The Count of Dodgy Crypto

About this episode

The episode discusses Nigel Farage's defense regarding a crypto gift, the portrayal of Andy Burnham by the right-wing press, and the implications of Rupert Lowe's Restore UK.

• Podmasters is 10 years old! Last chance to get an extra 10% off a year’s Patreon support. Nigel Farage’s latest defence of his “gift” from a crypto magnate: you wouldn’t know about it if I hadn’t been hacked by pesky Russians! (Although erm I forgot to tell the National Cyber Security Centre). Has he finally pushed his luck too far? Plus, the right-wing press and Reform are busting their guts to paint Andy Burnham as a carpetbagging, conviction-free shapeshifter who’s simultaneously a far-left zealot. Will any of it stick? And why are Rupert Lowe’s ultra-right Restore UK much, much worse than just an amusing problem for Reform? • We pinched the title of this edition from someone called AshWarp – but if you know the real originator, get in touch. • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk. ESCAPE ROUTES • Jason recommends visiting Crossness Pumping Station on the Thames and also the Great Western Railway Museum in Swindon. • Rachel is watching Rivals on Disney+. • James Ball is rewatching How To Get Away With Murder on Channel 4. • Matt recommends Thirst: 12 Drinks That Changed My Life by John Robins. Buy it through our affiliate…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Green, James Ball, Rachel Cunliffe, Jason Hazeley

Topics covered

• crypto
• politics
• media
• right-wing press
• public figures
• current events

Keywords

• Nigel Farage
• crypto
• Andy Burnham
• Reform
• Rupert Lowe
• Restore UK
• right-wing press
• National Cyber Security Centre
• public figures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Cyber Security Centre, Reform, Restore UK

Books & works: Rivals, How To Get Away With Murder

Places: Crossness Pumping Station, Thames, Great Western Railway Museum, Swindon

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