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When the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union dissolved, the Western world thought, with considerable justification, that the generational struggle with communism had ended. But in our exultation, we forgot to finish the job. Communism lived on in mainland China and is once again challenging the free world for dominance. This time, they’re doing it with our money. As we have begun to realize thes...

Captain Tom Moore has made the honours shortlist after an outpouring of support to get him a knighthood, according to reports. The 99-year-old Second World War veteran has raised more than £28 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden ahead of his 100th birthday next Thursday. However much the Tories are now clapping for our NHS, we must remember that they are fundamentally opposed to publ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent millions of workers and their families, already scraping to survive, into a financial tailspin from which many will never recover. However, for the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, the pandemic has been a financial bonanza, sending Amazon shares, and Bezos’ personal net worth, soaring. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete...

COVID-19 has swept the world in a global pandemic of extraordinary proportions. The debate about its eventual health costs continues to rage, but one Centers for Disease Control estimate suggested anywhere between 200,000 and 1.7 million deaths could be expected in the United States alone, depending on the eventual fatality rate, and not adjusting for corrective measures currently in place (althou...

What is the True Meaning of Easter, also called Pascha (Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. Mark and Pete look at what it truly means to them today. Mark and Pete are a bus...

Zoom is changing things encouraged by the response to the crisis. Businesses and churches are scrambling to adjust to self-isolation and remote working have turned to video conferencing to substitute for face-to-face contact. #zoom Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest...

The emerging situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus and the many news reports around us are creating anxiety and worry for the future and our well-being. In times like these, it is especially important to remember God’s promise to be with us. But is he? Where is God in this crisis? Mark and Pete have the answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--...

Mark and Pete Half Cut: a new series of Mark and Pete podcasts episode where the avuncular opinionated pair cut loose and shoot the breeze. This week. Why pubs are great. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra  in depth commentary episodes...

The world is in the early stages of what may be the most deadly pandemic of the past 100 years. In China, thousands of people have already died; large outbreaks have begun in South Korea, Iran and Italy; and the rest of the world is bracing for impact. We do not yet know whether the final toll will be measured in thousands or hundreds of thousands. For all our advances in medicine, humanity remain...

Mark and Pete Uncensored: a new series of Mark and Pete podcasts episode where the avuncular opinionated pair cut loose and shoot the breeze. Come and listen and laugh along with two old friends. This week, what is the worst burger? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the lates...

Suspended flights, cancelled tours, temporary restaurant closures, and millions of people in lockdown amid an extended nationwide holiday are just some of the results of a contagious new coronavirus - what are the long term effects of how we respond to this. Will "social distancing", to limit spread of the disease harm our society? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Rudy Gobert was named as the NBA's first player to contract COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. On Monday, Gobert had “jokingly” touched all of the Jazz reporter’s microphones and recorders as a sort of mockery of precautions taken by the NBA, which mandated all reporters maintain 6-to-8 feet from players and coaches. Many stupid reactions that we look at here. This episode laughs at silly reacti...

Rishi Sunak delivered what's become known as the "coronavirus Budget," as fears grow over the impact the outbreak will have on the UK economy. He is unveiled a package of measures to boost everything from the NHS to struggling small businesses and the self-employed. But how much can the chancellor actually do, and will it go far enough? Or is he going in completely the wrong direction? And what ex...

Great Thunberg the climate change alarmist activist has a simple message: "to unite behind the science and to act on the science." But what does the science actually tell us? Is Naomi Seibt, who campaigns about climate change from a very different perspective, actually correct? Mark and Pete have their answers. What do you think? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

Fly tipping mountains are getting bigger, official figures show, as the cost of clearing them up has risen by nearly a quarter. The number of waste piles discovered which are bigger than the capacity of a lorry, classed as "multi load incidents", rose by 43 per cent over the past year, data published by the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs showed. It comes as local councils ar...

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As the clock struck 11pm GMT, the nation officially enacted the biggest constitutional change in living memory and, in doing so, became the first member state ever to leave the EU. The momentous shift follows more than three years of political wrangling that has seen off two prime ministers and brought about radical change within the two main political parties. The UK now enters a transition perio...

In a recent interview, Greta Thurnberg the activist explained that she persuaded her parents to go vegan by stressing that their refusal to make the easy switch was stealing her generation’s future. Her dad is now fully vegan, while her mum is 90% of the way there. She claims thatyYou can’t be a meat-eating environmentalist. The fishing, meat, dairy, and egg industries aren’t just relentlessly cru...

How are you going to celebrate leaving the EU on Brexit Day 31st January 2020 at 11pm GMT? housands of Britons have decided to step in to celebrate Brexit in two weeks' time by organising parties across the country. As Boris Johnson announced plans for a light show on the walls of 10 Downing St and MPs quibbled over the £500,000 cost of ensuring Big Ben can bong, Brexiteers from Scotland to Norfol...

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had left the United Kingdom for Canada less than two days after she and Prince Harry made the shocking announcement that they would “step back” from their roles as senior members of the royal family. Labour leadership candidate Clive Lewis has said there should be a referendum on the future of the Royal Family. Speaking at his campaign launch in London, he said: "A l...

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Mark and Pete look at what's coming down the pipe for us. Forecast and Future Predictions for the year 2020 include an historic year setting the stage for massive change in the coming decade. Teal includes not only predictions for the year but how to best prepare for it. With poems and Bible insight, this is the only way to be ready for the year ahead Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Mark and Pete wish you a very Merry Christmas with guest contributions for Justin Welby, Gordon Ramsey and of course Father Christmas . Poems, inspiring Bible verses and good cheer around the christmas tree. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete...

What to do, it seems that the Conservatives have a mandate to govern, what should and must they do? The U.K. general election of December 12 delivered a decisive victory for Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party. He steered the party to regain its majority in the House of Commons that was lost in 2017. The Conservatives recorded a net gain of 47 seats, winning 43.6% of the vote, the best share...

Who will be the next person in Number 10? Will Boris remain or will Corbyn be elected? In then will it really make any difference to our daily lives? Here's what Mark and Pete and the latest polls say. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support . Supporters get updates on new projects and hot takes on the latest news plus Mark and Pete Extra...