The Russell Brand allegations and is climate change to blame for the Libya disaster?

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Basia Cummings.

In this episode she’s joined by Giles Whittell, Jeevan Vasagar and Coco Khan from Pod Save The UK to discuss the accusations against Russell Brand, flooding in Libya and the American XL bully ban.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to [email protected].

For more from Coco Khan you can listen to Pod Save The UK here.

The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.

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Release date

Lydbog: 18. september 2023