Shots Fired at The White House & Marathon Heroes

Shots Fired at The White House & Marathon Heroes

From The Trawl by Jemma Forte & Marina Purkiss

April 29, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 359

About this episode

Jemma and Marina discuss the emotional stories from the London Marathon and the chaos of global politics, including a dramatic incident at the White House.

Jemma and Marina start with the emotional highs of the London Marathon: stories of resilience, community and the kind of humanity that restores your faith in people. Then they take a sharp hand brake turn into the chaos of global politics. From a dramatic incident at a White House event to the online reaction that followed, Jemma and Marina wade through fact, speculation and the sheer pace of modern news. There’s talk of late-night posting sprees, political theatre, and how quickly serious moments risk becoming just another scroll. Plus: a headline-grabbing interview moment, a viral TV appearance that has to be heard to be believed, and a reminder that in 2026, the line between reality and absurdity feels thinner than ever. It’s funny, unsettling, occasionally baffling and very much the world we’re living in. Enjoy! Thank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast   Patreon https://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl   Twitter https://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcast If you’ve even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you’ll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jemma Forte, Marina Purkiss

Topics covered

  • London Marathon
  • global politics
  • resilience
  • community
  • media reaction
  • political theatre

Keywords

  • London Marathon
  • White House
  • global politics
  • resilience
  • community
  • political theatre
  • media reaction

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Places: London, White House

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