The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1406

Harry, Josh, and Stelios discuss Labour’s ridiculous advert, why Scotland will never have its freedom, and the scandal that destroyed a prominent Democrat.

Reading List

• Is She Wrong Though?

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  • YouGov tracker: UK voting intention polling - YouGov

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  • The Guardian: Starmer faces MP vote over Mandelson standards investigation - The Guardian

• Scotland Will Never Have Its Freedom

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  • BBC News: Additional report on Scottish politics/housing - BBC News

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  • Twitter video clip on political discussion - Twitter

  • Daily Mail: Ex-SNP adviser embezzlement case - Daily Mail

  • Twitter video on political commentary - Twitter

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  • Twitter video clip on UK political discussion - Twitter

• The Scandal that Destroyed A Prominent Democrat

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  • Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales to resign after affair allegations - The Washington Post

  • 'Both gentlemen need to go': Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales face resignation calls amid misconduct claims - The Guardian