What would “Burnhamism” actually look like?

About this episode

The episode discusses Andy Burnham's political style, AI optimism, and a light-hearted take on which MP would make the best James Bond.

Andy Burnham’s tucked-in t-shirt, a bonkers “festival of AI optimism” and which MP would make the best James Bond. Will Dunn is joined by editor Tom McTague to discuss the stories of the week. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning ✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Will Dunn

Guest: Tom McTague

Topics covered

• Burnhamism
• AI optimism
• politics
• MPs
• cultural commentary

Keywords

• Burnhamism
• AI
• politics
• James Bond
• Will Dunn
• Tom McTague

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