Truss Issues

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Liz Truss has just taken over as Britains Prime Minister. It's the UK's biggest job, but with a flurry of crises on the way, it's about to get a lot bigger. So we're going to review her progress and promises over the first 100 days in this show - Truss Issues.

  • 35 minutes 39 seconds
    We predict the local elections (and everything goes wrong)

    In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they thoroughly disappoint when it comes to making it a proper Canadian special, but discuss UK matters instead, talking about how news the Rwanda scheme has started is a red herring, and dive deep into the England and Wales local elections that are happening on the date of publishing, as well as the usual installment of the world leader's leaderboard!


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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Ben's Under Reported Story: 01:32

    Rory's Under Reported Story: 04:41

    Engalnd & Wales Local Elections: 06:59

    World Leader Leaderboard: 26:24

    Outro: 33:53

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    2 May 2024, 9:30 am
  • 36 minutes 14 seconds
    Is the US actually turning against Israel?

    In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!


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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Rory's Under Reported Story: 01:27

    Nadja's Under Reported Story: 04:04

    Is Israel Losing International Support?: 08:44

    World Leader Leaderboard: 27:15

    Outro: 34:29

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    25 April 2024, 9:30 am
  • 42 minutes 20 seconds
    Was Bringing Back David Cameron a Good Idea?

    In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!


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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Rory’s Under-Reported Story: 01:22

    Ben’s Under-Reported Story: 03:27

    Zac’s Under-Reported Story: 06:18

    Is David Cameron Upstaging Sunak? : 07:09

    World Leader Leaderboard: 30:28

    Outro: 41:48

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    18 April 2024, 9:30 am
  • 41 minutes 42 seconds
    TLDR Rank the World's Worst Politicians

    In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode!



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    TIMESTAMPS:


    0:00 : Intro

    02:11 : Zac’s Under Reported Story

    05:50 : Georgina’s Under Reported Story

    11:34 : Nadja’s Under Reported Story

    14:00 : World Leader Leaderboard

    40:21 : Outro

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    11 April 2024, 10:31 am
  • 5 minutes 35 seconds
    Why We're (kinda) Quitting

    On today's mini episode, Jack sits down with Rory to discuss what's going on at TLDR over the next couple of weeks. Is this goodbye?


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    13 February 2024, 10:50 am
  • 40 minutes 10 seconds
    Why is Tucker Carlson interviewing Vladimir Putin?

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    In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.



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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Rory’s underreported story: 01:16

    Zac’s underreported story: 04:59

    Tucker Carlson in Russia: 09:58

    World Leader Leaderboard: 27:50

    Outro: 39:47

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    8 February 2024, 10:30 am
  • 33 minutes 48 seconds
    Should the Tories be Doing Better With Young People?

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    Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6P


    In today’s episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we’ll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.


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    6 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 38 minutes 38 seconds
    Why Ukraine might be doing better than you think

    Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:

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    In today's episode, Zac, Jack and Rory discuss the perilous position Ukraine is in with the upcoming U.S. election and the uncertainty of where military aid is coming from, and whether the EU can ramp up it’s military production in time before the November election, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.



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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Newspaper: 00:37

    Rory’s underreported story: 01:30

    Zac’s underreported story: 05:43

    Ukraine Update: 08:54

    World Leader Leaderboard: 30:11

    Outro: 38:07

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    1 February 2024, 10:30 am
  • 39 minutes 13 seconds
    How the Tories Could Topple Sunak

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    In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory have a busy week when it comes to UK news, as they cover both the proposed disposable vape ban as well as the Tories seemingly never stopping at their attempts at removing Sunk as PM, as plan after plan is uncovered, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.



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    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Rory’s underreported story: 02:07

    Ben’s underreported story: 04:00

    UK’s vape ban: 09:07

    Tory rebellions?: 15:48

    World Leader Leaderboard: 28:12

    Outro: 38:40

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    30 January 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 12 seconds
    Why Europe is scared of Trump returning?

    In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss whether Europe is frightened ahead of a potential Donald Trump presidency after his strong showings in the recent Caucuses, and what this might mean for NATO and other institutions , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.


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    TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!


    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Rory’s underreported story: 01:00

    Zac’s underreported story: 03:00

    Is Europe Scared about Trump?: 07:10

    World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02

    Outro: 29:20

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    25 January 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 42 seconds
    Why are the Government Using Memes?

    In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.


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    TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!


    TIMESTAMPS:


    Intro: 0:00

    Ben’s underreported story: 01:09

    Weird Government Comms : 05:05

    World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02

    Outro: 29:20

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    23 January 2024, 1:00 pm
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