The News Quiz: Ep 8. Musk and Trump Break Up

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Glenn Moore, Felicity Ward, Athena Kugblenu and Marie Le Conte to break down the week in news. The panel discuss Musk and Trump's messy break up, getting Britain ready for a war and why children shouldn't be trusted to do town planning.

Written by Andy Zaltzman.

With additional material by: Eve Delaney, Jade Gebbie, Cameron Loxdale and Alexandra Haddow.Producer: Pete StraussExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox

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