<p>Was Andy Burnham blocked from running in the Gorton and Denton by-election because Labour need to save resources for elections they ‘must have’? Was the Tory briefing that referenced the defecting Suella Braverman’s mental health really a ‘first draft?’</p><p>Armando and Natalie examine this and more, to find out if politicians in the UK are echoing Donald Trump’s words as they ask us to take these at face value - “Are you a stupid person?”. Are we not expected to read this 'subtext in block caps'? </p><p>We also discuss how Trump's speeches are held together, and why Carney quoting Thucydides warmed Natalie's heart. </p><p>Got a strong message for Armando? Email us at [email protected]</p><p>Sound editing: Chris Maclean Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman and Asha Osborne-Grinter Executive Producer: Richard Morris Recorded at The Sound Company</p><p>Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4.</p>