The News Agents
By Global
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents" The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
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Mandelson Affair: Leadership Failure Exposes Starmer's Vulnerability
A strategy of plausible deniability unravels, revealing systemic vulnerabilities and eroding trust. True leadership demands confronting uncomfortable truths, not just deflecting blame.
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Trump's Political Co-option of Faith Collides With Tradition
Political appropriation of religious symbolism clashes with 1,500 years of theological tradition, risking alienation of key voter bases and redefining faith's role in public life.
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PSG's Fluidity Outmaneuvers Premier League Rigidity Through Coaching
European football's top teams build adaptability, not just talent, to outmaneuver rigid tactics. Discover how this systemic difference creates a competitive edge.
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Age Bans Fall Short -- Focus on Attention Economy
Age bans for social media fall short, distracting from the attention economy's true impact on everyone. Understand systemic issues and explore antitrust solutions for a healthier digital future.
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China's Transactional Role Fills Western Strategic Vacuums
Reactive policies create strategic vacuums, elevating China as a dispute resolver and threatening Western leadership. Understand this shift to navigate an unpredictable future.
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Economy Trumps Ideology in Orbán's Populist Downfall
Hungary's election shift reveals economic anxieties eclipse ideology, undoing populist appeal. Discover how tangible hardship can crumble even entrenched regimes.
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Trump's Iran Strategy Backfired Due to Misunderstanding Resilience
Trump's Iran strategy backfired, fueling anti-American sentiment and strengthening the regime by ignoring historical context and Iran's internal resilience.
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Masters Pressures: Past Failures, Shifting Legacies, and Strategic Patience
Past failures haunt Masters champions, and the absence of legends complicates legacies, revealing the mental fortitude and strategic foresight required in golf's evolving landscape.
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