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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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37:03

Elections verdict: Sunak-ered! – Drake vs Kendrick...

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2024/05/07

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey: https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9 We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Ballots gonna fly. The Tories were trounced at the local elections, but Rishi is SURE they’re fine. Fire in the booth. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef gets serious. Plus – Send in the gowns. The papers are brimming with coverage of the Met Gala, who was there and why you should care. Miranda Sawyer is joined by Editor of

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12:47

Extra: A taster of American Friction

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2024/05/04

The brand new podcast from the makers of The Bunker. Bewildered by the US Presidential Election? Don’t worry, American Friction has got you. Every Friday Chris Jones, Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramírez of Rolling Stone join expert special guests to count down to America’s most rancorous election in generations. Get the full episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter Instagram TikTok Written and presented by Chris Jones, Jacob

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27:50

Tory disaster in local elections – Netflix’s Baby...

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2024/05/03

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener Survey: https://forms.gle/NuPnG3gbtefeFpEY9 We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Stop the small votes! The Conservatives take a pounding in local and by-elections. Stalk me baby one more time. Netflix’s new show Baby Reindeer brings out the worst in everybody. Plus – Get ready with me, guys! Reporter with The i tries to become an influencer in just one week. Miranda Sawyer is joined by host of Pod Save The UK

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31:05

Could campus protests spread to the UK? – Luxury...

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2024/05/02

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey. We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: US campus protests. Student protests spread across America over the war in Gaza – will similar action happen in the UK? Panic stations! Inside the micro-fortresses built by the world’s mega-rich. Plus – Message in a battle. The intense drama of breakaway WhatsApp groups. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and journalist Holly

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33:24

Sword attack horror – Trump's $9k fine for not...

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2024/05/01

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey. We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Sword Attack. The Papers react to a horrific incident in Hainault. Cheap talk? Trump’s been fined after breaching a gag order. Plus – No way, Computer! Can an AI help you resolve conflicts with your partner? Jacob Jarvis is joined by Hits Radio and Noted podcast host Mary Mandefield comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended

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31:31

Want to live in the Sir Captain Tom mansion? – Big...

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2024/04/30

We need your help! Let us know what you think to Paper Cuts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/k8aJKfzbtJNVdk4m8 We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Go big, or go home. Sir Captain Tom Moore’s daughter is selling the family home – with questions raised over the use of his name… Reality Check. Has TV become more evil than ever? Plus – Love at first fight? Gráinne graced The Times over the weekend, admitting to loving a Tory who voted for Brexit! Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by

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32:42

Will this be Sunak's worst week yet? – How the...

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2024/04/29

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is he tough enough? Sunak’s playing the hard man to get through a bad week, will it work? Village people. Posh Woman Plum Sykes pens a saucy tale about her mates in the Cotswolds. Plus – Manifest it! The Mail reckons you can think your way to your dream body. Miranda Sawyer is joined by author and journalist Jonn Elledge and comedian Daniel Foxx. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow

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31:14

Harvey Weinstein: What’s going on? – Scotland’s...

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2024/04/26

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: New York Court. Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction overturned as prosecutors aim for a retrial. A Holyrood Drama. SNP first minister Humza Yousaf faces a no confidence vote. Plus – More than just Ken? When did we all become obsessed with Ryan Gosling? Miranda Sawyer is joined by political correspondent for PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and comedian Athena Kugblenu. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:

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27:13

Starmer's plan to take back the railways – Hoof it!...

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2024/04/25

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Build track better. Labour have outlined their plans to renationalise the railways if they win the election. Clip, clop, you don’t stop. Two spooked horses seen cantering around London and the press are worried about the end of the world. Plus – Who wants to live forever? John Cleese spends seventeen grand a year on staying youthful. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and stand-up comedian Marcus

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30:51

Tragedy in the Channel – Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar:...

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2024/04/24

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Small boats latest. Papers shift focus on tragic Channel crossings after Rwanda legislation passes. Drake-ing news! Why are the world’s biggest rappers feuding? Plus – Pillow talk. The Independent investigates the “boy rooms” that belong to grown men. Miranda Sawyer is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedy writer Jason Hazeley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow

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26:50

Rishi's Rwanda plan gets go-ahead – Guest who? The...

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2024/04/23

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Flight risk. Sunak has finally passed his Rwanda bill and is promising to start flights in July. Stay the night! The i has the rules for being a good house guest and details how to be a host. Plus – Colour me confused! It’s someone’s actual job to name paint colours – and we’re obsessed with how they do it. Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by political sketch writer for The Critic Rob Hutton and comedy writer Fergus Craig Support Paper Cuts and get mugs,

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28:48

The Met Police’s latest scandal – Rave intentions!...

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2024/04/22

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Law and Disorder. The papers report on a row over the Metropolitan Police’s approach to a Jewish man at a protest last weekend. Sobering Up. The Times says everyone’s having a terrible time in Ibiza. Plus – I’ll have what she’s having! Gizzi Erskine rates orgasmic food for The i. Miranda Sawyer is joined by columnist for the i newspaper Rebecca Reid and host of the Self Help podcast Scottee. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended

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30:11

Taylor Swift: Heartbroken or just boring? – The...

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2024/04/19

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: New Album, who dis? Taylor Swift’s new album is here and the papers are all over it. Not fit to print. A Spectator theatre critic went to a brothel and wrote about it for some reason. Plus – Hit the bottle! Should tots be banned from pubs?Miranda Sawyer is joined by political correspondent for PoliticsJOE Ava Santina and comedian Gráinne Maguire Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow

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28:54

Latest Tory scandal is a sleazy classic – Celebs are...

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2024/04/18

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: At last, some real sleaze! Prime A+ grade scandal as Tory MP is accused of misusing campaign funds to pay off “bad people”. Let’s NOT talk about sex, baby. Celebrities are talking about sex and it’s putting everyone off. Plus – Whose round is it anyway? The Mail warns that your friends are not as skint as they say… Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Andrew Harrison and political sketch writer for The Critic Rob

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30:51

Liz Truss blames the world – How to date 20 people at...

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2024/04/17

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Leaf it out! Lettuce Liz Truss has written a book – and oh boy does she want us to know about it. Lots of love. We get the rundown on a 20 person ‘polycule’ in America – and all the top tips on dating multiple people at once. Plus – 1 becomes 50. It’s Posh Spice’s birthday and the papers are obsessed. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author of the new book ‘A History Of The World In 47 Borders' Jonn Elledge and comedy writer Fergus

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30:50

Sleepy Don! Trump snoozes in court – Truss, Johnson...

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2024/04/16

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: I fought the law and the snore won. Trump’s hush money trial begins – and someone didn’t get enough sleep. Put it out! MP’s debate Rishi’s flagship smoking ban. Plus – Taking the piss? The Mail has timed the perfect pee.Alex von Tunzelmann is joined by The Bunker podcast host Jacob Jarvis and comedian Jacob Hawley. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions: back.papercutsshow.com Follow Paper Cuts: • Twitter:

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28:11

The Papers prepare for WW3 – How tech bros are...

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2024/04/15

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Iran attacks Israel. The papers react to the fallout from Iran’s drone attack on Israel over the weekend. Who wants to live forever? Meet the tech bros trying to defy death. Plus – Hell’s kitchen! Squatters take over a multimillion pound pub owned by Gordon Ramsey.Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Pod Save The UK Coco Khan and comedian Daniel Foxx Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and extended ad-free editions:

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34:13

The Papers vs. OJ Simpson – Did we get conned by Joe...

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2024/04/12

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Is the juice worth the squeeze? The papers have a LOT to say about OJ “definitely not a murderer” Simpson after his death at 76. Lycett, damned Lies and Exclusives! How many of Joe Lycett’s fake news did we end up covering? Plus – Neigh-sayers. It’s the Grand National tomorrow, and the papers are obsessed. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and author Jonn Elledge and comedian Alistair Barrie. Support Paper Cuts and get mugs, t-shirts and

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28:08

Biden warns Iran over Israel – Dr Non! Why you can’t...

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2024/04/11

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Teheran to Tel Aviv. Biden states his support for Israel as threats of Iranian attack rise. The Spy Who Came In For A Quickie. The Mail’s discovered why you can’t honeytrap a French spy. Plus – I like big knickers and I cannot lie. Bridget Jones is back! What do fun-loving Gen Z think of the cig-smoking, booze-battering feminist icon? Andrew Harrison is joined by journalist Holly Thomas and comedian Marcus Brigstocke Help us to grow Paper Cuts

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27:48

Why I binned my A.I. boyfriend – Tabloids in “woke...

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2024/04/10

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: Bot in the name of love! Sex columnist Kate Lister’s tested out an A.I. boyfriend – and it ended in heartbreak . How to get away with a second family. Mail writer has an affair with ‘perfect man’, but things are not as they seem… Plus – A Real Game Changer. The papers think Scrabble has gone woke and they do NOT like it. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and host of Good Bad Billionaire podcast Zing Tsjeng and comedian Gráinne Maguire. Help us to

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