News Code

News Code gives you the background you need to understand key news events. What’s the history, why are people behaving as they are? What has led to events, what is the detail that the general media is not telling you? Our podcast is brought to you by Onyx, a London-based communications consultancy, and features journalist Gavin O’Toole. He has worked on the UK’s leading newspapers and taught international affairs at the University of London. His specialism in Latin American politics gives him unique insight into the events shaping our rapidly changing reality. Onyx has built a reputation for delivering cutting-edge reports and bestselling business books. Follow for a weekly update.

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Episodes

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Episode 3 - Is Trump a Dictator in Waiting?

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Gavin O'Toole looks at the extent to which Trump is testing the limits of America’s democracy or indeed damaging it.

Monday Mar 03, 2025

Episode 2 - Trump's Foreign Policy - Designed or Deranged

Monday Mar 03, 2025

In this podcast we look at Donald Trump’s foreign policy, which is already ruffling feathers globally
There’s been a lot of attention given to Trump’s first actions since re-entering the White House—and a lot of analysis. Most of that analysis has sought to tease out the main strands of his policy in real time on countries and regions like—Gaza, Ukraine, the Americas etc.
Here we look at how the US, under Trump, seeks to fit itself into international relations in a more strategic sense.
Doing so may offer us pointers for Trump’s broad direction of travel. It can help us answer the question on everyone’s minds: what is Trump trying to achieve? Is his policy designed or deranged?

Saturday Feb 15, 2025

Episode 1 - Trump's Tariff Tantrum

Saturday Feb 15, 2025

Tune in to this new podcast, News Code, featuring author, journalist, and South American politics expert, Gavin O’Toole and communications specialist and founder of Onyx Comms, Anne Cantelo.
In this debut episode, Dr. O'Toole dives into the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s controversial tariff policies, exploring their global impact and what it means for international relations.
Dr O’Toole brings a wealth of expertise to the table with a background teaching Latin American politics at the University of London and years of experience working at leading UK newspapers. His knowledge of global affairs gives him a unique insight on international news.
As a communications consultancy, Onyx has built a reputation for delivering insightful reports and bestselling business books on major issues. News Code marks their exciting first foray into the podcast world, offering listeners sharp analysis and engaging discussions on today’s most pressing topics.