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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

EP 156 with Rosie Holt

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

Mike J Benwell

Comedy, Society & Culture, News

4.8735 Ratings

🗓️ 25 January 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Mark is joined by comedian Rosie Holt as he tries to make sense of Elon Musk’s interesting inauguration speech, a new Donald Trump era –  and Labour’s uninspiring government. Plus we hear from Alicia Allegretto of Squirrel News on the inauguration - and George Galloway on The Traitors.  This episode was sponsored by Proton Mail  If you would like to take back control of your inbox and stop your data being harvested through your emails sign up to Proton mail using this link to receive a whopping 38% discount: proton.me/wtfisgoingon Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom Follow Rosie @rosieisaholt Go to proton.me/wtfisgoingon to receive a 38% discount on Proton Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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