Today on the show, Fareed speaks with David Lammy, British Labour politician and Shadow Foreign Secretary, about the upcoming UK election in which Labour is expected to win in a landslide. They also discuss what a Labour government’s approach to a second Trump presidency would look like, as well as the UK’s foreign policy amid wars in the Gaza and Ukraine.
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Oct 4
Bill Maher on the Midterms, AI Worldwide, the Future of Free Trade
Fareed sits down with the ever-opinionated comedian Bill Maher, who aims his political arrows at both the right and the left, to discuss the midterm elections and the future of the Democratic Party. Then, Fareed hears from Brett McGurk, former Coordinator for the Middle East and ... Show More
43m 25s
Sep 27
Leaders on Ukraine and Russia, Serbia’s President on Political Flux, Bill Gates on AI Risks
Today on a special UNGA edition of the show, Fareed speaks with the leaders of two nations that have been ardent supporters of Ukraine since the war: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, of Norway, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, about the prospects for peace. Then, Fareed ... Show More
42m 34s
Sep 20
Microsoft AI CEO on Growing Concern Over Industry Safety
Fareed speaks with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about issues roiling the AI industry and scaring the public, and about whether AI should be regulated. Also, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, is escalating. Fareed speaks ... Show More
42m 55s
Jun 2024
UK Election Preview with David Lammy
Ben is joined by guest host David Lammy, British MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary. They discuss the upcoming election in the UK on July 4th and how historic a Labour win by Keir Starmer would be, how to read into popular support for Nigel Farage and his far-right party, an electio ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2022
The newest new British PM, with David Lammy
Tommy and Ben cover the wild week in British politics, the push for diplomacy in Ukraine from progressive Democrats, why former Chinese President Hu Jintao was dragged off stage at China’s party conference meeting, the US-Saudi relationship, former Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu’s rig ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2024
Labour-saving: Britain’s probable next leader
After 14 years in opposition, Britain’s Labour Party is on track for a comprehensive win in next week’s general election. We profile Keir Starmer, its leader, asking whether his modus operandi can turn the country around, too. Despite the obvious distractions phones represent, Am ... Show More
23m 29s
May 2025
The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts
Today, Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage saying he would “crash the economy”.And, in light of Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick filming himself confronting fare evaders on the London Underground, the team compare their most memorable ... Show More
28m 58s
Jul 2024
Electioncast: David Dimbleby on Election Night Fever
On the last full day of campaigning, legendary broadcaster David Dimbleby joins Newscast.Adam, David and Alex discuss the issues the country faces whoever wins the election, what to expect on Thursday night and what David really thinks about exit polls…Newscast brings you daily a ... Show More
40m 45s
<p>The Keir Starmer-led Labour Party appears set to win its first UK election in 14 years. But can it capitalize on its gains once it takes the reins?</p> <p><strong>In this episode: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Anealla Safdar (<a href="https://x.com/anealla?lang=en">@anealla</a>), Al ... Show More
