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Andy Burnham has said he is “on a mission” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), but has stopped short of pledging a concrete target. Plus: The number of millionaires in Britain is falling, Reform UK appears to be having a complete meltdown,  With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

Firefighters are still battling devastating wildfires across Europe, with hundreds of thousands of people having been evacuated from their homes. Plus: Burnham lays out his plan for social care in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg, a woman has been killed in a horrific attack on Berlin Pride, and India’s Cockroach Janta Party strikes a blow against Modi. With Michael Walker, Steven Methven, Lauri...

Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls, citing Scotland’s scheme as her reason. We ask an expert if she’s right.  Plus: Europe is further engulfed in flame, Musk gifts further insights into his insanity to The Economist & Saudi Arabia have learned to stop worrying and love The Bomb. With Michael Walker, Dalia Gebrial, Beth Stratford & Dave Ward.

Trump is “very disappointed” by Yemeni Houthis’ attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. Plus: Burnham’s first-week policy-blitz continues apace.  We talk to Julia Davies of Patriotic Millionaires about their latest headline-grabbing plea to pay more tax.   And finally, a prominent Zionist Democrat gets his clock cleaned by Krystal Ball on Breaking Points. W...

We take a look at the new Prime Minister’s bulging inbox and weigh up his options. Plus: Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Netenyahu on entering New York, but he isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet either. Finally, AI lies, cheats and steals its way through the internet, so why are mathematicians championing its latest test results? With Michael Walker & Aaron Bastani.

Andy Burnham has announced his final cabinet picks and we examine the new policy announcements he claims will ease financial pressures on working people. Plus: Why Britain needs public ownership of water, and Trump’s tariff war ramps up against Canada. With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

In his first speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has pledged to build a new economy, end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living crisis. Can he deliver?  Plus: We speak to IPPR North’s Mirte Boot about Burnham’s plan to devolve power away from Westminster. And finally, what will be the new Prime Minister’s approach to dealing with a certain Donald J. Trump? With Michael Walker, Ash Sarkar...

Andy Burnham gives his first speech as leader of the Labour Party ahead of moving into Number 10 on Monday. Is Farage already on the run? Plus: The US is ramping up its attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. A risky strategy ahead of the midterms? Finally, Infantino unveils a new Superbowl-style FIFA World Cup winners ring. Is there anything he won’t hawk? With Aaron Bastani & Paul Holden.

Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina’s World Cup performance. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.

Burnham has appeared to rule out Ed Miliband as chancellor, seen by many as the progressive choice – what does it mean for his impending premiership? Plus: It’s England vs Argentina, on and off the field!  We dissect Aaron’s recent viral appearance on The Telegraph with the man himself. Finally, a victim of the forced adoption scandal tells us of the “genetic bewilderment” she and many like...

The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages.  Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson...

Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.

The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.

Amid scrutiny over his finances, Nigel Farage has announced his resignation from parliament. Can a by-election victory clear his name? Plus: French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has been ordered to wear an ankle tag, Trump’s FIFA favours have done no good for the US team, and the proposed UK Media Bill threatens to stifle independent creators – is Novara Media at risk? With Aaron Bastan...

We discuss the wildest political moments from the FIFA World Cup as Donald Trump appears to be meddling with the beautiful game. Plus: Is time running out for Nigel Farage? With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

Trump has been cashing in on this phase of his Presidency on an unprecedented scale, will there be any kind of reckoning? Plus: We take a look at the first of Burnham’s loose policy declarations. And finally, how much freedom is too much freedom? With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

As Russia batters Kyiv, we take a look at the vanishing concept of the frontline in an age of drone warfare. A new report sheds light on the horrific, systemised use of sexual violence by Irsraeli forces on Palestinian detainees. Read the full report here: https://predatorystate.org/ Plus: Morgan McSweeney sticks his head above the parapet & newly-crowned ‘lesbian fashion icon’ Keir Starmer cl...

We speak to a top economist about her vision for moving past economic growth as the bench mark for a country’s success. With Michael Walker & Professor Jayati Ghosh.

The Prime Minister has announced a £15bn increase in military spending, to be funded by cutting investment budgets in other areas. Plus: Anti-immigrant protests sweep South Africa, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of child sexual abuse, and a look at the ‘anti-woke Davos’ taking aim at UK net-zero policies. With Steven Methven, Barry Malone & Khem Rogaly.

Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’. Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & James Meadway.

Is Andy Burnham capable of leading Britain in a more positive direction? We asked Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: The real reason why Europe is losing to Asia. With Michael Walker & Banseka Kayembe.

Andy Burham has thoroughly disappointed the Labour left, appointing a former Blair minister as his Chief of Staff. Plus: We speak to Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman about his fight for affordable housing in London. With NoJusticeMTG & Dallia Gebrial.

With Britain experiencing a record heatwave, our studio is currently above safe working temperatures for our staff and streaming equipment. In place of a live episode, we spoke to Dr Ella Gilbert about the present climate emergency. With Michael Walker.