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The Trawl

Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

The Trawl is the podcast that dives headfirst into the political chaos, media spin, and social media absurdity of the week - so you don’t have to. Hosted by broadcasters and political commentators, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss, it’s part therapy, part takedown, and always unfiltered.Each episode, Jemma and Marina trawl through the week’s most viral tweets, jaw-dropping headlines, and rage-inducing soundbites - offering sharp analysis, dark humour, and the occasional expletive. From Westminster to

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33:20

What are Ofcom Doing? A Great British Shrug

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2026/03/27

In thisTrawl, Jemma and Marina coin a new state of being (“fucktioning”) before diving headfirst into a world that feels increasingly unhinged.From a tribute toMarried At First Sightexpert Mel Schilling, to the unbearable reality of injustice in Gaza and a horrific story about a little baby boy who was tortured by members of the IDF, the emotional whiplash is real. There’s rage, grief and a necessary pause to cling onto moments of good, because honestly, what’s the alternative?Meanwhile, inThe New

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39:21

TACO Trump & the 48 Hour Countdown.

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2026/03/25

BS, Bluster & BacklashJemma and Marina return with a properly unhinged dispatch from a world that seems to be teetering somewhere between “carry on as normal” and “is this how it all ends?”As tensions with Iran escalate (then de-escalate… then escalate again), they unpack the latest chaos surroundingDonald Trumpfrom threats on Truth Social to mysterious “talks” that may or may not exist, and the market moves that have raised some very big questions.They dive into the surreal reality of working,

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42:15

Tice's Tax, Mandy's Money: War, Grift & Palantir...

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2026/03/21

Trump’s regretting a war he can’t explain, his own counter terrorism chief has walked, and even his podcast fanboys are starting to wobble. Meanwhile, here in Blighty, Starmer’s juggling Mandelson fallout and the Trawl ladies are horrified by the creeping Palantir influence, as tech billionaires get a little too comfortable playing politics. Marina and Jemma can't believe what one Palantir boss is admitting out loud.Then, Richard Tice talks patriotism while taking full advantage of perfectly legal

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The Trawl Meets Alastair Campbell

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2026/03/20

From the realities of political life today to looking back on the Blair years, Campbell is open, considered and surprisingly candid about the pressures, the mistakes, and why he thinks Starmer is getting it right, even if the public don't. Marina and Jemma cover everything from global politics toThe Rest Is Politics.There are thoughtful moments, a few laughs, and glimpses of the personal side you don’t always hearfrom family dynamics to podcast partnerships.A fascinatingdeep dive but don't worry,no

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45:58

Anyone Seen Trump’s Marbles? Presidential Ramblings &...

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2026/03/19

There's nothing remotely funny about war and yet the latest utterings from The White House are so batshit, Jemma and Marina have to laugh. Because if you don't....etc. Tune in for global chaos with a side of clownery. Trump declares victory… then immediately begs the world for help. The Strait of Hormuz turns into a geopolitical panic button, NATO says “absolutely not,” and the internet says “we told you so.”Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth appears to be auditioning forDr Seuss Does War Crimes, Marco Rubio’s

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45:27

Theroux’s Manosphere AKA Bunch of Wet Wipes

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2026/03/18

Off the back of Louis Theroux’s latest documentary, Marina and Jemma unpack the men building huge online audiences by selling a version of masculinity that feels equal parts contradictory and deeply revealing. From the obsession with status, money and 'high value'women, to the glaring emotional vulnerability sitting just beneath the surfaceit’s a conversation about what’s really going on here, and why it’s resonating.They dig into the damage, the loneliness, and the logic (or lack of it) behind it

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37:43

Farage a Lago: The Clacton to Florida Express

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2026/03/13

JemmaandMarina begin with story that feels like a nod to 'ye olde Trawl days' when 'LordoftheWeek' was a regular thing.Thenthere’san equallyvintageblastfromPennyMordaunt,whosegreatesthitsincludecarrying a sword and standing up to fight. She's hadanunfortunateencounterwithcomedianVittorioAngeloneonTheLastLeg.Inevitably however, no matter how much the Traw ladies try to hang around in the lighter past, they arepulledbackintothebigstory that's dominating the news cycle.There’sNigelFarage’s4,000-mile

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48:20

Schrödinger’s (Expensive) War & Chalamet Backlash

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2026/03/12

Oil prices soar, the global economy wobbles, and the media politely wonders whether there might still be a master plan inside Trump's helium-filled skull. Marina and Jemma sift through the chaos: Fox News telling the truth, Russia helping Iran and Trump being OK with that and Trump casually flirting with admitting war crimes.But first: a brief cultural detour as Timothy Chalamet manages to annoy a surprising number of people, Doja Cat weighs in, Darcy Bussell keeps it classy, and one conductor

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41:07

War Lies & Excuses & Patriarchy Pick-Mes

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2026/03/11

Oops… he did it again.This week onThe Trawl, Jemma and Marina are trying to keep up with a news cycle that’s moving faster than the White House can change its story about why it just started another war. Is it about nuclear weapons? Oil? Israel? Distraction? Take your pick, the explanation seems to change by the hour.But first, after a weekend of International Women’s Day posts (and the faint whiff of matriarchy trending), the pair look at the women who’ve decided the best career move is

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47:35

‘Illegal War’ to ‘Use Our Bases’ - Starmer’s Dilemma....

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2026/03/06

Marina and Jemma dive back into the escalating crisis in Iran as Trump and Netanyahu continue bombing, apparently without checking if that’s a good idea with… anyone.As oil prices surge and the world edges closer to something that looks suspiciously like a wider war, the Trawl ladies compare the responses from the leaders of the main UK political parties. Meanwhile, Spain’s Prime Minister shows what an actual spine looks like. As one tweeter put it Spain is now Spine.Along the way there’s Candace

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39:18

Epic Fury, Tiny Brains: Old Men With Missiles - Iran...

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2026/03/05

Join Jemma and Marina who are trying to process the latest news cycle.At time of record, Donald Trump has bombed seven countries in twelve months. Super - really earning that peace prize he's after. Diplomacy with Iran was reportedly within reach just 24 hours before US–Israeli strikes began yet here we are. Still, ignorance is bliss because some Dubai influencers are mainly worried about missing meetings or a flight.The Trawl ladies look at the legality of the attacks under the US Constitution and

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49:06

Green joy & Farage ‘Clutching at More Straws Than a...

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2026/03/04

This week onThe Trawl, Marina and Jemma enjoy one of life’s small but deeply satisfying pleasures: Nigel Farage losing an election and immediately blaming everyone except himself.Instead of the predicted triumph, Reform got absolutely walloped by a Green candidate who is, among other things, a plumber. Which is awkward when your entire campaign strategy revolves around telling everyone you’re the voice of “ordinary people”.Naturally, the reaction has been measured and dignified. Just kidding. Nigel

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40:44

Vanishing Files, BBC Blunders, Tariff Tantrums, and...

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2026/02/27

This week onThe Trawl, Marina and Jemma sift through a news cycle that feels less like global politics and more like a lads’ WhatsApp group with state power.In the US, the Epstein saga takes another disturbing turn as fresh reporting suggests dozens of pages have vanished from the public database — including material relating to allegations against Donald Trump. As questions swirl around the Department of Justice and potential cover-ups, Trump is busy raging about tariffs, lashing out at the Supreme

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46:49

Torching Equality & The Battle for Gorton and Denton

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2026/02/25

In this Trawl, Jemma and Marina survey the political carnage and ask: what's Reform's problem with equality?While America wrestles with peak what-the-fuckery, back home “Trump Lite” is workshopping his strongman routine and Reform are busy torching the Equality Act, apparently “for the boys.” Because nothing says protecting young men like removing the legislation that protects them.Then, the Trawl ladies dive into the by-election showdown between Green candidate Hannah Spencer and Reform’s Matt “Tax

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46:12

A Right Royal Arrest: Busted On His Birthday

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2026/02/24

ALL CAPS were exchanged. Cushions were screamed into. Andrew has been arrested.Jemma and Marina dive headfirst into the breaking news that Prince Andrew was arrested at his Sandringham residence on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The internet did not disappoint. The memes were memeing. The birthday irony was exquisite. The startled-wombat visuals were unavoidable.But amid the satire and schadenfreude, Jemma and Marina are crystal clear: at the heart of this grotesque scandal are survivors

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47:34

The Trawl Meets Misan Harriman

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2026/02/20

Jemma and Marina first 'met' Misan on Instagram having been struck by his incredibly powerful photographs of people protesting against what they were witnessing in Palestine.Misan is a Nigerian-born British photographer, entrepreneur and social activist. As well as being one of the most widely-shared photographers of the Black Lives Matter movement, Harriman is also the first Black man to shoot a cover of British Vogue in the magazine's 104-year history.Eloquent, passionate and kind, talking to

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39:21

Reform’s Womb Agenda: Handmaid’s Politics & Olympic...

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2026/02/18

This Trawl starts with a confession that absolutely nobody asked for. A Norwegian Olympic medallist wins bronze… then goes live on TV to admit he cheated, not in sport, but on his girlfriend. Gold medal in biathlon, emotional own goal in life. Marina and Jemma unpack public guilt, performative remorse, and why the Winter Olympics still feels like a collection of sports invented during a long weekend in Oslo.But from awkward to outright alarming…Reform UK are floating policies that sound less like a

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42:08

Ratcliffe’s ‘Colonising’ Claim & Labour’s Reverse Ferret

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2026/02/17

Marina and Jemma pour the champagne, light the cauldron and gather the coven because honestly, what in the hallucinogenic hell is going on?First up: America’s Health Secretarysays something truly eye-watering. Then, from villainy to heroism via a brilliant moment highlighted by Vic Derbyshire the Trawl ladiescelebrate a woman calmly, powerfully doing the right thing (even if their GCSE French can’t quite keep up).But alas, back to the rogues’ gallery: billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has waded into

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44:13

WFH Hypocrisy & Bondi's Binder - A Disgraceful Display

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2026/02/13

Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte dive headfirst into the political absurdity of the past seven days and honestly? You couldn’t script it.First up: the US Congress hearing that left jaws on the floor. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrived armed with a massive binder and a promise of transparency and delivered… evasions. With Epstein survivors present in the room, the exchanges were tense, emotional, and deeply uncomfortable. The Trawl ladies unpack.Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to generate headlines

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39:07

Labour Meltdown, Out‑of‑Touch Madness & Wes Streeting...

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2026/02/12

This week, we start with cursed Valentine’s poetry from...Greg Wallace and a rogue “dangler", before plunging straight into the political sewer. Rory Stewart decides that £94k counts as “low income”, Trump posts a racist video in the middle of the night and then immediately blows up his own press office’s cover story, and Labour descends into full‑blown chaos as Morgan McSweeney finally exits stage left.Marina and Jemma pick through the wreckage: Wes Streeting’s leaked war‑crimes admission,

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