Irreverend: Faith and Current Affairs "Is this really the best use of our money?" - Church of England finds even more cash for anti-racist diversity drive in London
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Feb 6, 2026 They unpack revelations about leaked government files tied to Jeffrey Epstein and the political fallout for senior figures. They scrutinise a large Diocese of London anti-racism funding push and debate whether parish money is being diverted. Conversations range from a high-profile church appointment and reparations plans to the proper role of politics and AI in church life.
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Mandelson And The Epstein Scandal
- Thomas Pelham recounts fresh Epstein-related emails implicating Peter Mandelson in passing confidential information.
- They describe alleged payments, underpants photos, and potential insider trading ties to Epstein.
Polanski’s NATO Contradiction
- Jamie Franklin and Thomas Pelham play and mock Zach Polanski's comments about reforming NATO while leaving it and building a new transatlantic alliance.
- They highlight the incoherence of proposing inside-out reform alongside creating a rival bloc with Mexico and Brazil.
Saint Co-opted As National Pagan Symbol
- Leo Varadkar framed St Brigid's Day as both Christian feast and pagan Imbolc, promoting a plural national identity.
- Hosts argue this co-option stretches historical accuracy and turns a saint into a modern political symbol.
