House of Comments

House of Comments
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House of Comments

A political and topical discussion programme hosted by Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Remembering John Prescott, ICC Issues Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

    In a packed week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell start by remembering John Prescott, the former Labour deputy prime minister who passed away aged 86. They also debate the ICC's decision to issue and arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and others as well as developments in Ukraine. John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback – BBC News Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues warrant of arrest for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif) Situation in Ukraine: ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    37 min

  2. 15 NOV

    Living in Interesting Times

    There are an awful lot of very complicated things going on at the moment. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try and make sense of it all. They discuss Elon Musk's Donald Trump's picks for the next US government, the scandal in the Church of England that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation and Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary – CNN The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation – BBC News Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments – PoliticsHome Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    36 min

  3. 8 NOV

    Sorry, we Have to Talk About Donald Trump

    Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss a host of issues, including the attack on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, the rise in tuition fees and Kemi Badenoch's debut at PMQs.  The main focus of the episode is, of course, Donald Trump's election victory and impending return to the White House. There's plenty to be worried about and lots of questions to ask the Democrats and the Harris campaign. Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Antisemitic rioters target Israeli football fans as disorder unfolds in Amsterdam – Sky Sports University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England – BBC News Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff – New York Times Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    33 min

  4. 1 NOV

    Budget 2024: Who Did Rachel Reeves Clobber?

    This week, Rachel Reeves became the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer to deliver a budget. As expected, various taxes went up. Farmers are one particularly unhappy group. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss some details of what Reeves announced. They also look ahead as US voters head to the polls to decide who will succeed Joe Biden. Budget 2024: key points at a glance – The Guardian Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    41 min

  5. 25 OCT

    Budget 2024 Preview

    Political and economic nerds stand by - it's time for the Budget! Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell preview what Chancellor Rachel Reeves is going to say. They also head Stateside as the US Presidential election enters the home straight.  Sir Keir Starmer says those with assets are 'not working people' - paving way for possible tax rises - Sky News Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions – BBC News Harris says Trump ‘is a fascist’ after John Kelly says the former president wanted generals like Hitler’s – AP News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    30 min
  6. Taylor Swift Scandal: Sir Keir Can't Just Shake it Off

    18 OCT

    Taylor Swift Scandal: Sir Keir Can't Just Shake it Off

    This week Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the implications of the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy's trip to China. They also discuss the ongoing fallout from Sir Keir Starmer's visit to a Taylor Swift concert.  Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    30 min
  7. Too Cleverly by Half

    11 OCT

    Too Cleverly by Half

    This week, Emma Burnell is away so Claire Pearsall joins Charlotte Henry. After 20 years in the Tories, Claire is in the perfect position to try and explain what on Earth happened in the shock leadership election result that saw previous favourite James Cleverly knocked out. Before that, they look at some rather uncomfortable polling for Labour. Labour and Starmer approval ratings continue to drop as government nears 100 days in power Badenoch and Jenrick reach final two in Tory race – BBC News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Claire Pearsall on Twitter Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    31 min

  8. 2 OCT

    Tory Beauty Parade in Birmingham

    It's the Tory Party conference and Charlotte and Emma give their steaming hot takes on the beauty parade. Who has impressed and who deserves to be knocked out of the contest? James Cleverly has had a good week, but will that be enough? Before that, they take a quick look at the ongoing developments in the Middle East. Badenoch Runs UK Tory Leadership Campaign From Currency Guru’s Home - Bloomberg News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

    39 min
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A political and topical discussion programme hosted by Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell.

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  • Creator
    House of Comments
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
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