<p>Hugo Rifkind joins Armando, fresh from interviewing a highland cow, to discuss the phrase 'fanning the flames'.</p><p>Can a politician ever avoid politicising an issue? How is that different from weaponising? And does journalism have a role in fanning the flames, and prolonging political arguments?</p><p>Elsewhere, Armando explains the power of the power nap, Pete Hegseth conflates D-Day with immigration, and we ask if Keir's curse is having an eminently rhyme-able name?</p><p>Got a strong message for Armando? Email us at strongmessagehere@bbc.co.uk</p><p>Sound editing: Rich Evans Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Executive Producer: James Robinson Recorded at the Sound Company</p><p>Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4.</p>

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Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)

JUN 10, 202634 MIN
Strong Message Here

Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)

JUN 10, 202634 MIN

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<p>Hugo Rifkind joins Armando, fresh from interviewing a highland cow, to discuss the phrase 'fanning the flames'.</p><p>Can a politician ever avoid politicising an issue? How is that different from weaponising? And does journalism have a role in fanning the flames, and prolonging political arguments?</p><p>Elsewhere, Armando explains the power of the power nap, Pete Hegseth conflates D-Day with immigration, and we ask if Keir's curse is having an eminently rhyme-able name?</p><p>Got a strong message for Armando? Email us at [email protected]</p><p>Sound editing: Rich Evans Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Executive Producer: James Robinson Recorded at the Sound Company</p><p>Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios production for Radio 4.</p>