We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Mind virus. The papers react to the covid inquiry’s latest Boris Johnson revelations. Bad scare day. The Guardian reckons Halloween used to be more frightening. Plus – Angry management! The tabloids argue rage is the key to success.

Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge of the New Statesman and comedian Gráinne Maguire.

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Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Production: Liam Tait. Assistant Production: Adam Wright. Design: James Parrett. Music: Simon Williams. Socials: Jess Harpin. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Exec Producer: Martin Bojtos. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. PAPER CUTS is a Podmasters Production

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