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Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins

Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins

Every Friday night, the coolest cat in radio gets his claws into the biggest news stories of the week, speaking truth to power and striking a blow for social justice.

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159 episodesEN

Show overview

Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 159 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 33 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News & Politics show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 107 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 107 episodes published. Published by talkRADIO.

Episodes
159
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
30 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

Join Ian Collins on Talk for a lively, no-nonsense look at the day’s biggest stories, from politics and current affairs to culture and entertainment. Ian dives deep with expert guests, outspoken commentators, and compelling callers, bringing fresh angles and sharp analysis to everything making headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Burnham’s Britain: Borders, Net Zero and the Trump Challenge

Jun 25, 202632 min

Can Andy Burnham Turn Britain Around?

Jun 24, 202632 min

The Battle for Labour: Should Burnham Be Challenged?

Jun 23, 202643 min

Starmer Resigns: Can Andy Burnham Save Britain?

Jun 22, 202632 min

700+ Migrants in a Day: Can Anyone Stop the Boats?

Jun 17, 202636 min

Toxic Britain? Politics, Public Anger and the Breakdown of Trust

Jun 16, 202640 min

Social Media Ban: Protecting Children or State Overreach?

Jun 15, 202630 min

Starmer Under Siege: Resignation, Belfast Unrest & Right-Wing Splits

Jun 12, 202629 min

Belfast Unrest: Why Don’t People Feel Heard?

Jun 10, 202629 min

Economic Decline & the Belfast Horror

Jun 9, 202633 min

JD Vance, Henry Nowak & US Influence: Should America Shape British Politics?

Jun 8, 202627 min

Does British Politics Need More 'Normal People?'

Jun 5, 202626 min

Justice for Henry Nowak? Two-Tier Policing and Protests

Jun 3, 202632 min

Could Reform UK Take Power? Plus Henry Nowak Bodycam Footage Sparks Questions

Jun 2, 202633 min

Mandelson Files Day: What’s About to Be Exposed and Should We See the Henry Nowak Footage?

Jun 1, 202625 min

Policing on Trial? Political Correctness, Henry Nowak & Manchester Airport

May 29, 202629 min

Britain’s Lost Generation? Youth Jobs, Migration & the Henry Nowak Case

May 28, 202629 min

Britain Out of Control? Starmer Crisis, Migrant Surge & Reform Row

May 27, 202637 min

Can Farage Save the Right? Makerfield, Musk & the Battle to Defeat the Left

May 26, 202636 min

Adult Crime, Adult Time?

May 25, 202636 min
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