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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 31 MIN

Alex Pretti was executed, and the media doesn't know what to do

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Editor Laura Webster and Digital Audience and Content Editor Laura Pollock discuss the horrific killing of Alex Pretti and the media's tepid response. Here in the UK, Keir Starmer causes yet more problems for himself by blocking Andy Burnham from an MP bid, and the Welsh Labour FM accepts the Union is at risk. Finally, we explain how right-wing, pro-Israel have been bombarding us with co-ordinated IPSO complaints.  Support The National with a subscription for just £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe 

Editor Laura Webster and Digital Audience and Content Editor Laura Pollock discuss the horrific killing of Alex Pretti and the media's tepid response. Here in the UK, Keir Starmer causes yet more problems for himself by blocking Andy Burnham from an MP bid, and the Welsh Labour FM accepts the Union is at risk. Finally, we explain how right-wing, pro-Israel have been bombarding us with co-ordinated IPSO complaints.  Support The National with a subscription for just £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe

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Editor Laura Webster and Digital Audience and Content Editor Laura Pollock discuss the horrific killing of Alex Pretti and the media's tepid response. Here in the UK, Keir Starmer causes yet more problems for himself by blocking Andy Burnham from an...

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