The TLDR News Podcast

In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, where they exclusively discuss the results of last week's England & Wales local elections, discuss the fallout, and see whether they are as clued in as they think they are when it comes to their predictions!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Local Election Results: 00:52Podcast future & Outro: 22:16See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Jack is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they thoroughly disappoint when it comes to making it a proper Canadian special, but discuss UK matters instead, talking about how news the Rwanda scheme has started is a red herring, and dive deep into the England and Wales local elections that are happening on the date of publishing, as well as the usual installment of the world leader's leaderboard!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Ben's Under Reported Story: 01:32Rory's Under Reported Story: 04:41Engalnd & Wales Local Elections: 06:59World Leader Leaderboard: 26:24Outro: 33:53See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory's Under Reported Story: 01:27Nadja's Under Reported Story: 04:04Is Israel Losing International Support?: 08:44World Leader Leaderboard: 27:15Outro: 34:29See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac is on hosting duties and is joined by Ben and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether David Cameron is outshining Rishi Sunak, and whether having Lords in the cabinet is a good idea or not, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s Under-Reported Story: 01:22Ben’s Under-Reported Story: 03:27Zac’s Under-Reported Story: 06:18Is David Cameron Upstaging Sunak? : 07:09World Leader Leaderboard: 30:28Outro: 41:48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Jack and Zac introduce Nadja and Georgina, our new journalists! The gang then discusses their underreported stories from around the world and brings you a bumper world leader's leaderboard section to bring you a month's worth of updates in one episode!🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 : Intro02:11 : Zac’s Under Reported Story05:50 : Georgina’s Under Reported Story11:34 : Nadja’s Under Reported Story14:00 : World Leader Leaderboard40:21 : OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's mini episode, Jack sits down with Rory to discuss what's going on at TLDR over the next couple of weeks. Is this goodbye?🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory discuss Tucker Carlson announcing that he will interview Vladimir Putin In Russia, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 01:16Zac’s underreported story: 04:59Tucker Carlson in Russia: 09:58World Leader Leaderboard: 27:50Outro: 39:47See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/Why are Gen-Z Women so Much More Liberal than Men? https://youtu.be/ywtKokFjYb4?si=SWnhqIQHyVPDdz6PIn today’s episode, Jack sits down with Rory and Zac to talk about just who is actually voting for the tories. With new YouGov data released showing voting intention by age, is it possible for the tories to claw back the young demographic? As usual, we’ll also be bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews💡 Got a Topic Suggestion? - https://forms.gle/mahEFmsW1yGTNEYXASupport TLDR on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tldrnewsDonate by PayPal: https://tldrnews.co.uk/fundingOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Jack and Rory discuss the perilous position Ukraine is in with the upcoming U.S. election and the uncertainty of where military aid is coming from, and whether the EU can ramp up it’s military production in time before the November election, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Newspaper: 00:37Rory’s underreported story: 01:30Zac’s underreported story: 05:43Ukraine Update: 08:54World Leader Leaderboard: 30:11Outro: 38:07See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get the final copies or the digital edition of the Too Long newspaper:https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory have a busy week when it comes to UK news, as they cover both the proposed disposable vape ban as well as the Tories seemingly never stopping at their attempts at removing Sunk as PM, as plan after plan is uncovered, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader's leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 02:07Ben’s underreported story: 04:00UK’s vape ban: 09:07Tory rebellions?: 15:48World Leader Leaderboard: 28:12Outro: 38:40See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss whether Europe is frightened ahead of a potential Donald Trump presidency after his strong showings in the recent Caucuses, and what this might mean for NATO and other institutions , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 01:00Zac’s underreported story: 03:00Is Europe Scared about Trump?: 07:10World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02Outro: 29:20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, a returning Jack and Ben sit down and discuss whether the government have got it right when it comes to their seemingly unusual communications style on social media , as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Ben’s underreported story: 01:09Weird Government Comms : 05:05World Leader Leaderboard: 22:02Outro: 29:20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and discuss the growing tensions across the world as Iran strikes multiple countries with rockets, Israel raises tensions with Lebanon, and North Korea removes key unification offices and monuments, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 02:07Zac’s underreported story: 061:36Is WW3 around the corner? : 12:19World Leader Leaderboard: 28:10Outro: 37:11See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac, Ben and Rory sit down and discuss the massive MRP poll released by The Telegraph (conducted by YouGov) which paints Rishi Sunak into a tight corner, and discuss how he might react to get out of this hole, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.🎞 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnewsOur mission is to explain news and politics in an impartial, efficient, and accessible way, balancing import and interest while fostering independent thought.TLDR is a completely independent & privately owned media company that's not afraid to tackle the issues we think are most important. The channel is run by a small group of young people, with us hoping to pass on our enthusiasm for politics to other young people. We are primarily fan sourced with most of our funding coming from donations and ad revenue. No shady corporations, no one telling us what to say. We can't wait to grow further and help more people get informed. Help support us by subscribing, engaging and sharing. Thanks!TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 01:28Ben’s underreported story: 03:59Zac’s underreported story: 05:23Tory Polling Disaster: 07:12World Leader Leaderboard: 21:46Outro: 33:41See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories, what big topics to look out for in 2024, and make their changes to the World Leader Leaderboard. TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Rory’s underreported story: 00:58Zac’s underreported story: 03:35What to look out for in 2024: 06:44World Leader Leaderboard: 22:23Outro: 34:42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac and Ben sit down and discuss ethics in politics when it comes to blatant lying following Rishi Sunak getting community noted, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode Rory and Zac sit down to discuss their underreported stories of 2023 and - for the last time this year - make changes to the World Leader Leaderboard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Zac and Rory sit down and rate each political party in the UK on how they performed in 2023, as well as bringing you the underreported stories of the week and the world leader leaderboard.TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00Underreported Stories: 01:352023 UK politics in Review: 09:46World Leader Leaderboard: 42:27Outro: 49:30See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Order Too Long Now: https://tldrnews.co.uk/product/too-long-the-newspaper-standard/Get 30% of with the code: TLDRPODCASTIn today's episode, Jack, Rory, and Zac sit down and discuss the Venezuelan vote to annex the majority of neighbouring Guyana's territory.TIMESTAMPS:Intro: 0:00Under-reported Stories: 01:54Venezuela vote to annex part of Guyana: 08:19World Leader Leaderboard: 25:37Outro: 34:07See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode Jack, Ben, and Zac sit down and discuss the upcoming vote on the government's emergency Rwanda bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.