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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Mar 11, 2026 • 38min
Is Iran beating Trump in his own war?
They debate who holds the upper hand in the Iran–US standoff after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. They explore Iran’s use of low‑cost drones and mines to threaten oil flows and hike prices. They consider US limits in protecting global shipping and the geopolitical link to Russia. They also cover the UK political fallout, including Starmer’s rising fortunes and right‑wing reversals.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 39min
Is Trump running scared of his own war?
A tangled press conference and a sudden shift in tone on the Iran conflict spark questions about motives and market pressure. They probe who influenced the decision and whether strategic aims were achieved. The conversation also tackles regional fallout, energy politics and possible winners. Later, attention turns to alarmist media rhetoric and a surprising crypto partnership between two British political figures.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 34min
Is Trump blowing up the world economy - as well as Iran?
They dig into the surge in oil prices and how markets and central banks are reacting. They discuss fuel pain for drivers, fertilizer shocks and the threat to food inflation. They explore US political calculations over a prolonged Iran conflict, talk about draft fears and troop options, and debate the domestic political fallout for UK leaders.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 50min
Live Q&A: Iran, Trump, and 'no d*ck energy'
A live Q&A tackling whether recent great-power rivalry amounts to a new world war. Discussion of how Trump’s moves influence escalation and midterm risks. Exploration of rising political violence and toxic masculinity in US politics. Mixed in with light 1924 Winter Olympics trivia and questions about British political survival and leadership.
Mar 6, 2026 • 22min
From 18 months to live to Winter Paralympic history - The Sports Agents
Davy Zyw, a Paralympic snowboarder who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in his 30s, tells his remarkable story. He chronicles learning to snowboard, the long diagnostic journey and meeting Alfie 'Doddy' that reshaped his outlook. He explains training with a degenerative condition, classification struggles, the freedom he finds on the board, and the family sacrifices behind his Paralympic bid.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 41min
Has Starmer lost control of his cabinet over Trump and Iran?
They dig into reports that senior ministers resisted a PM’s plan on US use of British bases and whether that signals weak leadership or normal cabinet checks. Discussion covers complaints from Gulf allies about slow UK military responses and questions over Britain’s readiness. A US senator weighs in on unclear American objectives and the wider geopolitical fallout.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 38min
Is Starmer ready to take on Trump?
A lively discussion of the fallout after the US strike on Iran and how one leader’s caution reshapes the UK–US dynamic. They debate intelligence drivers behind the attack, unclear US messaging, and Netanyahu’s possible influence. There’s concern about regional instability, economic shocks, and nuclear proliferation risks. The conversation also covers rising welfare costs and political shifts in US state races.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 35min
Has Trump just ended the 'Special Relationship'?
Tense UK–US relations take center stage as leaders publicly trade barbs over recent strikes and diplomatic coordination. Polling shocks follow a surprise Green surge after a by-election, prompting debate about Labour's strategy and branding rivals. Broader themes include legal instincts shaping foreign policy and the shifting balance of populist pressures from left and right.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 38min
Is the UK at war with Iran or not?
The hosts unpack Britain’s decision to let US forces use UK bases for strikes and the political fallout from that shift. They map how the conflict has spread across the region and debate whether air power can achieve regime change. The conversation also pivots to a controversy over Tourette’s, comedy and public reactions, exploring how disability and accountability intersect in media responses.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 37min
Special Episode: Trump kills Iran's leader - what happens next?
They unpack the dramatic killing of Iran's supreme leader and the immediate regional strikes that followed. The conversation probes whether removing a dictator can topple a complex regime or simply provoke wider war. They assess international law, the risks of urging uprisings, and how allies, oil markets and global powers might respond.
