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As the third contest to determine the democratic nominee for US president, the Nevada Caucuses saw a landslide to Bernie Sanders and solidified his position as front runner. We discuss what the results mean, how will the rest of the contest play out, and what to look out for. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Under plans pushed by Dominic Cummings, the close advisor to Boris Johnson, Downing Street are deciding to overhaul the funding and scope of the BBC as a public broadcaster. Not stopping there they decide to go and hire a eugenicist. Plus another look at the ongoing race in the US Democratic primary. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Off The Fence is back in 2020! Bernie Sanders is surged into pole position in the US Democratic primary, Sinn Fein have won the popular vote in the Irish election, and we give belated analysis of why Labour lost in the 2019 general election. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

As the polling day approaches, Boris Johnson hides in a fridge to avoid scrutiny. The YouGov MRP polling shows Johnson's lead slashed over the past fortnight. We give our predictions for the election result. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

In the wake of the London Bridge terror incident, Boris Johnson goes through a whirlwind of lies to pin the blame on somebody else. Plus the prospect of a Trump NHS sell-off, the Corbyn/Neil interview, and the BBC's bizarre #GE2019 coverage. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

As the two main parties release their election manifestos, we run through the Tory legislative plan which has little policy to say for itself. What policy it does have, seems to be based upon a pile of lies. Plus we also look at the leader's performances in the BBC Question Time special. REGISTER TO VOTE NOW: https://gov.uk/register-to-vote Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn face each other head-to-head in the first leaders debate of the election. The Broadband For The Many policy announcement proves popular but makes head spin on the right-wing. A Coup in Bolivia receives skewed coverage in western media. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

The Conservative's tried to calculate the cost a manifesto that doesn't exist, after a long week of car crash moments for their campaign. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Despite doom and gloom predicted by some, Labour have a path to succeeding in the general election with many elements working in their favour. On this episode, we discuss many of them and how the Labour party can find a path to victory. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Donald Trump pulls troops out of Syria, abandoning the Kurds with which US forces fought with to defeat ISIS and leaving the Kurdish people to face conflict with Turkey. Plus Fracking ends in the UK, and MPs' climate scores reveal a lack of confidence in the Lib Dem's approach to environmental collapse. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill and Dina Mouhandes

Boris Johnson faces more allegations of corruption involving US model Jennifer Arcuri after he endorsed her for a CEO position controlling public funds. Callum Cant talks about his new book 'Riding For Deliveroo' exploring platform capitalism and strike action in the gig economy from new and radical trade unions. Extinction Rebellion kick off two weeks of global protests and plan to bring Westminster to a standstill. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill and Callum Cant Buy 'Riding For Deliveroo: Resistance In The New Economy' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riding-Deliveroo-Resistance-New-Economy/dp/1509535519/ Follow us on twitter https://www.twittter.com/offthefencetalk

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Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament gets cancelled. Jeremy Corbyn outlines new policies on creating a publicly funded drugs company. Labour conference sees the party pass key votes on Brexit policy and a radical policy to tackle the climate crisis: a Green New Deal. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill and Riley Quinn Trashfuture https://www.patreon.com/trashfuture Follow us on Twitter Https://twitter.com/offthefencetalk

The third day of Labour conference sees the party debate and vote on contradictory motions outlining their stance in a future second Brexit referendum. Johnson faces allegations of corruption on reports he gave public funds a friend. Hosted by James Fox w/ Michael Walker

Boris Johnson's took a trip to a children's ward for a photo opportunity, but ended up being shouted at by a distressed father of a sick 7 day old baby. We discuss the media response to events as well as the Liberal Democrat's recent conference. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Scottish Courts have found Boris Johnson's Proroguing of parliament was unlawful, and now questions are being asked as to whether or not he misled the queen. Tom Watson comes out with a plan to break the Brexit deadlock which has no details and doesn't make sense, while the Lib Dems pretend revoking A50 and forgetting about Brexit entirely is a plan with no problems. And President Trump fires his warhawk advisor John Bolton. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Boris Johnson's first proper week as prime minister has been a disaster, seeing him lose his parliamentary majority, lose control of Brexit and lose his Brother from supporting his leadership. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

Jo Swinson previously ruled out co-operating with Jeremy Corbyn in order to stop a no-deal Brexit. She's now demanding that Corbyn step aside for another figure to become prime minister following a successful no-confidence vote in confidence in Boris Johnson's government. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

A general election is on the horizon with a likely vote of no-confidence in Boris Johnson's government this September. How would Labour take on a Johnson campaign, and how would the entire time period be framed with a no-deal Brexit looming? Meanwhile, talk of a government of national unity seems to be aiming to create a situation to divide the country further. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill

The Tory leadership election rolls on through two shambolic live televised debates. New centrist party Change UK continue their descent into irrelevance with a split and another name change. Hosted by James Fox w/ Alex Maskill