Podcast

• Politicians are increasingly utilizing social media platforms like TikTok and podcasts to bypass traditional media and connect directly with voters. • While these digital strategies broaden an MP's reach and visibility, they also risk amplifying mistakes and gaffes to a much wider audience. • This shift reflects a broader trend in political communication where chasing attention and virality has become a central part of campaigning.

• FactSet stock rose 0.84% to reach $252.20 today, coinciding with the company's promotion of the StreetAccount Daily Podcast. • Technical analysis shows a low probability (less than 20%) of further price increases, as only one of four key W1 indicators (RSI W1) currently signals a "Buy." • Market analysts suggest a retreat is more likely than a rally, with the baseline scenario predicting continued sideways movement.

Prime minister picked pop singer in game of ‘shag, marry, date’ on comedy podcastAnthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for his comments while playing a ‘shag, marry, date’ game on a comedy podcast where he nominated Kylie Minogue for all three categories.The prime minister issued a statement on Monday morning after receiving criticism over the weekend for his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne. Continue reading...

This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As the anniversary approaches, Jonathan Freedland talks to the Atlantic’s Yoni Appelbaum about why so many Americans are feeling less patriotic these daysArchive: AP, Reuters Continue reading...

Church sues excommunicated member over Mormon Stories podcast but John Dehlin says name free for all to useTrademark changes and copyright infringement disputes take many forms. Dunkin’ Donuts changed its name to Dunkin’ because Donuts did not suggest the vigorous, on-the-go attitude the coffee company wants to project.But what happens when a church changes its name, but former adherents continue to use the original term in ways it may not like? Continue reading...

This week marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country foreverRead the Guardian’s full article on Brexit here Continue reading...

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC will have to be drained again. Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the failure to keep the water “American flag blue”. But what if this small body of water is proof that the president can’t outrun the truth?Jonathan Freedland speaks to Arwa Mahdawi about why this project, which has cost the taxpayer millions, is proving to be such an embarrassing failure for a man obsessed with imageArchive: AP, Reuters Continue reading...