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The hard left, the high street and the house of Trump

You can watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VyLxbLsnrqYThe rocket of right thinking is back as the co-pilots tackle a turbulent week in British and American politics, from Donald Trump's midterm election defeat to Andy Burnham's latest interventions and Shaban ...  Show more

Fiddling with Gherkins whilst the Grid Burns

You can watch this episode in full on YouTube:The rocket of right thinking is back for a crucial Budget Special as Chancellor John Healey delivers his low-key first budget amidst mounting economic pressure.Joining the co-pilots to unpack the reality behind the numbers is the bril ...  Show more

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