The Fix is In

In a WhatsApp'd invitation from Anne Jenkin a party during lockdown was described as “joint birthday drinks“. It was both Virginia Crosbie’s 54th and Anne Jenkin’s 65th birthdays on December 8, 2020.* Why let a little thing like lockdown get in the way of having a party? Today we learn that the Standards Commissioner has "insufficient evidence" that the event was a lockdown rule breaching party... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a Guido Talks special we bring you all the allegations against Angela Rayner. Including some that lobby hacks have missed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following a three year campaign, this week the Guardian finally apologised for its historical links to the slave trade, and announced it would pay £10 million in reparations over the next ten years. Listen to Guido's Editor Paul Staines explain why this matters and tell Jacob Rees Mogg why £10 million isn't nearly enough...See also: Campaign Victory: Guardian Editor Apologises for Founders’ Links to Slavery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Adam and Paul discuss Sue Gray's resignation from the Civil Service, and her appointment as... Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff. Who saw that coming? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This experiment shows there’s a lot of artificial intelligence in Chatting With Chatbots. All the voices are 100% artificial (the advances in that field are truly astonishing).Even the voice of the presenter – the voice of Simon Carr – is artificially generated.The presenter’s script was written by Carr, with the contributions from the Chatbots – that is, all the Americans – are entirely from the AI programmes that are either ChatGPT or its descendants (yes, it is metastasising).It is a little appreciated fact that Chatbots are still idiotic – however idiotic in a recognisably human way.Will they take over professional jobs? Radio 4 presenters, newscasters, advertising copywriters, energy policy formulators?They’re not there yet – though they’re certainly on the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Christian and Paul discuss the fallout from Nadhim Zahawi's sacking, Labour's Rosie Duffield problem, and more...Subscribe to Guido Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, aCast, or from wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Christian and Paul discuss Scotland's new Gender Reform Bill, leaked Home Office documents, Suella Braverman's fight to find a seat, and more...Subscribe to Guido Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, aCast, or from wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Christian and Paul break down the first PMQs of 2023. As expected, it's all about the NHS... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonks have given their verdict, now hear what the Guido team have to say about Rishi's Spring Statement...Subscribe to the show on YouTube, or if you prefer to listen rather than watch, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, aCast, Sounder.FM, or from wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership manoeuvres, letters of no confidence, and party defections. What’s next for the Tories?In the latest episode of Guido Talks, we discuss where things stand for the party, and what might be in store once Sue Gray – finally – releases her report.Do the Tory rebels have a plan? [https://order-order.com/2022/01/19/whats-the-plan/] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.