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We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A Glittering Speech! As the Labour party Conference wraps up, what have we learned? Putting the “men” in menopause. The columnists take on the “manopause”. Plus Peak of Fashion! The Times has decided what you should be wearing this autumn. Plus, in the extra bit for members of the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: R&Booze. As Snoop Dogg drops a new wine, w...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Seeing Keirly now? The Labour leader sets his sights set on two terms but what will the papers think? A criminal enterprise. A woman’s son was murdered, so why did she attend a true crime convention? Plus Intergalactic Breaking News: Scientists have a big scoop about our very own galaxy. Host Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist and culture writer...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hamas’s surprise terror attack on Israel has horrified the world. Now further pain is unfolding for Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians. We devote today’s podcast to the crisis and how the press is covering it in the UK and beyond.  Miranda Sawyer is joined by Oh God, What Now? podcast regular Andrew Harrison and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. R...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Swing into gear! Labour trounce the SNP in by-election victory – but Starmer’s still being scrutinised. Plus, mate expectations – The average brit is down to only 3.7 true friends. And Eton Mess! The Papers reflect on the infamous public school. In the extra bit, exclusive to those in the Paper Cuts Supporters Club: Presidential Impoochment! Joe Bide...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Home is where the crisis is! The papers are shocked to learn that the English housing market is the worst in the Western world. (Where have they been?) Better Sex for a happier Britain. Is your sex life is rubbish? Let the Great British Press fix it. And Columnist Corner: As Guardian cult hero Adrian Chiles returns from the Tory Party Conference, we...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sunak and the Giant Speech. The papers have the PM’s Conference speech before he’s even given it, and they’ve got TAKES. Plus Starry-eyed. The youth are turning to astrology, tarot and palm readings to make sense of a mad world. Can you blame them? And Whatsapp with that? The Covid inquiry is back, and some people’s messages are missing… Miranda Sawy...

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Manchester Disunited. Liz Truss is back and the Tory Conference descends into chaos. Fraud have mercy! Trump scowls through his day in court. Plus, Feline Yourself? The Guardian dives deep on what makes you a cat person.  Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Fergus Craig. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended...

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...

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). Mi...

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 Gráinn...

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...

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 an...

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 sketch...

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 Mar...

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 Pap...

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 M...

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: T...

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.  Foll...

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....

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 Tay...

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 jo...

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 H...

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 F...

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. F...

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 c...