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October 25, 2025 33 mins

Laura and Paddy reflect on Laura’s interview with Kamala Harris, in which she gives the biggest hint yet that she might run for president again. She also calls Donald Trump a “tyrant”.

They discuss the White House’s response to her comments. It has said “people don’t care about her absurd lies”.

Laura also shares thoughts on Harris’s memoir and the differences between political interviews in the US and UK.

Chris Mason also joins to discuss the Labour deputy leadership result, as Lucy Powell is elected over Bridget Phillipson. They consider what the outcome means for the party.

Plus, the government responds to the mistaken release of sex offender Hadush Kebatu.

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