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Every Friday night, the coolest cat in radio gets his claws into the biggest news stories of the week, speaking truth to power and striking a blow for social justice.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEvery Friday night, the coolest cat in radio gets his claws into the biggest news stories of the week, speaking truth to power and striking a blow for social justice.
Recent episodes include "Labour Civil War? Energy Secretary Attacks Mahmood’s Immigration Plans" (20 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Can Farage Survive Reform’s Candidate Vetting Scandal?" (16 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "Why Aren’t Brits Getting British Jobs?" (14 October 2026, 24 minutes).
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 210 episodes.
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Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Ian Collins is joined by Fred de Fossard, Director of Strategy at the Prosperity Institute, and barrister Dr S Chelvan to discuss the Energy Secretary's warning that Mahmood's immigration crackdown would threaten...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Nigel Farage is facing fresh questions over Reform UK’s candidate vetting after reports emerged of candidates making racist and sexist jokes and calling for the execution of the King. Political commentators Ellie Hodges...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Four out of five new jobs created over the past decade reportedly went to foreign nationals, according to a new report. Ben Habib, Chairman of Great British PAC, joins us to examine why British workers account for such...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Andy Burnham says Britain is ready for closer ties with the European Union, reigniting the debate over Brexit and the UK’s future relationship with Europe. Charlie Rowley, former Conservative Special Adviser, and Fred...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Alex Phillips joins us live from Israel’s Gaza envelope as the country marks the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, reporting from the area around the Gaza border and reflecting on the ongoing conflict and its impact...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins, who returns on Monday. Kemi Badenoch has predicted Andy Burnham could call a general election as early as May of next year. Jonathan Haslam, former director of communications at...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. As Labour’s early release scheme begins, campaigners warn that victims will be left living in fear if adequate protections are not put in place. Former prison governor Vanessa...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. In his speech to Labour Party Conference yesterday, Andy Burnham announced a major review of the UK’s long term relationship with the EU. Today he said all options were on the...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins as the Labour Party Conference gets into full swing. Following Andy Burnham’s headline-grabbing, lectern-free speech, Benedict Spence, Sebastian Salek, Matt Vickers and Richard...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Charlie Rowley sits in for Ian Collins. Police are investigating an incident outside RAF Fairford after five men were arrested on suspicion of terror offences on Sunday. Charlie is joined by Hamish de Bretton-Gordon...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Duncan Barkes sits in for Ian Collins. Downing Street advisers are reportedly pushing for an early general election, while Kemi Badenoch is putting the Conservatives on notice for a possible election within months...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
As Andy Burnham opens the door to Britain potentially rejoining the EU, we ask whether the UK’s relationship with Europe is becoming more important than the Special Relationship with America. Matthew Bryza, former White...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
With the next election already shaping the political battle lines, could tactical voting be the key to stopping the left? David Wooding, Columnist at The Sun, joins us to discuss a new poll suggesting Restore Britain...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Andy Burnham is reportedly considering an early election as he looks for a mandate for higher taxes, with claims of growing concern over the state of the public finances. We examine proposals for a potential £14 billion...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
With the Conservatives struggling to rebuild after years of electoral turmoil, Oscar Reddrop, former No.10 Adviser, joins us to ask whether the party can claw its way back — and whether there is still a future for the...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Piddington: Is this the turning point on migration? Villagers in Piddington are mounting a growing revolt over plans to house migrants in their community, with campaigners warning that the fightback could spread across...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Reform Conference Special: Can Farage really deliver? Peter Cardwell hosts. Reform UK is gathering for its conference amid fresh controversy over claims the party breached foreign donor rules, with aides standing down...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Is more public ownership the answer to Britain’s economic problems? Andy Burnham is calling for greater public control of key parts of the economy, arguing that a bigger role for the state is necessary to deliver...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
Reform UK is calling for restrictions on voting rights for people who cannot speak English, while Kemi Badenoch has vowed to deport all illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Green Party gains in Dover highlight how a divided...
Afternoon Empire with Ian Collins
For years, experts have warned about the impact social media can have on young minds. Now, Big Tech is facing the consequences. Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement over lawsuits involving Facebook and...
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polemicist and writer, unclear
senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research, University of Strathclyde
Chief political writer, Mountain Rescue of England and Wales
political strategist and historian-in-spirit, Reform UK
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