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No Pets Were Eaten During the Making of this Episode (feat. Sen. Michael Bennet) 1:21:27

1d ago1:21:27

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, with less than two months to go until the biggest election of our lives, Kamalamentum is still picking up speed...or is it? The media, and apparently a decently large slice of the American electorate, are grading Donald Trump on a rollercoaster sized curve; we ask, 'Why the hell are they doi…

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Winter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK 31:56

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The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this winter will look like for millions of pensioners losing out. Plus, he talks to columnist Rafael Behr about whether the technocrats (Starmer and Reeves) are taking the Labour party in the wrong…

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Rally sizes, abortion and eating cats: the Trump and Harris debate 31:53

3d ago31:53

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump met face to face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia. So who won the showdown? What did we learn about what they would do in the Oval Office? And will it really change anything come election day in November?Jonathan Freedland and Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone discuss it all…

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Ajuri Gone, Boko-Haram, Labour Party & Fuel Prices 1:03:03

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This episode featured @nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda They discussed: 1. Ajuri Ngelale leaves role as SA Media and Publicity to President Tinubu 2. Boko Haram attacks Mafa in Yobe State, over 80 people dead 3. Labour Party appoints Senator Nenadi Usman as Chairman 4. Fuel price increases

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Zuko Godlimpi says his generation can revive dying ANC 1:10:06

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At the age of just 32 and with a possibly illustrious political career ahead of him, acting ANC national spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi admits that the prospect of inheriting a dying party keeps him up at night.TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Winter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK 31:56

2d ago31:56

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The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this winter will look like for millions of pensioners losing out. Plus, he talks to columnist Rafael Behr about whether the technocrats (Starmer and Reeves) are taking the Labour party in the wrong…

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Winter fuel payments test for Labour 27:37

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Labour’s first big test in parliament over their winter fuel payments policy. Plus, will Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington be awkward after his decision on arms licences to Israel?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Winter fuel payments test for Labour 28:47

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Labour’s first big test in parliament over their winter fuel payments policy. Plus, will Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington be awkward after his decision on arms licences to Israel?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Debate camp, role play and rival advice: Trump and Harris prepare for showdown 30:16

8d ago30:16

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet face to face on the debate stage next Tuesday. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Paul Begala – who helped Al Gore to prepare for his 2000 debate against George W Bush – about what the 2024 candidates will be doing to prepare. What can they do to increase their chances of coming out on top, and will this debate be…

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The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK 30:27

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The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the findings of the report with the social affairs leader writer Susanna Rustin. And, as Labour continues to warn ‘things will get worse before they get better’, …

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The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK 32:41

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The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the findings of the report with the social affairs leader writer Susanna Rustin. And, as Labour continues to warn ‘things will get worse before they get better’, …

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How we saved Eskom from collapse: utility chair Mteto Nyati 58:48

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A few months ago Eskom was the black sheep of public opinion, but last month we reported that the utility recorded its highest energy generation levels in six years. It’s not out of the woods yet — chairperson Mteto Nyati says they will execute remaining aspects of Eskom’s recovery plan. Nyati shares the formula they used to rescue Eskom from the b…

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Labour’s doom-and-gloom message 25:56

12d ago25:56

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about whether Labour can move away from the doom-and-gloom messaging and towards a more hopeful tone? Plus, MPs will get their first chance to vote on leadership contenders this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Labour’s doom-and-gloom message 27:04

12d ago27:04

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about whether Labour can move away from the doom-and-gloom messaging and towards a more hopeful tone? Plus, MPs will get their first chance to vote on leadership contenders this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Will Kari Lake help Donald Trump win Arizona? 26:54

15d ago26:54

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At the end of July, the TV news anchor turned rightwing politician Kari Lake won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona. She will face Democrat Ruben Gallego in November. So how will the Trump-inspired election denier do? Where does Kari Lake fit in with today’s Republican party? And will her presence help or hinder Trump in that all-important bo…

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Special Session Special Episode Special (and "Game of Groans") 1:06:51

15d ago1:06:51

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s the Special Session Special Episode Special! We break down the politics and a little bit of the policy from this very special session that was called to avoid an absolute fiscal calamity because of something like three schmucks and a checkbook. Also, one of the undisputed champions of l…

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Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis 35:31

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The Green party made history in the general election, winning four seats for the first time. But how much will it be able to achieve in parliament when facing the gravity of the climate crisis? The Guardian’s John Harris sits down with Carla Denyer, the Greens’ co-leader and MP for Bristol Central, to ask her what comes next for the party. Help sup…

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Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis 37:14

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The Green party made history in the general election, winning four seats for the first time. But how much will it be able to achieve in parliament when facing the gravity of the climate crisis? The Guardian’s John Harris sits down with Carla Denyer, the Greens’ co-leader and MP for Bristol Central, to ask her what comes next for the party. Help sup…

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The Democratic National Convention and "The Economy Numbers" 1:05:36

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, at least one of us is coming to you live-ish from Chicago where Democrats are producing a convention full of joy, hope, optimism, and more than a few Colorado cameos to counter the GOP convention that was about…hell, who knows? We've got plenty of non-DNC stuff to discuss, including new fund…

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Harris reclaims patriotism in DNC acceptance speech 18:18

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Late on Thursday night in Chicago, Kamala Harris accepted the nomination to be her party’s presidential candidate, ending the week’s Democratic National Convention on a high. The southern bureau chief for Guardian US, Olly Laughland, hears from senior political reporter Lauren Gambino about what she saw in that Chicago convention centre this week, …

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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday 0:24

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Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 29 August, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodThe Guardian

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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday 1:34

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Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 29 August, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodGuardian

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Chinese Investors, Students Kidnapped, New Chief Justice & Protests Aftermath 1:15:15

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@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @chxta They discussed: 1. The seizure of Nigerian assets by Chinese investors. 2. The kidnapping of medical students from Benue. 3. The appointment of a new Chief Justice of Nigeria. 4. The aftermath of the August protests

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'This ship [ANC] is sinking': Panyaza Lesufi 40:01

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Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi outlines promising economic plans that will “break the backbone of unemployment” like expanding the Gautrain for residents and plans the government of provincial unity has to make Gauteng a world-class province. Lesufi warns that the ANC is a “sinking ship” and speaks on the government of national unity. He exclusivel…

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Don't Let the Internet Eat Your Brain, Kids (feat. Charles Ashby) 1:03:49

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Ian went on a little summer break and…the entire world changed completely! We'll talk more about the vibe shift, the VP’s VP, the Trump campaign, and so much more. Friend of the Pod, Governor Jared Polis, is calling the Colorado Legislature back into a special session, again, to cut property…

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Trump and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month 28:11

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Not so long ago, Donald Trump was riding high in the polls; the mood music was positive for his presidential campaign. Then Joe Biden dropped out of the race. After months of campaigning against his old foe, Trump now seems to be missing him and struggling to come up with a fresh attack against his new opponent, Kamala Harris. This week, Jonathan F…

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Politics Weekly UK’s summer culture list - podcast 6:24

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The Guardian’s John Harris gives his review of the best books, music and TV from 2024 so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodThe Guardian

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Politics Weekly UK’s summer culture list - podcast 8:00

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The Guardian’s John Harris gives his review of the best books, music and TV from 2024 so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodGuardian

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ANC bigwigs face the music over state capture 48:19

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has launched a disciplinary process against three senior party leaders implicated in the Zondo state capture report: Malusi Gigaba, David Mahlobo and Cedric Frolick.TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Will the threat of arrests be enough to stop far-right violence? Politics Weekly UK 31:00

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Far-right mobs have continued to threaten communities this week, with violence expected at asylum centres and law firms on Wednesday night. Keir Starmer has said he wants sentences handed out by the end of the week to those already arrested but does this leave the root causes of the violence untouched? Gaby Hinsliff speaks to the Guardian’s deputy …

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Will the threat of arrests be enough to stop far-right violence? Politics Weekly UK 31:00

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Far-right mobs have continued to threaten communities this week, with violence expected at asylum centres and law firms on Wednesday night. Keir Starmer has said he wants sentences handed out by the end of the week to those already arrested but does this leave the root causes of the violence untouched? Gaby Hinsliff speaks to the Guardian’s deputy …

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Kamala Harris picks her running mate 24:10

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The de facto Democratic nominee for US president has picked her running mate, and it is the Minnesota governor Tim Walz. He’s called Donald Trump and JD Vance ‘weird’, but will he be able to pull in enough support for Harris? Jonathan Freedland is joined by the political commentator Molly Jong-Fast to discuss whether Harris made and the right pick,…

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Weird, Weird, Weird...but Also Good! (feat. Christy Powell) 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Ian is out of town volunteering at a no-kill aardvark shelter, so Christy Powell is here to save Jason from talking to himself. Presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris has changed EVERYTHING and Donald Trump’s campaign is falling apart. It’s been a wild few weeks. Former Me…

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GNU, DA, race, life and family: Interview with Helen Zille 1:02:27

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After the formation of the government of national unity, the DA has emerged as an important player in the alliance. The party's federal chairperson Helen Zille opens up on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast about the considerations of the architecture of the GNU and her relationship with some of the ANC's top executives. She also speaks about…

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Is this the end of Project 2025? 23:25

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This week, Paul Dans, the leader of the controversial Project 2025, resigned and signalled in a company email that work on it was ‘winding down’. The project had become a manifesto of rightwing policies that would serve as a guide for the next Republican president. However, there is a significant stumbling block: Donald Trump wants nothing to do wi…

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Still on the Supreme Court, Malta, 1st August & Kenneth Okonkwo 1:13:12

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@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @texthelaw They discussed: 1. Follow up on Supreme Court ruling on Local Government funding. 2. The controversy about petroleum products into Nigeria from Malta. 3. The panic in government circles around the announced 1st August protests. 4. Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party and Peter Obi, calling …

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Are Southport riots a sign of our political future? Politics Weekly UK 36:39

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Merseyside police have said members of the far-right English Defence League took part in the riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The clashes followed the spread of misinformation and hatred online after three children were killed in a knife attack. John Harris talks to the Guardian correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who is in Southport. Plus, our pol…

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Are Southport riots a sign of our political future? Politics Weekly UK 38:22

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Merseyside police have said members of the far-right English Defence League took part in the riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The clashes followed the spread of misinformation and hatred online after three children were killed in a knife attack. John Harris talks to the Guardian correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who is in Southport. Plus, our pol…

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Harris navigates Netanyahu visit 23:52

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Kamala Harris enjoyed a brief period of excitement as Democrats rallied behind her presidential bid ahead of November’s election. Only a few days in, however, she is being asked questions over her stance on Israel and the war in Gaza. With fewer than 100 days left, Joan Greve speaks to the former adviser to Barack Obama and co-host of Pod Save The …

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Labour suspensions and the Tory leadership race - Politics Weekly UK 33:02

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Keir Starmer has suspended seven of his MPs who rebelled against the whip to scrap the two-child benefit cap. So why won’t Labour scrap the controversial limit, and what does this first test of Starmer’s leadership tell us about the party’s financial position? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnist Gaby Hinsliff and former Downing Street…

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Labour suspensions and the Tory leadership race - Politics Weekly UK 34:44

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Keir Starmer has suspended seven of his MPs who rebelled against the whip to scrap the two-child benefit cap. So why won’t Labour scrap the controversial limit, and what does this first test of Starmer’s leadership tell us about the party’s financial position? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnist Gaby Hinsliff and former Downing Street…

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In conversation with Zingiswa Losi 1:02:25

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In this episode TimesLIVE digital politics editor Lizeka Tandwa talks to COSATU president Zingiswa Losi about the formation and the SACP stance on the government of national unity, the ANC’s path of renewal, and the party’s drop in the election results.TimesLIVE Podcasts

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Biden drops out and Starmer enjoys a honeymoon period 29:31

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the US presidential race and whether the honeymoon period that Keir Starmer is enjoying will last. Plus, are the Tories really going to wait until next April to elect a new leader?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Politics Weekly Westminster: Biden drops out and Starmer enjoys a honeymoon period 29:31

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The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the US presidential race and whether the honeymoon period that Keir Starmer is enjoying will last. Plus, are the Tories really going to wait until next April to elect a new leader?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Dangote, Local Governments, Budget & Protests 1:05:39

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@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @keneike They discussed: 1. Dangote responds to NMDPRA chief's claims. 2. Supreme Court issues landmark judgement affirming Local Government fiscal autonomy. 3. Tinubu asks NASS to increase 2024 budget by N6.2 Trillion. 4. Protests planned across Nigeria from 1st August.…

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Biden drops out – what happens now? 27:57

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Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race after weeks of pressure to quit. Four months before Americans head to the polls, Biden has endorsed his vice-president Kamala Harris to be the new nominee. Jonathan Freedland is joined by politics reporter Nikki McCann Ramírez to discuss what happens next. Will Democrats rally around Harris, who ha…

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Holy Shit: Biden is Out. Emergency Pod! 22:54

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s a HOLY SHIT HE REALLY DID IT emergency podcast! We’re recording around 2:30 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, July 21st -- just about 2 hours after President Biden announced he was stepping down from the top of the Democratic Presidential ticket, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, and ma…

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Helen Zille will collapse government of national unity, Mantashe tells Sunday Times 30:34

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ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe tells Sunday Times politics editor Sibongakonke Shoba that DA federal chair Helen Zille will collapse the government of unity. “We are not going to have a parallel government run by Helen Zille. There’s one president here and that president is President Cyril Ramaphosa. Production by: Bulelani Nonyukela.…

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Shut Up, Gaetz 55:40

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Send us a text This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, just when you thought this election couldn’t possibly get any more insaner, Donald Trump survived an actual assassination attempt; if you’re just waking up from a coma, yes, he’s about to officially be renominated as the GOP presidential candidate. We check in on the RNC convention in Milwau…

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The king’s speech: can Labour keep the optimism going? 30:04

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There were more than 35 bills in Labour’s first king’s speech. So what does it tell us about the party’s ambitions? And with world events turning darker, can the euphoria around the Labour party last? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journali…

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