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Starmer’s top two aides quit

Is this a ruthless clearout by the PM, or signs of an entire system collapse?
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Elon Musk asked to attend Epstein’s “wildest party”

Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn explore their stories of the week.
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The New Society podcast

Is the climate crisis spiritual?

The King thinks so
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Politics podcast

What did Starmer already know about Mandelson and Epstein?

The Labour government is fighting for its life.
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Politics podcast

Labour MPs are turning on Starmer over Mandelson

Will anger in the party force Keir Starmer out?
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Will Mandelson be Starmer’s downfall?

The PM knew about Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein – but still appointed him US ambassador.
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The New Society podcast

Infinite Jest is a novel for 2026

Thirty years ago, David Foster Wallace published a book so long it’s still happening.
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The New Society podcast

People around the world are falling in love with AI

How did we get here?
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The New Society podcast

Why are we so obsessed with Japan?

A professional sumo tournament in London in October 2025 offered more than sporting spectacle.
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The New Society podcast

Salman Rushdie is in “the 9th or 10th hour”

The author sat down with the New Statesman’s culture editor, Tanjil Rashid
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