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Riff-Raff News
Beardie and the Fox
172 episodes
3 days ago
Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we face The hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in finance and have worked professionally in other areas - Guy's been a marketing director for a number of big UK names, while Shaun's worked in industrial relations for a large trade union and spent time in the Civil Service. Neither have any political affiliations but both have a lot to say......
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Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we face The hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in finance and have worked professionally in other areas - Guy's been a marketing director for a number of big UK names, while Shaun's worked in industrial relations for a large trade union and spent time in the Civil Service. Neither have any political affiliations but both have a lot to say......
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Coalition of the Willing

Who makes up 'Coalition of the Willing' and will it ever see the light of day?

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3 days ago
11 minutes 20 seconds

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Russian Billions for Ukraine?

Summary

The conversation covers the European Council's involvement in frozen funds, the debate on EuroClear and Russian funds, the impact of the Ukraine war on Russia, and US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine. Legal concerns and implications for Belgium, as well as Belgium's discomfort with the situation, are also discussed.


Takeaways

- European Council and EU funds frozen in Belgium

- Debate on EuroClear and Russian funds

- Legal concerns and implications for Belgium

- Belgium's discomfort with the situation

- Impact of the Ukraine war on Russia

- US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine


Chapters

- 00:00 US-Led Efforts to Invest in Ukraine

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3 weeks ago
10 minutes 51 seconds

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Resident Doctors, Out Again

Summary

The conversation discusses the ongoing resident doctors strike, the government's response, the influence of unions and political affiliation, and the impact of pay offers and austerity on the healthcare system.


Takeaways

- Resident doctors strike impacts NHS

- Union influence on healthcare policies


Chapters

- 00:00 Resident Doctors Strike

- 06:14 Union Influence and Political Affiliation

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3 weeks ago
11 minutes 19 seconds

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Christmas Fare around the World

Summary

The conversation explores Christmas traditions and food customs around the world, highlighting the diversity of celebrations and culinary practices. From roast turkey in the US to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan, the discussion covers a wide range of festive traditions and meals.


Takeaways

- Diverse global Christmas traditions

- Variety of traditional Christmas foods


Chapters

- 00:00 Christmas Traditions Around the World

- 05:57 Scandinavian Christmas Customs

- 11:59 Christmas Celebrations in Sweden and Norway

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3 weeks ago
15 minutes 3 seconds

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The Tracksuit Index

Have we lost our pride in sartorial elegance?

Does it signal a decline in standards?

Should we be shopping in loungewear (comfies)?   


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1 month ago
11 minutes 26 seconds

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Social Media Restrictions for Teens in Australia

The Aussies are pulling the nippers off the socials - are they leading the way, or heading off down a dead end?


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1 month ago
11 minutes 15 seconds

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US Strategic Affairs and National Security Review

This week:

  • The implications of the US National Security Review
  • Are NATO and the US in step on Europe and Ukraine?
  • What is, and who are members of C5 ?
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1 month ago
10 minutes 25 seconds

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The Unusual Anxieties of Generation Z

What’s stressing our young people and why?

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1 month ago
11 minutes 33 seconds

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The Christmas Tree Index

Never mind the OBR, the CPI, or its Sticky Toffee Pudding forerunner, the time has arrived for the Christmas Tree Index

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1 month ago
11 minutes

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Kushner and Witkoff in Moscow

As Trump's negotiating team arrive, and are shown round Moscow, while waiting for Putin, we explore the blowback of their meeting.

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1 month ago
11 minutes 12 seconds

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Budget 2025 - Part II

Continuing our look at Rachel's early Christmas presents

Be sure to search out Part I

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1 month ago
16 minutes 58 seconds

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Budget 2025 - Part I

It's finally come to pass. The Budget we've all been waiting on with baited breath.

Was it as bad as all that?

The winners and the losers.....

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1 month ago
16 minutes 8 seconds

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Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me

This week, Machiavellian voices emanating from Downing Street, suggested Wes Streeting was on manoeuvres.

Who were the Faithfuls, and who were the Traitors in this skulduggery?

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1 month ago
17 minutes 39 seconds

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Trump and the BBC

Will he, won't he - the ongoing saga of POTUS and Auntie

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1 month ago
11 minutes 52 seconds

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The Nazification of Dog Policing

A humorous and insightful discussion on the recent 'Poo Gate' controversy, where a woman was fined for not carrying a poo bag while walking her dog. The conversation explores the implications of such fines, the role of local councils, and the broader context of unusual fines in Britain.

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2 months ago
11 minutes 10 seconds

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Rachel Reeves Rental Irregularities

Weeks from the Angela Rayner catastrophe, another senior Cabinet member comes a cropper on property - will she or won't she be in post come Crimble?

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2 months ago
11 minutes 49 seconds

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Alaska Summit, and Thames Water

This Week:

  • We're anchored down in Anchorage as the circus comes to town
  • As the Government awaits a possible Thames Water collapse - what can be done to secure our failing utilities?
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4 months ago
58 minutes

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Ukraine Ceasefire Prospect, and Musk's Bonus

This week:

  • As Trump arranges a summit with Putin, are we on the verge of a ceasefire in Ukraine?
  • Elon's value to Tesla is quantified - is anyone worth that much?
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5 months ago
58 minutes

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Palestine, and the Resident Doctor's Funnel

This week:

  • Is there momentum behind Palestinian state recognition?
  • We have a serious shortage of doctors in the NHS, so why as a nation do we have a surplus?
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5 months ago
57 minutes 59 seconds

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Reeves' Conundrum, and Kemi's Future

This week:

  • With a further prospective £18bn shortfall hoving into view - how will the Chancellor square the circle?
  • As Kemi Badenoch shuffles her shadows - what do the Tories stand for?
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5 months ago
58 minutes

Riff-Raff News
Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we face The hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in finance and have worked professionally in other areas - Guy's been a marketing director for a number of big UK names, while Shaun's worked in industrial relations for a large trade union and spent time in the Civil Service. Neither have any political affiliations but both have a lot to say......