Beardie and the Fox

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Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we faceThe hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in finance and have worked professionally in other areas - Guy's been a marketing director for a number of big UK names, while Shaun's worked in industrial relations for a large trade union and spent time in the Civil Service. Neither have any political affiliations but both have a lot to say......

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Is Trump Mad? 24.04.2026

Recent reports have called into question the President's mental faculties. Is the use of the 25th Amendment on the cards?|

Free Energy Weekends 18.04.2026

Are the utility companies about to make washing your smalls, or roasting your bird, free?

Is the Ukraine War drawing to a close? 18.04.2026

With the eyes of the world on Iran, are there signs Russia's negotiating stance is changing?

Cunning stunts in politics 18.04.2026

Kemi and her scrubbers, Nigel and his pump attendants, Honest Bob apprehending tube fare dodgers....are there too many stunts in British Politics?

Iran or the US - Who holds the cards? 18.04.2026

As Donald trump tries to extricate the US from the quagmire in the Straits of Hormuz, it's becoming increasingly difficult to determine who holds the cards.

Shoplifting 10.04.2026

After a mob of teenagers go on the rampage in Clapham, what can be done to halt an epidemic of shoplifting?

Married to your Career? 10.04.2026

As the new boss of M&S bemoans the lack of commitment in the boardrooms of Britain, we debate whether you should be married to your career?

The Iran War 10.04.2026

What's happened in the last seven days, and where are we now?

Iran - Full of Surprises 02.04.2026

Why has the current US Administration been surprised by events in the Gulf? We explore events that have caught them off-guard.

Trump Addresses the Nation 02.04.2026

What did about we learn about Iran, from last night's Presidential Address? Where do we go from here?

Rosebank and Jackdaw 02.04.2026

Should we be licensing new energy fields in the North Sea? What are the pros and cons?

Artemis, Apollo and the 60's 02.04.2026

As Artemis heads to the Moon, we take a look back to the halcyon sunny days of 1969

Events in the Gulf 27.03.2026

As President Trump suggests they're close to an agreement, and Iran says they're not even talking. Who's telling the truth and where are things heading?

Help with energy costs - UK 27.03.2026

As the effects of the Iran War trickle affect the UK - what should the UK Government do, if anything, to alleviate the cists

What's the purpose of NATO 27.03.2026

With Trump bad mouthing his allies and speaking of NATO in the third party, what does the future hold for the alliance?

Iran - UK Politics and Military 11.03.2026

How's the Iran War playing on the domestic front? What are the lessons the UK can learn about our own defence?

Iran - Trump's Options 11.03.2026

Is it 'Mission Accomplished' in Iran? What options does Trump have in the coming days/weeks?

Time for Sleep 11.03.2026

Are you getting enough shut eye? A huge study suggests the ideal amount and the consequences of not getting enough....or too much

Iran - International Law 10.03.2026

European leaders are questioning the legality of the joint US/Israeli operation in Iran. What is International Law in this instance, and are their concerns warranted?

Iran - Objectives and Outcome 10.03.2026

What are the US and Israel looking to achieve from what's being called a military operation? What's likely to be the outcome

Dentistry 10.03.2026

The state of dentistry and provision in the UK

Student Loans U-Turn? 26.02.2026

Are the Government listening/U-Turning on Student Loan charges? Examining the pros and cons of the current system and what might conceivably work better

Human Resources on the Rise? 26.02.2026

An explosion of the number of people in the UK, employed in HR, has raised some eyebrows

Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson 26.02.2026

Should arrests mean the press, media and MP's - some employing Parliamentary Privilege - are able to engage in character assassination?

Trumpwatch 20.02.2026

What's the orange one been up to this week....

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