The News Agents

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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. Read more

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Today (06/19/2026) 41:53Why is Trump now handing over billions to Iran?

Yesterday (06/18/2026) 33:40 Special Report: How the Makerfield by-election could change everything

06/17/2026 53:05How political violence and conspiracy became mainstream in Britain

06/16/2026 51:07Will Starmer's social media ban for kids really happen?

06/15/2026 43:34 Show all episodes

Our take on The News Agents podcast

A blend of top journalism and humor, that's what The News Agents is about.
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall present the daily news with a deep analysis, clever comments and a dose of sarcasm.
If you want to keep up to date with what's happening in the world and get an intelligent view of it, you shall not miss this show produced by Global Player Original and Persephonica.

Producer
Global

Host
Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall

Country
United Kingdom

Episodes count
1140

Average duration
40 minutes

Frequency
Daily

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Listener reviews

Sarah - 10/02/2023
I love the podcast. But feels a bit ironic to promote the importance of climate issues in your news analysis, while in the next segment promoting all the faraway places you can go with virgin airlines. Can’t you find advertisers which are more consistent with the messages in your show??

Agnes - 07/13/2023
It keeps me informed, entertained, and chuckling on my commute. News done right!

Ken - 06/20/2023
Like the evening news but with laughs and a dose of "whoa, I didn't know that!. 👏

Bryan D. - 06/01/2023
The News Agents smart observations make the show a standout. I like your shrap comments! Thanks for the great content nad keeping informed!

Linda - 05/31/2023
a very entertaining way to stay up to date! thanks and keep up with this content! great journalism and fun company for my commute.