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Planet Normal

The podcast that speaks your language. News and views from beyond the bubble with Telegraph columnists, Allison Pearson and Liam Halligan, every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:08

Conference season chaos

Planet Normal ·

2024/09/25

**Some of Alison's reporting contains descriptions you may find distressingWith Conference season in full swing, what do your co-pilots make of the PM’s latest speech slip up at the Party’s Conference?Liam thinks Starmer’s speech failed to set the room alight as much as previous Labour PM Tony Blair would have done.And Allison shares some moving observations from her recent trip to Israel.Also strapping into the cockpit this week is Chairman of Reform UK, Zia Yusuf, who explains the Party’s plans to

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1:16:50

Tom Tugendhat on his bid for Tory leadership

Planet Normal ·

2024/09/18

Strapping into the rocket of right thinking this week for a Planet Normal exclusive is Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat who shares the reasons why he thinks he can carry the party back to power in five years, and why he wants to get the selection process completed as soon as possible to lead an effective opposition.Whilst co-pilot Pearson is doing some on the ground reporting in Israel, temporary co-pilot Nick Timothy steps into the cockpit.On the agenda Nick ponders whether Health Secretary

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1:04:54

Winter fuel woes

Planet Normal ·

2024/09/11

Autumn is slowly coming into view on the rocket of right thinking and the words on everyone’s lips are ‘winter fuel payments’.Labour won their round in the Commons but your co-pilots aren’t impressed with the party’s latest policy decisions.The Chancellor claims this decision is for the good of the economy, however Liam thinks that it doesn’t match up with the economy’s recent growth rate. Whilst Allison thinks the Chancellor is in danger of appearing ‘dalek like’ in the run up to the Autumn

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56:49

It’s a (Tory leadership) knockout!

Planet Normal ·

2024/09/04

It’s back to school and back to parliament so the co pilots have their news notes at the ready!Your co-pilots discuss the Tory leadership vote and analysis from the Phase 2 Grenfell Inquiry report.Liam places previous rocket stowaway Kemi Badenoch as a favourite to take over the Conservative party whereas Allison thinks the party needs to capitalise on Labour’s current positionand elect a stronger more right leaning leader.Safely strapped in the rocket this week, to bring expert insight into the

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59:53

Is he two tier Keir?

Planet Normal ·

2024/08/28

As co-pilot Pearson makes a triumphant return to the rocket, sunkissed and well rested, there is no short of madness orbiting the rocket. But has the UK really gone back to the 70s?Allison thinks the PM’s Rose Garden speech was ‘tone deaf’ and with things only set to get worse, in the words of the PM, co pilot Halligan delivers some sobering economic predictions for the upcoming budget.Strapping into the cockpit this week is Director of the Free Speech Union, Toby Young who gives his take on the

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1:05:19

The rocket returns

Planet Normal ·

2024/08/21

As co-pilot Pearson circles Heathrow waiting for clearance to land, Liam is joined by Planet Normal Cosmonaut Supreme, Baroness Claire Fox.There's been much madness to dissect since the rocket's last orbit. How is the new Labour government handling the Summer chaos?Claire is frustrated that the Tory leadership contest seems to be leaving the country without a strong opposition and that it might leave the Conservatives unable to challenge the Labour party.Whilst Liam is optimistic that new Health

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39:04

Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P3

Planet Normal ·

2024/08/14

As summer comes to a close on Planet Normal, in this the third and final of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far.In March, the co-pilots interviewed author and filmmaker Martin Durkin about his latest film Climate The Movie - The Cold Truth. The film takes issue with what he calls ‘climate alarmism’ - a trend which, Durkin says, does not reflect scientific reality.And

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37:04

Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P2

Planet Normal ·

2024/08/07

Summer continues on Planet Normal! In this, the second of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far.In January Liam interviewed legendary former frontman of The Undertones, turned water campaigner, Feargal Sharkey.As well as discussing the state of the UK’s waterways Liam and Feargal also discussed relations between Ireland and the UK post Brexit, as well as his colourful

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51:53

Kemi Badenoch on her Conservative Party leadership bid

Planet Normal ·

2024/08/02

Joining Liam for a very special Planet Normal exclusive interview is the front-runner in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch.Fresh from announcing her bid, the MP for North West Essex joins Liam to discuss immigration, trade deals and how she thinks she can take the party forwards as leader of the opposition.Also joining them is former Tory MP for Bournemouth Conor Burns who discusses his experience in light of the recent bullying allegations against Kemi.Watch full

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57:45

Best Voyages from the Rocket 2024 P1

Planet Normal ·

2024/07/31

It’s summer on Planet Normal so in this the first of the three part best of the rocket series, our co-pilots take a look back at some of their most explosive voyages on the rocket of right thinking from the year so far.Back in January, just after the realities of the Post Office Scandal had come to the fore courtesy of a hard-hitting ITV drama, Allison spoke to an anonymous insider from Fujitsu, the Japanese company that designed and managed the Horizon online accounting system that had caused so

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59:45

Silly Season Kicks Off

Planet Normal ·

2024/07/24

The rocket blasts off for a final voyage before its summer break but there’s no shortage of madness to navigate before then.What did your co-pilots make of Keir Starmer’s first outing at Prime Minister’s Questions? Not to mention the political developments from across the pond..Allison isn’t impressed with the front runners in the Conservative party leadership contest. Nor the Labour party’s two child benefit cap which Liam believes the implications of which could potentially hamper growth.Strapping

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57:01

The King’s (Labour) Speech

Planet Normal ·

2024/07/17

Joining Liam in the cockpit this week for a very special extended interview is Professor Matthew Goodwin.As the rocket blasts into a new political era with a Labour government at the helm, Matthew explains why he thinks Keir Starmer’s party could be unpopular very quickly, and debates with Liam how the Conservative Party could pull back a vital share of voters that they lost to Reform UK.Our popular analyst also gives his take on the political antics happening across the pond, and why he thinks

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1:03:21

Labour and their Starmtroopers

Planet Normal ·

2024/07/10

After a Labour landslide win (as predicted by your co-pilots) the rocket orbits into a new political galaxy, but is it the same old madness?Allison delivers some hard truths to the Conservative party whom she thinks deserve ‘oblivion’ should they fail to come to the ‘correct conclusion’ on their new leader.Whereas Liam thinks the Tories need to take their time when deciding their next leader and think carefully about the rules of the contest.Joining your co-pilots on the rocket this week is former

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46:51

To the Polls!

Planet Normal ·

2024/07/03

This episode of Planet Normal was recorded on Wednesday the 3rd July before the polls opened for the general election.Six weeks of election campaigning have come to an end and what a campaign it has been, with no shortage of political gaffes on either side of the Channel as the first round of voting in France has National Rally, formerly headed by Marine LePen, on the cusp of power and Macron’s gamble backfiring.Meanwhile across the pond the co-pilots give their thoughts on the debate between

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58:46

Heat Wave of Politics

Planet Normal ·

2024/06/26

The temperature is heating up on the rocket this week, as the whole country basks in a heatwave but is the election shade being thrown threatening to spoil your co-pilots fun in the sun?Allison spills the beans on her trip to the campaign trail with Reform UK Leader, Nigel Farage and claims that, in her view, a vote for the party isn’t a wasted one.Whilst Liam is worried about the potential judiciary changes an incoming Labour government might make and the effect they could have on our

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57:41

The Anti-incumbency trend

Planet Normal ·

2024/06/19

With the rocket hurtling towards the election, what do its inhabitants make of the latest manifesto madness?In light of the latest inflation figures Liam thinks the Conservatives need to be more honest about tax hikes, whilst Allison thinks that Reform’s policies are what should have been in the Conservative Party Manifesto, and might help pull back some disillusioned voters.Also joining your co-pilots for a return mission to the rocket is journalist and the Social Democratic Party candidate for

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1:33:14

Co-pilots barrage Nigel Farage

Planet Normal ·

2024/06/12

In this very special episode of Planet Normal, your co-pilots strap into the rocket with Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage. In a true rocket grilling Nigel reveals if the Party is actually racist, how many votes he expects to win at the upcoming election, and if he really would stand down candidates in Tory marginal seats.Also on this episode with Labour heading for a big majority, what do your co-pilots make of the party manifestos hitting the headlines this week?Liam thinks the Tory manifesto is

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1:00:01

Debating the debate

Planet Normal ·

2024/06/05

Whilst co-pilot Pearson takes a well earned break from the rocket Liam is joined by a temporary co-pilot and fellow right thinker, Baroness Claire Fox.Political fur is flying in wake of the first election television debate,but who do Claire and Liam think came out on top?Claire thinks that the competing parties are underestimating theneeds of the electorate in their mandate material. Whilst Liam thinks the parties aren’t doing enough to convince the public of their long term economic security, post

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1:38:07

The 200th voyage on the rocket

Planet Normal ·

2024/05/29

This special anniversary episode was recorded live in front of an audience of Planet Normal citizens, from Cadogan Hall in London.The beloved rocket gains a few extra passengers this week as our third Planet Normal live event takes off!Your co-pilots give their thoughts on the upcoming election alongside some very special guests.The first revered stowaway on the rocket this week is Lord David Frost, who reveals how he tried to save the Conservative Party from themselves.Also strapping in for

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59:30

A cacophony of woe

Planet Normal ·

2024/05/22

**Today's episode was recorded before the General Election announcement**There’s not one but two scandals to comment on this week as both the infected bloodand Post office inquiries are front and centre. And both co-pilots share impassioned views about the latest ‘cacophony of woe’ coming from both.Allison thinks that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s response was unacceptable in the face of a ‘state sponsored massacre’.Whilst Liam says more eyes should be on the civil service in these inquiries who he

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