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“The only thing I’d suggest is that if you didn’t use your gym membership in the last six months, cancel it.”
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
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The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
Reasons to be cheerful? What about the first Stewart Lee column of 2026.
"I feel for the police, who as well as taking down details of robberies....now have to act as experts in semantics. That's what I call multitasking." How do we live in a world where the meaning of words changes over time.
"I feel for the police, who as well as taking down details of robberies....now have to act as experts in semantics. That's what I call multitasking." How do we live in a world where the meaning of words changes over time.
January 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Reasons to be cheerful? What about the first Stewart Lee column of 2026.
"I feel for the police, who as well as taking down details of robberies....now have to act as experts in semantics. That's what I call multitasking." How do we live in a world where the meaning of words changes over time.
"I feel for the police, who as well as taking down details of robberies....now have to act as experts in semantics. That's what I call multitasking." How do we live in a world where the meaning of words changes over time.
New year, new pile of culture to get excited about!
The Nerve critics & writers each share five things they’re really looking forward to in 2026 - from a new Maggie O’Farrell novel and a show of Frank Bowling’s ethereal paintings to Adele’s acting debut 💫
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The Nerve critics & writers each share five things they’re really looking forward to in 2026 - from a new Maggie O’Farrell novel and a show of Frank Bowling’s ethereal paintings to Adele’s acting debut 💫
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January 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
New year, new pile of culture to get excited about!
The Nerve critics & writers each share five things they’re really looking forward to in 2026 - from a new Maggie O’Farrell novel and a show of Frank Bowling’s ethereal paintings to Adele’s acting debut 💫
Read and subscribe on thenerve.news
The Nerve critics & writers each share five things they’re really looking forward to in 2026 - from a new Maggie O’Farrell novel and a show of Frank Bowling’s ethereal paintings to Adele’s acting debut 💫
Read and subscribe on thenerve.news
For the first Nerve Weekend Dish of 2026, chef & kimchi producer Rebecca Ghim shares a fresh and vibrant vegan Korean dish from We Cook Plants, the debut recipe book from community cookery school Made in Hackney
January 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
For the first Nerve Weekend Dish of 2026, chef & kimchi producer Rebecca Ghim shares a fresh and vibrant vegan Korean dish from We Cook Plants, the debut recipe book from community cookery school Made in Hackney
What can you remember about the big news stories and culture moments of 2025?
Our quiz for New Year’s Eve gatherings has got something for everyone - with rounds on everything from food to fashion to language and memes. Enjoy and happy 2026 to all!
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Our quiz for New Year’s Eve gatherings has got something for everyone - with rounds on everything from food to fashion to language and memes. Enjoy and happy 2026 to all!
www.thenerve.news/p/new-years-...
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What can you remember about the big news stories and culture moments of 2025?
Our quiz for New Year’s Eve gatherings has got something for everyone - with rounds on everything from food to fashion to language and memes. Enjoy and happy 2026 to all!
www.thenerve.news/p/new-years-...
Our quiz for New Year’s Eve gatherings has got something for everyone - with rounds on everything from food to fashion to language and memes. Enjoy and happy 2026 to all!
www.thenerve.news/p/new-years-...
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“The only thing I’d suggest is that if you didn’t use your gym membership in the last six months, cancel it.”
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
December 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
“The only thing I’d suggest is that if you didn’t use your gym membership in the last six months, cancel it.”
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
“The only thing I’d suggest is that if you didn’t use your gym membership in the last six months, cancel it.”
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
December 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
“The only thing I’d suggest is that if you didn’t use your gym membership in the last six months, cancel it.”
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
The peerlessly wise Philippa Perry has some advice to see out 2025:
“New Year, Old You - ditch the resolutions”
www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-p...
Cover-Up, Laura Poitras’s new doc about investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, two decades in the making, is now on @netflix.com Highly recommended.
“What do I always carry with me? An escape plan.” As Laura Poitras’s film about trailblazing reporter Seymour Hersh hits Netflix, the director answers The Nerve Q&A - on troublemakers, optimism and her “hippie” schooling
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Cover-Up, Laura Poitras’s new doc about investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, two decades in the making, is now on @netflix.com Highly recommended.
“What do I always carry with me? An escape plan.” As Laura Poitras’s film about trailblazing reporter Seymour Hersh hits Netflix, the director answers The Nerve Q&A - on troublemakers, optimism and her “hippie” schooling
December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“What do I always carry with me? An escape plan.” As Laura Poitras’s film about trailblazing reporter Seymour Hersh hits Netflix, the director answers The Nerve Q&A - on troublemakers, optimism and her “hippie” schooling
For this week’s recommender, British-Turkish author Elif Shafak shares her recent cultural favourites.
December 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
For this week’s recommender, British-Turkish author Elif Shafak shares her recent cultural favourites.
“The White House’s dead-eyed shark has monetised his presidency so well that he can pay whatever it costs to discredit institutions that may threaten him.” Stewart Lee this week on Trump and the BBC lawsuit.
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“The White House’s dead-eyed shark has monetised his presidency so well that he can pay whatever it costs to discredit institutions that may threaten him.” Stewart Lee this week on Trump and the BBC lawsuit.
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🐕 This week… Working with Big John, Bertie, and The Nerve 🎥
👀 Looking for Nigel who seems to be everywhere but nowhere 🤷🏽
👀 Looking for Nigel who seems to be everywhere but nowhere 🤷🏽
🎥 Chasing Farage, part two!
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
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@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
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Chasing Farage part 2: John Sweeney investigates the history of racism claims against Nigel Farage
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December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🐕 This week… Working with Big John, Bertie, and The Nerve 🎥
👀 Looking for Nigel who seems to be everywhere but nowhere 🤷🏽
👀 Looking for Nigel who seems to be everywhere but nowhere 🤷🏽
🎥 Chasing Farage, part two!
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
youtu.be/PVa118JRRSk?...
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
youtu.be/PVa118JRRSk?...
Chasing Farage part 2: John Sweeney investigates the history of racism claims against Nigel Farage
YouTube video by The Nerve
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎥 Chasing Farage, part two!
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
youtu.be/PVa118JRRSk?...
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social is back on the trail of the Reform UK leader, looking into the long history of racism allegations against him. He visits Dulwich and meets reporter Michael Crick, who first confronted Farage on the subject back in 2013
youtu.be/PVa118JRRSk?...
A huge hit on Broadway, Cole Escola’s history-busting comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln - Abraham’s wife - is wild, subversively queer and riotously funny, writes @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A huge hit on Broadway, Cole Escola’s history-busting comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln - Abraham’s wife - is wild, subversively queer and riotously funny, writes @dorianlynskey.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE: New @globalwitness.org report shows AI bots tailoring responses based on views of questioners, including Elon Musk's Grok serving false information and climate-denial content to "user" it understands to be "anti-science"
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"A solid line-up of truth-tellers": Grok bot provides climate denial content to "user" it believes to be anti-science
EXCLUSIVE: New report from Global Witness shows Elon Musk's bot and ChatGPT tailoring responses to different "personas" designed by researchers, including providing false information and climate chang...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
EXCLUSIVE: New @globalwitness.org report shows AI bots tailoring responses based on views of questioners, including Elon Musk's Grok serving false information and climate-denial content to "user" it understands to be "anti-science"
Read and subscribe 🙏 :
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Stewart Lee on how Australia’s social media ban could help teens fight back against their misinformed relatives ⏯️🔉
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Stewart Lee on how Australia’s social media ban could help teens fight back against their misinformed relatives ⏯️🔉
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social talks to the journalist and author Michael Crick, who confronted the Reform leader with allegations of schoolboy antisemitism over a decade ago. How does he feel about the party’s position at the top of the polls?
December 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
@johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social talks to the journalist and author Michael Crick, who confronted the Reform leader with allegations of schoolboy antisemitism over a decade ago. How does he feel about the party’s position at the top of the polls?
This week’s hotlist 🔥⏯️
December 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This week’s hotlist 🔥⏯️
“Let's make Together for Palestine's record this year's Christmas No 1.” Musician and activist Brian Eno explains why one song in particular matters this Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“Let's make Together for Palestine's record this year's Christmas No 1.” Musician and activist Brian Eno explains why one song in particular matters this Christmas.
“Calls of "we love you Jacob!" and "Voice of a generation!"
punctuate the pauses in the set.” @katehutchinson.bsky.social reviews Jacob Alon at Koko.
punctuate the pauses in the set.” @katehutchinson.bsky.social reviews Jacob Alon at Koko.
December 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“Calls of "we love you Jacob!" and "Voice of a generation!"
punctuate the pauses in the set.” @katehutchinson.bsky.social reviews Jacob Alon at Koko.
punctuate the pauses in the set.” @katehutchinson.bsky.social reviews Jacob Alon at Koko.
“The CIA once promoted abstract expressionism as a tool of regime change. Now we have AI videos of Trump bombing people with faeces.”
Stewart Lee this week on the US and Europe.
Stewart Lee this week on the US and Europe.
December 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“The CIA once promoted abstract expressionism as a tool of regime change. Now we have AI videos of Trump bombing people with faeces.”
Stewart Lee this week on the US and Europe.
Stewart Lee this week on the US and Europe.
“I am normally sympathetic to Miliband, but the secondhand embarrassment this vertical video triggers make me yearn for his sarnie-chomping days,” writes Anandita Abraham in “A young person’s guide to how not to do social media”
December 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“I am normally sympathetic to Miliband, but the secondhand embarrassment this vertical video triggers make me yearn for his sarnie-chomping days,” writes Anandita Abraham in “A young person’s guide to how not to do social media”
The Nerve Weekend dish - chef turned food writer Ben Lippett shared his updated take on a classic shellfish soup!
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Nerve Weekend dish - chef turned food writer Ben Lippett shared his updated take on a classic shellfish soup!
“There is so much happening now that is beyond our ability to comprehend: we need different ways of seeing reality. That’s what Martin gave to me.” @carolecadwalla.bsky.social on the photographer who taught her to ‘look harder.’
December 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“There is so much happening now that is beyond our ability to comprehend: we need different ways of seeing reality. That’s what Martin gave to me.” @carolecadwalla.bsky.social on the photographer who taught her to ‘look harder.’
What a night! Thank you to all the wonderful Nerve members and friends who came to our sell-out evening with Stewart Lee. The perfect way to celebrate our ten week anniversary - so much love and warmth in the room.
Our community of supporters of fiercely independent journalism is growing fast. ⏯️
Our community of supporters of fiercely independent journalism is growing fast. ⏯️
December 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What a night! Thank you to all the wonderful Nerve members and friends who came to our sell-out evening with Stewart Lee. The perfect way to celebrate our ten week anniversary - so much love and warmth in the room.
Our community of supporters of fiercely independent journalism is growing fast. ⏯️
Our community of supporters of fiercely independent journalism is growing fast. ⏯️
”I’m interested in humour!” Isobel Waller Bridge speaks to Nerve music critic @katehutchinson.bsky.social on making her new album with hoovers, shoes and balls.
December 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
”I’m interested in humour!” Isobel Waller Bridge speaks to Nerve music critic @katehutchinson.bsky.social on making her new album with hoovers, shoes and balls.