad Manors. Billionaires want smart homes to do everything for them. Plus – Out of tunes. The Telegraph reckons 1974 was the worst year of pop music. The panel disagrees. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Chris Lochery of PopBitch and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: https://back.papercutsshow.com2024-02-0537 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTikTok vs. the music biz – The great reality show rip-off – Boffins blast rugby brain-bashingWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Off the beat. Universal Music Group is pulling its songs from TikTok and the papers are fascinated. Gone to pot. Reality show prizes are way down, winners aren’t splurging on huge holidays any more, and we’re upset. Plus – It’s a scrum old do. Rugby is the latest thing those boffins are ruining.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and comedian and Self Help podcast host Scottee.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts a...2024-02-0240 minPaper CutsPaper Cuts“Take more sickies!” say boffins – Want to buy Berlusconi’s bunga-bungalow? – The Guardian's strict new restaurant rulesWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sickies good for health! The Star reveals sick days actually benefit you and your boss. Mega-mansion for sale. Silvio Berlusconi’s infamous beachside estate is up for sale and the FT has the scoop. Plus – Fork off! The Guardian’s 16 new restaurant rules have us divided.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Fin Taylor.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com2024-02-0137 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWould you let Elon Musk chip your brain? — Tabloid frenzy over Rashford night out — Tinder swindle! Why you should ditch dating appsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Coming up in a Rash. Footballer Marcus Rashford’s twelve-hour tequila bender has the press in a tizz. Mind blowing. Elon Musk puts a chip in a human brain and we don’t fancy it. Plus – Total swipe-out. One of our fave sex columnists is binning dating apps. Is she MAD?Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker Podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Kyrah Gray.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:2024-01-3140 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWill Taylor Swift spell doom for Trump? – Meet the Tories’ ‘Evil Plotters’ – Bigfoot mania: Sasquatch this space!We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Blank Space on the Ballot. Republican headbangers are convinced Taylor Swift is going to swing the presidential election. Tory-on-Tory attacks increase. The Guardian exposes Michael Gove and Kemi Badenoch’s ‘Evil Plotters’ WhatsApp group. Plus – Can’t bear it! US boffins are closer to the truth of Bigfoot than ever.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid of the i and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:2024-01-3036 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBoris Johnson's nonsense army promise – The Sun's insatiable football love rat – Telegraph tells women to act like menWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dad’s Barmy. Boris Johnson says he’ll sign up to the army if conscription happens. Love rat latest. Man City star Kyle Walker apologises to wife after affair – via the front page of The Sun. Plus – Man up. The Telegraph tells women to act like men to relieve their stress.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic and comedian Ian Smith.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:2024-01-2938 minPaper CutsPaper CutsThe Traitors finale makes the papers go crazy – Bra baroness's assets get frozen – Has Cillian Murphy got the most Irish dad ever?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I swear to you, I’m faithful! It’s The Traitors final tonight and the press can hardly contain itself. Freezing that Mone. A court has frozen £75 million worth of Michelle Mone’s assets. Plus – What’ll the neighbours think? Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy’s family are the most Irish parents ever.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutssh...2024-01-2637 minPaper CutsPaper CutsNot ANOTHER Post Office scandal? – Come again? Searching for The Mail's missing orgasms – Men: “Sorry, we’re rubbish”We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Post traumatic. Turns out there’s another software scandal at the Post Office. What went wrong with ‘Capture’? La petite mort. Woman married for 35 years had five children but never had an orgasm. The Daily Mail has the scoop. Plus – Undelivered male! Paper Cuts hero Simon Mills of The Times on how men sneakily lean into their own uselessness.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian and TikTok Star Daniel Foxx.Support Paper Cuts a...2024-01-2538 minPaper CutsPaper CutsGet Sunak! The Tories are fighting again - Could Brits get sent to war in Russia? – How mad Guardian features happenWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Can we have a refund? The Tories might be about to change leader again and the press can hardly contain itself. Where did the generals keep his armies? British public to be called up in event of war with Russia, says army chief. Plus – Make it a long read! How to write a Guardian feature featuring a Guardian feature writer.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rhik Samadder of The Guardian and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and exte...2024-01-2433 minPaper CutsPaper CutsThe last chance to beat Trump? – Starmer says: 'Stop the woke war' – Barking mad! Pets go feral after lockdownsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Trump Card. Republican candidate Nikki Haley has a big night ahead if she’s going to beat Donald Trump to the nomination. We don’t want your woke trees. The Daily Mail is angry at Keir Starmer for backing the National Trust. Plus – Don’t let the dogs out! Pandemic pooches really do behave worse.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Matt Green.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Pap...2024-01-2332 minPaper CutsPaper CutsMeasles outbreak: Are the papers to blame? — The bonkers life of Argentina's new First Lady — Women! You’re doing it all wrong again!We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Why is measles back? Fewer kids are being vaccinated and the Mail has questions to answer. The new Evita! The papers are obsessed with the Argentinian President’s glam girlfriend. Plus – Women, get better at stuff! You’re doing it all wrong again, ladies, but don’t worry, the papers have lots of advice.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save the UK Coco Khan and Dead Ringers impressionist Jan Ravens.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free ed...2024-01-2234 minPaper CutsPaper CutsHero Prince drives to see sick wife – Being kind makes you miserable, says The Guardian – Shag more for Jesus, says PopeWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royally Driven. Amazing scenes as man drives car to see his wife in hospital. Reasons to be Cheerful. The Guardian asks if you can fill your life with joy in just 7 minutes a day. (Spoiler: no).  Plus – Like A Virgin. His Horniness the Pope says sexual pleasure is a gift from God and the tabloids are shocked.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Fin Taylor.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editi...2024-01-1934 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWhy are Charles and Kate in hospital? – Gruesome childcare tips of yore – Man boobs win Fashion WeekWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Royal health mysteries. Press panic as King Charles and Princess Kate in hospitals for separate operations. Baby cages and toddler straitjackets. The Guardian reveals the history of childcare and it’s grotty. Plus – Platty moobs! Male cleavage is the new men’s style trend, say Fashion Week watchers.Miranda Sawyer is joined by TLDR News lead writer Ben Blissett and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com2024-01-1842 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSunak’s doom poll – Psychedelic Musk’s drug dilemma – Prof’s plant-powered porn palaverWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Total wipeout! Major poll indicates the Conservatives would be obliterated in an election – and the press are in a tizz. X-tasy. Elon Musk allegedly takes psychedelics regularly. Does it matter? Plus – Plant-Based Sausage! The Times reports that a University of Wisconsin Chancellor has been making vegan porn on the side.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter...2024-01-1533 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWhy are we bombing Houthi rebels? – AirBnB in “tent in a kitchen” storm – The Guardian vs dodgy Instagram adsWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Escalation in the Middle east. US and UK bomb Houthi rebel military locations in Yemen, catching the papers flat-footed. Indoor glamping? London AirBnB in Chinatown offers a literally in-tents experience. Plus Fake bargains on your feed. Those Instagram ads aren’t actually great deals, says Guardian exposé.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Athena Kugblenu.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter...2024-01-1241 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSunak caves to Postmasters – Posh school poo horror – “Women! You’re doing it wrong!” say the pressWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Justice in 3-5 business days. As the Post Office scandal rumbles on, are the Government’s plans for redress enough? I’ve over-Eton. Posh private school’s sewers are overflowing and the papers are gleeful. Plus – Women! Sort yourselves out! It’s Thursday and that means the papers telling their female readers what bad people they are.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended...2024-01-1137 minPaper CutsPaper CutsThe Post Office scandal becomes a firestorm – How to beat online love scammers – Sad hubby’s foot fetish flopWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The Post Office scandal spreads. Turns out IT company Fujitsu earned billions in public money even after the disaster was exposed. Why did Sunak do nothing? Fake love on the internet. The Times has the scoop on romance scammers who swindle people out of thousands. Plus – Guardian Sole-mates. Foot-fetish Guardianista’s love life kicks the bucket.Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of The Bunker podcast Jacob Jarvis and comedian Jan Ravens of Dead Ringers.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-fre...2024-01-1036 minPaper CutsPaper CutsDo the Epstein sex tapes really exist? – Is “face yoga” just middle-class gurning? – Stockport mystery meat mystery!We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Epstein sex tapes latest. Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex tapes have everyone talking, but do they actually exist? Mystery meat. Piles of meat are appearing in Stockport. Seriously. What’s going on? Plus – Gurning down the house. Is “face yoga” the secret to infinite youth? The Guardian investigates.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:• Twitter: https://twitte...2024-01-0939 minPaper CutsPaper CutsPost Office scandal anger grows – Social media “Oldfluencers” take over – Terror at 16,000ft!We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Post Traumatic. Why does it take an ITV drama to make the press and Government pay attention to the Post Office scandal? Help! The Aged! OAP social media influencers are beating Gen Z personalities in the battle for clout. Squeaky clean. The mouse that tidies up.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of The Critic and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Paper Cuts:...2024-01-0841 minPaper CutsPaper CutsWho’s on the Epstein List? – Is it the end for Prince Andrew? – Saltburn resurrects Sophie Ellis-BextorWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Epstein Files released. Who’s on the list of names from Virginia Guiffre’s defamation case against Jeffery Epstein? And is it final bad news for Prince Andrew? Beauty is pain. The Guardian reveals old beauty remedies and we don’t recommend them. Plus – Crying (with happiness) at the discotheque. Tiktok has revived Sophie Ellis Bextor and we couldn’t be happier.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and TLDR News host Ben Blissett and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Follow Pape...2024-01-0542 minPaper CutsPaper CutsDartbreak for Littler – Is “Starmergeddon” real? – R.I.P. the Captain Tom SpaWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Dartbroken! Luke Littler’s incredible Ally Pally run comes to an end and the papers will never recover. New Year, New Keir. Can Starmer get the press onside? Plus – Spa Wars. The papers react as Captain Tom’s memorial health farm faces demolition. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic and comedian Fin Taylor.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.comFollow Pa...2024-01-0434 minPaper CutsPaper CutsSunak’s dodgy asylum numbers – The Guardian can’t quit its phone – Mickey Mouse goes feralWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Seeking asylum seekers. Sunak says 100,000 asylum cases have been sorted, but the numbers don’t add up. Zero missed calls. A Guardian journalist tries to break his phone addiction by… spending an enormous amount of time on it? Plus – Taking the Mickey. The original Steamboat Mickey Mouse is out of copyright and the papers are fascinated.Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast Host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Marcus Brigstocke.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com2024-01-0337 minPaper CutsPaper CutsBoy wonder takes dart world by storm – Plus, steamy DJ's sauna missionWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bullseye! Teen wonderkid Luke Littler is through to the World Dart Championship semi-final. The Scenic Route. Cargo ships are diverting from the Red Sea due to attacks – and the i has the scoop. Plus – Steam roller, The Guardian tells the story of superstar DJ Rob da Bank’s mission to make the Isle of Wight the UK’s sauna capital.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended a...2024-01-0240 minPaper CutsPaper CutsYear in review part 3: Trump arrested, Braverman booted and Cameron returnsWe’ve read the papers so you didn’t have to, and we’re wrapping up our yearly review. Today, September to December: He’s Don it Again.. President Trump is convicted and indicted in numerous different civil and criminal cases and the press were all over it. Rebel Rebel! Suella Braverman is sacked as home secretary and Tory infighting gets dirtier. Plus – Mask off moment. What have we learnt from the Covid inquiry?Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and comedian Fin Taylor....2023-12-2836 minPaper CutsPaper CutsYear in review part 2: Boris bogs off, Schofield scandal and Prince Charles gets a promotionThis year, we read the papers so you didn’t have to. Here’s the second part of our year in review. Today, May to August: God Save Us From The King’s Coronation. Prince Charles moaned through his long awaited promotion. This Morning has Broken. The UK is thrown into chaos as Philip Schofield steps down from ITV’s This Morning. Plus – Clown leaves the circus. Boris Johnson resigns as an MP before partygate documents are released.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire and comedy writer Jason...2023-12-2640 minPaper CutsPaper CutsYear in review part 1: Rishi’s promises, Gary Lineker vs. the BBC and Sturgeon quitsThis year, we read the papers so you didn’t have to. Here’s the first part of our year in review. Today, January to April: New Year, Same Rishi. Sunak unveiled his five pledges, how’s that gone for him? Sturgeon under Scrutiny. The Scottish first minister resigned in March unexpectedly… or so we thought. Plus – Own Goal. Impartiality row erupts over Gary Lineker’s use of social media.Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand up Athena Kugblenu and comedy writer Fergus Craig.Support Paper...2023-12-2243 minPaper CutsPaper CutsJudge orders Epstein friends to be named – plus, Times goes all-in on “rizz” and “the ick”We read the papers so you don’t have to. On today’s edition: Nonce upon a time. US Judge says names can be revealed in the Epstein case and the papers are salivating. Rizzky Business. The papers are tackling the big issues, such as who had the most Rizz in 2023? Plus – Lists give us the Ick... The Times list of icks has us perplexed.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire.Follow us for the Paper Cuts 2023 Specials over Ch...2023-12-2045 minPaper CutsPaper CutsMarvel star fired for assault – plus, Miss France in “woke hair” kerfuffle?We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Putting the villain in super villain. The papers react to Marvel star Jonathan Majors’ assault conviction and subsequent sacking by Disney/Marvel. Bad Hair Day? Miss France is won by a contestant with short hair for the first time ever and the papers are stunned. Plus – Hey big spender! Bank Monzo has the receipts for your spending this year… literally.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton of the Critic and comedian Fin Taylor.Support Paper Cuts and...2023-12-1934 minPaper CutsPaper CutsTory peer Mone admits she lied about £60m PPE profits – plus Posh Scrooge mum who’s not buying ANY presents this yearWe read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Baroness Bra busted. Tory Peer Michelle Mone admits she lied to the press about COVID PPE. Bragging Season. The Guardian knows what you should boast about this year. Plus – Cruising in a Winter Wonderland. Tom Cruise and his girlfriend Elsina’s disguises for Winter Wonderland couldn’t fool the Sun.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Matt Green.Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com2023-12-1844 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsEleventh Hour Drama in Glasgow Sees Nations Reach Deal at COP26A compromise at the eleventh hour saw a deal completed at the UN COP26 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow. But some aren’t happy about the watering down of specific language regarding fossil fuels. Darshan breaks down the details of the Glasgow Pact.  COP26: The key agreements from Glasgow's climate summit - http://news.sky.com/story/cop26-the-key-agreements-from-glasgows-climate-summit-12457842 COP26 news live: Emotional Alok Sharma 'deeply sorry' – as Glasgow pact receives mixed reactions http://news.sky.com/liveblog-webview/cop26-sky-news-live-blog-latest-updates-12444096 Music I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/and...2021-11-1508 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsGavin Williamson Out as Education Secretary Amid Another Brutal Cabinet ReshuffleSchool’s out for Gavin Williamson as he was sacked from his position leading the Department for Education at the September 2021 reshuffle. Darshan breaks down the winners and losers of Boris Johnson’s latest shakeup. Music I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld4 Song: MBB - Wake Up (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/sEttP7leV78 Do It by MBB https://soundc...2021-09-2410 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsHow Can We Deal with Islamophobia? (w/ Haider Maqsood)In this episode, I’m joined by my fellow graduate of the University of Leicester, Haider Maqsood, who studied Politics and International Relations. We had an in-depth conversation about an issue that has unfortunately been making headlines in recent months and years – Islamophobia. A rise in hate crimes and negative sentiment towards Muslims not just in the UK but around the world has many wondering: why is Islamophobia so prevalent in society, and what is being done to make progress? Haider has some fascinating insights and analysis which I’m sure you’ll find highly engaging and thought provoking. Towards the end...2021-07-101h 21Nonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsLockdown Eases in England as Vaccination Programme Continues at SpeedAs the English lockdown eases again in England and the vaccine rollout continues, Darshan provides an update on all the key political stories from the last couple of months. Music: Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld4 Song: MBB - Wake Up (Vl...2021-04-2418 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsMarcus Rashford Scores Against Keir Starmer in Holding Gov't to Account: Ipsos MORI PollMarcus Rashford and Piers Morgan are viewed by the British public as having done a better job of holding the government to account than the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer. Darshan explains why even though this may seem troubling for Starmer on the surface, the Labour leader probably doesn’t have too much to worry about. Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld4 Do It by MBB https://soun...2021-02-2211 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsTrump Acquitted on Article of Impeachment for Second TimeDarshan reacts to Trump’s acquittal in his second impeachment trial, and does a deep dive into the political dynamics that shaped the events that took place on the Senate Floor. Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld4 Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI - Song: MBB - Wa...2021-02-1719 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsWhat to Expect in the World of Politics in 2021We’re back for season 3 of Nonstop Politics! Darshan recaps the wild events that have already happened this year, before looking ahead to the other stories that will dominate the political and health landscape in 2021. Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld4 Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSS...2021-01-2714 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsJoe Biden Elected U.S. PresidentDK Leslie discusses Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Race against incumbent Donald Trump. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:33 Red Mirage and Blue Mirage 09:01 Mapping Out the Result 17:27 Biden-Harris Transition Update Music Song: MBB - Wake Up (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/sEttP7leV78c. Video Link: https://youtu.be/wIDKJeLXO5Q Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https...2020-11-1019 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsElectoral College Explained: What are Joe Biden’s Paths to the White House?DK Leslie takes a deep dive look at the Electoral College. He explains why Trump was able to win in 2016 and goes through the crucial battleground states that Joe Biden will need to flip in order to win the White House. Recorded on 24 October 2020. Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/I823dy713hM Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-10-2530 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBONUS: 2020 VP Debate Instant AnalysisThe first and only Vice Presidential debate just wrapped up. DK Leslie gives his instant reactions to the events of the last 90 minutes. Recorded on 8 October 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music: - Song: MBB - Wake Up (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/sEttP7leV78 Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-10-0811 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsCOVID-19 Hits White House as President Trump, First Lady and More Test PositiveDK Leslie discusses the news that has sent shockwaves in the US and around the world - President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. Recorded on 3 October 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-10-0410 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsTrump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme CourtDK Leslie discusses Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the SCOTUS, including her life, career and why is is pretty much certain she will be confirmed to sit on the bench. Recorded on 27 September 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Guardian Article Who is Amy Coney Barrett? Trump's anti-abortion supreme court nominee https://www.theguardian.com/law/2020/sep/26/who-is-amy-coney-barrett-trump-conservative-supreme-court-nominee Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-09-2805 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsUK Sees Rise in COVID Cases as Students Return to University CampusesDK Leslie discusses the sharp increase in COVID cases across the UK, as local lockdowns are tightened and students return to campus for the start of the new term. Recorded on 26 September 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:08 Rise in Cases at Uni 09:57 Could Local Lockdowns Help Sturgeon? 15:18 Tory Backbenchers Demand Increased Parliamentary Scrutiny Music Song: MBB - Feel Good (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/wIDKJeLXO5Q Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-S...2020-09-2718 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsRuth Bader Ginsburg Dies Aged 87. The Political Ramifications Are Immense.DK Leslie mourns the loss of one of America’s most liberal and progressive firebrands, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He discusses her time as a lawyer and her tenure on the Court, before looking at the immense political ramifications that will result from this news. Recorded on 19 September 2020. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:43 Remembering RBG 03:39 Political Ramifications Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Articles BBC News - Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Obituary of the Supreme Court justice https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-49488374 Politico - McConnell throws down the gauntlet: No Scalia replacement under Ob...2020-09-1921 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsVeepstakes 2020: Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s Running MateJoe Biden has picked California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate. DK gives you his reaction to this historic news. Recorded on 12 August 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI Song: MBB - Feel Good (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/wIDKJeLXO5Q2020-08-1216 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsVeepstakes 2020: Who’s In Line to be Joe Biden’s Running Mate?Veepstakes 2020: Who’s In Line to be Joe Biden’s Running Mate? DK Leslie runs through some of the names in the frame to be Biden’s running mate. Plus, a review of Trump’s floundering interview with Axios on HBO. Recorded on 8 August 2020. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:55 Recap of the Primary 03:31 Veepstakes 2020: Who Will Biden Choose? 28:33 Trump’s Axios Interview Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Articles Politico - Harris Shows No Remorse https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/27/kamala-harris-biden-vp-381829 Politico - Harris Allies Call with Biden Campaign https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/31/harris-allies-biden-call-dodd-389848 CNBC - Shadow C...2020-08-0933 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsEngland Reopens Further, Russia Report ReleasedIn today’s episode: England reopens further and the Russia Report is released. ! Recorded on 25 July 2020. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:44 Coronavirus Update 02:47 England’s Lockdown Eases 07:49 Russia Report Released 17:24 Failing Grayling Strikes Again! 24:50 Final Thoughts Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-08-0627 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsWill Removing Statues and TV Shows Curb Systemic Racism? (Part Five)Medical Biochemistry student Nathaniel Brown joins DK Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about race. In the final part of our conversation, we ask if taking down statues and TV shows can help curb systemic racism, and we debate the importance of representation in the media. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Nathaniel Brown - @brown_nathaniel1999 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-07-2523 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsDiscussing our Assumptions about Stop and Search (Part Four)Medical Biochemistry student Nathaniel Brown joins DK Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about race. In part four of our conversation, we discuss all things stop and search. Recent stories about unjustified stops, our assumptions about the practice and of course, the statistics behind the noise. Darren Lewis Article - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/darren-lewis-boris-really-wants-22196180 Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Nathaniel Brown - @brown_nathaniel1999 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audi...2020-07-1814 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsWhat is Everyday Life Like as a Black Person in Britain? (Part Three)Medical Biochemistry student Nathaniel Brown joins DK Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about race. In part three of our conversation, we discuss everyday life as Black people in Britain, including how where we go on holiday can sometimes be determined because of our race. Darren Lewis Article - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/darren-lewis-boris-really-wants-22196180 Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Nathaniel Brown - @brown_nathaniel1999 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Libr...2020-07-1120 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsDo All Black Lives Matter? The Coconut Factor and Divisions in the Black Community (Part Two)Medical Biochemistry student Nathaniel Brown joins DK Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about race. In part two of our conversation, we discuss Darren Lewis’ Mirror article on what it means to be Black in Britain, the Coconut and Oreo factor, and ask wether Black Lives Matter should do more to deal with divisions in the Black community. Recorded on 21 June 2020. Darren Lewis Article - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/darren-lewis-boris-really-wants-22196180 Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Nathaniel Brown - @brown_nathaniel1999 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Co...2020-07-0419 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsNathaniel Brown and DK Leslie React to the Death of George Floyd (Part One)Medical Biochemistry student Nathaniel Brown joins DK Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about race. In the first of a five part series, we reflect on the death of George Floyd, the protests that have unfolded and look at how things may (or may not) change in the future. Recorded on 21 June 2020. Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Nathaniel Brown - @brown_nathaniel1999 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-06-2722 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsIs Dominic Cummings Unsackable?Boris Johnson threw a protective shield around his chief adviser Dominic Cummings after it appears he broke lockdown rules at the peak of the epidemic. So what did Cummings do and why did the PM fight to save him? Recorded on 31 May 2020. Coronavirus Information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Articles Guardian Piece - https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jul/24/dominic-cummings-of-vote-leave-to-be-named-key-johnson-adviser Cummings Blog - https://dominiccummings.com/ Durham Timeline - https://www.itv.com/news/2020-05-26/dominic-cummings-durham-trip-timeline/ Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial ...2020-06-1921 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsGlobal COVID Deaths Continue to Rise as UK Lockdown Slowly EasesThe UK’s lockdown eases, with schools re-opening and other measures being lifted. This, as the number of global deaths continue to rise. Hear DK’s take in the latest episode of NSP. Recorded on 31 May 2020. Coronavirus Information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI Song: MBB - Wake Up (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No...2020-06-1820 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsFifty Days That Changed The NationIt’s been 50 days since our last episode and it’s fair to say that the UK and the rest of the world has changed in ways which were unimaginable just a few months ago. D. K. Leslie discusses lockdown, the government’s response to the crisis and shines a spotlight on some of the work being done to support those on the frontline. Recording Date 5 May 2020 Coronavirus Information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Follow us on Instagram Non Stop Politics - @nonstoppolitics DK Leslie - @dkleslie1 Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported...2020-05-0825 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBONUS: Transatlantic Talk Feat. Liam Behan!Special guest Liam Behan joins Darsh over Skype from Northern Virginia to talk though the latest in the Coronavirus Pandemic and how it has affected our lives. We also discussed the Democratic Primary and wether the “establishment” is moving against Bernie Sanders. Towards the end of the episode, Darsh sets Liam a challenge to link a popular film to the world of politics. Recording Date 12 March 2020 Timestamps Intro: 00:00 Coronavirus: 02:26 Democratic Primary/Virginia: 22:14 Democratic Establishment: 55:04 Politics and Film: 01:18:56 Coronavirus Information UK: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ US: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html WHO: https://www.who.int/emer...2020-03-181h 30Nonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsNon Stop Politics LIVE: Super Tuesday Results, Coronavirus Fears and Megxit ApproachesA special LIVE edition of Non Stop Politics on Galaxy Radio, as part of an event supporting Anthony Nolan. Darsh riffs about last week’s Super Tuesday results. He also covers the Coronavirus outbreak and its effect on Flybe, before discussing some other key events in the news - including Harry and Meghan’s final royal engagement. Recording Date 8 March 2020 Special Mention Anthony Nolan: Supporting people with blood cancers such as Leukaemia. https://www.anthonynolan.org/ Coronavirus Information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Follow us on Instagram @nonstoppolitics Music Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attrib...2020-03-1038 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBernie Sanders wins Nevada and Joe Biden Makes Comeback with Crucial South Carolina VictoryBernie Sanders and Joe Biden scored massive victories in Nevada and South Carolina respectively, largely with the help of Hispanic and African American support. Why is this significant? And where does it leave the field heading into Super Tuesday? Darsh breaks it all down on the latest edition of Non Stop Politics. Recording Date 1 March 2020 Follow us on Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: Do It by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/do-it-mbb Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XwxSSaXnVZI2020-03-0222 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsSajid Javid Out as Chancellor Amid Brutal Cabinet ReshuffleSajid Javid lost his job as Chancellor in Thursday’s bloodbath reshuffle. Darsh breaks it all down, including a look at some of the other casualties of the PM’s axe. Recording Date 14 February 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld42020-02-1607 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop Politics2020 Update: Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Democratic PrimaryDarsh discusses Bernie Sanders’ victory in New Hampshire, and looks at what this means for the rest of the field moving forward. Recording Date 12 February 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld42020-02-1310 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop Politics2020 Update: Chaos On Caucus Night In Iowa, Trump Acquitted On Articles Of ImpeachmentDarsh discusses the (lack of) results from Monday’s Iowa Caucuses, Nancy Pelosi’s upstaging of Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and the fallout following Trump’s acquittal in the Impeachment Trial. Recording Date 8 February 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: I’m So by Andrew Applepie: https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie https://twitter.com/AndrewApplepie https://www.facebook.com/andrewapplepie https://www.youtube.com/andrewapplepie Music from Soundcloud Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/rgyd_-PMld42020-02-0822 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBoris Johnson Allows Huawei to Build Britain’s 5G Infrastructure (w/ Mohamed Hammeda)Mohamed Hammeda joins Darsh to discuss the big decision by the Prime Minister to allow Huawei a “limited role” in the UK’s 5G infrastructure. Mohamed also gives his take on Brexit and the Labour Leadership Contest Recording Date: 2 February 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY2020-02-0332 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBritain Has Left the European UnionBritain has left the European Union. These are Darsh’s initial thoughts… Recording Date 1 February 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY2020-02-0103 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop PoliticsBrexit Act Passes Parliament, Javid Issues EU Regulation Warning & Labour Contest Narrows DownThe last week in politics has been pretty quiet, but Darsh still has a few of important updates - including the passage (at last!) of the Brexit Act, Sajid Javid’s warning to business over EU regulatory alignment and another candidate dropped out of the Labour leadership race. Recording Date 25 January 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY2020-01-2612 minNonstop PoliticsNonstop Politics2020 Update: Impeachment Trial Set to Begin, Warren & Sanders Clash and Iowa Polls Show Four Way TieWith the Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump set to begin on Tuesday, Darsh checks back in with the 2020 US Presidential race, discussing the rift between Senators Sanders & Warren and new polling out of Iowa. Recording Date 19 January 2020 Instagram: @nonstoppolitics Music: Vibe With Me by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-7YDBIGCXsY2020-01-1918 min