Mark is joined by comedian Yacine Belhousse, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the Paris riots, the French philosophical approach to the work life balance – and why you can't get lamb flavour Pot Noodle.

Plus, top tips from money-saving expert Martin Sunak (who recently eased the country’s money worries by telling us to ‘hold our nerve’) and an exclusive extract from Nadine Boris's new novel “The Plot – and how I lost it.”

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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 90

From the rise and fall of Boris Johnson to Putin's 'special operation' in Ukraine; from the cost of living crisis to sending refugees to Rwanda; award winning comedian Mark Steel takes an exasperated and frankly baffled look at the state of the UK and the rest of the world. Joined by comedian (and son) 26-year-old Elliot Steel for the 'youth's' perspective, and a special guest each week, with occasional contributions from the likes of a deceased cricketer and a woman who's overheard in a cafe, Mark tries to answer that age old question: What The F*** Is Going On?!
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Mark is joined by comedian Mark Nelson, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of Rishi Sunak's disastrous election campaign, National Service for 18 year olds – and why politicians should own up to watching llama porn!
 
Plus, the Liz Truss Guide To Winning Elections, a heartfelt pledge from Keir Starmer – and Mike Concrete talks to an Army man about Rishi Sunak’s plans to bring back National Service.

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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 127

Mark is joined by award-winning journalist Ramita Navai for a special extended interview about the Middle East. From Israel's war crimes in Gaza, to life under the Taliban, and the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran.
 
Informed, entertaining and shocking, subjects range from the Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, currently sentenced to death by the regime – to the hackers who filmed a pro-Iranian regime journalist masturbating to porn in his office.
 
As a British-Iranian journalist, Ramita has won an Emmy and other awards for documentaries such as Afghanistan Undercover, ISIS and the Battle for Iraq, Undercover Syria, and Breaking Into Israel.
 
If you want to understand What The F*** Is Going On in the Middle East, this is the episode for you. 
 
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 126

Mark is joined by comedian Fred MacAulay, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of the SNP falling out with the Scottish Greens; Drake falling out with Kendrick Lamar – and why better technology makes things more complicated than ever before! 
 
Plus, Nadine Boris joins us live from The Grapes, more money-saving tips from Martin Sunak – and our very own George Galloway gives his thoughts on Bear Grylls baptising Russell Brand.
 
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 125

Mark is joined by Dr Phil Hammond for a special extended interview about Mark's 'cancer journey' – as they would no doubt call it on Britain's Got Talent!  As a comedian, author and retired doctor, no one is better placed than Phil to give some informed and highly entertaining expert opinion on Mark's experiences, advances in medical science, and the current state of the NHS.
 
The conversation covers everything from King Charles to East Grinstead – and whether arsenic is really used as a cancer treatment. It's a frank, no-holds barred discussion that contains graphic sexual references and other grown up stuff that needs to be talked about more!
 
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 124

Mark is joined by comedian and writer Brenda Gilhooly, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of being given the all-clear from cancer, Labour's plans if they win the next election - and whether he should give Elliot a lift to the polling station!
 
Plus, our very own George Galloway gives his thoughts on Mark's cancer journey – and broadcasting legend Mike Concrete interviews a member of Pop Bang Whizz!
 
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What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 90

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