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World Leader Leaderboard

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Find out which heads of government are doing well, and who’s doing badly, each week on TLDR’s World Leader Leaderboard. Join Jack Kelly and the TLDR team for a lighthearted discussion about world politics. Published every Wednesday. Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR’s print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard World Cup Special 10.07.2026

Order the latest edition of Too Long and get it shipped straight to your door: https://toolong.news/ Welcome to TLDR's World Leader World Cup Special! Today, instead of the usual movements, the sofa is stacked to talk through the last 8 quarter finalists of the World Cup. We know how well they're doing on the pitch, but how well is the leader doing on the board? 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/...

Why Turkey is the big winner of the Iran war 02.07.2026

Order the latest edition of Too Long and get it shipped straight to your door (from Kent!): https://toolong.news/ TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard is back after a week's break to give Starmergeddon some time to shine, and we're starting off the episode with some much needed housekeeping.. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manif...

Why Trump’s Iran Deal is a Catastrophe for Israel 18.06.2026

Use code SUMMER26 for £3 off : https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, a rotation of the usual cast is back to run through their ups and downs for the week. Rumour has it it's a good week to be a European woman... 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party: https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manife...

Has Trump Lost Control in Iran? 11.06.2026

Get the latest edition of Too Long now, yes right now!: https://toolong.news/ On today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Jack is back as host to run through the last week of political drama around the world, and of course watch the podcast go off the rails just a bit... 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto:...

Why Everything's Going Right for Peter Magyar 04.06.2026

In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Ben is back as host while Jack is still away, but in a shocking turn of events, we won't be talking about the UK Prime Minister.. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, effi...

Is this the end of the Turkish opposition? 28.05.2026

In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we have a special guest host to run through the last week of political drama. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and inte...

Is "Trumpism" Dying? 21.05.2026

In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's been a while since they've spoken about the US President.. but surely he can't go down even further? 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible wa...

How Long Has Starmer Got Left? 14.05.2026

Use code GREENLAND for £4 off your first bundle payment: https://toolong.news/party In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we have a special guest (you'll never guess who) calling in from across the UK to talk about why it's been a particularly bad week for a certain Prime Minister... 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party: https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Re...

Modi's Big Election Win Explained 07.05.2026

In today's episode, the gang is finally back after two weeks to run through what's been going on while we've been away, and which leaders around the world are moving up and down that leaderboard. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impa...

Could Starmer Actually Go? 23.04.2026

In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Back is back as host once again to run through the last week of political drama, and if you haven't guessed already, it's been a bad one for a certain UK Prime Minister... 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to expla...

Why Did Orban Lose So Badly? 16.04.2026

In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Jack is back to sit down with Zac and Rory to run through the last week of political wins and losses in the last week, including a massive loss for EU's longest-serving head of government. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mi...

Did Trump Capitulate in Iran? 09.04.2026

Subscribe to Too Long now and get £4 off your first copy using code TLDR26: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Ben is back as a special guest host but no one is talking about Starmer?! Don't worry, I'm sure UK politics will be brought up somehow... 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party:  https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our...

Is Sanchez leading Europe on Iran? 02.04.2026

Buy the latest edition of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Learn more about TLDR Party: https://youtu.be/NmQLDi1a0io In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's the final episode for a beloved member of the WLLB sofa :( we will miss you Nadja! <3 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party: https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co....

Is this the beginning of the end of Meloni? 26.03.2026

Buy the latest edition of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Learn more about TLDR Party: https://youtu.be/NmQLDi1a0io In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, the sofa is absolutely packed as the team run through the last week of political ups and downs. And there's even a special guest for the audience suggestion. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 🎉 TLDR Party: https://toolong.n...

Is Iran Becoming a Quagmire? 19.03.2026

Buy the latest edition of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ Learn more about TLDR Party: https://youtu.be/NmQLDi1a0io In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, the same sofa is back for a second week in a row running through the last week of political drama. Note: this episode was filmed early (for reasons you might be able to figure out...) so was filmed on Monday 16th March. All i...

Has Starmer's Iran strategy succeeded? 12.03.2026

Use code SPRING26 for £3 off any subscription: toolong.news Check out TLDR Party: https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party Learn more about TLDR Party: https://youtu.be/NmQLDi1a0io In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we have a very shocking move from the bottom of the board.. and also a very special guest... you'll never guess who. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 📖 Read our Man...

Why Putin Wins From Iran 05.03.2026

Check out TLDR Party: https://toolong.news/pages/tldr-party Learn more about TLDR Party: https://youtu.be/NmQLDi1a0io In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's obviously been a very dramatic week. It's no surprise then that this episode mainly just covers the one topic. 📰 Too Long: https://toolong.news/ 📖 Read our Manifesto: https://tldrnews.co.uk/manifesto Our mission is to ex...

Has Trump Boxed Himself In in Iran? 26.02.2026

Use code SPRING26 for £3 off your first issue when you subscribe to Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Rory, Zac, and his ever growing hair are back on the sofa to run through the last week of political winners and losers, with the bottom of the board getting very popular... ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission i...

Has Europe Finally Got its Act Together? 19.02.2026

Use code SPRING26 for £3 off your first issue when you subscribe to Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Jack is back for a very banter heavy episode and even better yet... a surprise purge?! ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balanci...

Can Starmer Pull it Back from the Brink? 12.02.2026

Pre-order the next issue of Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In this weeks episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Ben continues to host the boys to talk through the last week.. and Ben being on the show can only mean one thing? Sorry Starmer. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balanc...

Is Iran Headed for Civil War? 05.02.2026

Use code SPRING26 for £3 off your first issue when you subscribe to Too Long: https://toolong.news/ In this week's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, Ben once again steps in as host to run through the last week of political drama. This is a wangle heavy episode, you're welcome. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Our mission is to explain news and politics in an imparti...

Why Trump's Approval Rating is Crashing 29.01.2026

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR MAGNETS!!! Use code FIRESALE for 40% off, and make sure you do it quickly as after this week... they're gone. https://toolong.news/collections/world-leader-leaderboard-magnets In this Boyz Special episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we have a very full sofa running through the last week of global movements. And a very spicy last magnet mini game. ///////////////////...

Has Japan's Fiscal Reckoning Arrived? 22.01.2026

Use code FIRESALE for 40% off EVERYTHING* https://toolong.news/ *excludes Too Long and Assembly Required Hardback In this episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, it's a miserable rainy week in London but that doesn't stop the board movements. There's plenty of action on the board today, and Zac might even let everyone know his true feelings about a certain politician.... //////////////////////...

Will Trump Topple the Cuban Government Next? 15.01.2026

Like it even longer? Order the new edition of Too Long now, and if you use code NY2026 when you subscribe you can get an extra 30% off (on top of the 20% subscription discount!) so don't miss out: https://toolong.news/ In today's episode of TLDR's World Leader Leaderboard, we're back to run through the last week of political ups and downs - and not to mention perhaps a record breaking amount of ne...

Has Maduro's ousting actually changed anything? 08.01.2026

Are you outraged by our leaderboard? Think you can do better? Or just wanted to try your hand in ranking the world's most powerful people? Well, now you can with the TLDR World Leader Leaderboard magnet set! Order yours now and use code LEADERS for an extra 25% off the bundle: https://toolong.news/ In the first World Leader Leaderboard of 2026, there is definitely plenty to talk about! Will everyo...

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