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Today, is the Burnham bounce real? And, does it tell us anything about the new prime minister’s popularity long term?Adam presents Newscast live on 5live rounding up the political week with James Heale of the Spectator, Emma Burnell of Labour List and Luke Tryl of More in Common. ...  Show more

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

Earlier this year football fans, politicians and royalty united against the breakaway European Super League. Today we reveal how the multibillion-pound plan was scuppered and ask: could it still be revived?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Ti ...  Show more

Planners are in a corner. Delaying or cancelling the summer tournament looks like defeat; pressing ahead looks like a danger. We take a look at the <a href="https://www.economist.com/asia/2021/02/13/the-obstacles-to-holding-the-tokyo-olympics-in-july-are-daunting?utm_campaign= ...

talkSPORT reacts to a huge Saturday of Premier League action. Arsenal fan wants Arteta out. Pep reacts to losing at Bournemouth. Slot talks about his side potentially winning the league. Nuno talks about his Forest side go 3rd! West Ham fans speak about Lopetegui. talkSPORT react ...  Show more

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On Sunday, 12 elite soccer teams in Europe announced the formation of a super league. The plan was backed by vast amounts of money, but it flew in the face of an idea central to soccer’s identity: You have to earn your place ...