Burnham or Braverman, who is the most awkward of the latest awkward squad unhappy in their big political parties? Braverman in defecting to Reform will invoke the famous John Major 'bastards' label given to his right wing cabinet rebels whilst Burnham is now consigned to what he does best, running Manchester and sniping from the North while plotting his PM challenge. This episode is 30 minutes of current affairs from the UK's leading commentators in a frenzied news period, opinionated but welcome common sense.

Is this the biggest defection of the year? Not Judas Jenrick but Brooklyn Beckham cutting off ties with his family and can they ever mend? Always on top of current affairs, Andrew and Kevin have their say on the story that has dominated front pages. Oh and there's the little matter of Trump and Greenland, Davos and should we boycott the USA World Cup or scrap a royal visit?

President Trump has promised Iran's rebel protestors that 'Help is on its way" but what are the dangers and why has Sir Keir been silent? Also in this episode, has Reform gone an ex Tory too far with the recruitment of a tax cheat Chancellor? The new HS2 train extension to Manchester with delays written all over it and who is already 'cad of the year' and we're only two weeks in!

The President’s hardline on immigration and crime has blown up into civil unrest in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot dead a woman driver he claimed was trying to run him over.

It’s been a news packed week for Trump, much played out on the international stage so we ask has Donald gone too far or is this just the New World order?. Greenland, which is rarely green and mainly ice white, is the latest tick on the US shopping list and what a dilemma this poses for Sir Keir and his dance card with the White House.

Happy New Year, please enjoy an absorbing 40 minutes with the two best political podcasters in the business, not afraid to give opinion, they go where others fear to tread and always ready to prick the Westminster bubble

Sorry for the thumbnail, this is what you get when you ask AI to create a Pierce vs Maguire Xmas image! World domination by big tech is a while off. This is our bumper Christmas report card on the heroes and villains, the legends and losers, the prize recipients of another astonishing year at Westminster, Royal Lodge and Mar-a-Lago, all with no punches pulled. And thanks for you support since our launch just four months ago, last week Pierce vs Maguire was hovering just outside the top ten politics podcasts in the UK.

We never forget you have a choice but none of the others are as funny, outspoken nor as well informed as these two Santa's little helpers.

What would Doug Ross have done ? The doctor won't see you now - at least for five days. Is the controversial strike in the middle of a flu crisis a steth (oscope) too far and is it time for these front line juniors to fall into line with the Army and Police who are banned from walking out? Also this week, the lessons the UK can learn from the Bondi atrocity, why are folk losing jobs month after month, and could Trump's defamation action against the BBC bankrupt the home of Strictly and the Traitors?

What do Labour MPs hear on the doorsteps? Kevin's contacts tell him the Prime Minister is a dead man walking. Also this week, Trump speaks the hard 'truth' to Britain and Europe on migrants, Harry should pay for his own bodyguards as we care more for council estates rather than royal estates and smaller portions for little ladies - and small men, the patronising new plan from the health czar. A great Christmas listen especially if you're trudging around the stores. This a special hungover edition, at least for one of us, can you guess who?

How much should the Royals pay in rent for their stately homes? Wouldn't have been an issue until Mr Mountbatten Windsor cosied up to paedophile Epstein and now a committee of MPs wants to scrutinise all royals paying peppercorns for Palaces. Also in this episode, they think its OBR, it is now - how long can Rachel survive.? The anti semitic rhetoric of Corbyn and Sultanas new left wing Your Party, unless You're Jewish, we presume. And Andrew gets a lesson on Elf on the Shelf, that's Pierce not Windsor!