Andy Burnham
How the Trump administration is lying
How is the Trump administration defending the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents? Why was Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from running as MP? And what role will Trump’s new Board of Peace play in Gaza?
Jasper Corbett is joined by The Observer reporters Stephen Armstrong and Serena Cesareo, and producer Poppy Bullard to battle out who can pitch the story that should lead the news.
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Host: Jasper Corbett
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Executive Producer: Matt Russell
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