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Politics Unpacked from TLDR News

The TLDR Team tackle some of the biggest issues in UK, European, US and Global politics - discussing things which could never be covered in short YouTube Videos. Unfortunately the countries with shoes don't make an apperance.

Episodes

The Politics of the Pandemic

In this episode of the Daily Briefing Ben and Nelson discuss what the pandemic means for representative democracy. We also discuss the, rather out-there idea of a national government. Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tldrnews 

Feb 27, 202144 min

Farage's New 'Reform Party' Explained

In this episode of the Daily Briefing Jack, Ben, and Zac discuss what Nigel Farage has been up to lately. This includes his new "Reform Party" and positioning as an anti-lockdown politician.   Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tldrnews 

Dec 04, 202030 min

Should Priti Patel Have Been Fired for Bullying?

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the report that was given to the Prime Minister last week that confirmed that the Home Secretary (Priti Patel) bullied people who worked under her in the Home Office. Sign up to the DB 100 https://youtu.be/UyZG8mDIKFg . Back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tldrnews Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/too-long-didnt-read/id1479335785 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GGdfflnTib9me4P4bo4h9...

Nov 27, 202028 min

Vaccine News! How Will Vaccines Bring Us Back to Normal?

In this episode Ben, Josh and, Nelson discuss the progress of the Oxford vaccine and how it may bring the world back to 'normal'.   Sign up to the DB 100 here .   Back us on Patreon . Listen on Apple Podcasts . Listen on Spotify ....

Nov 25, 202035 min

TLDR's Guide to 2020 Election Night

Today's the day. American's are heading to the polls (well besides the nearly 100,000,000 people who voted early) so we're thinking about the results more than ever. So in this episode, we speak to the TLDR US team to find out key advice for election night, the races to watch, the myths to avoid and what to expect. Find out Jack's Election Prediction on Patreon: patreon.com/tldrnews

Nov 03, 202024 min

Is a Second Lockdown Really a Good Idea?

Over the weekend Johnson announced that  England would be heading back into a COVID lockdown until December. So in this episode, we discuss what this means for the English and if lockdown really is the right solution. Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/6jxe_MB8C4s

Nov 02, 202024 min

An Election Rundown and a Rant about Relationships

In this episode, Ben, Josh, Brett and Hamilton discuss the developments in the US presidential election. Then Ben, Josh, Zac and Nelson discuss the Labour antisemitism report (including Corbyn being kicked out of the Labour Party), the rules about relationships and the free school meals debate.

Oct 29, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Johnson and Burnham Bridge the Gap

In this episode Ben, Zac, Nelson and Josh discuss the bust-up between Andy Burnham and Boris Johnson, this weeks' Prime Minister's Questions, the Hammersmith Bridge, progress on the vaccine and the latest developments in Brexit. 

Oct 22, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The Russia Report

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac & Nelson discuss the Russia Report, Kanye West, student loan changes and a particularly good interview from Andrew Marr. The link to the episode of Andrew Marr discussed in the podcast is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000l4h5/the-andrew-marr-show-19072020

Jul 22, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Fun Episode Revisited: TLDR Q&A

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac & Nelson answer some fun questions from the audience. Jack also, shamelessly, promotes the Brexit colouring book by simultaneously colouring it in.

Jul 16, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 19

Covid: Getting Used to a New Normal

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac and Nelson discuss the planned reopening of schools, proposed spending vouchers, the eased lockdown in mainland Europe and Ben's university grade.

Jul 08, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The TLDR Podcast is Back!

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss what lockdown has been like; the Leicester lockdown; social bubbles and lockdown media consumption.

Jul 02, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Corona Crisis Continues

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss... well just the Coronavirus (and of course do so at a very safe distance).

Mar 23, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The UK's Budget, Rudd's Oxford Speech & of course Coronavirus

In this episode, Jack and Ben discuss the Labour leadership race, coronavirus and the expansion of Heathrow. TLDR Podcasts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tldrpodcasts Telegraph Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/03/08/coronavirus-shows-trendy-urban-lifestyles-have-made-us-chillingly/...

Mar 09, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The Cummings Special

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac and Nelson discuss the Prime Minister's special adviser Dominic Cummings and the controversies surrounding him. 

Feb 18, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 13

So... Brexit Happened

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech on Friday, the UK leaving the EU and a school uniform bill.

Feb 03, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Bung a Bob for a Big Brexit Podcast

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the Labour leadership election, HS2, the new 50p commemorative coin and the bong-ing of Big Ben for Brexit.

Jan 27, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Scottish Independence & Marginal Seats (w/ Andrew Hilland)

In this episode, Jack and Ben interview Labour candidate Andrew Hilland. We discuss a variety of topics from Scottish independence, the future of Scottish Labour and what it's like to run in a marginal constituency.

Dec 09, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 12

TLDR Interviews Green Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac interview the Green Party's co-leader, Jonathan Bartley. We discuss a variety of topics from their manifesto, nuclear power and UBI to veganism, drumming and plants. 

Nov 26, 20192 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Debate Night: Corbyn vs Johnson

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the election debate and the CCHQ twitter scandal. 

Nov 21, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Election Season Begins

Check out our sponsor for this episode, Mogul News: mgln.ws/tldrpodcast In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss our trip to No. 10 Downing Street, the upcoming UK General Election and Larry the Cat (the Chief Mouser). And Ben manages to keep the railroads to a minimum.

Nov 16, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Great Brexit Railroad

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac attempt to discuss the Saturday sitting of Parliament, some wholesome news and a tonne of Ben's railroads

Oct 20, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Conferences & Court Rulings

In this episode Ben and Zach discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on Johnson's advice to the Queen; the Labour Party Conference; the Liberal Democrat Party Conference and breakfasts (again)!

Sep 24, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Fun Episode

Jack and Ben go through what the listeners think will happen in an upcoming election and answer some questions about politics, TLDR News and breakfasts!  Timecode for the Q&A section - 0:37:28

Sep 19, 20191 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Pacts, Speeches & Court Rulings

Jack and Ben discuss the Scottish High Court's verdict over parliament's prorogation; Boris Johnson's Rotherham speech; Nigel Farage's failed electoral pact and the People's Prime Minister's Questions.

Sep 16, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 4