Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language. Read more
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Build, Baby, Build!
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language.
The Threat from Within
A tale of two speeches this week, as Helen and Armando look at Vance and Badenoch's lines.
Everybody's Miserable
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis find out why everyone in politics is so miserable.
In the Public Interest?
What happens when private communications become public? Helen and Armando find out.
Be Quiet, Small Man
Helen and Armando investigate how politicians convey strength through rhetoric.
Britain Isn't Working
Armando and Helen look at how we talk about those on welfare, and how it's changed.
Seizing the Narrative (with Stephen Bush)
Armando and Helen are joined by Stephen Bush to see who's seizing the political narrative.
Fist Emoji, Flag Emoji, Fire Emoji (with Ava Santina Evans)
Armando and Helen are joined by Ava Santina Evans to talk casualness in political speech.
Three Word Slogans (with Cleo Watson)
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis are joined by Cleo Watson to discuss the power of three.
Liberation Day (with Soumaya Keynes)
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
