The Politics Show

April 14th - Trump vs The Pope, Elections Everywhere!

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:15:16 GMT

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April 7th - Trump Ultimatum, Kanye Banned, Moonbound

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:14:46 GMT

We talk about the Artemis II space mission on today's episode and of course the latest with the White House.

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March 31st - Oil Slows, Lebanon Conflict, Upcoming King's Visit

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:23:46 GMT

This week the team tackle the ongoing war in Iran. As it quickly becomes a weekly segment! They cover the latest remarks from Trump, the impact on the global economy, and ponder whether it is the biggest geo-politcal disaster in our lifetime.

After they quickly move onto Karl Turner having the whip removed, following his opposition to judicial reforms removing Jury trials. J gives his insight into what being part of a jury is like. And the team collectively despairs at the state of the world! Not one to be missed

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March 24th - Trump Claims Victory, Farage Footy Photo, Ed Bakes

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:15:17 GMT

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March 17th - America Cope, Burton Hope

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:19:49 GMT

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March 3rd - Iran Bombing, Lady Plumber Victory, Oinking Good Results

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:13:27 GMT

Will and J talk Trump's latest acts of violence, Sir Oink-A-lot at the polls and another upcoming council meeting.

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February 24th - Andrew Arrested, Starmer Squirming, By-Election Incoming

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Will and J talk about what more of the Epstein Files surfacing means for Starmer and the Crown.

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February 17th - Sir Oinks a Lot's Sizzling Statements, Budget Out, Artifacts In

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:23:37 GMT

Will and J are joined by Counsellor Hadley and Counsellor Walker as they talk the budget arguments from the latest meeting and more.

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February 10th - McSweeney Leaves Starmer, Local Budget Incoming

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:18:45 GMT

Will and J also touch upon the local Council rebidding for funds that seem likely.

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February 2nd - Epstein Files, Manchester By-election

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:12:36 GMT

Will and J talk about Peter Mandelson's involvement in the files and with Starmer and look at the candidates in Manchester.

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January 27th - ICE Killings, Suella Shifts, Burnham Blocked

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:15:24 GMT

This week on the politics show, the team talk about the tragic shootings in Minneapolis, Trump's continuing foot in mouth syndrome... This time insulting British and NATO troops. All this before moving onto Reforms latest party member and Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer's latest feud.

It's a jam packed show!

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January 20th - Trump & Greenland, Mamdani Rhymes, Jenrick Reformed

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:22:29 GMT

This week we also talk about how Larry the Cat has become a trip hazard.

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January 13th - ICE Shooting, 5mil HMRC Bill, Tories to Reform

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:17:20 GMT

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January 6th - Venezuela Takeover

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:21:22 GMT

This week we have a talk with Dr Francisco Dominguez about the dramatic takeover of Venezuela by Donald Trump and the United States.

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The 2025 Politics Awards

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:43:40 GMT

Councillors Tom Hadley, Syed Hussain and Paul Walker jump back in the studio to round up the year by voting on the best/worst/most ridiculous political items of they year!

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December 9th - They Shall Not Pass

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:17:12 GMT

Will and J talk about the recent scandal in the local council and the pushback against racism from the former Reform & Council leader.

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December 2nd - Budget Leaks, Juries No More, Woke or Not Woke 2

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:35:21 GMT

Featuring Councillor Thomas Hadley!

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November 18th - The Emails! Epstein Files, Peter Mason, Immigration

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:41:40 GMT

Emails, lots of leaked emails. Not only do the boys tackle the latest Epstein email leak and the possibility of the files finally being released and what this means for Trump. Moving onto the emails from Staffordshire County Council following the fallout of the Peter Mason tweets. Will Ian Cooper and the local reform party take accountability or action, nope, circle the wagons and say there is nothing wrong with it all! Finally the boys touch upon Shabana Mahmood's Suella Braverman rendition (she did it very well, to Labours detriment!)

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November 11th - Extraordinary Meeting, M.A.M.D.A.N.I

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:44:20 GMT

Will and J have a slightly EARLIER show as they talk about the much begrudged condensing of councils, the new mayor of New York stirring up some positivity and more!

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November 4th - Rachel Reeves Under Pressure & Super Councils

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:01:03 GMT

Will and J have a slightly shorter show as they talk about Rachel Reeves' current issues ahead of the budget and every council's issues ahead of the vote for consolidation.

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October 28th - Kier's Prison Break Scare, Politician Fist Bumps, Woke or not Woke

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:49:43 GMT

By switching medium, not only do we bring you an extended podcast, we bring you probably the most unhinged to date. Before that, we talked about Kier Starmer's Halloween week after many political scares, the local Burton regeneration project with Guest Paul Walker. Before descending into Woke or not Woke and Les Fistbumpables! Tune in to find out more...

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October 21st - Kent County Council Drama, Maccabi Mayhem, Trump AI Jet Dump

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:19:58 GMT

This week on the politics show... Will calls in once again as his beloved Stoke is taking on mighty Millwall (Mon the lions)! Nevertheless, the team dive into the Maccabi Tel Aviv Aston Villa Drama, the latest from Reform run Kent County Council, and of course the weekly update from across the pond.

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October 14th - Ceasefire Back Pats, Chinese Spies, Dead Candidates

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:36:08 GMT

On Tonight's episode, Will, J, and Tom tackle Gaza and the announcement of the ceasefire, questioning whether or not the West is possibly celebrating too soon? After, the boys interrogate Chinese spy-gate and finish upon an unusual candidate running for the Nassau County Legislature

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October 7th - Britian Bars & Impromptu Guests

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:56:03 GMT

On today's show, it's the turn of the Tories as Will, J, and Tom tackle the Conservative Party Conference, misspelt chocolate bars, and the big question of are the Tories finished? Later, an impromptu guest of Syed Hussain, local legend and former mayor comes onto the show to get absolutely grilled by the boys on why the Labour party is struggling both locally and nationally.

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September 30th - Fat Generals, Will on Call, Starmer claps back

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:08:14 GMT

This week, Will calls in via sat com! We discuss the Labour Party conference and Starmer finally taking a stand against Farage! Later, J suggests Generals can be fat, let them eat cake! Whilst the US Govt looms.

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Politics Show September 16th - Charlie Kirk, Mandelson Madness, Unite The Kingdom Rally

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:24:24 GMT

With Will out in Dublin! J and Tom discuss the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk and the reaction to that. Kier Starmer's own Epstein issues with Mandelson in the wake of Trump's second state visit. Finishing on the Unite The Kingdom rally and whether or not it was far right. It was also our first ever Twitch live stream!

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September 9th with Paul Walker - BUT not BOT, Tube Strikes, Attack of the Clones

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:24:46 GMT

Will, J, and Tom are joined by friend of the show Paul Walker. They talk about the exciting new place Brand for Burton UPON Trent. As well as covering the recent RMT London Tube Strikes, Cabinet re-shuffle and what that means, and finally the upcoming deputy leader contest in the Labour party.

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September 2nd - #TrumpDead, Boob Whispers, Birthday Boy!

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:25:53 GMT

Ermmmmm well this week the team collectively lost their minds. They did also talk about Trump never being in better shape, Zach "The Boob Whisperer" Polanski, and finally the mini government re-shuffle. Perhaps it was because of the very special birthday for a very special person... HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIER!

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August 26th - Strawberries, Reform and Mountains

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:37:31 GMT

Politics Show: The crew talk about Strawberries, Reform's new wide sweeping immigration policy proposals, why they won't work, and one man's experience climbing Pen Y Fan. Another banger of an episode!

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August 19th - Don Meets Vlad, Burton Echo MP Article

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:18:24 GMT

This week the team talked about the not so insignificant meetings that happened between various European powers and The Don! After the break we went into local politics, our new newspaper and Burton's MPs contribution to it!

Once again not one to be missed!

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August 12th - Badenoch Ice Cream, Rushanara Ali evictions, Modern Ghandi

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:21:07 GMT

This week, the team talk Kemi Badenoch serving ice cream on the Isle Of Wight, there is a truth in 99 flake! They also talk Rushanara Ali's rental hypocrisy.

In the second half of the show, Trump and Vlad team up for the crossover of the year, and is Netanyahu the second coming of Ghandi (They're all saying it!)

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August 5th - Tories Asylum Denial, Minimum Wage Woes, Palestine Action

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:16:08 GMT

This week on the politics show! Derailment... A slow week in politics. Nevertheless, Will, J, and Tom cover Kemi and the Tories claiming they aren't responsible for issues in asylum policy, historiographies, minimum wage hikes, and Palestine Action (what's Cheryl been up to!)

Never a slow week at Burton Radio HQ!

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July 29th - Farage vs Kyle, Online Safety Bill, and Starmer on Gaza

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:35:53 GMT

This week, Will is back! And what a banger! We discuss the recent war of words between Nigel Farage and Peter Kyle, the substance of the online safety bill, and finally the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

As Will says, guaranteed to ruin your evening!

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July 22nd - Trump's Birthday Card, Farage On Law, And The Almost Silent Shuffle

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:41:55 GMT

Tom and J discuss the shadow cabinet reshuffle everyone has already forgotten about, Farage taking on lawlessness with his 'highly realistic' and 'well thought out' proposals, finally we deep dive into Trump and the files that just won't go away.

You don't want to miss this week's episode!

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July 15th - MOD leak, Trump's call, Unite tensions

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:33:02 GMT

This week on the Burton Radio Politics Show, we looked at the latest MOD leak and what it means for national security. We unpacked Donald Trump’s curious call to a journalist, explored Angela Rayner’s tensions with Unite, and discussed James Cleverly’s quiet moves toward a future leadership bid.

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