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The Best Episodes of Newsnight Season 46

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Newsnight Season 46 Episode 1 - Starmer vs Musk
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    #1 - Starmer vs Musk

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    The prime minister defends his record as director of public prosecutions and accuses Elon Musk of spreading “poison, lies and misinformation” over UK grooming gangs. What does the row mean for UK-US relations? Plus, the government announces its plan to tackle the NHS backlog. We speak to a health minister. Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.

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  2. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 2 - Elon Musk’s ‘Disinformation Endangering Me’
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    #2 - Elon Musk’s ‘Disinformation Endangering Me’

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    Minister for safeguarding Jess Phillips speaks for the first time about being called a 'rape genocide apologist' by Elon Musk. She tells us his posts have put her in danger but that she 'will not pander to fear'. And what do Musk’s posts mean for President Trump’s relationship with his allies? We hear from Trump’s former EU ambassador. Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.

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  3. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 3 - Is the UK Economy in Trouble?
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    #3 - Is the UK Economy in Trouble?

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    With UK borrowing costs the highest since 2008, how much trouble is chancellor Rachel Reeves and the UK economy in? Plus LA wildfires destroy huge swathes of the city. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  4. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 4 - The inferno that woke the world
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    #4 - The inferno that woke the world

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    As the worst-ever Los Angeles fires continue to burn and the destruction they’ve left behind is revealed, the political blame game has begun. What does the debate tell us about the imminent second Trump presidency? We hear from a tech billionaire and close ally of Elon Musk. With Faisal Islam.

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  5. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 5 - Come Back, Rachel?
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    #5 - Come Back, Rachel?

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    Rachel Reeves is in China, while the markets are volatile and borrowing costs are shooting up. Could this all doom the government economic agenda? Plus Nigel Farage on 2025's postponed local elections. With Paddy O'Connell.

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  6. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 6 - Post Office Scandal: One Year On
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    #6 - Post Office Scandal: One Year On

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    It's a year since the Post Office Horizon scandal shot to the top of the political agenda following the ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office. In January 2024, some of the postmasters wrongly accused of theft and fraud appeared on Newsnight to describe how it wrecked their lives. They are back with us in a special programme to tell us what, if anything, has changed since then. And we ask the Post Office minister when they will finally receive compensation. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  7. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 7 - Anti-corruption minister resigns
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    #7 - Anti-corruption minister resigns

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    Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq becomes the second minister from Keir Starmer’s government to resign, even though she didn't break the ministerial code. So what did she do wrong? And should the prime minister have appointed her in the first place? We hear from our political panel. After the eldest victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal appeared on Newsnight last night, 92-year-old Betty Brown was invited to Westminster today to meet the Post Office minister. We bring you the latest on the scandal affecting thousands of Post Office submasters. Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.

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  8. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 8 - End of the Gaza war?
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    #8 - End of the Gaza war?

    S46:E8

    As a ceasefire is announce in Gaza, will it stick? We are joined by a Gazan and an Israeli hostage family member. And back in the UK we grade Keir Starmer's report card after six months in power.

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  9. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 9 - Grooming Inquiries: What's Changed?
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    #9 - Grooming Inquiries: What's Changed?

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    The government announce a series of inquiries into the grooming gangs. Have they backtracked? Newsnight hears from a survivor and a campaigning MP. And economic growth is flat. But with tax rises coming into effect in April, the sluggish figures have fuelled further concerns that stagnant growth could persist in the UK for some time. How do you make growth grow? With Adam Fleming.

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  10. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 10 - Will Trump Be Different, Second Time Round?
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    #10 - Will Trump Be Different, Second Time Round?

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    Donald Trump will be back in the White House on Monday. How will his governing style change, if at all? Plus, the US TikTok ban - vital to protect national security or a dangerous limit to free speech? Newsnight hears from the UK's most-followed TikToker Kyle Thomas. Hosted by Katie Razzall.

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  11. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 11 - Trump’s Inauguration
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    #11 - Trump’s Inauguration

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    Donald Trump returns to the White House, declaring an emergency on the US-Mexico border, the deportation of illegal immigrants and drilling for 'liquid gold' in a 'Golden Age' for America. He pledges to lead a US that will expand its territory - while claiming he'll be a peacemaker and a unifier. Can he do it? Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.

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  12. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 12 - ‘Face of Capitol Riot’ Speaks
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    #12 - ‘Face of Capitol Riot’ Speaks

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    Newsnight speaks to Jacob Chansley, who was jailed for his involvement in the Capitol riot. He's now one of nearly 1,600 convicted or charged over the 6 January insurrection to be pardoned by freshly re-elected Donald Trump. We also hear from a former police officer who was trying to keep the peace. Plus, the Labour revolt over airport expansion. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  13. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 13 - Russian Spy Ships v Royal Navy
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    #13 - Russian Spy Ships v Royal Navy

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    Russian spy ships have been spotted in UK waters around North Sea cables. Has Putin got his eye on Britain's critical infrastructure? And Prince Harry settles with The Sun over unlawful intrusion. Should he have had his day in court? With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  14. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 14 - The Southport Murderer and the Missed Warnings
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    #14 - The Southport Murderer and the Missed Warnings

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    As Axel Rudakubana gets a minimum of half a century in jail for killing three little girls, why were the warning signs missed by authorities? Is Rachel Reeves about to change the Budget tax plan? And Donald Trump is set to send troops to the Mexico border. What will they do? With Paddy O'Connell.

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  15. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 15 - Telford Survivor speaks to Newsnight
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    #15 - Telford Survivor speaks to Newsnight

    S46:E15

    The row over releasing the leader of a Telford grooming gang. We hear live from the survivor demanding he stay locked up. And as The Traitors reaches its grand finale, we ask how it captured the national imagination.

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  16. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 16 - Alarm in Greenland?
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    #16 - Alarm in Greenland?

    S46:E16

    After threatening Colombia with tariffs, is President Trump about to do the same to Denmark to get Greenland? Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.

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  17. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 17 - Can the Chancellor Bring Growth?
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    #17 - Can the Chancellor Bring Growth?

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    Newsnight previews Rachel Reeves's big speech on how she'll get the economy going. Is growth finally about to touch down in the UK? We ask two business leaders, including the boss of one of Britain’s leading firms, Sage. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  18. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 18 - Can Rachel Reeves Grow the Economy?
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    #18 - Can Rachel Reeves Grow the Economy?

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    The chancellor says growth will drive every government policy. But can she deliver? And president Trump announces he'll house 30,000 illegal migrants in Guantanomo Bay. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  19. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 19 - Tragedy on the Potomac
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    #19 - Tragedy on the Potomac

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    President Trump blames diversity, equity and inclusion policies for the collision between a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet that likely killed 67 people, and borders minister Angela Eagle talks us through her new laws aimed at illegal migrants. Will they stop the boats? With Paddy O'Connell.

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  20. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 20 - Canada PM candidate Mark Carney on US tariffs
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    #20 - Canada PM candidate Mark Carney on US tariffs

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    Mark Carney, the front-runner to be the new Canadian PM, reacts to Donald Trump's tariff announcement. And, 5 years on from Brexit, are we happy or sad about it? With Faisal Islam.

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  21. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 21 - Trump Backtracks on Tariff Threat
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    #21 - Trump Backtracks on Tariff Threat

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    As the prime minister meets EU leaders in Brussels, President Trump cancels tariffs for Canada and Mexico. Can the American leader now be trusted when he threatens to impose tariffs? And why the new proposals to the Ofsted rating system are so divisive. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  22. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 22 - Trump: ‘Relocate from Gaza’
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    #22 - Trump: ‘Relocate from Gaza’

    S46:E22

    President Donald Trump's advice to Palestinians is to ‘relocate from Gaza’ as he meets with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. And families affected by knife crime say it’s time for a new approach after 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose became the latest school stabbing victim. We hear from campaigners and the government’s school behaviour tsar. With Paddy O’Connell.

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  23. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 23 - Failings in Nottingham Killer's Care
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    #23 - Failings in Nottingham Killer's Care

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    How did the system get it wrong with Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane's care? We speak to the mother of one of the three killed, and another mother who says she fears there could be tragic consequences from what she says are failings in her own son’s healthcare. With Victoria Derbyshire.

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  24. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 24 - Is Elon Musk Too Powerful?
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    #24 - Is Elon Musk Too Powerful?

    S46:E24

    Is Elon Musk too powerful? Elon Musk has declared war on US government waste, but critics say he's out of control. Is Musk operating outside his brief and should the world be worried? Plus, the Dutch prime minister tells Newsnight that Europe will unite to retaliate if Brussels is hit by US tariffs. What does that mean for the UK economy? With Paddy O’Connell.

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  25. Newsnight Season 46 Episode 25 - Is it too late to regulate AI?
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    #25 - Is it too late to regulate AI?

    S46:E25

    The world's leaders in artificial intelligence are sounding louder warnings that we are endangering humanity. Ahead of a key global summit, we hear from a key thinker, Berkeley's Professor Stuart Russell. And as Donald Trump brings USAID's work to a halt, aid agencies tell Newsnight that millions could die. With Katie Razzall.

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Season 46 Ratings Summary

"Starmer vs Musk" is the best rated episode of "Newsnight" season 46. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Elon Musk’s ‘Disinformation Endangering Me’".