Hugo and Archie are back for the first podcast of 2026! After a winter break that felt more like a political fever dream, the boys sit down to unpack a landscape shifting by the hour. From the high-stakes stage of Davos to the tranquil hills of Chipping Norton, no stone is left unturned.

This week, we discuss:

• The King of the North: We look at Andy Burnham’s latest power play and the fallout from the NEC blocking his Westminster return. Is he truly stuck in Manchester, or is he just getting started?

• The Rodney for Turning: We dissect Keir Starmer’s latest series of policy pivots—from digital IDs to welfare—and wonder if there’s any position he won’t eventually abandon.

• The Great Blue Exodus: In a move that surprised nobody, Suella Braverman has officially defected to Reform UK. Is the Conservative Party now in a terminal tailspin?

• Donald’s Davos Deal: Breaking down Trump’s "Mother of all Deals" at the World Economic Forum and his new "Board of Peace." What does his global manoeuvring mean for the UK’s strategic future?

• Lord Clarkson of Diddly Squat? Jeremy Clarkson is the man of the hour for the rural vote. We debate whether the TV farmer is the unlikely saviour the Tories need—or if we'd rather vote for his dog.

Your wallet is hurting, and Hugo and Archie are here to find out why. In this episode, the boys take on Pintflation—the storm that is killing the affordable pint and threatening the future of the pub.

On the menu:

The Breakdown: Why your lager suddenly costs £7.

The Culprits: Energy bills, tax hikes, or no state support?

The Future: Is the dreaded £10 pint inevitable?

Served with a side of:

The Headlines of the week

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