Let's Agree to Disagree: Recent Episodes
Let's Agree to Disagree
Let's Agree to Disagree is brought to you by the creators of My Parents Voted Brexit, the inimitable duo Alex and Amar. In this angry and polarised age can a lefty and a righty agree on anything? Expect news, commentary and plenty of opinion!
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Is there still a distinct left and right wing perspective on foreign policy, or are those labels outdated? Alex and Amar tackle this trickiest of issues, and also mourn the passing of HRH Prince Philip.
In this hotly anticipated episode, Alex and Amar discuss their experience of having swapped media for two weeks. Does the media we consume influence our political views? Tune in to find out!
Alex and Amar return for the first episode of Let's Agree to Disagree, where they introduce the new podcast concept and agree a two week media swap to see what influence the news we consume has on our political opinions.
In this week's episode Alex and Amar discuss the UK's long and frequently uneasy relationship with the European Community/the EU, and then touch upon whether the UK should (and will) rejoin it.
In this episode Amar succinctly summaries the 1,200 page UK-EU trade agreement and Alex explains the latest Covid developments in the UK.
As the UK hurtles towards a potential no deal exit (yet again!) on 31 December 2020, Alex and Amar discuss the state of the UK-EU negotiations (MPVB thinks a deal will be reached) and reflect on four and a half years of Brexit shenanigans.
All good things come to an end. This is the last ever episode of My Parents Voted Brexit (probably). Here's a look back at some of our best moments.
Cheer up though, we're starting a new podcast called Let's Agree to Disagree. Watch this space.
Alex and Amar catch you up on the latest news and preview an exciting new podcast concept and rebrand for MPVB.
Amar and Alex interview Shamik Das, a candidate for the committee of Open Labour. Trump, Boris's supposed New Deal, and CIVIL SERVICE REFORM also discussed. What a time to be alive.
We take a break from the politics to get educated on COVID-19 by infectious disease specialist Dr Karyn Moshal, from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
This guide goes from basic questions like "how is it different to flu?", to why BAME people seem to be more susceptible. Here's an explainer with a real expert, for once.
Special guest Alberto takes Alex and Amar through the latest budgetary and Brexit developments and Amar discusses rising Sino-Indian tensions.
Alex and Amar discuss the ongoing BlackLivesMatter protests in the US and elsewhere, and confront difficult questions about Britain's colonial past.
Alex and Amar discuss police brutality, and the protests in the USA, speaking to Sam in Minneapolis.
Did Boris bounce back in this week's PMQs? What's Trump's actual Body Mass Index? Does Amar keep a record of everything he says? Tune into this week's episode to find out!
Alex, Amar and special guest Blaise discuss the latest Covid-19 news and also deep dive into the UK-EU trade negotiations in their latest social distance-cast.
Alex and Amar cover the tricky subjects of whether its ethical to order from Amazon during the lockdown, whether Sweden's approach is right, and whether the government is fudging testing numbers in the latest episode of your essential lockdown listening.
Should Britain celebrate Boris' virility? Does Branson deserve a bailout? Is the government covertly planning a hard Brexit? All this and more on the latest social distance-cast.
In their fourth social distance-cast, Alex and Amar discuss the media's increased scrutiny of the government's coronavirus response and Alex interviews Brexit researcher Laura.
Will social distancing last until 2022? Is the media asking the right questions about the government's response? Are the tories now the party of the NHS? Your essential lockdown listening courtesy of Alex and Amar.
In their second lockdown edition, Alex and Amar bring you your essential round-up of Covid-19 related news.
Alex and Amar bring you your essential lockdown listening, discussing Corona conspiracy theories and the paradigm shift that government policy responses represent.
On 31 January 2020, the UK finally left the European Union. Alex and Amar, their work seemingly almost done, guide you through the last moments of the UK's membership of the EU. What is next for the UK? More importantly, what is next for MPVB?
With less than a week to go until UK Independence Day, Alex and Amar discuss Brexit, Meghxit, Laurence Fox, Impeachment and Davos.
Alex and Amar are back: summing up the 2010s, Meghxit (and Brexit) developments and the Iran crisis.
With just three days to go before the UK goes to the polls, Alex and Amar discuss the latest election developments and provide their final predictions.
Alex and Amar discuss how the party leaders have fared in the debates so far and discuss the Labour and Conservative manifestos.
Alex and Amar sum up the latest from the campaign trail, discuss Prince Andrew's car crash interview and look at news around the world.
Alex and Amar discuss the twists and turns of the first week of the election campaign, including Farage's decision to stand down his troops in Tory seats. They also weigh in on Bolivian and Spanish political developments.
With a General Election looming on 12 December, Alex and Amar discuss the Labour and Conservative platforms, and Amar backs Boris to win bigly.
Parliament sat on a Saturday for the first time since the Falklands War and rejected Boris Johnson's deal....well sort of. Your essential guide to what happened in Brexit and what's going to happen next.
Taking a brief break from Brexit, Alex and Amar discuss the Coleen Rooney-Rebekah Vardy scandal (and also the prospects for a deal).
In this special episode, Alex and Amar talk to Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidate for Uxbridge & South Ruislip (Boris' constituency) Dr Liz Evenden-Kenyon about Brexit, campaigning and her party's policies.
Alex and Amar discuss the Supreme Court decision in the Miller/Cherry case and other Brexit developments, and cover party conference season (including an interview with Eloise Todd).
MPVB discusses Monday's riotous scenes as Parliament was prorogued, Nigel Farage's chances of becoming the UK's Commissioner, and David Cameron's unsurprising lack of regret about calling the EU referendum.
Amar and Alex unpack all the latest madness including the proroguing of parliament and whether Johnson is a Churchill or a Chamberlain. Will there be an election before 31 October? Who knows, but maybe we do? Tuck in and find out.
What has BoJo been up to in Paris and Berlin? Why did he put his feet up on Macron's table? Is Amar on Beijing's payroll? Alex and Amar give you the low down on Brexit and world affairs.
Alex and Amar discuss whether or not they're "remainists", what to do about all the crime, and wargame just what on earth will happen next.
Alex and Amar digest BoJo's first few days in 10 Downing Street, and the possibility of an imminent General Election.
Alex and Amar give an update on the new UK prime minister & Brexit, Trump's latest tirade, and the prospect of war with Iran.
Amar and Alex break their summer hiatus to discuss the top jobs package, the new MEPs and make a prediction about who will win the Conservative Party leadership contest (spoiler: yes, obviously we think Boris).
Professor Eugene returns to give MPVB the low down on Brussels horse trading as European leaders start the process of divvying up the EU's top jobs.
Essential listening as Alex and Amar digest what the European election results mean for the EU, the UK and you at home.
Ahead of the results of the European elections, Alex reports back on his conversations with voters in Peterborough and Yorkshire and also discussed Theresa May's resignation as PM.
As Nigel Farage's Brexit Party surge in the polls, Labour decline and the Tories completely implode. Alex and Amar discuss this, and what on earth is going to happen next, in this crazy little thing called Brexit.
In this episode Alex and Amar discuss the looming European elections, Extinction Rebellion and Pamela Anderson's political activism.
Alex and Amar tuck into how the European elections work, if Farage will get a seat and what Labour need to do to win. The Conservative Party's ongoing self-destruction is also discussed, and there's a somber chat about the current political climate.
In this episode Amar and Alex weigh in on the every increasing prospect of a General Election, and Amar discusses other possible developments.
Happy (non) Brexit Day sports fans! In this episode, Alex sums up Westminster's latest madness before heading to Strasbourg to speak to two British MEPs what it's like in the European Parliament in the last days of Rome.
Alex and Amar digest the extension to Article 50, discuss the People's Vote march and predict a Trump victory in 2020
Alex and Amar delve into the latest Brexit news. Alex thinks her deal will get through, Amar says no deal, and both agree that absolutely anything could happen, still.
In this episode Alex apologises for his prediction that Labour won't splinter and MPVB dissects the latest Brexit developments.
Alex and Amar discuss Theresa May's chances of successfully renegotiating her Brexit deal and touch on some of the stranger consequences of the US government shutdown.
Overwhelmed by the task of getting to grips with the UK's attempt to leave the EU? Don't be. Let Alex and Amar guide you through 2019's messiest divorce with their essential Brexit and current affairs podcast.
In this episode Amar explains why no-deal is the default outcome and Alex doubts whether Labour could negotiate a better deal.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss the record-breaking defeat of Theresa May's Brexit deal in Parliament and analyse her options for moving forward.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
MPVB's Christmas special is your essential festive listening: all Alex wants for Christmas is EU, whilst Amar makes a heartfelt apology to Theresa May for ever having doubted her leadership skills.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss Theresa May's decision to pull the 'meaningful vote' on her Brexit deal.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex, Amar and Fran digest a disastrous week for Theresa May and discuss the UN global migration pact and why it is so controversial.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss sleaze in Parliament, the yellow vest movement and count down to the 'meaningful vote' on May's deal.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
In this episode Alex and Amar give their take on a tumultuous week in British politics.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
We have a deal! In this episode Alex and Amar dissect the recently announced deal between the UK and the EU. Will it get through Cabinet? Will it get through Parliament? All you need to know right here.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss the British #MeToo moment and the US midterms, and explain why UK Chancellor Philip Hammond always looks a bit pissed.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss the People's Vote March, whether or not a second referendum is a good idea, and the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Credit to Lee Rosevere for the music.
Alex and Amar discuss the Irish border issue, World Mental Health day and the Islamifacation of Grand Place.
Alex, Amar and Renn discuss Taylor Swift's political leanings, the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the SCOTUS and press freedom in Bulgaria.
MPVB summarises Tuesday's developments at Labour's Conference in Liverpool and wargames a possible general election.
Alex, Amar and Renn discuss their uber ratings, the White House resistance and why Paris isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Alex, Amar & Eugene are back with a revamped, shorter and sexier podcast talking Brexit and beyond.