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In this special edition, we share an unfiltered and light-hearted look back on 2021 news, politics and culture. Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

Episode #53 covers these topics: * More Tory sleaze* Levelling up and broken promises on transport* Is the Labour Party bouncing back?* Racism in cricket Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. We discuss some of the biggest stories of the year so far, and explore a range of questions, including: Are anti-vaxxers dangerous for society? Will Brexit be the undoing of Boris Johnson? Is Sir Keir Starmer up to the task of leading the Labour Party into government? Is racism more prevalent or less prevalent since the murder of George Floyd? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss Dominic Cummings' appearance in front of the Commons health and science committees. How damaging is it to Boris and the Tories? Can Cummings be believed or was this just a televised ego trip? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss politics and sleaze. From the Greensill scandal to questions over the funding of Downing Street's gold wallpaper, Tory sleaze is back. But does it matter? Will it affect voters' opinions and can Labour capitalise on the allegations? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

Episode #52 covers these topics: * The proposed 1% pay rise for NHS workers * Rishi Sunak's slick videos* Beattie Communications' non-inclusive post about diversity* Are Covid vaccine passports inevitable?* Thoughts on News UK scrapping the term 'BAME' Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

In this special episode of News Bants, we share our perspective on Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

In this special episode of News Bants, we discuss why some Black and Minority Ethnic communities are hesitant about taking the Covid vaccine and what can be done about it.

We share our unfiltered and light-hearted predictions for news, politics and culture in 2021. This episode was recorded live in front of a remote audience.

In this special edition, we share an unfiltered and light-hearted look back on 2020 news, politics and culture. This was originally recorded as a live show for The Pros Winter Series event.

Episode #51 covers these topics: * Can Croydon Council rebuild trust after effectively declaring itself bankrupt?* Millwall Football Club and Black Lives Matter* Can celebrities persuade people to take the Covid vaccine? Happy listening! Tweet us @NewsBants to let us know your views using the hashtag #NewsBants

England has entered its second national lockdown. What impact will the government's lack of transparency on Covid data and allegations of nepotism have on the public? We also discuss whether Pfizer's vaccine will be well-received by the public.