In Round One, the team discuss the UK government’s response to the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, Tony Blair’s latest intervention in Middle Eastern politics and whether Keir Starmer’s stance could really be his “Love Actually moment”.
In Round Two, we hear about the spectacular downfall of former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, from luxury deportation jets to a $50k Rolex in a super-prison, before heading to Brussels to learn about the EU’s new ban on “meaty” words for plant-based foods.
In Round Three, the Missing Words Round, we find out why firefighters had to rescue a man trapped in a Manchester phone box, how a Surrey couple tried to claim their neighbour’s land with an unconventional means and why a camel beauty contest has been rocked by scandal…
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Your host is Mike RaymentWith Jack HarrisEmerald Paston And Queenie Miller, back next week! 
The Producer is Diggory WaiteThe Executive Producer is Claire BroughtonThe Music is by Big George
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In The News This Week (the Have I Got News For You podcast)

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MAR 11, 202641 MIN

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In Round One, the team discuss the UK government’s response to the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, Tony Blair’s latest intervention in Middle Eastern politics and whether Keir Starmer’s stance could really be his “Love Actually moment”.In Round Two, we hear about the spectacular downfall of former US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, from luxury deportation jets to a $50k Rolex in a super-prison, before heading to Brussels to learn about the EU’s new ban on “meaty” words for plant-based foods.In Round Three, the Missing Words Round, we find out why firefighters had to rescue a man trapped in a Manchester phone box, how a Surrey couple tried to claim their neighbour’s land with an unconventional means and why a camel beauty contest has been rocked by scandal…If you enjoy the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and make sure you subscribe there so you don't miss an episode!For updates on the show, make sure you’re following Have I Got News for You on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly known as twitter) and get in touch with us there using #HIGNFYpod or emailing [email protected]. Your host is Mike RaymentWith Jack HarrisEmerald Paston And Queenie Miller, back next week! The Producer is Diggory WaiteThe Executive Producer is Claire BroughtonThe Music is by Big GeorgeIn the News This Week is a Hat Trick Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices