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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Mar 7

Join @lewis_goodall and me at 12.30 for the first ever @TheNewsAgents livestream - on what is happening in the US, Ukraine and Russia - and what Europe can do. Please send us your questions.
Available on @GlobalPlayer and YouTube

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 29

Sad to hear. But what a life. And arguably his best years came after he stopped being president

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Dec 29

Breaking news: Jimmy Carter, a no-frills and steel-willed Southern governor who was elected president in 1976, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. He was 100 and the oldest living U.S. president of all time.

Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says

The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 26

Totally….

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 26

If only he’d pull his finger out…..

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 26

Instead of ‘nerdiest’ isn’t ‘best’ the word you’re looking for….? 😉

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 26

Sure one of the best views there is after take off

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 20

My piece for @the-independent.com on Peter Mandelson becoming our next ambassador to Washington. Risky? Maybe, but overwhelmingly a smart move

Peter Mandelson is a gamble as US ambassador – but exactly what Trump needs

Tony Blair may think being in charge of the British embassy in Washington is like running an up market B&B, writes Jon Sopel. But with Trump back in charge, the job has never been more important or mo...

www.independent.co.uk

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 11

www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/p...
Suspect that facial expression captures his mood

FBI Director Chris Wray announces plans to resign as Trump’s plans to replace him | CNN Politics

FBI Director Chris Wray will resign at the end of the Biden administration, according to a statement from the FBI Wednesday.

www.cnn.com

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 8

“Assad’s men surrendered and walked away with barely a shot fired - 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 how brittle this regime was.”

In an emergency episode, The News Agents discuss the geopolitical impact of Damascus falling into the hands of rebels.

@lewisgoodall.com
@jonsopel1.bsky.social

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 9

"Jubilation and euphoria now. but what next? What about the hard yards of actually governing this country?"

Despite the liberation of Syria from the brutal Assad regime, its future remains uncertain

Syria liberation: What comes next, and can Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rule?

The scenes from Syria are ones of jubilation as people celebrate the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, but what comes next for the country?

articles.globalplayer.com

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 9

"The seeds of its own impending implosion."

Journalist @carolecadwalla.bsky.social of The Observer describes the "crisis" caused by the sale of the publication to Tortoise Media, calling it a blow to her defence of mainstream media.

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 9

"Nobody in Syria wants a regime like in Afghanistan. We want to see a genuine representative democracy."

Why the cousin of Bashar al-Assad believes removing HTS from the UK's terror list would be a mistake

Should Hayat Tahrir al-Sham still be considered a terror group?

The UK says it is “considering” removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its list of terrorist organisations following its victory over Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria.

articles.globalplayer.com

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · Dec 8

Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.

The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 8

Astounding news from Syria overnight. But what a price the world - and not just the region - has paid for Assad’s determination to cling on: a refugee crisis that jolted European politics and still does, Obama faltering over red lines etc etc

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Alexander Heinemann @heinemaennchen.bsky.social · Dec 7

no Assad speech today, according to al-Watan @chadbourn.bsky.social

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · Dec 6

NEWS AGENTS LIVE TOUR DATES AND TICKETS

Perfect Christmas present for someone you either really like or really loathe.

Birmingham: 17th February, Symphony Hall bmusic.co.uk/events/the-n...

Manchester: 24th February, Bridgewater Hall
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/new...

AND...

The News Agents Live On Stage | B:Music

The chart-topping daily news podcast The News Agents, is going on tour for the first time with The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK. Hosted by three

bmusic.co.uk

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 3

🚨ON SALE🚨

Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!

Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️

TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt

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Chorleywood Bookshop @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social · Dec 3

Huge thanks to the wonderful @jonsopel1.bsky.social for a brilliant event last night!

Jon joined us to chat about his new book, STRANGELAND: How Britain Stopped Making Sense, and the current political landscape.

If you missed it, we have *signed copies* in our shops, perfect for gifts! #BookSky 💙📚

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 3

DM me. Have followed you back….

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 2

🎧 Listen to today's full episode: *Gregg Wallace, the BBC and the MeToo movement*

www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...

The News Agents - Podcast | Global Player

<p>Gregg Wallace has just issued an apology for 'any offence caused' after he blamed middle class women for coming forward to complain about his over sexualised banter in the work place. Just to be cl...

www.globalplayer.com

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 2

“He’s talking to the men who he thinks will rally around him, he can say: Guys, if you don’t back me up - you’re going to be next.”

Emily and Jon discuss Gregg Wallace’s “dog whistle” social media statements.

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 3

What do you mean you haven’t ordered your tickets yet….?! 😉

The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Dec 3

🚨ON SALE🚨

Tickets to The News Agents Live On Stage with HSBC UK are on sale now!

Grab yours now to see @maitlis, @jonsopel and @lewis_goodall in Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2025! 🎟️

TICKETS: https://buff.ly/3ZgCiDt

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 3

I hear you….

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 1

Thanks for coming!

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Jon Sopel @jonsopel1.bsky.social · Dec 1

Aaah. Glad you enjoyed it

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