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Rupert Murdoch, Taiwan, and Burnley

Partygate photos, Teals in Australia, why Rory ran as an independent in London, Anthony Albanese, Mhairi Black, Bill Cash, Rupert Murdoch, China, Taiwan, PR, and Nigel Farage. This week's pod has got it all.


Join Rory and Alastair as they drill down into the political talking points from at home and abroad, plus plenty of listener questions.


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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport


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