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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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33:55

The Pope, Pulp Fiction & Wild Presidential Claims

The Trawl ·

2026/04/24

In this Trawl, we're heading Stateside because, frankly, you can’t look away.From Pentagon prayer sessions to a defence secretary apparently quoting Pulp Fiction as scripture, Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte try (and fail) to make sense of the latest chaos unfolding in US politics. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is back making sweeping claims about Iran, the Pope, and global diplomacy many of which don’t quite stand up to scrutiny.As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, questions swirl about

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43:30

Starmer Drama & A Website From Hell

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2026/04/22

Marina Purkiss and Jemma Forte wade through the latest Westminster psychodrama involving Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson, and a row that refuses to die. Is it a genuine scandal or just political noise drowning out far more urgent stories?Because while the media obsesses over Whitehall intrigue, and there isTRIGGER WARNING for this part of the episode, something far darker is barely being covered: a disturbing online forum where men share advice and footage on drugging and assaulting their partners

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57:53

The Trawl Meets Sir Bill Browder

The Trawl ·

2026/04/19

The Trawlsits down withSir Bill Browder,the man Vladimir Putin would very much prefer stayed quiet. From exposing corruption at the heart of the Kremlin to spearheading the global Magnitsky sanctions, Browder’s story is part financial thriller, part political crusade. He joinsThe Trawlto talk oligarchs, accountability, and why the fight against kleptocracy is far from over.In the first half, Jemma and Marina dive into Bill's extraordinary life story from the wild west of post-Soviet Russia, to

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38:32

Reform Raffle, Tory Receipts & Starmer Confusion

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2026/04/16

Marina and Jemma are back in the trenches, sifting through the chaos so you don’t have to.In this episode, whyKeir Starmercan be both competentanddeeply frustrating, a baffling “free energy bills” stunt linked toNigel Farage, and yet more questions swirling around Reform’s candidates and Tice's company tax affairs.There’s also a diplomatic cringe moment featuringDavid LammyandJD Vance, a Tory hypocrisy masterclass, and a reminder that British politics remains, above all else, spectacularly

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46:03

Trump vs Pope, AI Jesus & What the Melania?!

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2026/04/15

This Trawl begins, as you do, with Melania Trumpmaking a deeply strange, entirely unprompted statement insisting she has “nothing to do with Epstein”,a denial so out of nowhere it immediately raises more questions than it answers.And somehow, that’s just the start.Because this week also brings Donald Trumprecasting himself as Jesus in a social media post that’s as revealing as it is absurd, while the Pope steps into the global conversation - a reminder of how power, influence and image still

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38:48

Orbán Out & Trump Blocks Blockade

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2026/04/15

Marina and Jemma dive into Hungarian celebrations. After16 years of authoritarian rule, ViktorOrbán isgone and the scenes coming out of Budapest were unreal. Thousands took to the streets to celebratePéter Magyar's win.But what does it actually mean for Europe, Ukraine, and the wider populist movement?From there, it’s straight into the latest Trump madness, including contradictory claims of 'victory', escalating tensions with Iran, and the now-infamous 'blockade of a blockade.'As ever, the gap

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47:56

100 Bombs in 10 Minutes & Still No Backbone: Plus...

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2026/04/15

It’s been one of those weeks where, every time you think it can’t escalate further… it absolutely does.Jemma and Marina mull over the ceasefire which lasted all of five minutes due to Israel bombing Lebanon and vent their frustration at Starmer and Cooper who haven't yet condemned the atrocities.Plus: firings, firings, more firings. Pam Bondi has gone and so have some of the most senior generals in the US army. They discuss the subsequent appointments, and examine the kind of political logic that

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48:23

100 Bombs in 10 Minutes & Still No Backbone: Plus...

The Trawl ·

2026/04/09

It’s been one of those weeks where, every time you think it can’t escalate further… it absolutely does.Jemma and Marina mull over the ceasefire which lasted all of five minutes due to Israel bombing Lebanon and vent their frustration at Starmer and Cooper who haven't yet condemned the atrocities.Plus: firings, firings, more firings. Pam Bondi has gone and so have some of the most senior generals in the US army. They discuss the subsequent appointments, and examine the kind of political logic that

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35:03

Reform Freefall & Marmalade Madness

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2026/04/08

In thisTrawl, Marina and Jemma take on one of the dumbest outrage cycles in recent memory. Yes, it's the “EU marmalade scandal” (completely made up, obviously) and some politicians and papers have swallowed it whole and are extremely incensed about it all.While the right scrambles to get furious about citrus, the pair dig into what’sactuallygoing on: Reform wobbling in the polls, chaos behind the scenes, and Nigel Farage popping up to weaponise Easter like it’s part of a greatest hits tour.There are

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48:10

PHEW! A Whole Civilisation Wasn’t Nuked

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2026/04/08

It was one of those nights where going to bed felt… uncertain.After a late-night post fromDonald Trumpsent the internet into meltdown, the world briefly found itself holding its breath, doom-scrolling, spiralling, and wondering what might come next. From rumours of escalation to very real geopolitical tension, the Trawl ladies try to make sense of a news cycle that felt anything but normal.Marina and Jemma dig into the reaction online (from panic to full-blown denial), the politics behind the

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47:31

Easter Basket Case: Dark Side of the Moon, Darker...

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2026/04/07

It’s been a weekend of extremes. Marina and Jemma start with a rare moment of awe as they consider the Artemis mission and those breath-taking images of Earth before crashing straight back down into a news cycle that feels increasingly chaotic and surreal. From horrific, sweary 5am presidential posts to rising global tensions and questions over leadership, they unpack the moments that left everyone glued to their phones over Easter.Along the way, they cut through the noise with sharp commentary,

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42:45

Joy, Noise & People Power: Wot No Coverage?

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2026/04/02

A very Friday feeling Trawl. Jemma and Marina are back on the scroll, cutting through the chaos with equal parts rage, wit, and ridiculousness.They begin with the utter farce of daylight saving time and aQuestion Timebooking that raises serious questions. Mainly, why?Then the Trawl ladies discuss the powerful, joyful anti–far right march that the mainstream somehow managed to side-line They also precis what has been a spectacularly bad week for Nigel Farage.Plus: the internet at its finest (and

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45:04

Cognitive Decline Meet Geopolitics: Confidently Clueless

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2026/04/01

Trump’s back on the mic and it’s… Sharpies, sex, and 'aced' dementia tests while the world edges closer to chaos.Marina and Jemma wade through the surreal: from Trump confusing cognitive screenings with IQ tests, to casually musing aboutseizingIran’s oil like it’s on a tapas menu. Meanwhile, his administration openly flirts with war crimes, hands out awards for sycophancy, and somehow finds time to discuss ballroom renovations mid-conflict.There’s dark absurdity (a literal assassination GoFundMe),

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45:28

Stop The World, We Want To Get Off (When Allies Face...

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2026/04/01

It’s one ofthoseepisodes.Marina and Jemma try (and occasionally fail) to keep it together as they wade through a week of escalating horror: war rhetoric, media apathy, and leaders who seem either missing in action or actively making things worse. From the sheer scale of the US “No Kings” protests to the deeply disturbing reality unfolding across Iran, Israel and Lebanon, this is a conversation driven by anger, disbelief and a desperate need to make sense of it all.They ask the question many are

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33:20

What are Ofcom Doing? A Great British Shrug

The Trawl ·

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.

The Trawl ·

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...

The Trawl ·

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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1:05:07

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 &...

The Trawl ·

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

The Trawl ·

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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