Keir Starmer finds himself in hot water once again over the appointment of Peter Mandelson. How much danger is he in?
Reporter: Cat Neilan
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Casey Magloire
Episode photography: Sofia Fenton
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
Clip credit: BBC News, Sky News, Times Radio
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Why is the UK paying to switch off wind energy?
22/04/2026 | 5 min
Wind, solar and nuclear now generate the majority of the UK's energy, but in a bid to promote renewables the government has ended up paying some wind farms to stop generating power, why?
Writer: Matt Russell Producer: Ada Barumé
Clips: Md Blackboi Global Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump vs the Pope. What does it mean?
21/04/2026 | 9 min
A public clash between Donald Trump and the Pope has exposed tensions inside America’s Christian right. Why does this matter?
Writer: Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Casey Magloire
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Michael Whitaker
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
Clips: BBC, 9 New Australia, CNN
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Why do Reform councillors keep quitting the party?
20/04/2026 | 9 min
Reform councillors are quitting more than any other party. What is behind the trend and how will it impact the local elections?
Writer: Madeleine Parr
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Casey Magloire
Clip Credit: BBC Politics Midlands
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Who really revealed Banksy’s identity?
17/04/2026 | 7 min
For years, many people have claimed to know the identity of Banksy, the anonymous British street artist. Now a recent report claims to have finally unmasked him. Could this cause his work to lose some of its value?
Writer: Seun Matiluko
Producer: Seun Matiluko
Host: Casey Magloire
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