Promises, Politics & Finger Clicks

Just Buffering – Week Commencing 27th July 2026 Steve Hyland and Gordon Baxter return for another light-hearted but opinionated look at the week's biggest stories. This week the pair discuss Andy Burnham's whirlwind first weeks in office, questioning whether headline-grabbing announcements are backed by realistic funding. They look at social care reform, welfare spending, local government powers and whether politics is becoming more about soundbites than substance. There's also reaction to Donald Trump's latest White House Correspondents' Dinner appearance, FIFA's controversial plans to expand the World Cup, and the extraordinary cricket scandal that has everyone talking after an alleged finger-clicking attempt to deceive an umpire. Elsewhere, Steve and Gordon debate rising migration into Spain and across Europe, Britain's growing water supply concerns, and reveal the surprising everyday laws that millions of us admit breaking without even thinking. As always, it's a relaxed conversation between two broadcasters who aren't afraid to say exactly what they think—served with plenty of humour, sarcasm and the occasional terrible joke. Have your say! Leave a 60-second voice message or email the show via studio@justbuffering.com. Your comments could feature in a future episode.