The News Agents
Global
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say "Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents"
The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast.
For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com
You can visit our website here https://www.thenewsagents.co.uk/
Episodes
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Apr 3, 2026 • 31min
Aden Durde: How a Londoner cracked the NFL - The Sports Agents
Aden Durde, a British-born coach who rose from London grassroots to become the first Brit to win a Super Bowl. He recalls the chance shop advert that hooked him and the volunteer coaches who shaped his path. He explains cracking the NFL as an outsider, the International Player Pathway, and how resilience, transparency and learning the game’s subtle patterns built his career.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 46min
Q&A: Trump's tantrum, the Midterms and Lewis getting the sh*t kicked out of him
A live Q&A tackles whether Trump’s antics could nudge UK leaders back toward closer ties with Europe. They debate new ideas for European defence and how shifting US politics might strain transatlantic relations. Listeners push on the impact of a Republican loss in Congress and Tucker Carlson’s growing sway over the MAGA movement. The conversation also covers backlash to journalism and rising minor parties in UK politics.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 32min
Don’t mourn for NATO, it’s already dead
Andy Hughes, investigative reporter who exposed illegal and unregulated children’s homes, walks through his multi-month probe. He describes how unregistered homes evade oversight and how councils keep paying for placements. He recounts a shocking abuse case and highlights the financial incentives driving the system. He calls for stronger enforcement and policy change.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 37min
Should the King tell Trump to P*ss Off?
Discussion of King Charles's planned US state visit and whether it should go ahead amid Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric. A deep dive into Trump’s attacks on allies and the diplomatic awkwardness that could follow. Coverage of Israel’s controversial law to reintroduce the death penalty for Palestinians and the political forces pushing it. Brief cultural notes about UK political events and scandals.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 40min
Is Trump about to put boots on the ground in Iran?
Tense talk about a looming U.S. amphibious threat to Kharg Island and the risks of landing marines amid missile-capable Iran. Discussion of strategic timing, market-driven messaging and historical echoes of earlier Trump comments. Analysis of regional fallout from Houthi attacks, shipping and oil price shocks. Debate over international restraints, UK roles and the domestic political fallout.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
Special Report: Why MAGA hates Britain
Liz Truss, former British Prime Minister and international political figure, appears in coverage as a CPAC speaker. The conversation traces CPAC’s shift from triumphalism to unease. It highlights growing anti‑Britain rhetoric, fears about Islamism, and a transatlantic network amplifying alarmist claims. The tone moves from sunny optimism to a darker, exclusionary politics.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 28min
Are football's new 'Ultras' a force for good? - The Sports Agents
Andy Hughes, investigative journalist who has gone undercover on football hooliganism, joins to unpack Scotland's ultras. He explores their community-building, skill-sharing and tifos. He also probes risks: online radicalisation, mob mentality and where passion can tip into violence. Short, sharp and focused on the culture and its dangers.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 35min
How Trump lost control of the Iran war
Steve Reed, UK Housing Secretary tackling foreign interference rules in donations. Negin Sharagi, Iranian activist and director of the Azadi Network on Women, Life, Freedom. They discuss Trump's claims about Iran, Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy risks. Conversation covers how the war has silenced protests and the UK’s moves to curb hostile political funding.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 46min
McSweeney's missing Mandelson messages
Ibram Kendi, scholar of racism and author, unpacks the rise and harms of Great Replacement theory. Agi Chombray, deputy political editor, breaks down the McSweeney phone transcript, missing Mandelson messages and the political fallout. Short, sharp takes on disappearing messages, timelines and how these stories feed public cynicism.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 32min
Are Trump's friends getting filthy rich on his “peace deal“?
Sudden, massive trades in oil and S&P minutes before a Trump announcement spark insider-trading alarms. Anonymous prediction markets and opaque betting platforms come under scrutiny. Debate over whether the move was meant to calm markets or enrich allies. Discussion of backchannels for talks with Iran, possible US envoys, and the regional risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
