Furlough Travellers: Recent Episodes
Furlough Travellers
Furlough Travellers is a topical progressive politics and current affairs commentary podcast. The compère is Şenol and for each episode he is joined by Derek and Terry.
Do not adjust your set, we are back. La Revolución will not be Televised, just podcasted. Terry and Derek are soldiering on without our dear leader Şenol, who has gone for a bit of R&R leaving the FT mansions in our hands. The fool! Tel and Del chat about numerous topics that still haven’t passed … Continue reading "Series 3: Episode 9 – A nation in a warped looking glass looking for a new normal?"
We focus this weeks podcast on the 7 hour marathon session Dominic Cummings gave to the Health and Science Parliamentary Joint Committee. We question Cummings performance and agree he played it well – it will be very difficult now for this Government to extract itself from the shared failure described by Cummings. A number of … Continue reading "Series 3: Episode 8 – Government in need of booster jab to see off the Cummings variant."
We look at the elections – wondering whether the SNP will get their majority, will Hartlepool go blue and will Keith Starmer prove his worth to the Labour heartlands or are the poor results projected by the press as fixed as Keith’s quiff. Jersey – is this the moment Boris Johnson gets his Captain Mainwaring … Continue reading "Series 3: Episode 7 – Send in the Gun Boats!"
We reflect on the impact of the Race and Met Police reports that were both published recently. What do both do to public confidence and trust in the government and bodies who should protect us all – that is already at all time low! We look at the Hartlepool by-election – will the Northern Independence … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 6: The country needs more than a jab in the arm to get back on its feet."
We look at the Health Secretary’s decisions this week – from booking his holiday (going against Government advice) to handing out another huge contract to his mate. Apparently, if you like horse racing and have Tory friends you can make PPE. And take a look at the comments made by the Chair of the 1922 … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 5: Matt hands contract to his mate as he cocks up again"
We look at the incredible effort from the NHS and military to vaccinate over 10 million people so far – something this government of chancers are trying to take credit for but we know it’s because the grown ups are now in charge! We wonder how much the EU will regret triggering the short lived … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 4: The EU is floored by a jab"
We reflect on the awful milestone this week as the UK passed 100,000 deaths to Covid but focus our attention on this government’s continued failure to get a grip on the pandemic. No strategy. No plan. No idea. Agreeing this is what you get with hobbyist ministers who just don’t care! Looking at the unsurprising … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 3: Sorry seems to be the hardest word"
We look at Trumps goodbye which ended with loud music similar to any Slug and Lettuce pub and a 21 gun salute that fired blanks, a bit like Trumps administration. We welcome President Joe to the top table and discuss the challenges he faces and wonder whether he will be able to steer the US … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 2: Lady Gaga toasts America with a cup of Joe"
We look at Trump’s insurrection – what does this mean for his legacy which is surely now ruined and look ahead at President (elect) Biden’s inauguration. Inheriting a country that has had all its of prejudices exposed and now has to tackle – massive challenges ahead. We also look at Boris and chums who are … Continue reading "Series 3 – Episode 1: Trump really is the Space Cowboy"
We look at the Galatic Federation – wondering if we can emigrate there and what deal do they have with the EU?! We’d like to ask Sky News but they are on holiday until Easter – assume on their way to Barnard Castle. Ending on a high – the vaccine is here and the Government … Continue reading "Series 2 – Episode 11: An oven ready Christmas turkey served by Boris"