Thomas and Jacob review the past 12 months, as well as talking about the recent news. Plus, they offer their predictions for 2021. 

Keeping it current

KIC's 2020 wipe

Thomas and Jacob reunite (virtually) to chat about what it’s like being locked down at university. Plus a very special instalment of the battle of the wits and a special message from the Prime Minister.

Keeping it Current: Locked Down at University

Over the last two years, Thomas has hosted and Jacob has analysed, but for one episode only they swap roles. What could possibly go wrong in this bumper episode?

Keeping it Current: Roles Reversed

A highlight of recordings that didn’t make the lockdown specials.

Lockdown special bloopers

It’s the final lockdown special! This week we’re chatting all about the local lockdown in Leicester and the introduction of air corridors. We also have a special guest interview with Angelina Shcherbakova, who’s giving her take on the current situation. Plus, we have another instalment of political singathon.

Lockdown special 10

This week we’re talking about the latest easing of lockdown and the dreadful attacks in Reading. Plus, we have the final round of the battle of the wits and another instalment of guess who’s talking.

Lockdown special 9

This week we’re talking about the Prime Minister’s decision to introduce support bubbles, as well as the government’s U-turn on children’s meal vouchers. Matthew Deane drops by to give his view on the current political climate. Also, we have another message from the Prime Minister and the penultimate round of the battle of the wits.

Lockdown special 8

This week we’re chatting all about the recent BLM protests around the UK, as well as giving you the latest coronavirus updates. Plus, we have the third round of the battle of the wits and the premiere of Jacob’s new segment.

Lockdown special 7

This week we’re chatting all about the devastating events in America, the government’s test and trace programme, as well as the new lockdown measures. We also have a special political singathon, the return of guess who’s talking and the next round of the battle of the wits.

Lockdown special 6

This week we’re chatting all things about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip to Durham. Chad Davies joins us and chats about how the pandemic will impact the aviation industry. Plus we have the first instalment of new segment, the battle of the wits.

Lockdown special 5

This week we’re chatting about the government’s ramping up of testing, as well as the return of German football and the debate surrounding the return to schools. We have another instalment of guess who’s talking and a political would you rather with a twist. Also, we’re joined by Callum Campbell, who’s talking about how he’s finding lockdown and his new podcast, not going places.

Lockdown special 4

This week we're discussing the PM's lockdown road map, as well as VE day and Matt Hancock's statment that `summer is over`. We also have another instalment of guess who's talking and the eagerly anticipated return of caller on the line.

Lockdown special 3

This week we’re speculating about the government’s lockdown exit plan, as well as the impacts that the crisis will have on the economy. Plus, the return of political would you rather and the introduction of new segment; who’s that talking.

Lockdown special 2

We’re chatting all things coronavirus, plus a new era for labour and the US presidential election. Also, we have the return of political singathon. If that wasn’t enough, we also have an exclusive message from the Prime Minister.

Lockdown special 1

This week we are reviewing the manifestos of the main parties and talking about the key battles in this election. We also have all the gossip from the Liberal Democrat candidate for Penrith and the border, Matt Severn.

Election mini series- 2. manifesto review and the key battles

Welcome to keeping it current, a brand new political podcast showing young people’s political views on the toughest talking points in UK politics. Hosted by Thomas Ridley. Political analysis from Jacob Reid.

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