{"podcast":{"title":"The Black Spy Podcast","slug":"the-black-spy-podcast-4302484","podcast_index_feed_id":4302484,"rss_url":"https://blackspypodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/0/d/f/30df7da47ec4b84040be95ea3302a6a1/The_Black_Spy_Podcast_Carlton_King.jpg","author":"Carlton King","episode_count":262,"summary":"If you wish to know what it's really like to make the life and death decisions portrayed in the movies by James Bond or on TV by Homeland's, Cary Matherson, then Black Spy Podcast is the show for you. If you're interested in the clandestine world of secret intelligence, espionage, counter-terrorism and national security, then this definitely your must listen Podcast! Every week, along with a different successful or famous guest who's always been interested in the secret services, ex officer, Carlton King, will guide you through this enthralling and exhilarating world, which he inhabited for nearly 30 years. You'll be surprised what you learn.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T06:19:11.218903+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-black-spy-podcast-4302484"},"episode":{"title":"Mandelson - Starmer's Downfall?","slug":"mandelson-starmer-s-downfall","published_at":"2026-05-03T23:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-black-spy-podcast-4302484/mandelson-starmer-s-downfall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-black-spy-podcast-4302484","url":"https://blackspypodcast.libsyn.com/mandelson-starmers-downfall","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blackspypodcast/Mandelson_-_Starmers_downfall.mp3?dest-id=2896904","summary":"Mandelson - Starmer's Downfall? Black Spy Podcast number 244, Season 25, Episode 0003 A sharp, punchy episode of Black Spy that dissects how Peter Mandelson has become a political liability for Keir Starmer. The podcast convincingly argues that Starmer's judgment—particularly around Mandelson's controversial associations—has eroded trust at a critical moment. Drawing on the broader scandal narrative, including questions over vetting and links to Jeffrey Epstein, it frames the issue as symptomatic of deeper leadership fragility rather than a one-off misstep. Insightful and provocative, the episode blends political intelligence with narrative tension, though at times it leans heavily into speculation. Overall, a compelling critique of power, perception, and potential downfall. Listen now to The Black Spy Podcast. Moreover, if you wish to discuss this episode, don't be afraid to contact the Black Spy Podcast and put any questions you might have to any of the team regarding this, or any other of our episodes. And to continue learning whilst being entertained, please don't forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, so you'll never miss another episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor To read Carlton's Autobiography: \"Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent\" Click the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/BO1MTV2GDF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_WNZ5MT89T9C14CB53651 Ask yourself another question. Is president Trump suffering from the male menopause and what are its sympto…","meta_description":"Mandelson - Starmer's Downfall? Black Spy Podcast number 244, Season 25, Episode 0003 A sharp, punchy episode of Black Spy that dissects how Peter Mandels…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4514,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-black-spy-podcast-4302484/episodes/mandelson-starmer-s-downfall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-black-spy-podcast-4302484/mandelson-starmer-s-downfall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}