Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our now DAILY podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Jonn Elledge, Alex Von Tunzelmann, Grainne Maguire, Rob Hutton, Athena Kugblenu, Marcus Brigstocke and many more.Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com
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Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our now DAILY podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press.Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jason Hazeley, Fin Taylor, Jonn Elledge, Alex Von Tunzelmann, Grainne Maguire, Rob Hutton, Athena Kugblenu, Marcus Brigstocke and many more.Illustrations by Modern Toss: https://moderntoss.com
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Harris vs. Trump debate: Who won? – American right-wingers vs. Winston Churchill – Ranked: The worst celebrity apologies
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Make America Debate Again – Trump and Harris face off goes badly for Donald. We shall fight them on the podcasts! American right-wingers are turning on Churchill. I’ve got another confession to make… After Dave Grohl’s “apology”, the Guardian ranks times celebs have said sorry – kind of.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by Jonn Elledge and Jason Hazeley.
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Episode 293 • 11 September 2024 • 36m and 42s
Princess Kate video: Why are the papers so obsessed? – Taylor Swift’s Donald Trump dilemma – The ’90s crisp resurgence
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Princess Kate’s health update dominates the tabloidsm Taylor Swift fans are questioning her politics as she hugs a Trump fan – and, apparently old-school crisps are making a comeback.
Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedian Matt Green.
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Episode 292 • 10 September 2024 • 34m and 4s
Keir Starmer’s winter fuel payments showdown – The secret lives of Hollywood assistants – Are you a toxic 'streak' addict?
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Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian Will Hall and journalist Zoë Grünewald.
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Episode 291 • 9 September 2024 • 36m and 8s
Jeremy Kyle quizzed on guest death – Who killed the Russian spy whale? – "My mum was a dominatrix"
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Jeremy Kyle has given evidence at the inquest of a man who died after being a guest on his TV show.
Whale of a time. The Daily Star and The Telegraph have looked into the mysterious death of Hvladimir the spy whale. Plus – Oh mammy! The i shares the story of a daughter discovering their mother moonlighted as a dominatrix.
Natasha Devon is joined by comedian Jessica Fostekew and host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis.
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Episode 290 • 6 September 2024 • 35m and 53s
Grenfell Inquiry: Who’s to blame? – Are Taylor and Travis faking their relationship? – Meet the gravy wrestling champ
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Grenfell report findings. The front pages cover the tragedy that cost 72 lives.
New fauxmantics. The Daily Mail claims to have proof that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are faking their relationship. Plus – The rest is gravy! We get down and dirty with the world’s gravy wrestling champion in The Independent.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian and cheese fanatic Marcus Brigstocke and journalist Coco Khan.
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Episode 289 • 5 September 2024 • 34m and 24s
Musicians vs. Trump: Who's banned him using their songs now? – The Mafia takeover Woking – Basket case! What does your shopping say about your love life
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Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and film director Rich Peppiatt.
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Episode 288 • 4 September 2024 • 34m and 9s
Tory leadership: Are the Conservatives just “weird”? – History is bunk! Pride in Britain’s past falls – The countryside vs. your sex life
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s the Tory? The Conservative leadership is getting weird. Horrible histories? Pride in Britain and its past is falling, according to a new survey that’s got The Telegraph upset. Country loving. Moving to the sticks causes problems for one writer’s sex life.
Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Alistair Barrie.
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Episode 287 • 3 September 2024 • 31m and 13s
Huge protests in Israel explained – Inside the Oasis ticket queue scandal – Hunting for aliens, ghosts and BigFoot
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Hundreds of thousands protest in Israel, while strikes put pressure on Netanyahu. Definitely pay me! The Oasis ticket meltdown. Watch this space: Meet the people searching for aliens and the paranormal.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Fergus Craig.
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Episode 286 • 2 September 2024 • 32m and 3s
Starmer bins Thatcher portrait – The Times' latest middle class sex party investigation – Barking Mad! Boffins talk to dogs
We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The ladies not for binning. The Daily Mail is outraged that Starmer ditched a portrait of Thatcher from No. 10. Fur coat, no knickers. The Times profiles another middle class swinger. Plus – Dog days are over! The Star has found boffins who claim they can speak to man’s best friend.
Miranda Sawyer is joined by stand-up comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Jonn Elledge.
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Episode 285 • 30 August 2024 • 39m and 59s
Will Starmer ban smoking in beer gardens? – Why it’s cool to be a cat lady – The Telegraph is baffled by superfans
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Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett.
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