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On this week's episode of The Verdict Podcast, editor Billy Bambrough along with writers Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou and Jack Rear, talk about a recent decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations to create a separate female classification for an athletes with differences of sexual development. Jasmine has been investigating why this decision was made and and looking into the backlash it created.  Meanwhile, Jack has been looking into the planned reintroduction of of the lynx cat into northern England and how this will affect tourism to the area.  Finally, the gang answer quiz questions about the greatest music show on Earth: Eurovision!

Welcome to The Verdict Podcast — This episode is called: The Thanos attack on Earth is a Russia hoax On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor Billy Bambrough and writers Jack Rear and Rachel Dobbs talk about the Russia media mis-information strategy when it comes to Syria and the west -- why Russia does it, what it hopes to achieve, and whether it's working.  The gang then talk about the he Marvel cinematic movie universe phenomenon -- Infinity War part one is out now and breaking down the box office door. Jack, Verdict's unofficial movie correspondent, has been looking into exactly how much Infinity War is going to make. Finally they come to the Japanese console king Nintendo, which is forecasting a very good 2018... Jack thinks he knows why...

Welcome to The Verdict Podcast — This episode is called: Political hipsters have hijacked Italian politics! On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor Billy Bambrough and writers Jack Rear and Adele Berti discuss the Italian political situation in the aftermath of its general election last month. Adele brings her local knowledge to the discussion and she's been doing a lot of reporting on Italian politics in recent weeks.   Meanwhile, Jack's been looking at why the planet may not actually be doomed ahead of World Earth Day 2018... except it probably is.  The gang also briefly touch on the new Nordstrom super store in New York and try to guess how much people with more money than sense spend on things they don't need.  The Verdict Podcast is now on iTunes! You can listen and subscribe here!

Welcome to The Verdict Podcast — This episode is called: Data makes your content better On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor Billy Bambrough and writers Jack Rear and Rachel Dobbs talk about what it is that makes some Netflix shows so good.  Jack's been busy making his objective ranking of Netflix shows and talks the team through it.  Meanwhile, Rachel has been closely following the Facebook data leak saga and she shares her concerns over a future financial crisis style data meltdown.  And finally, the gang answer the age old question: Which is better, cats or dogs? (Well, which is more expensive, at least). 

Welcome to The Verdict Podcast — This episode is called: Drinking gin makes Saudi Fashion Week more fun On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor @BillyBambrough and writers @JackSaysPurple and @B_Shosh talk about how Saudi Arabia is opening up to the world: the country's next big thing -- the first ever Saudi Fashion Week.   Then the gang turns to the wonderful world of gin! Jack has been on a gin odyssey in recent months and he shares everything he's learned with the team. Finally, talk turns to the late, great Stephen Hawking. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor @BillyBambrough and writers @jacksayspurple and @AllieRN13 discuss the Oscars at 90, the wonderful world of lithium, and why it is when you get rich you go crazy.  The Oscars turned 90 this year and over the years the awards show has seen various different iterations, updates, and changes. Jack gives us the details.  Allie then explains why everyone is buying into lithium and what makes it the hottest commodity around. Finally the gang talk about the most ridiculous things rich people have done with their wealth. If you want to read more about any of these stories, check out verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week!

On this episode of The Verdict Podcast editor @BillyBambrough, along with writers @jacksayspurple and @ameliax1 are talking about trains, trials, and satellites. Is the new London to Amsterdam line the return of the railway or just a gimmick for people with too much money and too little time? Next, Amelia explains why the HP Autonomy trial is going to be making headlines for a long time, and finally the gang talk about why Elon Musk's latest plan to control cyber space (as well as normal space) probably means he's a super villain. If you want to read more about any of these stories, check out verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week!

On this not-quite-Valentines Day episode, Verdict Editor @BillyBambrough, along with Lifestyle writer @jacksayspurple and rogue freelancer @FreyLindsayMCP are considering the economy of love. And why Pakistan hates it. Then, coming to a theatre near you... everything, all the time. Is Event Cinema a great new way to bring theatre, the arts and unique experiences to the masses, or is this the grim twilight for art in the age of mechanical reproduction? And finally, dun duh duh duh-duh duh-duh, duh-duh duh-duh duh duh duh-duh. Dun-dun-dun-dun duh duh duh duh-duh. dun-dun-dun-dun duh dah dah-dah... If you want to read more about any of these stories, ↑↑↓↓←→←→BA your way over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. We'd welcome any correspondence on Greggs, EGOTs or transportation in the Mushroom Matrix. See you next week.                    

On this special Davos episode of the Verdict podcast, it's a Davos Special! It's about Davos, the super fancy gathering that takes place up in the town of Davos. But what is Davos, *really?* Well, you've come to the right place because on this Davos episode, Verdict's Davos Editor Billy Bambrough, as well as chief Davos writer Amelia Heathman and Davos intern Frey Lindsay are talking about Davos. It's about Davos. If you want to read more about any of these Davos stories, head over to verdict.co.uk and search Davos. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. We'd welcome any correspondence about Davos. See you next Davos. davosmoneysuperrichtechjackmauberfacebookallpropertyistheft      

Welcome to the Verdict podcast. On this episode it's much hand-wringing about the media with Editor Billy Bambrough, writer Lizzie Perlman and also-present Frey Lindsay. First on the agenda is Google's one-click policy scrapped. Now that dam is busted we can't wait to see all that revenue come flooding back. Then, how do we get through this "Fake News" black hole we've found ourselves in? Is there a way through, and do people even want that? e land on "yes" to the latter of those questions but only as resoundingly as that for Catalan independence. And finally, more old people are using mobile phones now. Stop. The. Press... If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this "Future of Finance" episode of the Verdict Podcast Editor Billy Bambrough and writers Amelia Heathman and Frey Lindsay kick off with a look at challenger banks; how they're different, how they're not and who they're aimed at. Then it's more bitcoin drama as Jamie Dimon condemns the currency, ever more hucksters sign on to try and flog it and China bans it (somewhat). And of course no Future of Finance podcast would be complete without a look at the Wu-Tang Clan. Will anyone ever hear Once Upon a Time in Shaolin? Can the Wu-Tang Coin achieve its goal? Is Martin Shkreli a dick?* All this and more on the Verdict podcast. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week. *Answers: Hopefully, probably not, yes.)

On this episode of the Verdict podcast the millennials have been kicked out of the room and crypto-Gen Xers Billy Bambrough and Frey Lindsay take a wry jaded eye to the world. First off the pair moan about the slow progress of the Brexit negotiations. Well, Frey moans about it. Billy is placid as a post-apocalypse lake of tears. Then, it's Catalonian Independence Day! Maybe. We'll look at the motivations for Catalonia breaking free, and the silly moves the Spanish government is making to quash it. And finally, extremist content is running rampant online. What if anything should tech companies be doing about it, and is it finally time to nationalise google as nobody except Frey thinks we should? If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

Welcome to the Verdict podcast. This week it's a Millennial takeover! Editor Billy Bambrough is away so this episode is hosted by Verdict millennial writer Frey Lindsay. He's joined by millennial tech writer Amelia Heathman and millennial consumer affairs writer Lizzie Perlman to discuss all things feckless, entitled and morally relative. We're going to take a look at how millennials are marketed to, our values inferred and preemptively coopted, how we think of ourselves, what we eat, where we spend our money and finally what we're doing to the media landscape. Is it our fault? Doesn't matter because you'll blame us anyway, won't you. And the podcast will close with some last minute hesitation on sex robots. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

Welcome to the Verdict podcast. This week, editor Billy Bambrough and writers Amelia Heathman and Frey Lindsay talk about North Korea revealing their thermonuclear power. Billy and Amelia ask "Why now?" and Frey asks "Why not?" Then, Brexit document leaked from the Home Office has everyone chattering about just how unremarkable it is. Turns out the government plans to limit immigration after Brexit. O. M. G. And finally, Dubai real estate hits the blockchain. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this episode of the Verdict podcast, editor Billy Bambrough and writers Amelia Heathman and Frey Lindsay discuss Theresa May's trade mission to Japan and reflect on a promise made 30 years ago (or not). Then, consumer credit is rising at pre-crash levels, 10% per year. Amelia talks about a new company she's profiling that aims to make credit scoring understanding, flexible and maybe that little bit invasive. And finally, Uber has a new CEO. Before getting started, Dara Khosrowshahi presumably wants to know what Verdict thinks he should focus on, so we've got a top five to-dos for him.(Try not to break the law, essentially). If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

Welcome to the Verdict podcast, this episode bleeds and changes colour just like a real one. This week editor Billy Bambrough and writers Lizzie Perlman and Frey Lindsay take a look at DonMak, the brazen McDonalds rip-off flourishing in Eastern Ukraine. Then, Lizzie's been looking into the burgeoning world of fake meat, soy protein and vegan burgers. Whether a fad or a movement, real meat better watch out. And finally, Elon Musk speaks out against developing killer robots. Wait, don't we already have those? If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this week's episode of the Verdict Podcast, Editor Billy Bambrough and writers Amelia Heathman and Frey Lindsay look back on a decade of financial CHAOS! as the global financial crisis celebrates it's tenth birthday. Happy birthday, GFC. They grow up so quick. Then, Uber has cancelled its subprime leasing scheme causing thousands to lose both their job and their car. Who's fault is this, and are we looking at another Lehmann moment? Finally, strident anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller sat down with Verdict to talk about her desire to help Team GB, what MPs tell her in private and how her position has made life difficult for her and her family. The gang discuss the profile and what they want in a Brexit leadership. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this week's episode of the Verdict podcast, editor Billy Bambrough and writers Lizzie "Elisabeth" Perlman and Frey Lindsay discuss the divergent fortunes of Apple and Snap, collectively known as Snapple. Then, Lizzie has done a deep dive into the worsening crisis in Venezuela. She'll tell us how the confluence of declining oil prices, a burgeoning authoritarian regime and chronic food shortages have brought the country to the brink. And finally: did you hear that? Your Amazon Echo did... If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

Welcome to the Verdict podcast. On this Bagelfest day episode, editor Billy Bambrough and writers Amelia Heathman and Frey Lindsay open with rage at Microsoft's attempt to have done with MS Paint (well, Frey doesn't actually care). Then, NHS numbers out this week on staff shortages are scary enough without the gang pointing out how much worse it probably is, but point it out they shall. After that, put away those flux capacitors and dilithium drives, it's time for some real future science stuff as Amelia makes a valiant attempt to explain quantum computing while Frey and Billy make an even more valiant attempt not to panic. And finally Facebook's numbers are way up. Also, water is wet. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.

On this week's episode of the Verdict podcast editor Billy Bambrough and writers Elisabeth Perlman and Frey Lindsay dig into a report on the catastrophic results of a chaotic Brexit. Then, Billy puts on his central banking beret and tries to interpret ECB chief Mario Draghi's odd messaging on the outlook for his €60bn-per-month bond-buying program. After that, Lizzie is back from the United States. We look at the odd state of politics across the pond and zero in on President Trump's war against 3 to 5 million voters who may or may not exist. And finally the UK weighs up a new kind of nuclear deterrent against the EU. If you want to read more about any of these stories, head over to verdict.co.uk. If you'd like to get in touch, it's info@verdict.co.uk. See you next week.