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Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast

Fenix News Network

Washington to Westminster is the natural-ish culmination of hundreds of years of British-American foreign relations. British comedian Matt Johnston from The Interesting Times and American comedian Andrea Bridges-Smith from The Fenix News Network join forces to ask each other, what the bloody hell is going on over on your side of the pond? If there"s one thing both our proud nations have in common, it"s that our politicians are nuts!

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21:30

Want Some Cake? Trump's Marie Antoinette Moment & The...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/10/29

American children are about to go hungry thanks to the government shutdown, but don't worry—Trump is using the emergency fund to redecorate a new golden ballroom. Marie Antoinette's ghost called the optics "terrible," but at least she offered cake! Andrea returns from her news-free vacation just in time to watch the American empire crumble. Meanwhile, Matt covers the UK's exciting new "racism race," where a Reform MP is furious about seeing Black and Asian people in TV ads, and a Tory MP wants to

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20:38

Trump Celebrates Peace...But Will It Actually Last?

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Donald Trump is taking a victory lap for the Gaza ceasefire, but with the deal already fraying at the edges, we have to ask: can this peace actually last? This week, we're breaking down the fragile new agreement. We give credit where it's due (sort of) to Trump's Nobel Prize ambitions, and we analyze the world's most awkward photo op, where UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer struggles to find a seat at the cool kids' table. But it's not all celebration. We discuss the emotional whiplash in America, the

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21:25

How To Win a Nobel Peace Prize (Step 1: Invade Your...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Step 1: Invade your own country. Step 2: ...? This week, we're breaking down Donald Trump's bizarre new strategy to win a Nobel Peace Prize by deploying federal troops against American citizens in cities like Portland and Chicago. We also watch Trump suddenly develop amnesia when a reporter asks the one question he doesn't want to answer: Will he pardon his old friend, Ghislaine Maxwell? Meanwhile, across the pond, the UK has a free speech crisis of its own, where holding an "I Oppose Genocide" sign

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25:55

Shutdown Snafu, Fat-Shaming Generals, and A HORSE for...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Is your government shutting down, fat-shaming its generals, or planning to appoint a horse as the next Prime Minister? This week on Westminster to Washington, the answer is... yes. We're diving into the US government shutdown as Democrats hold the line for healthcare, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth rebrands to the 'Department of War' and gives his top military brass a stern lecture on their waistlines. Meanwhile, across the pond, the UK is fast-tracking a national ID card system nobody

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19:19

Is Trump's UK Visit a Royal Disaster for Keir Starmer?

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Is the "Special Relationship" about to cause a constitutional crisis? This week, Andrea and Matt dive into Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK and the political chaos it's unleashing for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As questions swirl around Starmer's controversial appointment of Peter Mandelson—the "Prince of Darkness"—as US ambassador and his newly revealed connections to Jeffrey Epstein, could Trump's visit prove fatal for the PM's career? Meanwhile, in the US, the shocking

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27:10

Trump's FAKE Peace Deals, Newsom's Epic Troll &...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Is it an intervention, a babysitting mission, or just another week in global politics? This week, we're breaking down Europe's emergency visit to the White House, debunking President Trump's Nobel-worthy "peace deals," and watching as Gavin Newsom masterfully trolls the president using his own all-caps playbook.

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21:16

Transatlantic Migration Madness: Cue the Laser Sharks!

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Welcome to Washington to Westminster! In this scorching episode, we dive headfirst into the blistering political climates on both sides of the Atlantic, asking if UK and US policies are getting hotter than a summer heatwave! First up, the UK is bracing for another summer of potential unrest as senior police warn of rising temperatures and rising crime rates, echoing last year's race riots. Is global warming literally boiling brains? Then, they tackle the latest in UK immigration policy, with Starmer

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30:07

Texas Democrats Flee 🏃‍♂️as Abbott Tries to Rig the...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a surprise special session — not to help flood victims, but to redraw the state’s already gerrymandered congressional maps. In response, Texas Democrats fled the state to block the vote. Andrea and Matt break down this political circus, compare it to redistricting in the UK, and ask: is this the beginning of a nationwide map war? Also in this episode: The Farage party’s bigfoot-believing recruits Why no one is naming their babies “Keir” And what the hell is going on

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25:10

Palestine Pivot (Now with Bagpipes!) and Trump's...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In this episode of Washington to Westminster, we dive into Trump’s awkward trip to Scotland, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the bizarre twists in the Epstein files. From bagpipes drowning out Trump’s voice to Marjorie Taylor Greene unexpectedly using the word “genocide,” this episode covers the shocking, the absurd, and the downright surreal. We also tackle Starmer’s response to Gaza, Trump’s contradictory statements on Epstein, and why Americans can now Venmo the U.S. government

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23:41

Spilling the Tea on the Latest Epstein News! ☕️ 👀

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/07/16

This week on Washington to Westminster, we sip the scalding tea from both sides of the Atlantic. From Donald Trump crashing a trophy ceremony and getting booed by Chelsea fans, to a deep dive into the latest Jeffrey Epstein file debacle (featuring Dan Bongino, Pam Bondi, and some suspiciously missing receipts), we explore the political circus that keeps on giving. Plus: UK heatwaves, Starmer’s Trump dodging, and the return of Nigel Farage and his least-wanted Tory friends. It’s messy. It’s

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28:18

The REAL reason Elon's starting a new party!

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/07/09

We are back for Season 4! From Texas floods to UK welfare cuts, it's been a week — and now Elon Musk is apparently starting his own political party? In this week’s Washington to Westminster, we dive into the storm (literally and politically) to talk: The tragic floods in Texas — and how the community stepped up The UK’s Assisted Dying Bill and chaotic welfare politics Elon Musk’s “America Party” and the absurdity of billionaires getting tax breaks Why new parties are popping up everywhere Plus:

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24:49

California Chaos: Is LA Under Martial Law Now?

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/06/11

In this week’s Washington to Westminster, Andrea and Matt try to make sense of the madness as Donald Trump sends the military into Los Angeles amid protests and escalating immigration crackdowns. Is this martial law? Has the U.S. crossed the Rubicon into dictatorship? We break down what’s really happening on the ground in California, how Trump’s ICE raids are targeting workers instead of criminals, and why states like Texas may be next. Plus, Gavin Newsom goes full “resistance,” the National Guard

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25:20

Brexit Karaoke & Big Beautiful...Clones?

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/06/04

This week on Washington to Westminster: Trump thinks Biden died and got replaced with clones, Reform brings Elon cosplay to the council chamber, and Joni Ernst tries to explain why healthcare is for wimps. Matt and Andrea cover defence spending, sausage rolls, and accidental musical crimes – plus the return of Brexit Karaoke!

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21:26

Biden's Book Bombshell & Brexit II: The Unbrexiting!

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/05/21

In this week’s Washington to Westminster, Andrea and Matt take a break from despair (sort of) and try to focus on actual progress—starting with the UK’s shiny new EU trade deal. But don’t worry, the madness continues: we’ve got right-wingers calling diplomacy “treason,” Trump’s oddly polite cancer statement, Biden’s health coverup book scandal, and a reality show idea so dystopian it could only come from America. Plus: Matt proposes the UK’s most terrifying game show, and Andrea tries not to move to

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17:20

From Arson to Airplanes: Who’s Turning Up the Heat?

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/05/14

🔥 From arson attacks in the UK to shady private jets in the U.S., things are heating up—literally and politically. This week on Washington to Westminster, Andrea and Matt dig into the suspicious fire at Keir Starmer’s home, Trump’s ethically bonkers “gift” from Qatar, and why free pizza might be the new frontline of American protest. Plus: 🇫🇷 Macron’s cocaine rumors, ✈️ Newark Airport’s trauma meltdown, 💊 Trump’s sudden pivot to affordable meds (??), 📦 The world’s laziest “trade deal,” and 🃏

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15:31

The Dollhouse Coup: Trumpism Crosses the Pond!

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Trump’s doll drama isn’t just embarrassing America anymore — it’s gone airborne and infected British politics too. Nigel Farage and the Reform Party scored a razor-thin election win by six votes, proving that political bad ideas now have a frequent flyer program. Matt and Andrea break down the UK’s alarming flirtation with Trump-style populism, Trump’s hilarious “kids only need 2 dolls” economic defense, and why both countries seem determined to repeat history (but dumber). Plus: good news from

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16:26

From the Vatican to the Fed: Trump’s Week of Chaos!

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/04/23

This week on Washington to Westminster, it’s a whirlwind of WTF. Trump goes to war with the Federal Reserve, flirts with firing Jerome Powell, and proposes the worst Ukraine peace deal since, well, ever. Meanwhile, the Pope has died, and Marjorie Taylor Greene says evil has been defeated—coincidence? Back in the UK, the Labour Party is cosplaying as the Tories, trans rights are under fire, and the Home Secretary wants a league table of prisoners by nationality for reasons that definitely aren’t

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25:18

Trump’s Tariff Fallout and 5 Kilos of WHAT?! 😲

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/04/22

What do booze tariffs, trans rights, international mail seizures, and potato decorating have in common? They’re all covered in this week’s globe-spanning episode of Washington to Westminster! 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Andrea and Matt dig into Trump’s ongoing tariff war — now so wild that even Nigel Farage is against it (?!), while Liz Truss claims Trump has been "right about everything." Meanwhile, UK courts weigh in on the legal definition of womanhood, and Matt shares the insane story of almost going to prison

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25:29

"Hey, Atlantic! Wanna See Our War Strategy?"

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/03/26

This week on Washington to Westminster, we dive into the most boneheaded national security breach yet—when Trump’s Defense Secretary accidentally texted U.S. war plans to the editor of The Atlantic. Yes, really. Plus: Conor McGregor’s presidential ambitions, America’s desperate hunt for eggs, and the most fragile presidential ego this side of the Atlantic. Join Andrea and Matt as they roast both sides of the pond with equal opportunity sarcasm.

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21:48

Trump’s Trade War Tanks the Economy & JD Vance...

Washington to Westminster: A Political Comedy Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Trump’s latest round of tariffs is already tanking the economy, JD Vance managed to insult one of America’s closest allies, and Elon Musk is still running the White House like his personal circus. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer may have just become the unlikely leader of the free world. Plus, Melania Trump speaks out against deepfake porn—but can she get her husband to chill on Truth Social?

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