The Andrew Neil Report

Episodes

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  I predicted the 2008 crash... this is what I think of AI 22.10.2026 46m

  On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster is joined by Dean Baker, economist who predicted the 2008 crash and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. They discuss a week of stories around AI, the potential bubble and possible debt crisis to ask what the future holds? This is The Andrew Neil Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  I live in France & I’ve never seen violence like this 19.10.2026 45m

  On today's edition of the show, Andrew gives his extended thoughts on the rioting that has brought chaos and carnage to streets around France. It has already spilled over into other countries and now threatens the French economy, against the back drop of next year's election. What started as protests, have been co-opted by left-wing extremists, according to Andrew. The biggest beneficiary of that? One, Marine Le Pen. This is The Andrew Neil Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  UK economy grows again... but Burnham faces a £260 billion reality 15.10.2026 33m

  On this edition of The Andrew Neil Report, the veteran broadcaster gives his thoughts on the continued, better than expected performance of the UK economy. Andrew says those in power should be delighted, and even admits he may have been too hasty with some of his predictions. Yet he says the worst may be yet to come and Andy Burnham is facing a £260 billion hit to Britain's finances. This is The Andrew Neil Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  It's sad, but the world can no longer rely on Trump's America 13.10.2026 38m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  If Trump loses the House AND the Senate he will be the lamest of lame ducks 06.10.2026 39m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Did Trump threats force the G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel? 02.10.2026 38m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Andy Burnham has a socialist manifesto for the future. What about for now? 29.09.2026 44m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How AI bosses 'lost control' and are now begging for regulation 25.09.2026 39m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Andy Burnham will have to raise taxes & this is why 23.09.2026 23m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham leaves the UK at risk as NATO allies warn of Russian attacks 18.09.2026 30m

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  How ill equipped Trump just caused a global energy collapse 16.09.2026 29m

  "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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How America became weaker in the 25 years after 9/11 11.09.2026 58m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Will Europe's 'useless ruling class' ever wake up to the rise of the populist right? 08.09.2026 26m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  This is how the modern Middle East of today was formed. What happens next? 03.09.2026 1h 9m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Andy Burnham is back in Westminster & I feel uneasy 01.09.2026 35m

  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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  'The biggest economic story of our time.' Is China Shock 2.0 already here? 27.08.2026 45m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We're standing on a financial cliff edge. Will the world wake up? 21.08.2026 35m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump is causing a global product crisis & for what? I have no idea 20.08.2026 34m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We're about to enter a huge period for British politics. Buckle up 18.08.2026 11m

  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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Washington is starting to panic over AI and this is why 13.08.2026 46m

  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=1000778053997Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zJrgmfLsy0&t=65s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.