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Politics Unpacked from TLDR News

Politics Unpacked from TLDR News

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The TLDR Team tackle some of the biggest issues in UK, European, US and Global politics - discussing things which could never be covered in short YouTube Videos.

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Scottish Independence & Marginal Seats (w/ Andrew Hilland)

Politics Unpacked from TLDR NewsDec 09, 2019

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The Politics of the Pandemic
Feb 27, 202143:51
Farage's New 'Reform Party' Explained
Dec 04, 202030:08
Should Priti Patel Have Been Fired for Bullying?
Nov 27, 202028:12
Vaccine News! How Will Vaccines Bring Us Back to Normal?
Nov 25, 202034:34
Cummings Quits! Was He a Political Genius or Just a Lucky Fool?

Cummings Quits! Was He a Political Genius or Just a Lucky Fool?

In this episode, Ben and Zac debate whether Dominic Cummings was a genius or whether he was just lucky with the timing of the EU referendum.

Nov 14, 202027:49
Johnson's Government Failing to Communicate? Britains' Communication Crisis Explained

Johnson's Government Failing to Communicate? Britains' Communication Crisis Explained

In this episode, we discuss three crises the government have faced when trying to communicate with the public in the pandemic: calling for a second lockdown; discussing when the lockdown will end; and an advert about a government jobs scheme.

Nov 05, 202034:60
TLDR's Guide to 2020 Election Night
Nov 03, 202024:14
Is a Second Lockdown Really a Good Idea?
Nov 02, 202023:31
An Election Rundown and a Rant about Relationships

An Election Rundown and a Rant about Relationships

In this episode, Ben, Josh, Brett and Hamilton discuss the developments in the US presidential election. Then Ben, Josh, Zac and Nelson discuss the Labour antisemitism report (including Corbyn being kicked out of the Labour Party), the rules about relationships and the free school meals debate.

Oct 29, 202001:01:15
Johnson and Burnham Bridge the Gap

Johnson and Burnham Bridge the Gap

In this episode Ben, Zac, Nelson and Josh discuss the bust-up between Andy Burnham and Boris Johnson, this weeks' Prime Minister's Questions, the Hammersmith Bridge, progress on the vaccine and the latest developments in Brexit. 

Oct 22, 202047:29
An Update on the US, Brexit Developments and Party Leaders

An Update on the US, Brexit Developments and Party Leaders

In this episode Ben, Zac, Nelson and Josh (one of our US writers) discuss the US presidential election, the current developments in Brexit and our evaluations of UK party leaders. 

Oct 16, 202001:11:49
The Russia Report
Jul 22, 202001:02:09
The Fun Episode Revisited: TLDR Q&A

The Fun Episode Revisited: TLDR Q&A

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac & Nelson answer some fun questions from the audience. Jack also, shamelessly, promotes the Brexit colouring book by simultaneously colouring it in.

Jul 16, 202001:00:02
Covid: Getting Used to a New Normal

Covid: Getting Used to a New Normal

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac and Nelson discuss the planned reopening of schools, proposed spending vouchers, the eased lockdown in mainland Europe and Ben's university grade.

Jul 08, 202042:05
The TLDR Podcast is Back!

The TLDR Podcast is Back!

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss what lockdown has been like; the Leicester lockdown; social bubbles and lockdown media consumption.

Jul 02, 202047:11
Corona Crisis Continues

Corona Crisis Continues

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss... well just the Coronavirus (and of course do so at a very safe distance).

Mar 23, 202001:03:32
The UK's Budget, Rudd's Oxford Speech & of course Coronavirus
Mar 09, 202049:44
Labour Leadership, Coronavirus & Heathrow

Labour Leadership, Coronavirus & Heathrow

In this episode, Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the Labour leadership race, coronavirus and the expansion of Heathrow.

Mar 03, 202048:38
The Cummings Special

The Cummings Special

In this episode Jack, Ben, Zac and Nelson discuss the Prime Minister's special adviser Dominic Cummings and the controversies surrounding him. 

Feb 18, 202035:58
So... Brexit Happened

So... Brexit Happened

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss Prime Minister Boris Johnson's speech on Friday, the UK leaving the EU and a school uniform bill.

Feb 03, 202050:15
Bung a Bob for a Big Brexit Podcast

Bung a Bob for a Big Brexit Podcast

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the Labour leadership election, HS2, the new 50p commemorative coin and the bong-ing of Big Ben for Brexit.

Jan 27, 202035:26
Scottish Independence & Marginal Seats (w/ Andrew Hilland)

Scottish Independence & Marginal Seats (w/ Andrew Hilland)

In this episode, Jack and Ben interview Labour candidate Andrew Hilland. We discuss a variety of topics from Scottish independence, the future of Scottish Labour and what it's like to run in a marginal constituency.

Dec 09, 201934:39
TLDR Interviews Green Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley

TLDR Interviews Green Co-Leader Jonathan Bartley

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac interview the Green Party's co-leader, Jonathan Bartley. We discuss a variety of topics from their manifesto, nuclear power and UBI to veganism, drumming and plants. 

Nov 26, 201901:46:23
Debate Night: Corbyn vs Johnson

Debate Night: Corbyn vs Johnson

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the election debate and the CCHQ twitter scandal. 

Nov 21, 201901:11:28
Election Season Begins

Election Season Begins

Check out our sponsor for this episode, Mogul News: mgln.ws/tldrpodcast

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss our trip to No. 10 Downing Street, the upcoming UK General Election and Larry the Cat (the Chief Mouser). And Ben manages to keep the railroads to a minimum.


Nov 16, 201949:43
The Great Brexit Railroad

The Great Brexit Railroad

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac attempt to discuss the Saturday sitting of Parliament, some wholesome news and a tonne of Ben's railroads

Oct 20, 201901:09:27
The Queen's Speech & Extinction Rebellion

The Queen's Speech & Extinction Rebellion

In this episode Jack, Ben and Zac discuss the latest brexit chaos, Extinction Rebellion and the Queen's Speech

Oct 15, 201944:45
Conferences & Court Rulings

Conferences & Court Rulings

In this episode Ben and Zach discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on Johnson's advice to the Queen; the Labour Party Conference; the Liberal Democrat Party Conference and breakfasts (again)!

Sep 24, 201901:16:57
The Fun Episode

The Fun Episode

Jack and Ben go through what the listeners think will happen in an upcoming election and answer some questions about politics, TLDR News and breakfasts! 

Timecode for the Q&A section - 0:37:28

Sep 19, 201901:28:46
Pacts, Speeches & Court Rulings

Pacts, Speeches & Court Rulings

Jack and Ben discuss the Scottish High Court's verdict over parliament's prorogation; Boris Johnson's Rotherham speech; Nigel Farage's failed electoral pact and the People's Prime Minister's Questions.

Sep 16, 201901:04:07
Parliament is Over Party

Parliament is Over Party

Jack, Zac and Ben discuss the chaos in Parliament in the hours before Johnson shut it down. They discuss the most recent attempt to call a general election, the Grieve Motion, prorogation and the other paths forward the PM has from here.

Sep 10, 201943:38
The Triple Failure

The Triple Failure

Jack, Zac and Ben react to the latest parliamentary votes; discussing the Benn Bill, Johnson's attempt to call a general election of Javid's Spending Update.

Sep 05, 201935:14
Running Down The Majority

Running Down The Majority

Jack and Zac react to the latest goings on in Parliament, and discuss the likelihood of Tory success in the potential General Election.

Sep 04, 201926:16