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Paper Cuts

Have you SEEN the state of the papers today? PAPER CUTS has. In our thrice weekly podcast, some of Britain’s sharpest commentators and funniest comedians come together to look at the madness, the strangeness, the obsessions, and – occasionally – the brilliance of our national press. Host Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalists and comedians like Jonn Elledge, Grainne Maguire, Jacob Jarvis, Ava Santina, Jacob Hawley, Marcus Brigstocke, Coco Khan and many more. Illustrations by Modern Toss:

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39:54

Oasis are back back back! – The secret of Elon Musk’s...

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2024/08/27

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s the front page story? Oasis reunite just in time to miss the papers’ deadlines. How will the press handle it? X marks the rot. The Times investigates what makes Elon Musk so weird. Telegram scam! Russia’s wartime comms chief arrested. Plus Kirstie Allsop’s Interrail misery, week-long weddings, and this week’s #FixTheHeadline winner. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and comedian Chantal Feduchin-Pate. Support Paper

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52:23

Miranda Sawyer meets Adrian Chiles – Special Edition

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2024/08/26

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today, Miranda Sawyer sits down with one of Britain's most divisive columnists: Adrian Chiles. In this special Bank Holiday episode of Paper Cuts we take a look at some of his most beloved columns. If you’re curious about at home urinals, the meditative nature of ironing or the everyday struggle of picking something up from the ground, then you don’t want to miss this. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:

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34:25

What got Jermaine Jenas sacked? – DNC: Lots of...

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2024/08/23

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Soccer star TV host Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC – and the papers scramble for what they’re allowed to say. Oh, Beyhive! Was Beyoncé really supposed to be Kamala Harris’s surprise guest at the DNC? Plus – No cats, no dogs, no snakes? Meet the world’s pickiest flatmates. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalist Ava Santina and comedian Priya Hall. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:

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30:04

Bennifer split: Affleck and Lopez break-up explained...

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2024/08/22

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: If you had my love. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second chance at love has hit the rocks – and all of the papers have opinions. Eight legged freaks! Giant spiders are making a return to the UK and nobody is excited about it. Plus – Tent out of ten! The Guardian attempts to get excited about the great outdoors.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rebecca Reid and comedian Dan Foxx. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended

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38:34

Yacht disaster probe begins – How Trump riled up the...

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2024/08/21

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Rescue operations are underway for Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht, as the probe for answers beginst. We are not amused. Sarah Vine shares her tale of Queen Lizzy’s rage at Trump, in The Mail. Plus – Abbreviation nation. The Sun tries to get its head around Gen Z lingo. Natasha Devon is joined by journalist Zoë Grünewald and comedian Ian Smith. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow

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36:10

Mike Lynch super yacht horror latest – “I became a...

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2024/08/20

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The search continues for the missing passengers of Mike Lynch’s super yacht. Date with destiny! The Sun lifts the lid on a woman who started charging for dates after too many bad ones. Plus – Wax on, wax off. The Telegraph wants to know where all the hairy men have gone. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jacob Jarvis and comedian Samantha Baines. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:

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37:24

Trump bragging sends Swifties crazy – Will Charles...

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2024/08/19

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: A.I knew you were trouble. Trump claims AI images prove that Taylor Swift’s fan base is backing him. King of the castle. The Daily Mail thinks King Charles could evict Prince Andrew and Fergie from their estate. Plus – Mind your manners. The word on everybody's lips is demure and The Guardian tries to explain why. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian and beetroot botherer Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and

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38:34

Matthew Perry: Arrests linked to Friends star’s death...

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2024/08/16

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Five people have been arrested in connection to Matthew Perry’s death and The Sun has the details. 20/25 vision. The Guardian takes a look at Trump’s mad fashion as CNN details what is really happening with Project 2025. Plus – Hands off my buns. The Times asks what level of punishment is suitable for an office sandwich snatcher. Jacob Jarvis is joined by journalists Rob Hutton and Holly Thomas. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and

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37:16

Liz Truss’s lettuce joke freakout – Love lost island!...

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2024/08/15

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Send in the clowns. The i ask why can’t Liz Truss take a joke, after the former PM flipped out over a lettuce prank. Go your own way. The Sun mourns the end of ‘Gen Z’s Charles and Diana’. Plus – When I’m 64. The Guardian has unlocked the secret of ageing and nobody on the panel is happy with the answer.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comic writer Jason Hazeley and journalist Jonn Elledge. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended

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41:28

Is Britain “workshy”? – Could you work for Harry and...

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2024/08/14

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Work it out! The Telegraph and Daily Mail take on the “workshy” nation. Honourable Bosses! Meghan and Harry’s chief of staff has quit and The Sun couldn’t be happier. Plus – Let’s do the time warp again. The i think we need to crack out the leg warmers and parent our children like we’re in the 80s. Natasha Devon is joined by the host of How was it for you? Marcus Brigstocke and Podmasters big kahuna Andrew Harrison. Support Paper Cuts and get

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37:16

Musk interviews Trump: What went wrong? – Fox...

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2024/08/13

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: From Musk till yawn. The Guardian has all of the details from the farcical livestream between Trump and Musk. What does the fox say? Foxhunters claim they are an ethnic minority and even The Star isn’t taking them seriously. Plus – A bit of scruff. Prince William’s beard has The Sun lusting over other hairy faced hunks. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by host of American Friction Jacob Jarvis and stand-up comic Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and

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40:41

Who’s controlling Starmer? The Telegraph knows! –...

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2024/08/12

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stranger than fiction. The Telegraph muses that Sue Gray is making Starmer’s decisions in Downing St. Out of the Box. The Observer thinks we should stop categorising women, Brat Summer disagrees. Plus – Game over man, game over! Video Game actors are going on strike over AI and sexy content, and The Times is shocked and appalled. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist Rob Hutton and master impressionist Jan Ravens. Support Paper Cuts and

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32:44

Fake news and the riots: Can we stop online lies? –...

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2024/08/09

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Broken News. Sadiq Khan tells The Guardian the government isn’t doing enough to combat fake news online. Houston we have a problem. The i gives us all the details about the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station. Plus – That don’t impress me much. The Mail shares the plight of a woman who never fancied her husband.Natasha Devon is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Rosie Holt. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful

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40:23

Counter protests see off far-right – Taylor Swift...

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2024/08/08

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Anti-racism protests confuse the right wing press. Swift action – The Guardian tells us about the terror threat at Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert. Plus – Holidays from hell! From Baghdad to Syria, we look at the rise of disaster tourism in The Times. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Gráinne Maguire and journalist Jonn Elledge. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here. Support Paper Cuts and

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33:19

Why Harris's VP pick is driving Trump crazy – Hunks...

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2024/08/07

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Running mates. The front pages introduce us to Kamala Harris’s running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Hunka burning love! The Guardian says that hunks are back. . . but did they ever go away? Plus – Vacay by me! A journalist from The Times wants to borrow kids to go on holiday. Jacob Jarvis is joined by stand up comedian Jacob Hawley and journalist Zoë Grünewald. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets

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41:59

Elon Musk vs. Keir Starmer in 'civil war' clash –...

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2024/08/06

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Shout out to my X. Downing Street reacts to Elon Musk’s comments on Keir Starmer – and the front pages can’t get enough. I’ve got new rules, I count them! The Times says that women over 50 need to start acting their age. Plus – Something blue. The Guardian’s Zoe Williams spent a fortnight reading smutty books – and got paid for the privilege. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by stand up comedian Jessica Fostekew and Podmasters big cheese Andrew

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36:56

Far right riots in the UK latest – Sun journo goes to...

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2024/08/05

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Riot Squad. Starmer assembles Cobra to deal with “far-right thuggery” as unrest spreads. Sitting on the dock of the bay! A reporter from The Sun takes a jolly to Guantanamo Bay. Plus – Bear with me. The New York Times unpacks RFK Jr’s claim about a dead bear in Central Park. Jacob Jarvis is joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke and TL;DR News host Ben Blissett. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets

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31:31

What’s going on with GP ‘strikes’? – How not to make...

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2024/08/02

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: What’s up, Docs? GPs are taking industrial action – why, what’s going on and what will it mean for patients? A mum reveals her woes with making friends with other mums. And, fake news! Can you imagine if Trump did get killed? Well, the Mail has done it for you.Miranda Sawyer is joined by comedian and actor Felicity Ward, and columnist Jonn Elledge. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets here:

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31:09

Fake news behind post-Southport riots – “My stag do...

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2024/08/01

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Misinformation pushed the riots after the Southport atrocity and the Mail has just noticed. Is it the Russians? Plus: Why the Great British Stag Do is a horrible nightmare that we* should all swerve. And: You and I we’re gonna live forever… by putting our brains in deep-freeze? (* blokes)Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist Coco Khan and comedian Jacob Hawley. Come and see us LIVE at the Cheerful Earful podcast festival on 12 Oct. Tickets

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33:06

Far right ghouls riot in Southport – Kyle Walker’s ex...

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2024/07/31

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Despicable scenes from far right in Southport as murdered children are named. Kyle Walker’s influencer ex makes astonishing demands for cash – and the judge is not impressed. And as a prison officer pleads guilty to making a porn video in jail, a surprisingly thoughtful piece on sex between prisoners from the Telegraph. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by comedian Fergus Craig and Oh God, What Now? regular Andrew Harrison. Come and see us LIVE at

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