# Why Is Everything Falling Apart? Iran, Epstein Files & UK Collapse | The Francis Foster Show

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Podcast: [The Francis Foster Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/francis-foster-7039468)
Published: 2026-04-25T12:14:00+00:00
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In this week on The Francis Foster Show, we take a satirical deep dive into the chaos of global politics, from Iran and Middle East tensions to the fallout from the Epstein files and the ongoing meltdown in UK politics. Find me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/francisjfoster/?hl=en https://x.com/francisjfoster? @triggerpod Advertise on TRIGGERnometry/ Francis Foster: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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