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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

WTF Productions

From Donald Trump"s tariffs to Elon Musk"s Teslas; from the rise of Reform to "Woke Marxist Popes" and the axing of Winter Fuel Payments, award winning comedian Mark Steel and some very special guests attempt to answer the most taxing intellectual question of our time... What The F*** Is Going On?! Get video versions and instant access to the full interviews on Patreon.

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57:53

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 135

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/07/27

Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Presidential soap opera unfolding in America; Labour suspensions over the two child benefit cap – and Elliot being asked to help a magician at the Edinburgh Festival.Plus, broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a sports fan who's off to Paris for the Olympics – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is unhappy with the new Labour government. Get ad-free

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54:27

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 134

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/07/20

Mark is joined by comedian Kai Humphries, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Donald Trump surviving an assassination attempt; England fans surviving defeat in the Euro 2024 final – and humanity surviving the evils of boil-in-the-bag rice!Plus, Nigel Boulevard MP explains to the people of Clacton why it's his patriotic duty to fly to America – and a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show is sick of all these people trying to shoot Donald Trump. Get ad-free extended episodes,

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60:58

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 133

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/07/13

Mark is joined by comedian Christine Berrou, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the French election results, the fallout from Britain's election result – and people on the left who refuse to celebrate the end of Tory rule.Plus, Liz Truss explains how she lost her seat – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a French woman about the Tour de France. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on

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67:28

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 132...

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/07/06

Mark is joined by comedians Sooz Kempner, Nick Revell and Andy Zaltzman for a special election episode, as he tries to make sense of Labour's landslide election win; the demise of the Tory Party – and the rise of Nigel Boulevard.Plus, our very own George Galloway shares his opinions on his own election result – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Taramaslata reveals what really happens when the monarch asks a new Prime Minister to form a Government. Get ad-free extended episodes,

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57:13

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 131

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/06/29

Mark is joined by Rosie Holt (comedian and ultra-loyal Tory MP!) along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rosie's book “Why We Were Right”; Tory MPs betting on the date of the election; and how Mark and Elliot got on in Germany when they went there for the Euros.Plus, the Liz Truss Guide To Football – and Russia's most patriotic man, Nigel Boulevard. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What

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72:51

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 130

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/06/22

Mark is joined by Dr Benji Waterhouse – NHS psychiatrist, comedian and best-selling author – for a special extended interview about mental health.Benji's book 'You Don't Have To Be Mad To Work Here' is a darkly funny account of life as a front-line NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry. In it, he talks about the patients he has encountered, from the 45 year-old man with psychosis who believed he was a werewolf, to the woman who arrived at his hospital in a wedding dress insisting she was getting

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57:39

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 129

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/06/15

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Nick Revell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the impending Tory wipeout; Rishi Sunak's deprived childhood without Sky – and what really happened when he left the D-Day veterans in Normandy.Plus, our very own George Galloway live from the campaign trail; Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard on why he's always loved Clacton - and a woman who Mark heard on a phone-in show who's sick of the lot of them, Jeremy! Get ad-free extended

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58:59

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 128

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/06/08

Mark is joined by comedian Lucy Porter, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's £2,000 lie, comedians being asked to go on Question Time – and how The Vixen managed to beat Mark (and Cheryl Baker) on The Chase.Plus, Britain's most patriotic man Nigel Boulevard on why he's standing for election, more money saving tips from Martin Sunak – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe is fed up with the election already. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and

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54:51

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 127

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/06/01

Mark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's disastrous election campaign, National Service for 18 year olds – and why politicians should own up to watching llama porn!Plus, the Liz Truss Guide To Winning Elections, a heartfelt pledge from Keir Starmer – and Mike Concrete talks to an Army man about Rishi Sunak’s plans to bring back National Service. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on

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61:58

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 126

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/05/25

Mark is joined by award-winning journalist Ramita Navai for a special extended interview about the Middle East. From Israel's war crimes in Gaza, to life under the Taliban, and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran.Informed, entertaining and shocking, subjects range from the Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, currently sentenced to death by the regime – to the hackers who filmed a pro-Iranian regime journalist masturbating to porn in his office. As a British-Iranian journalist, Ramita has won

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57:53

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 125

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/05/18

Mark is joined by comedian Fred MacAulay, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the SNP falling out with the Scottish Greens; Drake falling out with Kendrick Lamar – and why better technology makes things more complicated than ever before! Plus, Nadine Boris joins us live from The Grapes, more money-saving tips from Martin Sunak – and our very own George Galloway gives his thoughts on Bear Grylls baptising Russell Brand. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive

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69:58

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 124

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/05/11

Mark is joined by Dr Phil Hammond for a special extended interview about Mark's 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent! As a comedian, author and retired doctor, no one is better placed than Phil to give some informed and highly entertaining expert opinion on Mark's experiences, advances in medical science, and the current state of the NHS. The conversation covers everything from King Charles to East Grinstead – and whether arsenic is really used as a cancer

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55:57

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 123

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/05/04

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of being given the all-clear from cancer, Labour's plans if they win the next election - and whether he should give Elliot a lift to the polling station!Plus, our very own George Galloway gives his thoughts on Mark's cancer journey – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a member of Pop Bang Whizz! Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on

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58:32

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 122

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/04/27

Mark is joined by Rachel Fairburn, comedian and co-host of the All Killa No Filla podcast, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Rwanda bill passing, the cost of renting in London - and upmarket graffiti in Hampstead! Plus, a woman that Mark heard on a phone-in show shares her thoughts on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme – and deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman gives his views on the plans to scrap F.A. Cup replays. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive

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54:13

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 121

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/04/20

Mark is joined by actress, presenter and agony aunt Maria McErlane along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Iran v Israel; New York v Donald Trump; Rishi Sunak v Smoking – and Liz Truss v Reality!Plus, Nigel Boulevard, Britain's most patriotic man, goes to Belgium for a conference – and there's an exclusive extract from Liz Truss's book “50 Days To Crash The Economy...” Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on

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50:51

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 120

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/04/13

Mark is joined by actress and impressionist Jan Ravens, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Liz Truss, Gillian Anderson playing Emily Maitlis in Scoop – and whether the Israeli Defence Force should be forced to leave Gaza and deal with the Post Office management instead.Plus, money saving expert Martin Sunak surprises some small business owners on a helpline – and a woman who Mark overheard in a cafe isn't happy about the recent solar eclipse! Get ad-free extended episodes,

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62:22

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 119

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/04/06

Mark is joined by columnist and political commentator Matthew Norman, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of profiteering landlords, surreal conversations in a spa – and what happened when Elliot gave Mark a nicotine pouch to help him produce saliva!Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Paddy McGuinness joining Radio 2 – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete demands answers from a 99 year old woman about her scone recipe! Get ad-free extended episodes,

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70:38

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 118

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/03/30

Mark is joined by Robin Ince - comedian, writer and broadcaster - for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of the rise of conspiracy theories and the challenges faced by rational thought.It's a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Naomi Klein and Donald Trump to Robin Askwith, star of Confessions of a Window Cleaner! Mark and Robin discuss whether it's worth arguing with anti-vaxxers and flat-Earthers, and reveal some of the tricks that psychics

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56:02

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 117

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/03/23

Mark is joined by broadcaster Dan Norcross of Test Match Special fame, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of people who are obsessed with the Royals, overrated classic films – and the so-called war on motorists.Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on Beyonce's new country album – and there's deceased Yorkshire cricketer Fred Trueman on the rumours of another Tory Party leadership contest. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on

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52:43

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 116

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel ·

2024/03/16

Mark is joined by author and comedy writer John O'Farrell, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Diane Abbott and the Tory donor, Lee Anderson blaming everything on the Wokerati – and what Bob Geldof said about John's Live Aid musical.Plus, our very own George Galloway MP shares his thoughts on the Oscars – and Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Adobe gives his inside take on the Kate Middleton photoshopping scandal. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and

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