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The Thought Police

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Ep 3131: Making sense of the nonsensical

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Mike and Matt pick apart the week's news including climate change protesters, Liverpool's outstanding form, Prince Harry's behaviour and Robert De Niro's waning powers on the latest Thought Police.Follow the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTPMike Graham is: @IROMG and Matt Kelly can be found under his publication: @TheNewEuropeanEmail the boys at [email protected] with any questions or comments and don't forget to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode.

Oct 10, 201924 min

Ep 3030: Clucking hell - what's going to happen post-Brexit?

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Matt and Mike speculate about the future for the UK after Brexit on this episode of the Thought Police as they disagree fundamentally about whether the United Kingdom or the European Union is more important for the other. They also dispute the potentially unwelcome countries that may be welcomed in, the future for the Eurozone and the potential impact of eating American chicken.Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP / @IROMG / @TheNewEuropean Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider and don't forget to download new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. And if you have a question or a comment email: [email protected]

Oct 8, 201924 min

Ep 2929: What is the future of news consumption?

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A timely email to [email protected] prompts a fascinating discussion into national, local and online journalism on this episode of the Thought Police. What does the future hold? How have the early days of online affected the current state of play? Can subscription models really work? Mike and Matt discuss...Follow us on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP / @IROMG / @TheNewEuropeanGive us a review on iTunes to improve our rating (and don't forget to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider)......and if there's something you think the boys should discuss, why not send us an email to: [email protected]

Oct 3, 201932 min

Ep 2828: Making judgements

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It's a very feisty edition of the Thought Police as Matt Kelly and Mike Graham dispute whether the decisions in Westminster are being taken through righteousness and impartiality or personal politics and vendettas. They also discuss use of language, how news stories miss out the crucial details and the possibility of Boris Johnson being put behind bars. It's The Thought Police and it's all kicking off... Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP / @IROMG / @TheNewEuropeanEmail the show: [email protected] from your favourite podcast provider and download new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. #ThoughtPolice

Oct 1, 201934 min

Ep 2727: That'll teach them

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Mike and Matt continue their pursuit to capture the pulse of the people as they discuss the perception of Prince Harry compared to his mother, Labour's views on the reform required for the education system, why you shouldn't drink too many sweet drinks and the perils of watching football abroad. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP / @IROMG / @TheNewEuropeanSubscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode every Tuesday and Thursday and email your comments and questions to [email protected].

Sep 26, 201941 min

Ep 2626: Topical cream

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Mike and Matt address the recent news including the Labour Party conference, the collapse of Thomas Cook and John Humphrys stepping down from Radio 4 as well as the major breaking story of the week, MG's horrific injury. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and @IROMG, email the show: [email protected] and subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode. New ones drop every Tuesday and Thursday.

Sep 24, 201935 min

Ep 2525: TPQs (Third Edition)

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Matt and Mike dip back into the mail bag to answer your questions on subjects including war zones, Scottish independence and career choices. If you'd like a question answered on the next Thought Police Questions send it in to [email protected] don't forget to subscribe at your favourite podcast provider and follow the show on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and Mike Graham: @IROMG.Enjoy the episode!

Sep 19, 201941 min

Ep 2424: Fact or fiction?

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David Cameron is back making the news and unsurprisingly the Thought Police have a thing or two to say about his return from exile. Mike and Matt also try to establish what's really going on with Brexit, what makes a regime, and why it's so easy to be a conspiracy theorist. Meanwhile the latest batch of candidates ripe for political derision are named and shamed. It's provocative, proactive but only 50% pro-European (though 100% pro-New European)...they're the Thought Police - accept no imitations!Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP and @IROMGDownload new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday and don't forget to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider. You can also email the show at [email protected] with any topics you'd like to hear the guys discuss. Be careful though, you could be next on the chopping block.

Sep 17, 201939 min

Ep 2323: How was your holiday?

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Mike and Matt discuss their respective recent globetrotting experiences and the perils (and occasional rewards) of travelling abroad. There's also time to debate HS2, Lego and Harry and Meghan's marriage. They'll return to Brexit next week...unlike the current government. Follow us on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP @IROMGSubscribe at your favourite podcast provider: so you never miss an episodeEmail the show: [email protected] don't forget new episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.

Sep 12, 201936 min

Ep 2222: It all happened...and then it didn't

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The Thought Police are back from their summer recess and there is no proroguing here, there's a political minefield to discuss. Brexit is on the horizon, or is it? Matt and Mike pick apart the events of the last few weeks at Westminster and what exactly happens next...if anything. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTP, Mike Graham is: IROMG and remember to subscribe from your favourite provider so you never miss an episode.Also don't forget you can send your questions in to [email protected] and they may be answered in a future episode!

Sep 10, 201940 min

Ep 2121: Best bits (...so far)

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While the boys enjoy a well deserved break, why not take a look back on some of the best bits from the first twenty episodes...and don't panic, Piers Morgan makes an appearance! In the mean time, check out the back catalogue from your favourite podcast provider (and subscribe so you never miss an episode!). Remember to follow the podcast on social media to keep up with the latest news; the show is @ThoughtPoliceTP on Twitter, while Mike is @IROMG. And lastly, you can email questions and queries into [email protected]! New episodes drop soon, the Thought Police are coming (back) for you...!

Sep 5, 201940 min

Ep 2020: TPQs (Second Edition)

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Mike and Matt may be on holiday but it hasn't stopped them answering your questions.Hard-hitting topics this time include investigative journalism, North East voting, seeing through liars and the BBC.Follow the podcast: @ThoughtPoliceTP on Twitter and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Also, if you've got a question you'd like answered or a topic you think should be discussed you can email: [email protected]. They're coming for you...

Aug 27, 201933 min

Ep 1919: Tales from the newsroom

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Mike and Matt take a nostalgic wander down Fleet Street to discuss making newspapers and in particular some of the characters prised away from the pub for just about long enough to put them together (or indeed those who found a way to do it without having to leave the boozer)! Unsurprisingly this episode may include references to legendary news reporter Don Mackay...

Aug 20, 201936 min

Ep 1818: A reflection of society

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Ahead of their respective summer holidays both Mike Graham and Matt Kelly are in philosophical moods. Pre-flight topics include: how modern life works (and doesn't work), whether less work means more money, trying to appease (or stand your ground with) tyrannical editors and covering the biggest news story the world has ever seen (once you'd finally heard about it)... Follow @thoughtpoliceTP and @iromg on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Go on, it would be criminal if you didn't!

Aug 15, 201940 min

Ep 1717: What's the Greek for Skittles?

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It's time for Mike Graham and Matt Kelly's take on the week's news as they discuss the prospect of a general election before Brexit, popular conspiracy theories and common misconceptions, how to travel in style (as long as there are no hiccups along the way) and the dubious state of modern journalism. It's the Thought Police and it's the only lifestyle brand you need to be seen with this summer...Follow the podcast on Twitter: @ThoughtPoliceTPMike Graham can be found at: @IROMGYou can also email your questions and comments to [email protected] don't forget to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode!

Aug 13, 201936 min

Ep 1616: Honesty is the best policy

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Matt and Mike are back for the latest round of verbal jousting. Today they discuss the demise of the Labour Party, dishonest interviewees, secretive party funding, fiddling your expenses and how to be an investigative journalist. It's another hard hitting episode of the Thought Police.Follow the Thought Police on Twitter: @thoughtpoliceTP or Mike Graham is @iromg. You can also send in your questions and suggestions via email: [email protected]. Don't forget there are new episodes to download every Tuesday and Thursday!

Aug 8, 201937 min

Ep 1515: No deal? Better than a hole in the head...

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Matt and Mike react to the weeks news as only they can, with topics including Liverpool's Community Shield defeat, interviewing Hilary Clinton, the American shootings, the warped mind of the serial killer and - on a totally unrelated note - leaving with no deal. This is the Thought Police. Follow the podcast on Twitter @thoughtpoliceTP or Mike Graham is @iromg. You can also email the boys at [email protected]. And don't forget to download new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!

Aug 6, 201945 min

Ep 1414: TPQs (First Edition)

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It's the inaugural Thought Police Questions as Mike and Matt open the mailbag to you for your queries, comments and suggestions including discussion points around Britain's EU membership, unintentionally offending people and the widely held view of Iran. Oh and there's also a bit of Merseyside football chat too...

Aug 1, 201939 min

Ep 1313: The trade disagreement

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Mike and Matt ferociously debate an explosive week in politics in which Boris Johnson made an impression; but was it a positive one? Meanwhile, trading after Brexit, the car market, Alastair Campbell and Carrie Symonds (again!) are also subjected to the Thought Police treatment. It's the kind of probing the services would be proud of...

Jul 30, 201936 min

Ep 1212: Things are really hotting up now

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On today's episode Mike and Matt debate the validity of climate change, Mike remembers the time he overheated on a golf course, Matt laments the long-drawn-out decline of the page 3 girl and the pair discuss MG's prescience about Bachelor Boris.

Jul 25, 201931 min

Ep 1111: Done up like a kipper or was it just a red herring?

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Mike and Matt are back once again to dissect the political climate including a disagreement over BoJo's authenticity, the perils of kneejerk politics and how public 'do-gooding' fads don't help. It's Jean Baudrillard's favourite podcast - but what's that got to do with the price of fish? Find out here. It's the Thought Police...

Jul 23, 201938 min

Ep 1010: Free speech (but it will cost you)

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Matt and Mike discuss freedom of speech and expression in the media and within that how some factual stories are never told yet some fictional ones are. They also explore the depths to which some people or outlets will stoop in order to get a story and compare the differences between the UK and the US as the always controversial and never shy Thought Police go to press once again...

Jul 18, 201935 min

Ep 99: Sports journalism

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Mike and Matt celebrate England's cricket success, MG revels in his baseball knowledge, the pair discuss Manchester United's potential resurgence, and the extra curricular activities of a certain former England striker are put under the microscope on a bit of a curveball of an episode of the Thought Police...

Jul 16, 201935 min

Ep 88: The London bombings - 14 years on

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Matt and Mike share their experiences of covering the 7/7 terrorist attack on this edition of The Thought Police. In lighter news, the pair also discuss Gordon Brown, Elon Musk, and travelling in comfort...

Jul 9, 201935 min

Ep 77: The Political Landscape (slightly hazy)

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On this socio-political episode Mike and Matt get stuck into the Glastonbury debate, the resurgence of the Liberal Democrats, Boris Johnson's bus building revelations and how you can possibly go about not being able to identify some of the biggest names in the world (it might have something to do with liquid consumption).

Jul 2, 201936 min

Ep 66: The Leadership Debate (clue: there isn't any)

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Mike and Matt discuss yet another dramatic week in the world of politics as the last two men standing vie for the Tory party leadership. Meanwhile the debate touches on the UK's position on welfare and benefits; which side are you on?

Jun 25, 201935 min

Ep 55: Go-go or no-go for BoJo?

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Matt and Mike are back to debate the big stories in politics with a mixture of derision, ridicule and discussion. The Tory leadership, Labour governments, multiculturalism and American race issues are all on the docket this time around...

Jun 18, 201940 min

Ep 44: May ends, doom begins?

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Matt and Mike ponder the future of the UK after Theresa May officially steps down and then run the rule over the list of candidates who could replace her as The Thought Police continues...

Jun 11, 201936 min

Ep 33: The Trump Card

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Mike and Matt are back with their cutting edge brand of socio-political commentary (and some football too). Topics under the most stringent investigation from the Thought Police this time include President Trump's UK visit, the upcoming Peterborough by-election and Liverpool's Champions League win...

Jun 4, 201935 min

Ep 22: The beginning or the end?

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It's episode one and unfortunately there's nothing much to discuss...so unfortunately Matt and Mike have to make do with Theresa May's resignation, the results of the European elections, the end of the Jeremy Kyle show and Liverpool's chances in the Champions League final. It's hot, it's topical and it's provocative, it's The Thought Police and it's (hopefully!) just the beginning...of the podcast at least.

May 29, 201935 min

Ep 11: THE THOUGHT POLICE - COMING SOON!

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Stand by for a revolutionary new podcast from Matt Kelly and Mike Graham...coming soon!

May 28, 20191 min