Guido Talks

  • 2. The Fix is In

    05:38
    In a WhatsApp'd invitation from Anne Jenkin a party during lockdown was described as “joint birthday drinks“. It was both Virginia Crosbie’s 54th and Anne Jenkin’s 65th birthdays on December 8, 2020.* Why let a little thing like lockdown get in the way of having a party? Today we learn that the Standards Commissioner has "insufficient evidence" that the event was a lockdown rule breaching party...
  • Guido Campaign Victory: Guardian to Pay Reparations for Links to Slave Trade

    06:26
    Following a three year campaign, this week the Guardian finally apologised for its historical links to the slave trade, and announced it would pay £10 million in reparations over the next ten years. Listen to Guido's Editor Paul Staines explain why this matters and tell Jacob Rees Mogg why £10 million isn't nearly enough...See also: Campaign Victory: Guardian Editor Apologises for Founders’ Links to Slavery
  • Sue Gray Turns Red...

    07:51
    This week, Adam and Paul discuss Sue Gray's resignation from the Civil Service, and her appointment as... Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff. Who saw that coming?
  • We Asked AI Chatbots for Their Take on #PMQs

    09:08
    This experiment shows there’s a lot of artificial intelligence in Chatting With Chatbots. All the voices are 100% artificial (the advances in that field are truly astonishing).Even the voice of the presenter – the voice of Simon Carr – is artificially generated.The presenter’s script was written by Carr, with the contributions from the Chatbots – that is, all the Americans – are entirely from the AI programmes that are either ChatGPT or its descendants (yes, it is metastasising).It is a little appreciated fact that Chatbots are still idiotic – however idiotic in a recognisably human way.Will they take over professional jobs? Radio 4 presenters, newscasters, advertising copywriters, energy policy formulators?They’re not there yet – though they’re certainly on the way.
  • Government Standards: Party Politics, or Real World Issue?

    14:05
    This week, Christian and Paul discuss the fallout from Nadhim Zahawi's sacking, Labour's Rosie Duffield problem, and more...Subscribe to Guido Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, aCast, or from wherever you get your podcasts.
  • Scottish Gender Bill, Home Office Wokery, and Tory Seat Selection Chaos

    30:53
    This week, Christian and Paul discuss Scotland's new Gender Reform Bill, leaked Home Office documents, Suella Braverman's fight to find a seat, and more...Subscribe to Guido Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, aCast, or from wherever you get your podcasts.
  • PMQs: Rishi Slaps Down Starmer's NHS Plans

    12:57
    This week, Christian and Paul break down the first PMQs of 2023. As expected, it's all about the NHS...
  • 48. Spring Statement 2022 Special

    11:53
    The wonks have given their verdict, now hear what the Guido team have to say about Rishi's Spring Statement... Subscribe to the show on YouTube, or if you prefer to listen rather than watch, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, aCast, Sounder.FM, or from wherever you get your podcasts.
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