Jon Sopel
@jonsopel1.bsky.social
Host of daily podcast The News Agents. And author of Strangeland. Available at all good bookshops….
Join @lewis_goodall and me at 12.30 for the first ever @TheNewsAgents livestream - on what is happening in the US, Ukraine and Russia - and what Europe can do. Please send us your questions.
Available on @GlobalPlayer and YouTube
Available on @GlobalPlayer and YouTube
March 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Join @lewis_goodall and me at 12.30 for the first ever @TheNewsAgents livestream - on what is happening in the US, Ukraine and Russia - and what Europe can do. Please send us your questions.
Available on @GlobalPlayer and YouTube
Available on @GlobalPlayer and YouTube
Sad to hear. But what a life. And arguably his best years came after he stopped being president
Breaking news: Jimmy Carter, a no-frills and steel-willed Southern governor who was elected president in 1976, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. He was 100 and the oldest living U.S. president of all time.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 29, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Sad to hear. But what a life. And arguably his best years came after he stopped being president
Sure one of the best views there is after take off
December 26, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Sure one of the best views there is after take off
My piece for @the-independent.com on Peter Mandelson becoming our next ambassador to Washington. Risky? Maybe, but overwhelmingly a smart move
Peter Mandelson is a gamble as US ambassador – but exactly what Trump needs
Tony Blair may think being in charge of the British embassy in Washington is like running an up market B&B, writes Jon Sopel. But with Trump back in charge, the job has never been more important or mo...
www.independent.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
My piece for @the-independent.com on Peter Mandelson becoming our next ambassador to Washington. Risky? Maybe, but overwhelmingly a smart move
www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/p...
Suspect that facial expression captures his mood
Suspect that facial expression captures his mood
FBI Director Chris Wray announces plans to resign as Trump’s plans to replace him | CNN Politics
FBI Director Chris Wray will resign at the end of the Biden administration, according to a statement from the FBI Wednesday.
www.cnn.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:24 PM
www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/p...
Suspect that facial expression captures his mood
Suspect that facial expression captures his mood
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“Assad’s men surrendered and walked away with barely a shot fired - 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 how brittle this regime was.”
In an emergency episode, The News Agents discuss the geopolitical impact of Damascus falling into the hands of rebels.
@lewisgoodall.com
@jonsopel1.bsky.social
In an emergency episode, The News Agents discuss the geopolitical impact of Damascus falling into the hands of rebels.
@lewisgoodall.com
@jonsopel1.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 2:18 PM
“Assad’s men surrendered and walked away with barely a shot fired - 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 how brittle this regime was.”
In an emergency episode, The News Agents discuss the geopolitical impact of Damascus falling into the hands of rebels.
@lewisgoodall.com
@jonsopel1.bsky.social
In an emergency episode, The News Agents discuss the geopolitical impact of Damascus falling into the hands of rebels.
@lewisgoodall.com
@jonsopel1.bsky.social
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"Jubilation and euphoria now. but what next? What about the hard yards of actually governing this country?"
Despite the liberation of Syria from the brutal Assad regime, its future remains uncertain
Despite the liberation of Syria from the brutal Assad regime, its future remains uncertain
Syria liberation: What comes next, and can Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rule?
The scenes from Syria are ones of jubilation as people celebrate the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, but what comes next for the country?
articles.globalplayer.com
December 9, 2024 at 11:59 AM
"Jubilation and euphoria now. but what next? What about the hard yards of actually governing this country?"
Despite the liberation of Syria from the brutal Assad regime, its future remains uncertain
Despite the liberation of Syria from the brutal Assad regime, its future remains uncertain
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"The seeds of its own impending implosion."
Journalist @carolecadwalla.bsky.social of The Observer describes the "crisis" caused by the sale of the publication to Tortoise Media, calling it a blow to her defence of mainstream media.
Journalist @carolecadwalla.bsky.social of The Observer describes the "crisis" caused by the sale of the publication to Tortoise Media, calling it a blow to her defence of mainstream media.
December 9, 2024 at 3:29 PM
"The seeds of its own impending implosion."
Journalist @carolecadwalla.bsky.social of The Observer describes the "crisis" caused by the sale of the publication to Tortoise Media, calling it a blow to her defence of mainstream media.
Journalist @carolecadwalla.bsky.social of The Observer describes the "crisis" caused by the sale of the publication to Tortoise Media, calling it a blow to her defence of mainstream media.
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"Nobody in Syria wants a regime like in Afghanistan. We want to see a genuine representative democracy."
Why the cousin of Bashar al-Assad believes removing HTS from the UK's terror list would be a mistake
Why the cousin of Bashar al-Assad believes removing HTS from the UK's terror list would be a mistake
Should Hayat Tahrir al-Sham still be considered a terror group?
The UK says it is “considering” removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its list of terrorist organisations following its victory over Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria.
articles.globalplayer.com
December 9, 2024 at 4:17 PM
"Nobody in Syria wants a regime like in Afghanistan. We want to see a genuine representative democracy."
Why the cousin of Bashar al-Assad believes removing HTS from the UK's terror list would be a mistake
Why the cousin of Bashar al-Assad believes removing HTS from the UK's terror list would be a mistake
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Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
December 8, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
Astounding news from Syria overnight. But what a price the world - and not just the region - has paid for Assad’s determination to cling on: a refugee crisis that jolted European politics and still does, Obama faltering over red lines etc etc
December 8, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Astounding news from Syria overnight. But what a price the world - and not just the region - has paid for Assad’s determination to cling on: a refugee crisis that jolted European politics and still does, Obama faltering over red lines etc etc
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no Assad speech today, according to al-Watan @chadbourn.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 5:16 PM
no Assad speech today, according to al-Watan @chadbourn.bsky.social
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NEWS AGENTS LIVE TOUR DATES AND TICKETS
Perfect Christmas present for someone you either really like or really loathe.
Birmingham: 17th February, Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk/events/the-n...
Manchester: 24th February, Bridgewater Hall
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...
AND...
Perfect Christmas present for someone you either really like or really loathe.
Birmingham: 17th February, Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk/events/the-n...
Manchester: 24th February, Bridgewater Hall
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...
AND...
The News Agents Live On Stage | B:Music
The chart-topping daily news podcast The News Agents, is going on tour for the first time with The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK.
Hosted by three
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December 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
NEWS AGENTS LIVE TOUR DATES AND TICKETS
Perfect Christmas present for someone you either really like or really loathe.
Birmingham: 17th February, Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk/events/the-n...
Manchester: 24th February, Bridgewater Hall
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...
AND...
Perfect Christmas present for someone you either really like or really loathe.
Birmingham: 17th February, Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk/events/the-n...
Manchester: 24th February, Bridgewater Hall
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...
AND...
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🚨ON SALE🚨
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
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Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM
🚨ON SALE🚨
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
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Huge thanks to the wonderful @jonsopel1.bsky.social for a brilliant event last night!
Jon joined us to chat about his new book, STRANGELAND: How Britain Stopped Making Sense, and the current political landscape.
If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in our shops, perfect for gifts! #BookSky 💙📚
Jon joined us to chat about his new book, STRANGELAND: How Britain Stopped Making Sense, and the current political landscape.
If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in our shops, perfect for gifts! #BookSky 💙📚
December 3, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Huge thanks to the wonderful @jonsopel1.bsky.social for a brilliant event last night!
Jon joined us to chat about his new book, STRANGELAND: How Britain Stopped Making Sense, and the current political landscape.
If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in our shops, perfect for gifts! #BookSky 💙📚
Jon joined us to chat about his new book, STRANGELAND: How Britain Stopped Making Sense, and the current political landscape.
If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in our shops, perfect for gifts! #BookSky 💙📚
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🎧 Listen to today's full episode: *Gregg Wallace, the BBC and the MeToo movement*
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<p>Gregg Wallace has just issued an apology for 'any offence caused' after he blamed middle class women for coming forward to complain about his over sexualised banter in the work place. Just to be cl...
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December 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM
🎧 Listen to today's full episode: *Gregg Wallace, the BBC and the MeToo movement*
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
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“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
December 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM
“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.
What do you mean you haven’t ordered your tickets yet….?! 😉
🚨ON SALE🚨
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!
Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️
TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt
December 3, 2024 at 11:26 AM
What do you mean you haven’t ordered your tickets yet….?! 😉
What a grievous loss for the BBC and us the audience.
Brilliant journalist, and such a fine person and role model
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Brilliant journalist, and such a fine person and role model
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Mishal Husain to leave BBC
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
What a grievous loss for the BBC and us the audience.
Brilliant journalist, and such a fine person and role model
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Brilliant journalist, and such a fine person and role model
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
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Are you coming to see us at The Royal Albert Hall on Sunday?
We want to hear your questions...
Get in touch! And we'll see you there 👋
@maitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com
We want to hear your questions...
Get in touch! And we'll see you there 👋
@maitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Are you coming to see us at The Royal Albert Hall on Sunday?
We want to hear your questions...
Get in touch! And we'll see you there 👋
@maitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com
We want to hear your questions...
Get in touch! And we'll see you there 👋
@maitlis.bsky.social @jonsopel1.bsky.social @lewisgoodall.com
And so Matt Gaetz withdraws.
It was kind of inevitable.
But does this embolden senators to go after other wacky nominees?
It was kind of inevitable.
But does this embolden senators to go after other wacky nominees?
November 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
And so Matt Gaetz withdraws.
It was kind of inevitable.
But does this embolden senators to go after other wacky nominees?
It was kind of inevitable.
But does this embolden senators to go after other wacky nominees?
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“It’s not just farming, it’s civil liberties.
We’ve got people locked up for tweets and paedophiles walking the streets.”
@lewisgoodall.com talks to farmers protesting Labour’s inheritance tax plans outside Parliament.
We’ve got people locked up for tweets and paedophiles walking the streets.”
@lewisgoodall.com talks to farmers protesting Labour’s inheritance tax plans outside Parliament.
November 19, 2024 at 3:09 PM
“It’s not just farming, it’s civil liberties.
We’ve got people locked up for tweets and paedophiles walking the streets.”
@lewisgoodall.com talks to farmers protesting Labour’s inheritance tax plans outside Parliament.
We’ve got people locked up for tweets and paedophiles walking the streets.”
@lewisgoodall.com talks to farmers protesting Labour’s inheritance tax plans outside Parliament.
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@thenewsagents.com now has an official domain. Something tells me I’m not the only digital person sorting that this week.
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM
@thenewsagents.com now has an official domain. Something tells me I’m not the only digital person sorting that this week.
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From 2026, anyone inheriting farm assets worth over £1 million will have to pay 20% tax, interest free, over ten-years.
For farmers, it's "the straw that broke the camels back"
For farmers, it's "the straw that broke the camels back"
Farmer protest: What you need to know about the tractors in Whitehall
Farmers have filled the streets in Whitehall to protest the Labour government’s budget plan to introduce inheritance tax on some farmland.
articles.globalplayer.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:12 PM
From 2026, anyone inheriting farm assets worth over £1 million will have to pay 20% tax, interest free, over ten-years.
For farmers, it's "the straw that broke the camels back"
For farmers, it's "the straw that broke the camels back"