Everything is News

**We will be taking a short mid-series hiatus to record a new batch of episodes and will return in a few weeks' time!**In Everything is News: Vanguard, Julia and Tom will bring you a series of special interviews with some of the world's leading figures – and unlike the interview strands of other popular political podcasts, these won't just be a way for the hosts to show off using a list of questions prepared in advance by their hard-working staffers. In this episode, Julia and Tom meet Helga Elfström-Bratt, former Prime Minister of Sweden, to discuss her career, her new report into the biggest threats to global prosperity, and her long-running email correspondence with Tom.Support the show at Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsEverything is News: After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeHelga Elfström-Bratt is played by Ellie WhiteIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the show at Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeEmily (questioner) was played by Hannah WhyteIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Everything is News: Vanguard, Julia and Tom will bring you a series of special interviews with some of the world's leading figures – and unlike the interview strands of other popular political podcasts, these won't just be a way for the hosts to show off using a list of questions prepared in advance by their hard-working staffers. In this episode, Julia and Tom meet Thuggo Atkins, the controversial founder of one of the world's largest private militia organisations. Prepare for an extremely forensic and 100% hard-hitting interview, covering Thuggo's rags-to-riches upbringing, top tips for business success, and alleged crimes against humanity. For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsEverything is News: After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeThuggo Atkins is played by Sam CampbellIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeAnthony (questioner) is played by James GaultIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ad-free listening, support the show on Patreon.com/EverythingisNewsAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten and created by Helen PriceAdditional material by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasProduced by Helen Price with assistance from Michael Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is News returns on Wednesday 26th March, 2025! You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/EverythingisNews and follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia shares an exclusive excerpt from her latest book, Conversations with Saddam.Everything is News will be back with series 2 in 2025. In the meantime, you can follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom shares an exclusive excerpt from his latest book, The DEFRA Years.Everything is News will be back with series 2 in 2025. In the meantime, you can follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Julia bring you a special mini-episode from the Omertà Group Hospitality Cell at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham!Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Written by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Julia bring you a special mini-episode from the Omertà Group Hospitality Cell at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool!Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownAfter losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. Written by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Social media bans, gay dictators, and Party Conferences. Plus, hear Julia's side of the story regarding John Simpson's non-fatal injury at the Marie Colvin Memorial Netball Tournament.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos Vizas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Keir Starmer's bold new makeover. Plus, getting young people involved in politics, and Julia's emotional reunion with an elderly Kenyan dissident who was sent to a labour camp by her diplomat father in the 1950s.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasFollow us on Twitter/X @EiNthepodcastContact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Angela Merkel's unorthodox methods for dealing with highly-strung Frenchman Emmanuel Macron. Plus, Julia's relationship with misunderstood "dictator" Saddam Hussein, and how The Sun psychologically tortured Tom while he was bravely enacting the National Badger Register.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasFollow us on Twitter/X @EiNthepodcastContact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Labour's plan to circumvent the NIMBYs by building affordable housing on the site of the Windscale nuclear disaster. Plus, Tom's trip to Björn Björnsson's remote Norwegian hunting cabin, and how Michael Gove used threatening crayon drawings to intimidate his parliamentary colleagues.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasFollow us on Twitter/X @EiNthepodcastContact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Could a helpline staffed by neighbourhood gossips solve Britain's mental health crisis? Did President Erdogan use croissants to humiliate Keir Starmer at the G20? Plus, Julia updates us on the progress of the Marie Colvin Memorial Netball Tournament and Tom speculates about whether he could've won the Conservative leadership contest if things had gone differently.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasFollow us on Twitter/X @EiNthepodcastContact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with sociopathic BBC grande dame Julia Markham to offer an insider’s perspective on domestic and international politics, overseen by their employers at the sinister podcast production company Omerta Media. On the agenda this week: Could we solve Britain's childcare crisis by simply sending children into the woods? Plus, angry farmers, dealing with criticism, and the UK's toxic culture of blame around deadly hospital fires.Follow Tom on Instagram and TikTok @TomDudleyBrownWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Julia Markham is played by Helen PriceTom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeIntro music by Konstantinos VizasFollow us on Twitter/X @EiNthepodcastContact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A darkly satirical take on the ‘Centrist Dad Podcast’ genre.After losing his seat at the 2024 General Election, troubled former Tory cabinet minister Tom Dudley-Brown joins forces with formidable BBC foreign affairs veteran Julia Markham to offer an unorthodox weekly take on domestic and international politics – while gently promoting the agenda of their employers at sinister production company Omerta Media. Everything is News offers a behind-the-curtain look at the halls of power, with no topic off-limits – from Julia’s complex relationship with misunderstood Iraqi frontman Saddam Hussein, to Tom’s deteriorating mental state and indirect responsibility for the deaths of more than thirty Ukrainian soldiers.Tom Dudley-Brown is played by Michael ClarkeJulia Markham is played by Helen PriceWritten by Helen Price and produced by Magpie Productions.Contact media@magpieproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.