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The Daily T
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Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph’s straight-talking, free-thinking podcast.
Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day’s biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don’t miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew’s biographer.
Get an insider’s view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm.
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The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on tax-loving "luxury Communist" Aaron Bastani
5d ago00:52:02Tap to summarizeCamilla is joined by Aaron Bastani, journalist from left-wing organisation Novara Media and self-confessed “luxury communist”.The two argue the case about how much tax is too much, whether China can be classed as a success story for communism when the regime has overseen extensive human rights abuses as well as surveillance of it’s own citizens, and why Bastani thinks fracking isn’t the solution for cheaper energy.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: Andy WatsonProducers: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:How much tax is too much tax?Can China seriously be called a success story for communism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meghan's silly Father's Day list, Scots drink the USA dry & a seagull sandwich
6d ago00:22:16Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of The Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at comical and controversial news stories.They discuss the social media ban for under-16s, Meghan Markle’s Father’s Day gift guide, Scotland fans making a splash at the World Cup and a Norwich pub’s refusal to refund punters if seagulls swipe their food.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorHighlights:Poppy & Michael discuss the social media ban for under-16s and whether it will have an impact on screen time for young peoplePoppy & Michael pick apart Meghan Markle's gift ideas for Father's DayStudio Operator: James EnglandProducers: Emma Williams and Juliet BaconVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlights:Why are there 'bans' on flying England flags during the World Cup?And why would kid's books need trigger warnings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Endgame for Starmer as Burnham storms towards No 10
1w ago00:43:38Tap to summarizeAfter Andy Burnham’s comprehensive win in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla and Tim are joined by Daily Telegraph political editor Tony Diver and pollster Scarlett Maguire to reflect on how soon he could challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the leadership, how disastrous the result was for Nigel Farage and Reform, and whether the Conservatives’ win in Aberdeen South points to a renaissance for the party under Kemi Badenoch.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Now Andy Burnham has won in Makerfield - when and how will he challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership?How did Reform underperform so badly? And are the Conservatives on the up after a win in Aberdeen South? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nigel Farage on Makerfield: Rupert Lowe won’t be forgiven if Reform loses
1w ago00:36:18Tap to summarizeAs the polls open in the Makerfield by-election, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, who is already publicly managing expectations. Farage claims Reform UK would storm to victory had the Labour Party put forward any other candidate, but fears local loyalty to Andy Burnham might cost them victory. If Reform loses, Farage warns the public will “never forgive” Rupert Lowe and Restore Britain Party for splitting the vote on the right.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim discuss England’s 4-2 win in their first World Cup match against Croatia, and expose why only two out of 98 of Andy Burnham’s by-election campaign adverts actually mention Labour at all.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Nigel Farage says the electorate 'won't forgive' Rupert Lowe for splitting the vote on the right in the Makerfield by-electionCamilla Tominey & Tim Stanley discuss how only two out of 98 of Andy Burnham's campaign adverts mention Labour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harry Redknapp slams 'idiotic' council over flag ban
1w ago00:34:40Tap to summarizeAhead of England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia, Camilla Tominey discusses Thomas Tuchel’s squad with England legend Harry Redknapp, who gives his honest take on whether a foreign manager like Tuchel should lead the national team, why he would take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, and slams the “idiotic” local council trying to ban flags from being flown close to roads.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim Stanley discuss this week’s Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions with David Lammy facing Claire Coutinho, and whether Keir Starmer is getting more deluded by the day for offering Andy Burnham a job in his Cabinet.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Harry Redknapp doubles-down on his stance that the England manager should be EnglishHarry Redknapp explains why he'd take Harry Kane over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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‘Racist’ Restore supporters sent me death threats reveals Reform’s Laila Cunningham
1w ago00:36:43Tap to summarizeCamilla and Tim are joined by Reform UK’s London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham, who discusses the racist abuse and death threats she has received as a Muslim woman from Restore supporters, as well as the impact Rupert Lowe’s party is having on Reform’s chances in the Makerfield by-election.They also ask her about Farage’s plans to replace the Equality Act with a new Women and Motherhood Protection Act, and why she believes freedom online should not come at the cost of mandatory age verification.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Georgia CoanVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Laila Cunningham hits out at 'racist' abuse and death threats from Rupert Lowe supportersCunningham also assesses Robert Kenyon's chances in the Makerfield by-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How weak Starmer left Britain defenceless: Rebel armed forces minister reveals all
2w ago00:38:21Tap to summarizeCamilla and Tim are joined by Al Carns, the former armed forces minister who followed his boss John Healey in resigning last week over Keir Starmer’s inadequate Defence Investment Plan.Elsewhere, they also interview Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who offers to help Andy Burnham cut welfare spending to fund defence if he becomes Prime Minister. She also says the Government’s social media ban for under 16s only happened thanks to amendments made by Conservative politicians.Studio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Georgia CoanVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsAl Carns say the Government needs to be bolderKemi Badenoch says Starmer's social media ban doesn't go far enough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kingmaker: How Kate became William's secret weapon
2w ago00:24:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward are joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss the future of the monarchy.Drawing on her new book Regina, they examine the historical traditions of royal women, the Princess of Wales’s unique path to queenship, and what kind of queen she will become for the modern House of Windsor.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Emma WilliamsSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsThe rising importance of Catherine’s role in a leaner, modern monarchyAnd how Catherine’s non-aristocratic path breaks historical norms for future queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Woke madness and flag bans: It’s just not British!
2w ago00:18:30Tap to summarizeIn the debut episode of the Weekend T, Telegraph Opinion writers Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon take a look at some comical and controversial news stories.This week they discuss dining pitch side at the World Cup, whether children’s books need trigger warnings, and is a hangover from two glasses of wine really acceptable if you’re British?We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducers: David Levene and Juliet BaconVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanHighlightsWhy are there 'bans' on flying England flags during the World Cup?And why would kid's books need trigger warnings? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Makerfield: Reform and Restore at war as polls show Right is split
2w ago00:45:43Tap to summarizeCamilla and Tim are in Makerfield speaking to the candidates and voters with the by-election less than a week away, As Andy Burnham’s lead in the polls grows, will Reform and Restore split the vote on the Right and hand the keys to Number 10 to the Manchester mayor?Senior Producer: John CadiganCamera Operator and Video Producer: Will WaltersEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlightsWill Restore and Reform split the vote on the Right?Is there much enthusiasm for Andy Burnham on the doorstep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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