Book Special: Conversations with Saddam

**We will be taking a short mid-series hiatus to record a new batch of episodes and will return in a few weeks' time!**In Everything is News: Vanguard, Julia and Tom will bring you a series of special interviews with some of the world's leading figures – and unlike the interview strands of other popular political podcasts, these won't just be a way for the hosts to show off using a list of questions prepared in advance by their hard-working staffers. In this episode, Julia and Tom meet Helga Elfström-Bratt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, to discuss her career, her new report into the biggest threats to global prosperity, and her long-running email correspondence with Tom.Support the show at Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsEverything is News: After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeHelga Elfström-Bratt is played by Ellie WhiteIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the show at Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeEmily (questioner) was played by Hannah WhyteIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Everything is News: Vanguard, Julia and Tom will bring you a series of special interviews with some of the world's leading figures – and unlike the interview strands of other popular political podcasts, these won't just be a way for the hosts to show off using a list of questions prepared in advance by their hard-working staffers. In this episode, Julia and Tom meet Thuggo Atkins, the controversial founder of one of the world's largest private militia organisations. Prepare for an extremely forensic and 100% hard-hitting interview, covering Thuggo's rags-to-riches upbringing, top tips for business success, and alleged crimes against humanity. For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsEverything is News: After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeThuggo Atkins is played by Sam CampbellIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeAnthony (questioner) is played by James GaultIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is News returns on Wednesday 26th March, 2025! You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/EverythingisNews and follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia shares an exclusive excerpt from her latest book, Conversations with Saddam.Everything is News will be back with series 2 in 2025. In the meantime, you can follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom shares an exclusive excerpt from his latest book, The DEFRA Years.Everything is News will be back with series 2 in 2025. In the meantime, you can follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Julia bring you a special mini-episode from the Omertà Group Hospitality Cell at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham!Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Written by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.