Episodes

  • News Bants: A review of 2021

    News Bants: A review of 2021
    Dec 30 2021
    In this special edition, we share an unfiltered and light-hearted look back on 2021 news, politics and culture. Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    57 mins
  • News Bants #53

    News Bants #53
    Dec 5 2021
    Episode #53 covers these topics: More Tory sleazeLevelling up and broken promises on transportIs the Labour Party bouncing back?Racism in cricket Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    32 mins
  • News Bants Live: Summer Edition 2021

    News Bants Live: Summer Edition 2021
    Sep 1 2021
    This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. We discuss some of the biggest stories of the year so far, and explore a range of questions, including: Are anti-vaxxers dangerous for society? Will Brexit be the undoing of Boris Johnson? Is Sir Keir Starmer up to the task of leading the Labour Party into government? Is racism more prevalent or less prevalent since the murder of George Floyd? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • News Bants: The revelations of Dominic Cummings

    News Bants: The revelations of Dominic Cummings
    Jun 6 2021
    In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss Dominic Cummings' appearance in front of the Commons health and science committees. How damaging is it to Boris and the Tories? Can Cummings be believed or was this just a televised ego trip? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    47 mins
  • News Bants: Politics and sleaze

    News Bants: Politics and sleaze
    Jun 4 2021
    In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss politics and sleaze. From the Greensill scandal to questions over the funding of Downing Street's gold wallpaper, Tory sleaze is back. But does it matter? Will it affect voters' opinions and can Labour capitalise on the allegations? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    38 mins
  • News Bants #52

    News Bants #52
    Mar 22 2021
    Episode #52 covers these topics: The proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers Rishi Sunak's slick videosBeattie Communications' non-inclusive post about diversityAre Covid vaccine passports inevitable?Thoughts on News UK scrapping the term 'BAME' Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants
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    46 mins
  • News Bants: Meghan and Harry on Oprah

    News Bants: Meghan and Harry on Oprah
    Mar 10 2021
    In this special episode of News Bants, we share our perspective on Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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    54 mins
  • News Bants: The Covid vaccine and BAME communities

    News Bants: The Covid vaccine and BAME communities
    Feb 17 2021
    In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss why some Black and Minority Ethnic communities are hesitant about taking the Covid vaccine and what can be done about it.
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    34 mins