Russia and West Fight Info War Over Ukraine
In the standoff over Ukraine, it’s not just Russia leaking dodgy intelligence. How do we make sense of a conflict when we’re stuck in an information war?
Disgraced Prince Andrew Settles With Virginia Giuffre
Prince Andrew has settled with Virginia Guiffre, and so will avoid a jury trial for sexual abuse claims. Is this justice, and who paid the reported £12 million? With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Do I Think About Rape Too Much?
Why are women more afraid of violence from strangers on the street when – statistically speaking – home is the place where they’re most unsafe? Ash Sarkar takes a look at how rational fears are used to justify irrational policy decisions, and what we miss when we talk about ‘rape culture’.
Are We on the Brink of War?
If we are to believe politicians in the UK & US, the standoff between Ukraine and Russia is likely to imminently descend into a full-blown war. We speak to Paul Rogers about the interests at play, and what might happen next.
Met Chief Cressida Dick Forced to Quit
As Met police chief Cressida Dick is forced to resign, we assess her career so far and discuss who might replace her.
Johnson Pledges to End Covid Rules by End of the Month
Boris Johnson has announced his plan to end all Covid-19 restrictions by the end of the month. Is this how we learn to live with coronavirus, or a risky political stunt?
Boris Johnson’s Reboot Stunted by Sunak
Boris Johnson’s new chief spin doctor has decided the way to win back the trust of an insulted public is to increase the level of banter.
Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar try to make it make sense.
Downing Street Staff Leave Johnson’s Sinking Ship
Boris Johnson’s attempt to “shake up” Number 10 has turned into a mass exodus. What’s the story behind the Downing Street Meltdown?
Israel an “Apartheid State”, Say Amnesty International
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Sue Gray Report Released As Johnson Clings On
Sue Gray’s report has been shorn of any factual findings, but remains damning about the Prime Minister. Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial explain the report’s contents and analyse reaction to it.
Met Police Block Sue Gray’s Report Into Lockdown Parties
After originally refusing to investigate Downing Street Parties, the Met Police have now spiked the report that was supposed to tell us all the truth. Has Cressida Dick saved Boris Johnson?
Sue Gray Report Imminent As Met Investigate Downing Street
Downing Street is under police investigation and Britain awaits the Sue Gray report. Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial run through the countdown to Johnson’s judgement day.
Influencers, Exploitation and Capitalism. Ash Sarkar Meets Symeon Brown
How far would you go to get famous and escape poverty? Ash Sarkar is joined by Symeon Brown to discuss how the democratic promise of the internet has reinvented the pyramid scheme. From cryptocurrencies to botched Brazilian butt lifts, they look at how the new clout economy has created a digital lumpenproletariat.
“I Was Sacked for Being a Muslim”, Tory Ex-Minister Claims
Boris Johnson has launched an investigation into Nusrat Ghani’s claims she was sacked for her “muslimness”. Will it lead to a light finally be shone on Tory Islamophobia?
Tories Accused of Blackmail by Own MPs
A Tory MP has exposed how the government blackmail MPs to get their way. Is a light finally being shone on the sinister machinations that take place in Westminster?
Tories Plot to TOPPLE Boris Johnson As MP Defects to Labour
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.
Johnson’s Desperate Plan to Survive
In a last gasp bid to save his career Boris Johnson is planning a cull of top staff, and a flurry of right wing policy announcement. Will operation the so-called ‘Save Big Dog’ pay dividends?
They Partied While the Queen Mourned
What’s worse than partying while people suffer under lockdown rules? For the Tory grassroots, it might well be offending Her Majesty the Queen.