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Mar 24, 2020 • 35min

STAY AT HOME!

Chef and Bake Off champion Nadiya Hussain shares Nice-olation cooking tips amidst UK lockdown. Topics include strict enforcement measures, impact on self-employed workers, uncertain future, implications of shielding program, public information messaging, thriving in isolation, and cooking and homeschooling experiences.
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Mar 20, 2020 • 35min

Last Orders

Journalist and broadcaster Emily Maitlis discusses the UK government's decision to close pubs and restaurants amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. They also talk about the economic measures announced by the Chancellor, the impact of school closures on exams, and creative ways to maintain social connections during isolation.
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Mar 19, 2020 • 31min

‘STOP GOING TO THE PUB!'

Boris Johnson says that the UK can “turn the tide” on the coronavirus crisis within 12 weeks. But the chief scientific adviser says you have got to stop going to pubs and restaurants - yes, even if you’re young! And bored celebrities have been singing on social media… they mean well but it’s cringe.Producers: Ione Wells and Nick Rotherham Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofos
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Mar 18, 2020 • 36min

School's Out

Boris Johnson announces that schools will close from Friday and exams will not go ahead this summer. Scott Mills is with us to talk about Eurovision being cancelled and our big boss, Lord Tony Hall, joins us for our first episode.Producers: Ione Wells and Jo Deahl Assistant Editor: Sam Bonham Editor: Dino Sofo
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Mar 17, 2020 • 30min

‘Whatever It Takes’

The podcast features Laura Kuenssberg, Fergus Walsh, and Faisal Islam discussing the UK's financial response to the pandemic. They explore the economic stimulus packages, government decisions, and uncertainties around COVID-19 infections and immunity. They also touch on ibuprofen use for COVID-19 and the importance of following guidance and social distancing measures.
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Mar 16, 2020 • 33min

'Drastic Action'

Political correspondents Vicki Young and Chris Mason, along with health and science correspondent James Gallagher, discuss the government's shift in Coronavirus strategy due to the threat of a 'catastrophic epidemic'. They delve into the challenges faced, evolving pandemic measures, European travel restrictions, balancing work and parenthood, and tips for staying active during isolation.
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Mar 12, 2020 • 30min

The Coronavirus Crisis

Guests Anthony Zurcher, Emma Close, and Dino Sofos discuss the global responses to the Coronavirus Crisis, government decision-making processes, personal experiences with Covid-19, adapting to life in London during the crisis, and economic implications of increased government spending
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Mar 5, 2020 • 33min

Nudecast

The podcast discusses the uproar caused by a speaker not watching Friends, the escalating COVID-19 situation in the UK and a political scandal involving the Home Secretary. It also explores COVID-19 challenges in Bethlehem, refugee politics at the Turkey-Greece border, comical news recording adventures, and playful banter about anxiety dreams and future prospects.
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Feb 27, 2020 • 30min

The One with the Mandates

Brexitcast team reunites to discuss trade, Heathrow ruling, coronavirus impact, and humorous banter about Friends characters. Insightful conversations on balancing economic growth with environmental concerns, trade agreements, public health measures, crisis communication in the 2000s, and reflections on historical events shaping political choices.
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Feb 21, 2020 • 36min

We're all Dommed!

All the cummings and goings in Westminster this week, including Brexit, immigration and weirdos. Adam and Chris are joined by Newsnight's Nick Watt and our old friend Vicki Young. Producer: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos

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