The Trawl

Right then, strap in Trawlers and let's raise a lukewarm pint of Champagne to the anniversary of the Brexit referendum - because nothing says “taking back control” like spiralling food prices and passport queues longer than a Glastonbury toilet line. Then it’s over to Labour HQ, where the party that once marched for peace now wants to slap a terrorist label on Palestine Action. Because apparently, protesting arms deals is just not cricket. Meanwhile, the welfare bill rebellion gave us a rare glimpse of backbench backbone - blink and you might’ve missed it. And finally, Reform UK’s Robin Hood policy has landed... promising to rob from the rich and give to, well, the rich. Expect right-wing pundits and their sheep to gobble up the policy as they read the headlines, but not much else.  Then a quick scoot over to New York where a left-wing candidate offered left-wing policies to left-wing voters…and actually won. Meanwhile, in Labour HQ, there’s probably a task force being assembled to investigate this dangerous correlation between principled politics and electoral success. Expect a report by 2031, just in time to miss the point again. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl] Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast] BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social] Created and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss Edited by Max Carrey

Jemma and Marina were absolutely thrilled to have ex-SNP MP and broadcaster, John Nicolson on the podcast for a really juicy chat about UK politics. They discussed whether or not Scotland would ever become independent, and what it was like to be a presenter on TV during the 9/11 attacks. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl] Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast] BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social] Created and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss Edited by Max Carrey

Another week trying to wade through and make sense of an insane news cycle. The Trawl ladies hadn't had Trump bombing Iran on their bingo card but that's exactly what happened last weekend when Trump single-handedly decided that that was the way to win the Nobel Peace Prize. At time of record, Trump's own intelligence reports state that the strikes weren't wholly successful. He says they're wrong, oh, and Iran and Israel don't know what the 'f' they're doing. Super.  As ever there are some incredible tweets and clips to share with you and when it all gets too much, Jemma has a new ditty to inflict upon everyone. With Netanyahu continuing to do whatever he wants with no sign that international law means anything to him, and Trump thinking he can make countries do his bidding by posting his orders for them on Truth Social, Marina and Jemma ponder whether it's time for more female leaders to emerge. Emily Maitlis has a view on this too, as does the former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson.  There's some White House hilarity involving a very bewildered Juventus team and a look at how the BBC are reporting the news currently.  A jam packed Trawl, stuffed full of online riches.  Enjoy!  Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl] Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast] BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social] Created and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss Edited by Max Carrey

From the brink of WW3 following Israel’s attack on Iran, to the hypocrisy of Western leaders, Jemma and Marina unpack the realities of war, nuclear tensions, and the unchecked power of certain world leaders. They chat about Netanyahu’s latest warmongering, expose how some leaders operate without accountability (because who needs rules, right?), and call out the West’s Olympic-level hypocrisy when it comes to nuclear policies. Expect sharp analysis, unexpected moments of agreement with Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene (yep, didn’t see that one coming), and some unhinged audience commentary from GB News that’ll make you question reality. And don’t worry, amidst all the doom, there’s levity—because as terrifying as world events are, at least you didn’t throw a birthday party no one showed up to. Tune in, laugh through the pain, and prepare to scream into the void alongside them.   Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl] Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast] BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social] Created and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss Edited by Max Carrey

This week on The Trawl, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss sift through the latest chaos so you don’t have to. As the world teeters on geopolitical uncertainty, they dive into the headlines—from Trump’s embarrassingly sparse birthday parade and the powerful No Kings protests sweeping the U.S., to the chilling political violence in Minnesota. Plus, the G7 Summit gives us Trump fumbling paperwork, awkward diplomatic moments, and his latest baffling rants. With humour, sharp analysis, and just the right amount of outrage, this episode is packed with all the news, all the mess, and all the hot takes you need to hear. Thank you for sharing and do tweet us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl] Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast [https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast] BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thetrawl.bsky.social] Created and Produced by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss Edited by Max Carrey