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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "has%20dartford%20local%20elections%20in%20Dartford%20already%20began%20in%202026"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "No \u2014 the local elections in Dartford for 2026 have *not* yet begun. Here\u2019s what the most recent information shows:  \n\n---\n\n### What we know\n\n- According to the official Dartford Borough Council website, **there are no elections scheduled in Dartford in 2026**. ([dartford.gov.uk](https://www.dartford.gov.uk/elections/elections-home-page?utm_source=openai))  \n- The council\u2019s Local Development Scheme also states clearly: *\u201cThere are no 2026 elections in Dartford\u201d*. ([dartford.gov.uk](https://www.dartford.gov.uk/downloads/file/2746/local-development-scheme?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### When local elections across England *are* happening\n\n- In many parts of England, including some Kent councils, 2026 local elections are planned for **Thursday 7 May 2026**. ([instituteforgovernment.org.uk](https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-elections-2026?utm_source=openai))  \n- The UK Government had earlier proposed postponing some local elections, but on **16 February 2026**, it reversed that decision. All scheduled local elections will go ahead as planned in May. ([mhclgmedia.blog.gov.uk](https://mhclgmedia.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/16/update-on-may-2026-local-authority-elections/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What this means for Dartford\n\nBecause Dartford Borough Council elections are held every four years (with the last full council election in 2023), the next full council vote in Dartford is due in **2027**, not 2026. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borough_of_Dartford?utm_source=openai))  \n\nSo even though there are local elections in many areas of England in May 2026, **Dartford isn\u2019t participating in them**.  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check whether there are *any* by-elections or other local votes in Dartford this year (outside of the standard election cycle). Do you want me to look up that information?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20ios%20podcast%20clients%20will%20show%20you%20only%20n%20podcasts%20that%20have%20new%20episodes"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are several podcast clients on iOS that offer ways to show only podcasts or episodes that have *new or unplayed content*. Every app handles it a bit differently, so I\u2019ve broken down how each one works.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Podcast clients that support \u201conly new/unplayed\u201d filtering\n\n| App | What you can filter / how it shows new content |\n|------|--------------------------------------------------|\n| **Apple Podcasts** | You can filter episodes by status on individual show pages: *played, unplayed, downloaded,* or *saved*. ([podcasters.apple.com](https://podcasters.apple.com/2952-ios-154-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts?utm_source=openai)) <br> To hide episodes you\u2019ve already listened to in *all* followed podcasts, there's a global setting: **Settings \u2192 Podcasts \u2192 Hide Played Episodes**. ([podcasters.apple.com](https://podcasters.apple.com/2952-ios-154-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Pocket Casts** | The app has *Smart Playlists* (previously \u201cFilters\u201d) that let you show episodes based on status (unplayed, in-progress, etc.), release dates, downloaded status, etc. ([support.pocketcasts.com](https://support.pocketcasts.com/knowledge-base/episode-filters/?utm_source=openai)) <br> One quick example: the \u201cNew Releases\u201d smart playlist shows all unplayed or unfinished episodes from subscriptions released recently. ([support.pocketcasts.com](https://support.pocketcasts.com/knowledge-base/episode-filters/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Podcast.app (formerly JustPods?)** | When you view a specific show, you can tap the *Unlistened* filter to see only episodes you haven\u2019t listened to. ([help.podcast.app](https://help.podcast.app/en/articles/2202752?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Stitcher** | The redesigned Stitcher app supports filtering to only view episodes that are *unplayed*, *downloaded*, or *liked*. ([d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net](https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_a48b3f1c7022bea69b6b7fa27ce0ef8b/siriusxm/news/2020-10-22_Stitcher_unveils_redesigned_podcast_app_for_884.pdf?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Apps with more limited or partial support\n\n- **Spotify** \u2014 There is a filter for things like \u201cRecents\u201d or \u201cDownloaded,\u201d and in some places a filter for \u201cUnplayed.\u201d However, users report that the \u201cUnplayed\u201d filter doesn\u2019t always persist, or that the app fails to hide played episodes consistently. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasts/comments/16qu277?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Overcast** and **Downcast** \u2014 They allow filtering within individual podcast shows (e.g. show the unplayed episodes of that show), but they don\u2019t seem to offer a built-in global view across *all subscriptions* for just those with new content in every case. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CarPlay/comments/sc6kmw?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udca1 Best picks if you want to see only those with new content\n\nIf your goal is to **only see podcast shows that currently have new/unplayed episodes**, without browsing shows you\u2019re up to date on, these apps are most likely to fit:\n\n1. **Pocket Casts** \u2014 Use the \u201cNew Releases\u201d Smart Playlist or build a custom Smart Playlist that excludes shows you've caught up on.  \n2. **Apple Podcasts** \u2014 Toggle **Hide Played Episodes**; then you'll mostly only see shows that have something new to play.  \n3. **Stitcher** \u2014 Use its filters for \u201cUnplayed\u201d to pare down to just shows with fresh content.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you care more about \u201cin all podcasts you follow\u201d vs. \u201cper podcast show view,\u201d or prefer free vs. paid apps, I can narrow recommendations even more for your style."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "In%20all%20subscribed%20podcasts"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you're looking to view only those podcasts (across all your subscriptions) that currently have *new or unplayed episodes*, here are the iOS podcast clients that offer tools or settings for that, and how well they cover that functionality:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfaf Best apps for showing only podcasts with new episodes\n\n| App | Support for \u201conly shows with new content across all subscriptions\u201d? |\n|------|--------------------------------------------------|\n| **Pocket Casts** | **Yes \u2014 very robust**. Use the **\u201cFilters\u201d / \u201cSmart Playlists\u201d** feature to set up a filter with rules like \u201cunplayed episodes\u201d, \u201csubscribed podcasts only\u201d, and you can even set a date range (e.g. episodes from the last 1 day / week) to limit how far back you want to see. The \u201cNew Releases\u201d default smart playlist is exactly that \u2014 it shows all unplayed or unfinished episodes from podcasts you follow. ([blog.pocketcasts.com](https://blog.pocketcasts.com/2019/09/24/filters/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Apple Podcasts (iOS built-in app)** | **Partially \u2014 yes for hiding played content, less precise for \u201cshows only\u201d**. There\u2019s a global **\u201cHide Played Episodes\u201d** toggle under *Settings \u2192 Podcasts* which will hide episodes you\u2019ve played from all shows you follow. ([support.apple.com](https://support.apple.com/en-afri/guide/iphone/iph4003ecb12/ios?utm_source=openai)) Also, in the Library tab there's a **Latest Episodes** view, which shows the most recent episode from each show you follow. That helps but doesn\u2019t show *all* unplayed episodes sorted together. ([support.apple.com](https://support.apple.com/en-afri/guide/iphone/iph4003ecb12/ios?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **Other clients** (e.g. Castbox, Overcast, etc.) | **Limited or no clear global \u201cshows with new episodes\u201d option** \u2014 they typically allow filtering *within a single podcast* (e.g. show \u201cunlistened\u201d episodes), or managing downloads, but not necessarily listing only those subscriptions that have something new across all. For example, Castbox has \u201cSkip Played Episodes\u201d and auto-delete settings, but not a unified \u201cshows-only\u201d view across all subscriptions. ([helpcenter.castbox.fm](https://helpcenter.castbox.fm/portal/en/kb/articles/settings-on-the-personal-tab-ios?utm_source=openai)) Overcast also lets you filter by unplayed when viewing one podcast show, not across your whole list. (No recent documentation found that it offers what you want globally.) |\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 What seems to *work best* for what you want\n\nIf you want a view that shows, *across all your subscribed podcasts*, only those that have something new/unplayed, then:\n\n- **Pocket Casts** is your best bet. With filters/Smart Playlists you can craft exactly that \u2014 e.g. \u201cAll followed podcasts\u201d, status = \u201cUnplayed\u201d, date = last few days/weeks. Then that playlist shows all episodes that match from all your subscriptions. \n- **Apple Podcasts** gets close: turning on *Hide Played Episodes* helps, and using *Latest Episodes* shows fresh content per show. But you\u2019ll still see all your subscribed shows in your list; shows with no new episodes will still appear \u2014 just with no latest episode visible or old latest episodes. It doesn\u2019t hide shows entirely if they\u2019re caught up. \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can do a side-by-side recommendation comparing a few free vs paid options (and UI screenshots) to help you pick the best one. Do you want that?"
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