We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Whack the “workshy” and ban kids’ mobile phones! The Conservative Party plays the old, old tunes at its Manchester conference. Ick-inducing interview with Elon Musk’s dad shows us why his son is so weird. And document it like Beckham. Netflix takes us into the odd world of David’n’Victoria. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editi...
Oct 02, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 54
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak goes all-in for “motorists”. Will he drive Tory support even further off the rails? 100m Cheetahs! One competitor left as athletes flee dope testers in Delhi. The truth about Boris’n’Carrie’s gold wallpaper. And Sharon Osbourne vs the Supernatural. The X Factor tyrant recounts a close encounter with “a demon” (not one with a Brummie accent). Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Robert Hutton of The Critic Magazine and comedy writer Jason Ha...
Sep 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 53
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Fox off! GB News presenters Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton suspended in sexism scandal. Plus New Tories on the block. The future of the Conservative Party looks… interesting. AND Baths, Gordon Brown and Ocado. What’s on the columnists’ minds this week? Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of The New Statesman and comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutssh...
Sep 28, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Trump’s back! Former President found guilty of fraud – but he’s busy defending whales from windmills… Plus – Brace for Braverman. The UN Convention on Human Rights is too soft for Suella. And Normalise Nannies! Posh people unite to support Boris and Carrie Johnson as they share nanny horror tales. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Marcus Bridgstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editi...
Sep 27, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Brand latest: The Metropolitan Police confirms it is investigating multiple claims of sexual assault. Teach ‘em a lesson – Labour confirms they will tax private schools extra if they get into power. Plus Jonas v Queen of the North! Sophie Turner fights back against the Jonas Brothers’ PR machine. Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: ba...
Sep 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 50
We read the papers so you don’t have to – now five days a week! Today: Wine with the nanny gets Boris in hot water with Carrie. Who could have predicted that? Will firearms cops really lay down their guns for good? HS2 in the doo-doo. And the papers go doolally for the fabulous life of Joan Collins. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Jason Hazeley and The Critic magazine’s political sketchwriter Rob Hutton to give today’s papers a right “going over”. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shi...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Succession season finale! Rupert Murdoch has resigned as CEO of News Corp, handing newspaper empire to his son Lachlan. The French love royalty! King Charles is in France for his first state visit as Monarch. Plus Seven Bins Sunak – Sunak’s new plans to stop laws that don’t exist. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www...
Sep 22, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Toxic Brand: The fallout from the sexual assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand continues. Ain’t easy being green! Rishi Sunak set to water down the government’s net zero policies. Plus, terrible at names? Baby names that didn’t pass the registry test. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutssh...
Sep 20, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Brand on the run. Comedian Russell Brand is accused of sexual assault by four women. Brexit’s back, alright! Keir Starmer promises a major rewrite of UK-EU relationship if Labour wins the election. Plus, reading between the lines – celebrities aren’t writing their own memoirs! Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Sep 18, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Bad Altitude! A rogue Russian pilot tries and fails to shoot down an RAF jet. Osballs! Ed Balls and George Osborne’s new podcast launches. Why? Plus Aliens vs Proof and Data – Nasa claims it cannot explain some UFO sightings – and vows more research. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrat...
Sep 15, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 45
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: But his emails! Bitter Republicans launch impeachment inquiry into Biden, due to allegations linked to his son’s business dealings. Plus paws for thought – should we really have pets? And, pension tension – the papers react to the triple lock coming under threat. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedy writer Gráinne Maguire. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperc...
Sep 13, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Small trouble from big China. Spy accusations fly around Westminster. Plus, how to wreck an economy! Liz Truss is writing a book on her time in office. And how I met your mother – we discuss the new mum and dad dating show. Miranda Sawyer is joined by writer Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustrations by Modern Toss http...
Sep 11, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 43
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Jailhouse rocked! Terror suspect Daniel Khalife is still on the run after escaping Wandsworth on the underside of a lorry. Darth vapers! Mass disposable vape waste sparks calls to ban them. Plus, Captain Tom’s daughter in hot water – more charity donation questions arise. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and stand-up comic Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Sep 08, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Straight to the head teachers office! Education secretary Gillian Keegan continues to rage over RAAC. Get off your backsides, or else. The government's back to work drive removes welfare from one million people. Plus Bulldozer in a China shop. Construction workers knock a big hole into the great wall of China to cut down commute. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Tw...
Sep 06, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Roof Ache! Crisis grows as more buildings are affected by crumbly concrete. Hold my Keir, Starmer’s big interview rules out tax rises and hints at a reshuffle. Plus, Inspect Your Gadgets – what weird inventions has Britain birthed lately? And remember your wellies! Burning Man festival flooded with mud. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Robert Hutton and comedian Matt Green. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagr...
Sep 04, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Back to home school! The government shut down schools because of unsafe building materials. Plus Get Some Discipline! Conservative MP Penny Mourdant thinks National Service is a good idea. And Eat, Sleep, Score! Football Star Erling Haaland reveals his unusual bedtime routine. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Marie Le Conte and stand-up comic Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.inst...
Sep 01, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Plane unfair! As Air traffic control experiences further turbulence, the papers figure out who’s to blame. Plus – floody hell. The government's house-building rules outrage environmentalists. And pour science: research into beer goggles leaves the British bitter. Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedy writer Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pa...
Aug 30, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Air Traffic out-of-control. Thousands impacted in bank holiday travel chaos. Plus A spaniard in the works. The Spanish FA President’s mother goes on hunger strike to fight the allegations against her son. And Suella’s new groove: Braverman’s had some brain waves while Sunak’s been away. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and stand-up comic Ria Lina. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www....
Aug 29, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: LOOK BACK IN WAGNER. Putin’s rival dies in a suspicious plane crash, Putin sends his “sincere condolences”. Plus: ARRAIGNING ON HIS PARADE? Trump surrenders in Georgia indictment. And THE CHARITY SHOP CURSE. A portrait of a young girl keeps being resold because it’s too spooky. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and stand-up comic Fin Taylor. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagra...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The world’s first womb transplant. Who’s the papers’ placenta of attention? Plus, The Sun tells us exactly how much sex you need to burn off the calories from your favourite foods. Naked cooking in The Times. And the Telegraph tries to blame the Lucy Letby case on the NHS. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and comedian Fergus Craig to cast an eye over today’s papers. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pape...
Aug 23, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: The Lionesses miss out out on World Cup glory and the papers are here for the national trauma. Is the press turning the Lucy Letby horror into grotesque entertainment? Vladimir Putin’s latest enemy is the Moon. And all the headlines that fit. Miranda Sawyer is back from her hols! Comedian Grainne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge join her for the 21st Century paper review. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: h...
Aug 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Will Sarina Wiegman really replace Gareth Southgate as England men’s manager – or are the press on a wind-up? Museum Artefacts Man joins Pub Fire Couple as this summer’s most fascinating fishy story. And why the papers daren’t do “sexy A-Levels” pics any more. Marie Le Conte of the New Statesman and journalist Jonn Elledge join Rob Hutton to pull the papers to pieces. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://...
Aug 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Bulgarian spies in Harrow? It’s Le Carré On Spying as the papers go to town on three people arrested for alleged espionage. Plus: dirty deeds down under as the Australian press tries to sabotage the Lionesses. And Murdoch’s got a new girlfriend. What attracts women to 92-year old billionaire Rupert? Author and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedy writer Jason Hazeley – co-creater of Philomena Cunk and the Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series ...
Aug 16, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Summer news panic sets in! How will the papers respond? With emergency tales about Harry Kane, the appalling French, and how Labour is turning the NHS Welsh (?). Plus, the exam grades nightmare… and who won FixTheHeadline? Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and stand-up comic Athena Kugblenu join Rob Hutton for today’s newsprint throwdown. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutssho...
Aug 14, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Rishi Sunak breaks some records, but he probably won’t want any certificates… Plus, mortgage price wars, car insurance boosts – and Wilko goes the way of Woolies. The papers have all the money mayhem. Also the Daily Star has a new enemy. It’s… Belgium? Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Suchandrika Chakrabarti. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https:...
Aug 11, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Two massive data breaches threaten Britain’s elections and Northern Ireland’s police officers. Who’s behind the data dumps? Plus, can A.I. write the pop music of the future? Google and Universal Music think so. But what about The Star’s A.I. psychics? And the Telegraph has a woke-gloat over vegan burger company Beyond Meat’s misfortunes. Stand-up comic Fergus Craig and Marie le Conte of the New Statesman join Andrew Harrison to fight them on the co...
Aug 09, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Guess who earned more than half of the side hustle money that MPs pulled in last year? Suella Braverman searches for somewhere even worse than Rwanda to send illegal migrants. And the papers are awfully worried about how rich people will do in the Cost of Living crisis. Rob Hutton is joined by stand-up comic Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge for your Monday newsbinge. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram...
Aug 07, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Sunak’s home (well, one of them) is invaded by protesters – and the media loves to hate it. Plus, over-50s are being told to get on their bikes and deliver takeaways for cash – sparking rage against the youth from the Mail. And, how much Maccies is too much? Answers on a postcard addressed to Mark Zuckerberg. Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: h...
Aug 04, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Trump faces more charges. How does the British media handle the chaotic former US president? Plus, the Voyager 2 probe is lost in space. Of course, the Daily Star loves this boffin mishap. Plus – should we ban kids from pubs? Pet peeves of restaurant pros. And Rishi Sunak pours a pathetic pint. New Statesman writer and author Jonn Elledge and comedian and writer Gráinne Maguire help Andrew Harrison hack through the newsprint jungle. Follow Paper Cu...
Aug 02, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We read the papers so you don’t have to… Today: Sunak ploughs further into the climate war in his gas guzzler. Plus, the Daily Mail compiles its woke list – who missed out on such an accolade? And, the papers all have their particular pet hates – why? Rob Hutton is joined by historian and screenwriter Alex von Tunzelmann and comedian and actor extraordinaire Fergus Craig. Follow Paper Cuts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/papercutsshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papercutsshow Illustration...
Jul 31, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 25
