The Democrats’ warring factions: Each have won battles but who will win the war?
The Democrats’ centrist and progressive wings have each claimed victories in the primary cycle. Is the Democratic Party on the verge of re-assembling its circular firing squad? And who will win in Nov...
15 Elo 32min
Explainer 530: Who even is Russia’s anti-war party?
Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country’s only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary “elections”. Does the ban reflect an uptick in anti-war support or Putin’s ever-tightening grip on po...
12 Elo 7min
The Ceuta border crisis: Who’s really threatening Schengen?
The migration crisis in Ceuta sparked a fierce response across Europe. Does it expose a genuine threat to the border-free Schengen zone or are governments using the surge for political gain? See omnys...
8 Elo 31min
Explainer 529: What’s driving Morocco’s Trump highway?
Morocco confirmed this week that it has named a major highway in Western Sahara after US president Donald Trump. But what’s the strategy behind awarding Trump a personal stake in the disputed territor...
5 Elo 7min
CTRL + ALT + RIGHT: Has technofascism taken over Silicon Valley?
Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley’s massive wealth is embracing power and promoting right-wing ideology. How did we get he...
1 Elo 42min
Explainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister’s resignation but can continued protests force the government to give up more ground?...
29 Heinä 6min
How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?
As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is ...
25 Heinä 32min
Explainer 527: Andy Burnham and the revolving door of UK politics
Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
22 Heinä 7min
