About this episode
The New World's political editor James Ball returns to The Addition Podcast to discuss Reform leader Nigel Farage's funny free speech week. Ball was blocked from attending the Reform party conference, although he still managed to cause some mischief in Birmingham. Reform have also removed access to local publications in part of the country. In the second half of the show, we discuss the latest Murdoch succession drama, as it look like Lachlan has finally got his win.
Chicken Farage bans The New World – The New World
The Hypocrisy of the Nigel Farage Free Speech Show
Growing Up Murdoch – The Atlantic
Inside the Deal Ending the Murdoch Succession Fight – New York Times [gift link]
James Ball on Twitter, Bluesky
James Ball at The New World
Charlotte Henry on Twitter, BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
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