The Andrew Neil Report

On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster gives his thoughts on the non-existent energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine proclaimed by Donald Trump. Later in the show he's joined by the President's former special representative to Ukraine, Kurt Volker to discuss all that and the latest on the Houthis' strikes on Saudi Arabian airports. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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It's exactly four weeks until Americans head to the polls for the midterms. So on The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by Gerard Baker to take a deep dive into some of the recent polling, which could make for grim reading if you're a Republican. A long way yet and the polls have been wrong before, but it is very much possible the GOP could lose both the House and the Senate. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the G7 announcement.

On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by economist Liam Halligan to examine the threat of a US diesel export ban and its potential impact on Britain. With the UK importing more than half its diesel and holding only limited reserves, could higher prices and shortages push the economy towards recession? Andrew and Liam discuss Britain’s energy vulnerability, Trump’s political calculations, and the wider consequences for inflation, farming, transport, and industry. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster and his old friend and colleague Fraser Nelson react to Andy Burnham's landmark speech at the Labour Party Conference. It was certainly radical, passionate and threw up one or two surprises. Yet all of the key policies were being lined up for the next general election and subsequent parliament. With a tough Winter ahead, what can the prime minister office the country right now? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined once again by Professor Steve Keen to discuss the recent warnings from AI bosses, even in front of the United Nations, that it is time to slow down. Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and even Elon Musk seem to be in agreement, but are they not the gatekeepers capable of making these decisions? Or is it the case, that with Trump and Xi meeting this week it's up to those in Washington and Beijing? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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In this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster discusses the recent, unexpected surge in UK government borrowing. £18.3 billion in August is not just £3.5billion higher than forecasted, but also an increase of nearly 20 percent on the year before. With the budget fast approaching next month, this gives Andy Burnham and John Healey an additional headache for the country's economic outlook. So what can be done? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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"By the time the politicians wake up to the immensity of the challenge, I think it will probably be too late to do anything meaningful about it."

The loss of the Bab-El-Mendeb strait to the Houthis could be Iran's final move that destroys the global energy economy, and we will all suffer for it, warns Andrew Neil.

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25 years since the most infamous terror attack in US history, has The War on Terror made the US safer or fatally wounded American democracy. Andrew Neil discusses the legacy of 9/11 with Peter Bergen on The Trump Report.

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster gives his take on the stunning victory for the hard right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the eastern region of of Saxony-Anhalt. The party is no very close to taking power here and it's just the latest strong performance for populist right parties in Europe. So can the traditional centre do anything to halt this success? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by the historian and author of new book The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East, Simon Sebag Montefiore. In an extended, hour-long discussion, the two cover the history of the modern region was shaped after the Second World War, Trump's war in Iran, President Erdogan's neo-Ottaminsim and whether a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine will ever be possible. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by Fraser Nelson to digest Andy Burnham's maiden statement to the House of Commons as MPs return from summer recess. The stakes are high this Autumn for a host of parties, but on the same day Keir Starmer announced he would be resigning as an MP and the cost of UK borrowing hit an 18-year high, what do the next few months hold for Mr Burnham and others?

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster discusses what he believes to be 'the biggest economic story of our time' - China's new industrial boom. He's joined by China trade expert, finance professor at the University of Peking & Carnegie endowment fellow Michael Pettis to ask whether the so-called 'China Shock 2.0' in the West is already here. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this extra edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by economist & author of When The Facts Change on Substack, Liam Halligan. They discuss the soar in global bond yields this week and why it's such a cause for concern in Britain, the US and around the world. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster discusses the coming shock to food prices, product availability and the global economy. The Iran & Ukraine wars, along with a super El Nino have provided a perfect storm for 2026. Later in the show he unpacks it all with Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organisation. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster discusses the recent strong performance in the polls by Labour and the Tories. He says that if 2025 was the year of the insurgents, 2026 has seen the Empire (the main parties) strike back in a big way. That's why Andrew believes this coming Autumn and Winter represents such a significant moment. Are we entering a four-way fight or a different phase? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by security & cyber expert James Adams from Washington. The pair discuss rumours swirling in US political circles that AI will soon reach 'the singularity', or the point at which it no longer requires human input to grow and develop. How close is this really and what would be the global political impact? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

Check out Andrew's previous interview with Steve Keen here:

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/china-has-won-the-ai-war-this-is-when-the-us-bubble-will-burst/id1896865845?i=1000778053997

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zJrgmfLsy0&t=65s

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On this special edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster gives his take on the scandal surrounding Jason Arday and Cambridge University. Whilst Andrew believes it is time for Mr Arday to be left alone, there are questions to answer from those who allowed this to happen and what the saga says about academia and Britain today? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster digs in to the fallout of the key Democratic primaries that took place this week. He's joined by independent political analyst Chris Cillizza & editor-at-large of the Wall Street Journal Gerard Baker to discuss what it means for the soul of the party, the mid terms and Donald Trump. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster goes behind closed doors in Washington to reveal what insiders are really saying about Donald Trump, his health, and his stalled war with Iran. Despite claims of a smashed enemy, satellite intelligence tells a very different story on the ground - leaving the White House dangling in an indefinite limbo. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster digs into to the data linked to the Iran War regarding oil and global trade. The 'crack spread' recently hit a record high, but what is it and why might it soon matter for your pocket? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by economist Professor Steve Keen - he's an honorary professor at UCL and predicted the 2008 financial crash earlier than most. The pair sit down to discuss the recent release of Kimi K3 from Chinese company Moonshot that saw Wall Street stocks take a tumble. It's a powerful AI model that's cheaper than many of its US rivals. The world's two biggest economies have been locked in an AI Cold war for some years now, so is this just a flash in the pan or a tipping point for the AI bubble and the global centre of power? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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In this special edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster reacts to Andy Burnham's picks for his Cabinet. It's safe to say there were some surprises in there and a handful that impress Andrew... but which ones? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this special edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster reacts to and analyses Andy Burnham's first speech on the steps of Downing Street, as he officially become prime minister. Yet was there much new in it? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this episode of the Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster delves into a chaotic and concerning week as the war in Iran has has ramped back up. He gives his take on proceedings, before speaking with Professor Robert Pape, author of 'The escalation trap' for a debate on what comes next... and there's certainly some fireworks. To finish, Andrew is joined by Republican donor and Trump ally Hal Lambert to get his view. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by a man once-dubbed 'the most powerful Tory to never be prime minister'. In an hour-long special interview, Michael Gove discusses his near two decades at the top of British politics. Yet what happened to 'taking back control?' Michael defends his record as one of the masterminds behind Brexit and reveals why he was never fancied by his party for the top job. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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In this episode of the Andrew Neil Report, as the NATO summit comes to a close in Turkey, Donald Trump's war with Iran is back dominating the headlines. Reacting to all the news, Andrew Neil is joined by the former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe, Lt General Ben Hodges. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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After a bustling past fortnight in the world of politics, on this episode of The Andrew Neil Report, Andrew takes a step back from the news agenda to answer your burning questions. Who was the biggest disappointment as prime minister? Is Britain really at imminent risk of war with Russia? Who is to blame for the war in Iran? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On today's edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcast analyses what is now looking like a quick coronation for Andy Burnham as prime minister. So what does it say about our politics that someone who's been an MP for less than a week, now faces a near uncontested run to the top job? All eyes are on number 11 too, as who will he pick as his Chancellor! Times Columnist and old friend Fraser Nelson joins the show to dissect a wild week in British politics. Plus, former US national security advisor Ambassador John Bolton doesn't mince his words as he gives his take on the memorandum of understanding with Iran. This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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On this special edition of The Andrew Neil Report, Andrew analyses exactly what led to Keir Starmer's downfall as prime minister, the mistakes he made along the way and what it says about British politics. Will Andy Burnham fair any better?

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On this special edition of The Andrew Neil Report, Andrew gives his take on the Makerfield by-election result which sees Andy Burnham return to Westminster. He will surely be the next PM, but is it too early for celebration for Labour? This is The Andrew Neil Report.

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In the latest episode of The Andrew Neil Report, Andrew Neil challenges Trump ally and chair of the Foreign Policy Initiative Carla Sands over the substance of a potential 'deal' with Tehran, questioning whether it will hold until Friday and beyond. He also speaks to the former director of UK Special Forces to discuss the ongoing UK defence row, the debate over welfare versus warfare, and what Europe needs to do now that it can no longer rely on America as it always has.

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In episode 1 of The Andrew Neil Report, broadcaster Andrew Neil lays out his mission statement for the new podcast and what he plans to cover. It's followed by an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, journalist and author of new book 1929.

The pair discuss the infamous crash and draw parallels with the world we live in today, as well as the political consequences if a similar event occurs.

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Andrew Neil has spent his career holding the powerful to account, armed with the facts they’d rather ignore. From Westminster to Washington, the political world has never been more complex— or more in need of proper scrutiny. Join him, alongside big-name guests for The Andrew Neil Report, where he dissects the week's domestic and global politics. No spin, just the evidence. New episodes every Thursday.

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