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Unparliamentary Language

TTSS Productions

Rob and Tom dissect the British political landscape.

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00:55:20

201: Crippling Worry About Brexit

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/09/26

Rob and Tom are back to school, back to reality with Season 2 of Unparliamentary Language. We’ve avoided the news for too long over the summer so we are back with our Summer Roundup and the latest headlines.TOPICS- The Headlines- Summer Round Up- Listener Question: How would you handle the mess that is Brexit?SUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTomorrow's Papers TodayMetro: For Your Spires OnlyNY Times: The Plot to Subvert an ElectionInstagram: Donald Tusk with CakeBBC Reality Check: A

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00:59:13

S03: Voting and Electoral Systems

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2018/09/18

Rob and Tom discuss the pros and cons of different voting systems, electoral systems and voter turnout.TOPICS- Voting Systems— First Past the Post— Alternative Vote— Proportional Representation——Single Transferable Vote——D’Hondt Formula——Hare and Droop- Electoral Systems- Voter Turnout- UK Voting ReformSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTypes of Voting SystemYouTube - Politics in the Animal KingdomWikipedia - London Mayoral ElectionsWikipedia - D’Hondt MethodYouTube - D’Hondt with

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00:52:43

S02: Consensus and Conflict (50 Years of British...

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2018/09/04

Rob and Tom discuss the 50 years of British politics from 1945-1997 in roughly 50 minutes.TOPICS- Post War Government- Economic Policy- Foreign Policy- Boom and Bust- ThatcherSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonJoin us on Discord!SHOWNOTESWikipedia - Winston ChurchillWikipedia - NHSWikipedia - Keynesian EconomicsWikipedia - Suez CrisisMade in Dagenham - Always a Problem Waiting in the WingsTelegraph - Harold Wilson Night: the PM who lived and died by televisionBilly Elliot - SolidarityWikipedia

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01:06:42

S01: UK vs US Politics, A Field Guide

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2018/08/23

Rob and Tom discuss the differences and similarities between the UK and US political systems for the benefit of listeners on both sides of the pond.TOPICS- Constitutions- Parliament vs Congress- Presidential vs Prime Ministerial PowerSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESWikipedia: US ConstitutionWikipeida: UK ConstitutionBritish Library: Magna CartaOyez:Obergefell v. HodgesWikipedia: House of CommonsWikipedia: House of LordsWikipedia: Earl GreyWikipedia: House of

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00:47:19

112: We Will Have Adequate Food

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2018/08/02

Rob and Tom discuss Vote Leave breaking electoral law. What does that mean for the Brexit result? Will there be a second referendum? Will we have enough food?TOPICSThe HeadlinesVote Leave and Electoral LawSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTomorrow's Papers TodayBBC: Vote Leave's targeted Brexit ads released by FacebookMaterial: #143 - Parrot Identification AlgorithmsBBC: Pollwatch: The Chequers Brexit effectBritain Elects: Westminster Voting IntentionJoin us on

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00:42:01

111: Harry Potter and the Future Relationship Between...

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2018/07/13

Rob and Tom discuss a crazy week in British politics with two cabinet ministers resigning over the Brexit deal white paper.TOPICSThe HeadlinesBoris and David Davis ResignationsSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTomorrow's Papers TodayBBC: Boris Johnson's resignation letter and May's reply in fullRobin Cook Resignation SpeechGov.UK: The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European UnionBritain Elects: Westminster Voting IntentionJoin us on

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00:49:16

110: BoJo No Show, Brexit So-So

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2018/07/03

Rob and Tom discuss how bad a Brexit No Deal would be and whether Vince Cable truly wants to emulate James Bond over summer.TopicsThe HeadlinesBrexit No DealRegular Feature: Parliamentary HolidaysSUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTomorrow's Papers TodayMetro Front PageUnfinished London: Should Heathrow Expand?BBC: Saddleworth Moor fire: Timelapse shows flames spreadingWikipedia: Operation StackBritain Elects: Westminster Voting IntentionDiscussRedditTwitterFacebookSponsorPodcast

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00:32:35

109: Parliamentary Wiff-Waff

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2018/06/18

Rob and Tom discuss the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and how a bill goes through parliament (in brief).TOPICSThe HeadlinesEuropean Union (Withdrawal) BillNew Regular Feature: Political Deathmatch (the G7)SUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESYouTube: How to Make a Hit Football AnthemTomorrow's Papers TodayDaily Express front pageThe Sun front pageHow a bill passes through parliamentEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Bill Britain Elects: Westminster Voting

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00:45:16

108: Kim Thong Un

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/06/04

Rob and Tom discuss why Trump seems to have so little power in national policy but a much greater sabre to rattle in foreign affairs.There were some audio issues with Rob's recording, I've done my best to fix them so the episode was slightly delayed.Topics- The Headlines- Trump's Power at home and abroad- Would You Rather? ReferendumsSupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTomorrow's Papers TodayNew York Post CoverBritain Elects: Westminster Voting Intentioni News: Muslim Council of

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00:37:52

107: You Come to Me on the Day of The Royal Wedding?

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2018/05/20

Rob and Tom discuss what might happen with the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during Brexit.Topics- The Headlines- Irish Border and Customs Union- House of Lords ReformSupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTom's other podcastTomorrow's Papers TodayBBC: East Coast Main Line takeover: Your questions answeredGuardian: British rail is nationalised all over again – by foreign statesThings Meghan Markle can't do after she marries Prince HarryBBC: Brexit: The

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00:41:18

106: Local Elections for Local People

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2018/05/10

Rob and Tom discuss the most interesting thing in politics...an election! They pore over the latest local election results in the UK.Topics- The Headlines- Local Elections 2018- Voter IDSupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTomorrow's Papers TodayTime: Geologists Say North Korea's Nuclear Test Site Has CollapsedGuardian: Tata steel crisis: Cameron defends blocking tariffs as Javid faces workers’ angerBBC (Twitter): House of Commons ProjectionBBC: UKIP official likens party to the Black

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00:42:26

105: Immigrants, They Get the Job Done

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/04/23

Rob and Tom discuss the latest political news including the Windrush scandal and the aftermath of the bombing in Syria.TOPICSThe HeadlinesWindrushSyriaThe PollsReturning Regular Feature:Would You Rather?SUPPORTSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonSHOWNOTESTomorrow's Papers TodayHMT Empire WindrushBBC:Windrush ScandalDaily Mail:David Lammy MP Told to 'Go Back Home'Independent:Cross-party pressure grows for Amber Rudd to resign over 'appalling mess'BBC:Syria chemical 'attack'BBC:Syria air strikesBritain’s

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00:42:50

104: Politics in the Animal Kingdom

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2018/04/12

Rob and Tom discuss the latest political news including antisemitism in Labour and the ongoing Russian spy poisoning scandal.TopicsThe HeadlinesAntisemitism in the Labour PartyRussian SanctionsReturning Regular Feature:Would You Rather?SupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTomorrow's Papers TodayHilarious Trump HeadlineReality Check: Has London's murder rate overtaken New York's?More or Less:Why London’s Murder Rate is Being Compared to New York’sRussian spy: Source of nerve agent 'not

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00:55:51

103: Springtime for Hammond

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/03/16

Rob and Tom discuss the latest political news featuring the Spring Statement, Russian spies and Rex Tillerson.TopicsThe HeadlinesSpring Statement 2018Rex Tillerson firingNew Regular Feature:Would You Rather?SupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTomorrow's Papers TodayOBR on Spring StatementHM Treasury TweetChildren's scooters added to inflation basketRex Tillerson on RedditTrump vs TillersonBetween Two Ferns: ObamaNew show name: Unparliamentary LanguageAttributionRecording engineer:

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00:34:00

102: Beast from the East

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/03/06

Reporting from bunkers to protect them from the cold Rob and Tom discuss the latest political news.TopicsThe HeadlinesCorbyn and May's Brexit speechesNew Regular Feature:Who Said It?SupportSupport all TTSS shows on PatreonShownotesTomorrow's Headlines Today BlogJohn Major's speechMonkey Dust: Britain in Snowy WeatherHoMT: #GE2017Corbyn's Brexit SpeechMay's Brexit SpeechWho Said It?: Corbyn or Trump?AttributionRecording engineer: CraigTheme song: Parody of Common People by Pulp, lyrics by our

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00:44:59

101: Pyramid of Piffle

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/02/19

Welcome to a new fortnightly politics podcast where Rob and Tom dissect the political news in the UK. We promise not to talk about Brexit...too much.TopicsBoris trying to woo RemainersMoggmaniaNewspaper Bingo:The Daily ExpressShownotesThe Bugle PodcastDid Boris succeed with his speech? BBC, The GrauniadList of Boris' diplomatic gaffesViviane Reding MEP on BrexitMoggfather on RedbubbleDaily Express Front Page 16/2/18Ben Goldacre: Bad ScienceBad Science websiteRetraction of the MMR vaccine

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Coming Soon... a New Politics Podcast

Unparliamentary Language ·

2018/02/17

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