In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

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  • While the TV show is on break, this pod brings you a tasty edit of the news items that would have made it onto the programme – as a quartet of some of the creatives behind the scenes at the show discuss what makes each item Have I Got News For You worthy. Hosted by Jack Harris, Queenie Miller, Emerald Paston and Mike Rayment. A Hat Trick Podcast
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  • Welfare Cuts, Reform Infighting & Prize-Winning Pie

    Welfare Cuts, Reform Infighting & Prize-Winning Pie
    Mar 11 2025
    The team discuss Keir Starmer's recent polling after his response to developments in the war in Ukraine and how his numbers could be affected by Rachel Reeves' planned welfare benefit cuts, the prospective overhaul of the civil service and changes to planning permissions.

    They also talk about infighting in the Reform Party, fishy webcams and the result of the 'UK Pie of Pies' competition...

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    If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode!

    For updates on the show, make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Your hosts are Jack Harris
    Queenie Miller
    Emerald Paston
    And Mike Rayment

    The Producer is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast
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    33 mins
  • Oval Office Spat, Prime Ministers' Oscars & The Mouse of Lords

    Oval Office Spat, Prime Ministers' Oscars & The Mouse of Lords
    Mar 4 2025
    The team discusses the recent White House fallout between President Zelenskyy, President Trump, and Vice President Vance, how the media's response has differed between the US and the UK, and the unlikely group that has benefitted the most from the saga...

    Later, they hypothesise over which prime minister would be best suited to win an Oscar, a faulty lighthouse and complaints from the House of Lords…

    Get The Beard & Balls Bundle for 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with code “INTHENEWS” at Manscaped.com!

    If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode!

    For updates on the show, make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Your hosts are Jack Harris
    Queenie Miller
    Emerald Paston
    And Mike Rayment

    The Producer is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast
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    30 mins
  • Trump Meets Macron, The German Elections & Not-So-Stupid Emus

    Trump Meets Macron, The German Elections & Not-So-Stupid Emus
    Feb 25 2025
    The team answers the question 'Who is Friedrich Merz?', discuss the rise of the far right following the results of the German election, before reporting on Trump and Macron’s press conference on Ukraine.

    In addition, they provide an update on Liz Truss and Nigel Farage at the Conservative Political Action Conference, chat about a Bigfoot bill proposed by a Californian politician and reveal which bird has been scientifically proven to be the dimmest…

    If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode!

    For updates on the show, make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing podcasts@hattrick.com.

    Your hosts are Jack Harris
    Queenie Miller (absent due to suspected toaster related injury)
    Emerald Paston
    And Mike Rayment

    The Producer is Diggory Waite
    The Executive Producer is Claire Broughton
    The Music is by Big George

    In the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast
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    29 mins

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Quick witted and entertaining

Really glad I found this podcast, funny and entertaining like the BBC show. Easy listening.

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Entertaining summary of the week

An entertaining summary of the news of the week. Great insight into the making of the BBC show.

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Smug and desperately unfunny

Like eavesdropping on an intensely smug sixth form review. Without any of the wit, charn or bite of the TV programme.

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