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Politics in the UK is often turbulent and confusing, so each week the TLDR team sits down and discusses what has happened. We try to explain and analyse everything that has been going on, from scandals to speechs and policies to privelege committee investigations.

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United States

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Politics in the UK is often turbulent and confusing, so each week the TLDR team sits down and discusses what has happened. We try to explain and analyse everything that has been going on, from scandals to speechs and policies to privelege committee investigations.

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English


Episodes
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Were TLDR's local election predictions wrong?

5/9/2024
In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, where they exclusively discuss the results of last week's England & Wales local elections, discuss the fallout, and see whether they are as clued in as they think they are when it comes to their predictions! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Local Election Results: 00:52 Podcast future & Outro: 22:16 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:39

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We predict the local elections (and everything goes wrong)

5/2/2024
In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they thoroughly disappoint when it comes to making it a proper Canadian special, but discuss UK matters instead, talking about how news the Rwanda scheme has started is a red herring, and dive deep into the England and Wales local elections that are happening on the date of publishing, as well as the usual installment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Ben's Under Reported Story: 01:32 Rory's Under Reported Story: 04:41 Engalnd & Wales Local Elections: 06:59 World Leader Leaderboard: 26:24 Outro: 33:53 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:39

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Is the US actually turning against Israel?

4/25/2024
In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory's Under Reported Story: 01:27 Nadja's Under Reported Story: 04:04 Is Israel Losing International Support?: 08:44 World Leader Leaderboard: 27:15 Outro: 34:29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:36:14

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Was Bringing Back David Cameron a Good Idea?

4/18/2024
In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s Under-Reported Story: 01:22 Ben’s Under-Reported Story: 03:27 Zac’s Under-Reported Story: 06:18 Is David Cameron Upstaging Sunak? : 07:09 World Leader Leaderboard: 30:28 Outro: 41:48 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:20

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TLDR Rank the World's Worst Politicians

4/11/2024
In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode! 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 : Intro 02:11 : Zac’s Under Reported Story 05:50 : Georgina’s Under Reported Story 11:34 : Nadja’s Under Reported Story 14:00 : World Leader Leaderboard 40:21 : Outro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:42

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Why We're (kinda) Quitting

2/13/2024
On today's mini episode, Jack sits down with Rory to discuss what's going on at TLDR over the next couple of weeks. Is this goodbye? 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:05:35

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Why is Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?

2/8/2024
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:16 Zac’s underreported story: 04:59 Tucker Carlson in Russia: 09:58 World Leader Leaderboard: 27:50 Outro: 39:47 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:40:10

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Should the Tories be Doing Better With Young People?

2/6/2024
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6P In today’s episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we’ll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews 💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXA Support TLDR on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tldrnews Donate by PayPal: https://tldrnews.co.uk/funding Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:33:48

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Why Ukraine might be doing better than you think

2/1/2024
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Jack and Rory discuss the perilous position Ukraine is in with the upcoming U.S. election and the uncertainty of where military aid is coming from, and whether the EU can ramp up it’s military production in time before the November election, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Newspaper: 00:37 Rory’s underreported story: 01:30 Zac’s underreported story: 05:43 Ukraine Update: 08:54 World Leader Leaderboard: 30:11 Outro: 38:07 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:38:38

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How the Tories Could Topple Sunak

1/30/2024
Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory have a busy week when it comes to UK news, as they cover both the proposed disposable vape ban as well as the Tories seemingly never stopping at their attempts at removing Sunk as PM, as plan after plan is uncovered, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 02:07 Ben’s underreported story: 04:00 UK’s vape ban: 09:07 Tory rebellions?: 15:48 World Leader Leaderboard: 28:12 Outro: 38:40 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:13

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Why Europe is scared of Trump returning?

1/25/2024
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss whether Europe is frightened ahead of a potential Donald Trump presidency after his strong showings in the recent Caucuses, and what this might mean for NATO and other institutions , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:00 Zac’s underreported story: 03:00 Is Europe Scared about Trump?: 07:10 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02 Outro: 29:20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:12

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Why are the Government Using Memes?

1/23/2024
In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Ben’s underreported story: 01:09 Weird Government Comms : 05:05 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02 Outro: 29:20 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:29:42

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Why World War Three may or may not be round the corner

1/18/2024
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss the growing tensions across the world as Iran strikes multiple countries with rockets, Israel raises tensions with Lebanon, and North Korea removes key unification offices and monuments, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 02:07 Zac’s underreported story: 061:36 Is WW3 around the corner? : 12:19 World Leader Leaderboard: 28:10 Outro: 37:11 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:37:36

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Why Sunak's Polling is Getting Even Worse

1/16/2024
In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory sit down and discuss the massive MRP poll released by The Telegraph (conducted by YouGov) which paints Rishi Sunak into a tight corner, and discuss how he might react to get out of this hole, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. 🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews Our mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought. TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 01:28 Ben’s underreported story: 03:59 Zac’s underreported story: 05:23 Tory Polling Disaster: 07:12 World Leader Leaderboard: 21:46 Outro: 33:41 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:36

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Global trends to watch in 2024

1/11/2024
In today's episode, Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories, what big topics to look out for in 2024, and make their changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Rory’s underreported story: 00:58 Zac’s underreported story: 03:35 What to look out for in 2024: 06:44 World Leader Leaderboard: 22:23 Outro: 34:42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:35:06

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How Sunak Was Called Out for Lying

1/9/2024
In today's episode, Zac and Ben sit down and discuss ethics in politics when it comes to blatant lying following Rishi Sunak getting community noted, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:25:17

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Why the US had a great 2023, and other underreported stories

12/21/2023
In today's episode Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories of 2023 and - for the last time this year - make changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:21

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Which UK Political Party Won in 2023?

12/19/2023
In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and rate each political party in the UK on how they performed in 2023, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00 Underreported Stories: 01:35 2023 UK politics in Review: 09:46 World Leader Leaderboard: 42:27 Outro: 49:30 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:50:14

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Why Venezuela (probably) won’t invade Guyana

12/14/2023
Order Too Long Now: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/ Get 30% of with the code: TLDRPODCAST In today's episode, Jack, Rory, and Zac sit down and discuss the Venezuelan vote to annex the majority of neighbouring Guyana's territory. TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 0:00 Under-reported Stories: 01:54 Venezuela vote to annex part of Guyana: 08:19 World Leader Leaderboard: 25:37 Outro: 34:07 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:58

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How the Emergency Rwanda Bill Could End Sunak's Government

12/12/2023
In today's episode Jack, Ben, and Zac sit down and discuss the upcoming vote on the government's emergency Rwanda bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:40:34