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Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 29 | And That’s A Wrap!
The insurrection at the Capitol, the coup in Myanmar, a global pandemic, the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the death of Prince Philip, and of course, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
These are just some of the historic moments we have witnessed in the 18 months since NewsFix began. It has been the greatest privilege to summarise the news to all of you, but after more than 400 editions - that's a wrap!
4/29/2022 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 28 | Porn in Parliament?
A British MP is said to be under investigation for allegedly watching porn in the House of Commons.
According to Caroline Lucas, 56 MPs - out of 650 - are currently under investigation by parliamentary authorities for sexual misconduct.
4/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Apr 27 | No Roubles, No Gas
Russia cuts its gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria, one of Britain's most prominent DJs faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, and Amber Heard is described in court as having "histrionic personality disorder".
4/27/2022 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 26 | Tweet Tweet
We're talking numbers today - $44 billion purchase, 217 million users, 119 years and three important meetings...
4/26/2022 • 4 minutes, 18 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 25 | Macron, not Marine
Emmanuel Macron has won five more years in office, Piers Morgan premieres on a new network, and Elon Musk has - once again - got everyone tweeting.
4/25/2022 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
Daily Fix: Friday, Apr 22 | A Formal Suspect
Madeleine McCann is dominating a lot of the headlines today, as a man in Germany is declared a formal suspect in the case less than two weeks ahead of the 15th anniversary of her disappearance.
4/22/2022 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 21 | Double Fault?
There's a lot going on - Wimbledon has banned Russian players, A$AP Rocky has been arrested, a man has died following an assault in Sligo, and more than five million people have now fled Ukraine.
Johnny Depp testifies and says he has never struck a woman in his life.
Meanwhile, the Kardashians defend themselves in court against Blac Chyna, Prince Harry says he's protecting the queen, and Netflix admits to tough times.
4/20/2022 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 19 | A Holy Trifecta
It was a 'holy trifecta' over the weekend, with Ramadan, Easter and Passover all coinciding.
During this time, violent protests were sparked by the burning of the Quran in Sweden, and at least 152 Palestinians were "wounded by Israeli police" inside the Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem.
4/19/2022 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 14 | Coveney in Kyiv
Coveney is in Kyiv, illegal migrants will be sent to Rwanda, Sligo murders spark outrage and Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to avoid jail time.
4/14/2022 • 4 minutes, 55 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 12 | A Callous Escalation?
Accusations of chemical weapons use in Ukraine, evidence of a violent robbery in Ashley Cole's home, and a conviction of sexually assaulting a teenage boy for a British MP.
4/12/2022 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 11| Macron vs Marine
France prepares to go to the polls, Pakistan awaits a new prime minister, Elon Musk says thanks but no thanks, and America now provides gender neutral passports.
4/11/2022 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 8 | Judge Jackson
Highly consequential votes seem to be happening everywhere - a confirmation for Judge Jackson, a suspension for Russia, a predicted lack of confidence for Imran Khan, and a battle for re-election for Macron.
Putin's daughters are sanctioned, Burkina Faso's former president is sentenced, Israel's coalition is fractured, and harassment of women getting abortions in Spain is banned.
4/7/2022 • 6 minutes, 23 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Apr 6 | ”Mortally Wounded”
Zelensky makes some uncomfortable points to the UN Security Council, the British government cancels an LGBTQ+ conference amid backlash, and a Jimmy Savile documentary reveals the depth of his friendship with Prince Charles.
4/6/2022 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 5 | Massacre in Bucha
President Zelensky describes what happened in Bucha as 'genocide', with Biden saying Putin should be tried for war crimes.
Meanwhile, the Taliban bans opium in Afghanistan, San Marino becomes the first in the world to have a gay head of state, and Britney Spears is writing a memoir...
4/5/2022 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 4 | Royal Reckonings
One prince no longer wants his title, while another desperately clings on to his.
Meanwhile, Zelensky accuses Russia of genocide, Sri Lanka's Cabinet resigns amid a state of emergency, and a British MP is hospitalised following reports of sexual harassment and cocaine use.
4/4/2022 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 1 | U-turn, then turn again
A double u-turn on conversion therapy in the UK, a likely vote of no confidence in Pakistan, and a consequential election in Hungary.
4/1/2022 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 31 | (T)rouble Ahead?
A stand-off over payments for Russian energy, a devastating diagnosis for Bruce Willis, and the first public reactions from Chris Rock.
3/31/2022 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Mar 30 | ’Let’s See’
A Russian commitment met with skepticism, a prince back in a prominent position, and a closely-watched rape trial in Ireland.
We're keeping an eye on it all.
3/30/2022 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Daily Fix| Tuesday, Mar 29 | Poisoned?
Conflicting reports over whether or not Roman Abramovich might have been poisoned, a thanksgiving service for Prince Philip, a possible fine for Boris Johnson's circle, and a public apology for Chris Rock.
3/29/2022 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Daily Fix| Monday, Mar 28 | A Slap in the Face
A slap in the face at the Oscars and an unfortunate gaffe by the president, two moments of live television that have sparked huge debate and division.
3/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 25 | Next Stop, Poland
President Biden heads to Poland to show support and continue his condemnation of Russia.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton and other Democrats for "tying his campaign to Russia".
3/25/2022 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 24 | One Month Today
A month of war in Ukraine, seven months of no school in Afghanistan, and centuries worth of sorrow in Barbados.
3/24/2022 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday,March 23 | Biden Heading to Europe
A presidential visit to Europe, a potential royal reckoning in Jamaica, and a shock retirement in tennis.
3/23/2022 • 7 minutes
Daily Fix | Wednesday,March 23 | Biden Heading to Europe
A presidential visit to Europe, a potential royal reckoning in Jamaica, and a shock retirement in tennis.
3/23/2022 • 7 minutes
Daily Fix | ’Survived Hitler, Murdered by Putin’
Ukraine's Foreign Minister doesn't hold back, nor does Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
Who is taking a step back? Well, I guess you could say Prince William and Kylie Jenner.
3/22/2022 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Mar 21 | Surrender Rejected
All eyes on Mariupol, a moving report on a 12-year-old's move to Ireland, and a distasteful comparison to Brexit.
3/21/2022 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 18 | He’s Back
Arnold Schwarzenegger is raising questions, President Putin is pushing demands, and Trevor Noah is weighing in.
3/18/2022 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 17 | Home, At Last
This Paddy's Day we have lots of important news for you - the taoiseach is isolating, Jussie Smollett is out of jail, Citigroup is stepping up, while Nazanin is finally home.
3/17/2022 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Mar 16 | Addressing Congress
There's a lot to keep an eye on - President Zelensky addressing Congress, Nazanin-Zaghari Ratcliffe potentially getting home, and Idaho following Texas in passing a ban on abortion after six weeks.
3/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 15 | Don’t Believe the Propaganda
The bravery of two women has been applauded - firstly, a Russian woman denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on live tv.
Secondly, actor Evan Rachel Wood, for speaking about her allegations of rape and abuse against singer Marilyn Manson.
3/15/2022 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Mar 14 | Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
As talks resume, tensions escalate, and energy prices continue to soar, top Chinese and US officials are set to meet in Rome.
As always, we keep a close eye.
3/14/2022 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 11 | No Breakthrough
No breakthrough in talks in Turkey, no backing down for Jussie Smollett, no Facebook ban on calls for violence against Russian soldiers in Ukraine, and no ban on same-sex marriage in Chile.
3/11/2022 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 10 | Two Weeks In
Two weeks on from the beginning of the invasion, Ukraine and Russia's Foreign Ministers will meet in Turkey for talks.
Meanwhile, Guatemala is set to introduce the "harshest" of punishments for abortion, and a ban on same-sex marriage.
3/10/2022 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 8 | Not Hiding
Zelensky's not hiding, Putin's not backing down, Dizzee Rascal's not happy, and Piers Morgan is not sorry.
3/8/2022 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix| Monday, Mar 7 | Civilian Casualties
A shocking pro-war display, an extraordinary video of childhood innocence, and some shattering photographs - the war in Ukraine continues, as do the expressions of horror at what is unfolding.
3/7/2022 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, March 4 | Is the worst yet to come?
Ukraine continues to dominate coverage, but a re-election bid in France, a significant societal shift in Scotland, and a controversial knighthood in the UK has also got people talking.
3/4/2022 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 3 | More Than A Million
This day last week we all woke up to the news that after months of concerns speculation, Russia had launched its invasion of Ukraine.
This morning, we woke up to the news that more than a million people have now fled the country.
3/3/2022 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Daily Fix| Wednesday, Mar 2 | When Life Imitates Art
An extraordinary video went viral yesterday. On the same day President Zelensky got a standing ovation in the European Parliament, an old clip of him as an actor playing the role of president resurfaced.
In it, he gets a call from Angela Merkel - with EU membership being what he wants most.
3/2/2022 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 1 | We want to be with EU
A large Russian convoy heads in the direction of the capital, Ukraine applies for EU membership, and Biden prepares for his first State of the Union address.
3/1/2022 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Daily Fix | Monday, Feb 28 | Time Will Tell
Will talks go ahead at the border? Will key cities remain under Ukrainian control? Will nuclear weapons be stored in Belarus?
A lot of questions in the air. Time will tell...
2/28/2022 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Daily Fix | Sunday, Feb 27 | Ukraine - Day Four
The capital remains under Ukrainian control, the country's second city has a battle underway, and Vladimir Putin loses an Honorary Presidency.
2/27/2022 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
Daily Fix | Saturday, Feb 26 | ’Ammunition, not a ride’
Day three in Ukraine - a roundup of the latest headlines, viral content, and questions answered...
2/26/2022 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 25 | Day Two
"We now have a war in Europe on a scale and of a type we thought belonged in history."
Those were the words yesterday of NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg.
2/25/2022 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 24 | The Invasion Has Begun
After months of speculation, weeks of worries, and last-ditch efforts at diplomacy, Russia has begun its full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
As one CNN headline read, "Kyiv has woken up to a new reality".
2/24/2022 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
Daily Fix| Wednesday, Feb 23 | ’Nothing is off the table’
More sanctions, less diplomacy, and a critical few days ahead to see what Putin does next - as the clock ticks on, the situation appears all the more perilous.
2/23/2022 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Feb 22 | Crossed the Line
It's really a one-story kind of a day, as President Putin sends Russian troops into two regions he yesterday recognised as independent of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, we wait to see just how severe Western sanctions will be in response.
2/22/2022 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Feb 21 | On The Brink?
Concerns over the Ukraine crisis have reached a boiling point. Is a summit - agreed "in principle" between Putin and Biden - actually going to go ahead, which "media sources" were the US referring to when it warned its citizens, and will Prime Minister Johnson's grim prediction be proven correct?
2/21/2022 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 18 | When, Not If?
Germany accusing Russia of 'Cold War demands', storm Eunice making landfall across Ireland and the UK, and an ice skating coach's chilling reaction caught on camera.
2/18/2022 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 17 | Royal Rumble
This year was supposed to be all about the Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne.
So far - and we're only seven weeks in - we've got one prince settling out of court after facing allegations he had sex with a trafficked minor, and an heir to the throne wrapped up in a 'cash-for-honours' scandal.
2/17/2022 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Feb 16 | Does That Settle That, Then?
Prince Andrew settles out of court to avoid trial, and Russia claims they are pulling back troops from the borders with Ukraine.
Neither story appearing anywhere close to being over.
2/16/2022 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Feb 15 | Navalny’s Trial
While the top stories across Western media are undoubtedly focused on developments in Ukraine, there is an important trial getting underway in Moscow later that deserves coverage.
Alexey Navalny, Putin's most prominent critic, could face more than a decade in jail.
2/15/2022 • 6 minutes, 2 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Feb 14 | Diplomacy and Deterrence?
All eyes are on Ukraine as concerns mount, western citizens leave, and President Zelensky continues his calls for calm.
2/14/2022 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 11 | On Thin Ice
The Met Police Chief is out, still no breakthrough on Ukraine, and a Russian figure skater's future is on thin ice.
2/11/2022 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 10 | Lines in the Snow
Diplomacy efforts continue on Ukraine, Trudeau calls for an end to the trucker protests, and Biden blasts a "hateful" bill in Florida.
2/10/2022 • 4 minutes, 11 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Feb 9 | Crypto Crimes
A rapper, a Forbes contributor, and a seemingly successful businesswoman - turns out its the same person, also turns out she's been arrested and charged alongside her husband, for allegedly conspiring to launder $4.5 billion in crypto currency.
2/9/2022 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Feb 8 | No Joke
Conservative MPs link Johnson's slurs to the need for Starmer to be escorted by police, a great distance (literally) remains between Russia and Europe, and Jimmy Carr sparks controversy in his latest stand-up show.
2/8/2022 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
Daily Fix| Monday, Feb 7 | A Milestone for the Monarchy
The Queen makes history, Ukraine makes leaders move, and Canada's freedom protests makes for a state of emergency in Ottawa.
2/7/2022 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 4 | Resignation Day
Four senior aides and a First Minister - it was a busy day for resignations. Who ever said politics is boring?
2/4/2022 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 3 | Beyond Saving?
Is Boris really beyond saving? Is the Northern Ireland Protocol really beyond fixing? And is Russia really beyond the point of no return when it comes to Ukraine?
2/3/2022 • 6 minutes, 1 second
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Feb 2 | Consequence Culture?
Mason Greenwood has been further arrested, the Israeli government has been accused of apartheid, Whoopie Goldberg has been suspended, the prime minister of Luxembourg has lost his degree, and the Met have a serious problem to police.
2/2/2022 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Feb 1 | The Eye of the Tiger
It is Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the Year of the Tiger.
Meanwhile, it's more 'Eye of the Tiger' in the UK, where Prime Minister Johnson is "just a man with the will to survive".
2/1/2022 • 4 minutes, 33 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Jan 31 | Serious Sports News
This is not usually a sports roundup, but today's NewsFix might just feel like one.
Manchester United player Mason Greenwood arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, Nadal makes a stunning comeback for an historic victory, and Eriksen could be set to return to the Premier League.
1/31/2022 • 5 minutes
Daily Fix | Friday, Jan 28 | Sanctions in the Pipeline?
Biden braces for an invasion, Poles protest against their abortion laws, and a vaccine milestone highlights a sobering disparity.
1/28/2022 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
Daily Fix| Thursday, Jan 27 | ”Meaningless” and Improbable Requests
Prince Andrew wants a trial by jury, President Putin wants Ukraine blocked from NATO, MPs want the prime minister out, and Stephen Breyer wants Biden to pick his replacement.
1/27/2022 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Jan 26 | Gray Day, Storm’s A Brew?
Lots of moving parts today, and lots of waiting to be done.
Waiting for Sue Gray's report to be published, waiting to see what Putin's plans are, and waiting to see why it took so long to ban virginity testing in the UK.
1/26/2022 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Jan 24 | Putin’s Puppets?
The UK and US continue to ramp up their rhetoric about Ukraine, Sue Gray's report is eagerly awaited by many MPs, and Europe might just be reaching "the end game" in the pandemic.
1/24/2022 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Jan 21 | Biden’s Blunders
Minor incursions, aircraft piracy, a failure to act, mandatory vaccinations and a postponed Adele residency - there's a lot going on.
1/21/2022 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Jan 20 | ’In The Name of God, Go’
Boris Johnson survives another day, Donald Trump suffers a personal blow, and Vladimir Putin keeps the west guessing.
1/20/2022 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Jan 19 | Bye Bye, Boris?
Is Boris facing the end of the road? Could Ukraine really be facing invasion? Is the end of the pandemic really in sight? The truth is, we don't know.
What do we know? That you really should care about what's happening to the Uyghurs.
1/19/2022 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Jan 18 | Battle Over or Battle On?
Two former leaders battle for their future, Ghislaine Maxwell gives up the fight to keeps names sealed, and the World Health Organisation suggests Britain's battle against coronavirus might be coming to an end.
1/18/2022 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Jan 17 | From Down Under to Down and Out
Djokovic cannot stay, Prince Harry cannot come home, and the BBC cannot keep the status quo.
1/17/2022 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Jan 14 | The Final Straw?
More allegations of Downing Street parties, a loss of military titles, and a revoked visa - for many this week, developments appear to have been the final straw.
Nowhere is this more true than in Ireland, where later today a vigil will take place for a woman murdered in broad daylight, in a public area, while out for a run.
1/14/2022 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Jan 13 | It’s All About Andrew
A prince and a prime minister - they both had a pretty bad day yesterday, one faces trial in New York, while the other faces the court of public opinion.
The next few weeks will be very telling...
1/13/2022 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Jan 12 | Clarity, Please?
Clarity is the word of the day - Djokovic finally provides some, Boris Johnson will have the opportunity later today, and Russia... well... let's see how the talks go.
1/12/2022 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Jan 11| Break Your Own Boundaries
Another damning report lands at the doors of Downing Street, a reported BYOB event at the height of restrictions during the first wave. While Downing Street is declining to comment, a quick look online shows just about everyone else is.
1/11/2022 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Daily Fix| Monday, Jan 10 | Let The Games Begin
Novak Djokovic, Aung San Suu Kyi and Prince Andrew - an undoubtedly anxious weekend for all three while awaiting court developments. Two out of three decisions have been made, while the other is said to be imminent.
1/10/2022 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Jan 7 | Novax Djokovic
The lengthy 'gay cake' legal battle comes to an end, all eyes remain on Kazakhstan, while Djokovic and Prince Andrew both await decisions on how to move forward.
1/7/2022 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Jan 6 | Game, Set and Match
Djokovic is held up in a Melbourne hotel, Coveney is in London, Pope Francis is (kind of) in trouble, and many Americans are... well, in denial.
1/6/2022 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Jan 5 | Who is Sweating?
The current prime minister faces a "fiery" House of Commons, a former prime minister receives intense objection to his knighthood, and a prince anxiously awaits a judge's decision.
Who is sweating? Well, we know Prince Andrew can't.
1/5/2022 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Jan 4 | It’s The Law
Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty, Prince Andrew waits to see if he faces his own trial, while gay people could finally be exonerated for historic 'crimes' related to their sexuality.
1/4/2022 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Jan 3 | The Settlement
A fire in Cape Town sparks outrage, a resignation prompts concerns in Sudan, and the release of a confidential arrangement is being eagerly anticipated by the public... and the palace.
1/3/2022 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Dec 10 | A Fallen Empire
Empire Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty of lying to police when he said he was the victim of a hate crime at a time of extraordinary political tensions. What about the interview he did? Well, maybe he was just... acting?
12/10/2021 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Dec 9 | All Panic, no Party
Panic in Downing Street, same-sex marriage in Chile, guns in Colorado, and sex in the city... kind of.
12/9/2021 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Dec 8 | What Party, the Tory Party?
A party? What party? Oh the Tory party, right? You don't mean a party party, do you?
12/8/2021 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Dec 7 | All Eyes on Ukraine
A virtual summit between Biden and Putin, a damning account of the UK's response to the fall of Kabul, a fascinating argument for sovereign immunity, and an unexpected pardon in Myanmar.
12/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Dec 6 | You‘re Fired
A first sentence in Myanmar, an explosive report about drug use in parliament, and the firing of a network's top anchor.
12/6/2021 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Dec 3 | Neither a saint, nor a criminal
Alec Baldwin, Sebastian Kurz, and Lewis Hamilton - three men in the spotlight this morning, all - to varying degrees - under pressure.
12/3/2021 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Dec 2 | The Ball is in Our Court
The Women's Tennis Association have suspended all tournaments in China as concerns for player Peng Shuai continue.
12/2/2021 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Dec 1 | Too Little, Too Late?
A damning report, a grovelling apology, incriminating evidence, and an indefinite suspension - is it all too little too late?
12/1/2021 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Nov 30 | Barbados Says Bye
It's a day of change - for Twitter, for Sweden, and particularly for Barbados, which just became a republic, renouncing the British Queen.
11/30/2021 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Nov 29 | It‘s All About Omicron
Today's podcast is all about Omicron, Ghislaine Maxwell's trial, the unexpected death of a fashion heavyweight, and the beginning of Hannukah.
11/29/2021 • 7 minutes
Daily Fix | Friday, Nov 26 | A New Variant
A new variant sparks concerns, refuge for one of the most recognisable faces in the world, and Black Friday shopping begins.
11/26/2021 • 4 minutes, 6 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Nov 25 | Take a Chance on Me?
You know the way a week is a long time in politics? Well, yesterday Sweden appointed its first ever female prime minister.
Within seven hours, she resigned.
11/25/2021 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Daily Fix | Wednesday, Nov 24 | Tragedies in the Headlines
Meredith Kercher, Gabby Petito, Ahmaud Arbery and PC Andrew Harper - the killings of these four people are all back in the headlines. While some questions are answered, many remain.
11/24/2021 • 5 minutes
Daily Fix | Tuesday, Nov 23 | Identity and Representation
Today's newsletter is an unintentional thread on identity and representation - JK Rowling's views on gender, the Brit Awards scrapping male and female categories, and actor Eddie Redmayne expressing regret for playing a trans character.
11/23/2021 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Daily Fix | Monday, Nov 22 | A Tragedy in Wisconsin
All eyes have been on Wisconsin this weekend - first as Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges, and secondly after at least five were killed during a Christmas parade.
11/22/2021 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Daily Fix | Friday, Nov 19| A Crisis in Cricket
The world of cricket has dominated sports headlines for weeks, but there's been little about the game itself - today there's three more stories to cover. Is there really no such thing s bad publicity?
11/19/2021 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
Daily Fix | Thursday, Nov 18 | Justice and Injustice
Justice and injustice - a January 6 rioter sentenced, a missing tennis player, convicted killers to be exonerated, and a highly consequential opinion expected.