Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents.
They’re not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news – and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed.
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Spurs CEO: “We had a PLAN for Relegation” | Vinai Venkatesham EXCLUSIVE | The Sports Agents - The Sports Agents
What really happens behind closed doors at one of the biggest football clubs in the world?
Two disastrous Premier League seasons. More than £500 million spent on transfers. Three managers in a matter of months. Tottenham Hotspur needed more than a change of manager — they needed a complete football reset.
In this special episode of The Sports Agents, Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham takes Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman inside the boardroom to reveal the decisions, difficult conversations and extraordinary challenges involved in rebuilding a Premier League giant.
From Daniel Levy's departure and the sackings of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor to appointing Roberto De Zerbi, Vinai explains what went wrong at Tottenham, how major transfer decisions are made and why the club's football operation needed such a radical overhaul.
Plus, the challenge of replacing Harry Kane, the next generation of Spurs talent, and what it will take to restore Tottenham to the top of English football.
An inside look at the money, power and personalities shaping the future of Tottenham Hotspur — and what it really takes to run a Premier League club.
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Russell Brand the rapist
Jon and Emily interview Andy Hughes, co-host of The Crime Agents, discussing Russell Brand's rape conviction and the legal process involved.
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Who will Trump blame for his electoral wipeout? - The News Agents - USA
Hosts Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis interview political analysts about Donald Trump's reaction to electoral losses and potential blame within his circle.
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31,570,694
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4.2 / 5
242 ratings
Spotify
4.4 / 5
8,417 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
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YouTube
93
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