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Bylines Network Podcast

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The Official Podcast for the Bylines Network, hosted by Chris Davies, Stella Rogers, and Julian Greenbank. Looking at the biggest stories from across the country. Episodes released monthly. open.spotify.com/show/3WjbTeTGwFAfi…

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This is TOMORROW. Looking very popular - but there’s still opportunity to come and at no cost. Pls share. The link you need —> www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Want to know about the history of joke candidates standing in UK elections, often going up against Cabinet Members and Prime Ministers in General and By-Elections? Then check out the latest episode of the Bylines Network Podcast, hosted by Julian and Stella shorturl.at/fajYP

A Brief History of Joke Candidates in the UK

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · August 28 · 30m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Want to know about the history of joke candidates standing in UK elections, often going up against Cabinet Members and Prime Ministers in General and By-Elections? Then check out the latest episode of the Bylines Network Podcast, hosted by Julian and Stella shorturl.at/fajYP

A Brief History of Joke Candidates in the UK

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · August 28 · 30m

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There was a By-Election earlier this month. We didn't do a By-Election special, as we felt that was giving Reform what they wanted. Instead, Stella and Julian decided to look into the surprisingly deep history of joke candidates standing in UK Elections Who's your favourite? shorturl.at/fajYP

A Brief History of Joke Candidates in the UK

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · August 28 · 30m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

There was a By-Election earlier this month. We didn't do a By-Election special, as we felt that was giving Reform what they wanted. Instead, Stella and Julian decided to look into the surprisingly deep history of joke candidates standing in UK Elections Who's your favourite? shorturl.at/fajYP

A Brief History of Joke Candidates in the UK

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · August 28 · 30m

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔥 Really looking forward to this. What a phenomenal panel we have! Link —> www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

Flyer for the event “Cleaning up Politics: How Britain Rebuilds Trust” with Gina Miller, Dominic Grieve and others.

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Manchester has a new mayor, a successor to the now Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. But for one party, this election wasn't the priority. Any and all campaigners were recalled to Clacton, where the self proclaimed Voice of the people is debating...A bin Check out our latest episode shorturl.at/xYF1h

Our Bindependance Day...And the Greater Manchester By-Election

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · July 31 · 24m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Manchester has a new mayor, a successor to the now Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. But for one party, this election wasn't the priority. Any and all campaigners were recalled to Clacton, where the self proclaimed Voice of the people is debating...A bin Check out our latest episode shorturl.at/xYF1h

Our Bindependance Day...And the Greater Manchester By-Election

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · July 31 · 24m

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Suffolk Broad (aka Anna) 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺 @annadamski.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It was lovely chatting to Jules and Chris about our 5-year journey.

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Suffolk Broad (aka Anna) 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺 @annadamski.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Peter Thurlow and me on how East Anglia Bylines came about on the @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It's that time of year again where we are celebrating a 5 year anniversary of a Bylines Publication. This time, we look east to @eastangliabylines.co.uk, where we are joined by their editor in chief @annadamski.bsky.social and contributor Peter Thurlow. Come celebrate with us shorturl.at/GMaZo

5 Years On: East Anglia Bylines

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · July 21 · 30m

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West England Bylines @westenglandbylines.co.uk · 03/07/2026

Happy Birthday North East Bylines! Six years and over 6,000 articles 🎉🎉🎉

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

10 years since the Brexit Referendum has made the economy 6% lower, unemployment 4% higher, and scuppered investment by 18%. Years later, the majority of Brits now say that Brexit is a mistake. But will we ever rejoin? Listen to the podcast to hear our host's opinions shorturl.at/X0bb3

Happy Brexit Day, How's it Gone?

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · June 23 · 40m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It's been 10 years since the Referendum to Leave the EU happened. Since then we've gone through 6 Prime Ministers, the Economy hasn't grown as it should, people's money doesn't go far and Populism has taken hold of us. Are these connected? Find out in our latest episode. shorturl.at/X0bb3

Happy Brexit Day, How's it Gone?

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · June 23 · 40m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Tomorrow is our next Webinar. Join @bylinesnetwork.co.uk exploring the future of UK independent journalism. What role will citizen journalism play? And how does Indie News respond to AI, Big Tech and political extremism? What is the News' role in ever changing times? bit.ly/BylinesINW26

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

After a week of high tension across the UK, Bylines Network talks to prominent Sikh MP Tan Dhesi. In a revealing and powerful interview, Dhesi discusses faith, justice and why one bad actor must not be exploited by extreme right-wing forces seeking to divide communities. shorturl.at/0cZ10

Bylines Network Reports: Tan Dhesi Talks about the Riots in Southampton

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · June 11 · 31m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

After a week of high tension across the UK, Bylines Network talks to prominent Sikh MP Tan Dhesi. In a revealing and powerful interview, Dhesi discusses faith, justice and why one bad actor must not be exploited by extreme right-wing forces seeking to divide communities. shorturl.at/0cZ10

Bylines Network Reports: Tan Dhesi Talks about the Riots in Southampton

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · June 11 · 31m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The last part to our look at the Local Elections in England and the National Election in the Celtic Nations released over the weekend. In it, our guests from previous episodes returned to look and and discuss with our hosts the big winners and loses and what the result might mean shorturl.at/qaNIR

A Look at the National/Local Election Fallout

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 16 · 57m

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The elections in Scotland and Wales, and the Local Elections in England, yielded some interesting results. So interesting, it looks like it'll bring down a government. Join @bylines.scot's Martin Roche, @bylines.cymru's Charles Smith, and our hosts as we dissect the results shorturl.at/qaNIR

A Look at the National/Local Election Fallout

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 16 · 57m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

The elections in Scotland and Wales, and the Local Elections in England, yielded some interesting results. So interesting, it looks like it'll bring down a government. Join @bylines.scot's Martin Roche, @bylines.cymru's Charles Smith, and our hosts as we dissect the results shorturl.at/qaNIR

A Look at the National/Local Election Fallout

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 16 · 57m

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🔥 This is today! Starting at 10:30am I love that Bylines Network is changing the media landscape by just facilitating citizen voices. Tune in to the livestream today to participate in the discussion - ask questions, share your perspective and be part of the conversation on Scot & Cymru results. 👇

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today's the day! Come join us at the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk youtube channel to follow our Election Results livestream, hosted by @jenniekermode.bsky.social. We'll bring you the results as they come in, with people on the ground in Scotland and Cymru. See you there. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICbQ...

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It's Election Day in the UK, where many places in England (including 3 major cities), Scotland, and Wales. We at the Podcast did previews for all three Elections, the big players, who's set to lose the most, who the big winners might be. Find them all below: shorturl.at/7CSKd

A Look at the English Local Elections

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 1 · 39m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Part 3 of our election mini series, this time focusing on Wales with @bylines.cymru's Co-Editor in Chief, Dr Charles Smith detailing what to look out for in the next few days. Will Labour's 20 year rule end? what will the Senedd look like? and who will the big winners be? shorturl.at/ziLtm

A Look at the Welsh National Elections

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 6 · 30m

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Patricia S Paton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇧🇷 @patispaton.com · 05/05/2026

Want to watch live election results from independent news? Now we can! :-)

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Now, we look now to Scotland, with @bylines.scot's very own Martin Roche to discuss thee elections happening there. How has McSweeney turned it around for the SNP? Will Reform get a foothold in Holyrood? Will Labour hhave any success? Find out below: shorturl.at/jINVh

A Look at the Scotland National Elections

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 4 · 35m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

2026, nearly 2 years on from the General Election, Labour look like they will lose a large amount of councillors and councils. With the rise of both Reform and the Greens, with elections in Manchester and London, our hosts ask, what will this mean for Starmer and Labour? shorturl.at/7CSKd

A Look at the English Local Elections

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 1 · 39m

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 13/04/2026

In an industry where globally 73% of publications are run by males, we are proud to say that 80% of our Editors-in-Chief across all 10 of our publications are not male. We are also proud to champion female voices, including this webinar. This Wednesday at 7 pm. www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

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Duchess Gemma 🐠🕷️🇪🇺 @gemmagould.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I am incredibly proud to be one of those Editors-in-Chief and even more proud to be part of what Bylines Network stands for. Join us as we discuss Women, Justice and Equality 👇🏻

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Suffolk Broad (aka Anna) 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇪🇺 @annadamski.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Proud to be one of so many committed women leading publications across the Bylines Network. Looking forward to this webinar with a powerful panel of survivors, campaigners and politicians talking about how power operates, where justice still falls short for women and what needs to change.

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 07/04/2026

In an industry where 54% of publications are run by males, we are proud to say that 80% of our Editors-in-Chief across all 10 of our publications are not male. We are also proud to champion female voices, including this upcoming webinar on April 15th at 7 pm. www.tickettailor.com/events/bylin...

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

With our new co-host, Stella Rogers, we discuss the Representation of the People Bill, a bill that seeks to strengthen our democracy by: Banning Crypto Currency donations Automatic registration of voters Allow 16 & 17 year olds to vote in General Elections Come listen here: shorturl.at/F4cgW

16 Year Olds will be Able to Vote. Let's Talk About it.

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · March 27 · 27m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Please welcome Stella Rogers to the crew as we discuss one of the more imporant bills making its way through parliament. At the next General Election, for the first time, 16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote, as well as other rules being added to enforce our elections. shorturl.at/F4cgW

16 Year Olds will be Able to Vote. Let's Talk About it.

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · March 27 · 27m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Recent reports say Farage called Welsh Speakers "Foriegn Speakers" on his Cameo page. Tolkien called it "the senior language of the men of Britain" and we made an episode about it. Listen to our episde about why Farage is completely wrong about the beautiful Welsh language shorturl.at/qKWOx

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S4 EP15 A Brief History of the Welsh Language

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today, GB Energy has officially launched today, with Jurgen Maier as its chairman. We sat down with Jurgen last year to talk about the company and what it aims to do check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Bylines Reports: Talking with Juergen Maier, GB Energy's Chairman

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · May 21, 2025 · 20m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

It's been 4 years since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. With the current push for a lasting peace, our hosts sit down with Ukrainian writer, Tetiana Toma of @kentandsurreybylines.co.uk, to discuss what a post war Europe will look like, and how close to peace we are shorturl.at/OnjiQ

4 Years Later, Let's Talk about the Ukraine War!

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · February 27 · 39m

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 22/02/2026

Canopy of Titans The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest | Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate Can be purchased here: orbooks.com/catalog/cano...

Canopy of Titans

In Canopy of Titans, Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate examine the global importance of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest that stretches from Northern California to Alaska. Their urgent and...

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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 22/02/2026

East Anglia Bylines Editor in Chief, Anna Damski, co-hosts this 30-minute podcast with Central Bylines Mark Cunliffe. Along with journalist Paul Koberstein, discuss the incredible carbon capture abilities of *temperate rainforests* – that are better at it than their tropical cousins. More here ⤵️

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Bylines Network Reports with Paul Koberstein

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · February 20 · 35m

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 21/02/2026

Our editor-in-chief, Anna co-hosts this 30 min podcast with Central Bylines Mark Cunliffe. Along with journalist Paul Koberstein, they discuss the much less talked about incredible carbon capture abilities of *temperate rainforests* – that are better at it than their tropical cousins. More here ⤵️

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We have released a new Bylines Network Reports episode, with @annadamski.bsky.social and @markcunliffe.bsky.social interviewing Paul Koberstein about his book looking into the research of rainforest carbon capture. tinyurl.com/mvbx45bb

Bylines Network Reports with Paul Koberstein

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · February 20 · 35m

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Our hosts open our latest episode with how January made them feel. Visuals are provided. shorturl.at/1hdGq

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

@ronniebarbour.bsky.social from the @bylines.scot Podcast interviews Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires. Here, Mr White talks about the strategy the organisation will be implimenting this year, making their message known throughout the country. shorturl.at/5LuwY

Bylines Reports: Ronnie Barbour talks to Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 02/06/2026 · 28m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

@ronniebarbour.bsky.social from the @bylines.scot Podcast interviews Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires. Here, Mr White talks about the strategy the organisation will be implimenting this year, making their message known throughout the country. shorturl.at/5LuwY

Bylines Reports: Ronnie Barbour talks to Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 02/06/2026 · 28m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Our hosts open our latest episode with how January made them feel. Visuals are provided. shorturl.at/1hdGq

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We're back with our first mainline episode of the year, in this episode, our hosts recount and analyse the events of January and speculate what's next for ICE, for NATO, and for the UK. shorturl.at/1hdGq

Oh Dear God, What Was January 2026???

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 02/02/2026 · 39m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We're back with our first mainline episode of the year, in this episode, our hosts recount and analyse the events of January and speculate what's next for ICE, for NATO, and for the UK. shorturl.at/1hdGq

Oh Dear God, What Was January 2026???

Podcast Episode · The Bylines Network Podcast · 02/02/2026 · 39m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Michael Lawler of the @northeastbylines.co.uk podcast is joined by Alistair Ford of North East Public Transport Users Group and Peter Sagar of North East Bylines to discuss pressing issues facing transport infrastructure in the North East today. shorturl.at/H938T

North East Transport Today

Podcast Episode · North East Bylines Podcast · 23/01/2026 · 23m

Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Oh hey, we got ourr tick of authenticity

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Bylines Network Podcast @bylinesnetworkpod.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Much like the rest of the Network, we're leaving Twitter. Please read Scotland's statement below for a fuller picture as to why