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2022
Has the NHS winter crisis already arrived?
Thirty thousand people waited 12 hours or more in A&E, new figures showed today – the highest number on record. The NHS usually runs into trouble during the cold winter weather, but it looks like the annual crisis has already arrived. Is there any solution? Max Jeffery speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Max Jeffery.
August 11, 2022
11 min
When will the blue-on-blue end?
In the coming weeks, more details are expected to come from the Tory contenders on the looming energy crisis. Why has it taken this long? Labour too, is yet to reveal a strategy. Will they leave the Tories to fight amongst themselves? Also on the podcast, Nicola Sturgeon has made a comeback at Liz Truss who earlier in the month called the Scottish leader an attention seeker. At the Edinburgh fringe festival, she told the audience that Liz Truss once asked her how to be featured in Vogue. So who is the real attention seeker now? And will they ever see eye-to-eye if Truss gets into No.10? Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth. Produced by Natasha Feroze.
August 10, 2022
12 min
How do you solve a problem like energy prices?
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss head to the Red Wall for hustings in Darlington this evening. Meanwhile, new figures released by Cornwall Insight on the extent of the energy price cap make for grim reading. Will Labour respond with their own package? Also on the podcast, as countries look to ensure domestic energy supply, What could this mean for the UK, as a net importer of energy? 'In a crisis, borders want to reassert themselves. Any country is going to prioritise preventing black-outs over exporting power' - James Forsyth Finally, it’s results day in Scotland, how do they compare to previous years? Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman. Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.
August 9, 2022
14 min
Can the new PM hit the ground running?
As the leadership contest refocuses on the economy, Katy and James discuss each camp's plan to deal with the cost of living crisis. Are both candidates being pushed towards the centreground? Also on the podcast, James and Katy consider whether concern over the economy could close the gap between Truss and Sunak. And, looking ahead to winter, does the UK have enough energy in storage to keep the lights on, and what is being done to prepare the NHS? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.
August 8, 2022
15 min
Is it just one crisis after another?
Katy Balls talks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman about the challenges facing the incoming Prime Minister, not least the dire forecast from the Bank of England predicting recession for 2023.
August 6, 2022
11 min
Is the next PM ready for the coming economic crisis?
The Bank of England's announcement to raise interest rates comes as the UK is predicted to fall into recession this year – with the lowest downturn expected since 2008. Are Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss ready for what's ahead? The two candidates went head-to-head once again last night in the Sky News studios. This time, the audience, made up of Conservative party members, grilled contenders and Kay Burley followed with some hard-hitting questions. By the end, most of the audience were persuaded by Rishi. Could the tide be turning? Katy Balls speaks to James Forysth. Produced by Natasha Feroze.
August 5, 2022
13 min
Does the Bank of England need to be reviewed?
The Bank of England raised its rates by another half per cent today, as it warned that inflation will peak at 13 per cent by the end of this year. The question about the Bank of England's effectiveness arises again – should it have foreseen the inflationary crisis we are in now, and done more about it? Liz Truss has pledged to review the Bank's mandate. Cindy Yu talks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Produced by Cindy Yu.
August 4, 2022
13 min
Who's to blame for Boris's fall?
On today's podcast, Katy Balls and James Forsyth discuss a sticking point for Rishi Sunak as he meets the membership – that he led a 'coup' to overthrow Boris Johnson. Whilst travelling the country, can he persuade the membership otherwise? Also today, a new YouGov poll of Conservative members gives Liz Truss a 34-point lead ahead of Rishi Sunak. Is there enough time for him to turn the tide? How many Tory members have already made up their minds? And finally, is GCHQ at risk of being hacked? Cindy Yu is joined by James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
August 3, 2022
13 min

Om podkasten Coffee House Shots

Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Fraser Nelson, James Forsyth, Isabel Hardman, Katy Balls and many others.

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Coffee House Shots

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Has the NHS winter crisis already arrived?

When will the blue-on-blue end?

How do you solve a problem like energy prices?

Can the new PM hit the ground running?

Is it just one crisis after another?

Is the next PM ready for the coming economic crisis?

Does the Bank of England need to be reviewed?

Who's to blame for Boris's fall?

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