Starmergeddon: British PM resigns

Starmergeddon: British PM resigns

After winning a resounding victory for Britain’s Labour party two years ago, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his departure. As the country gets ready for its 7th prime minister in ten years, our correspondent asks if it has become ungovernable. A Trump-loving right winger wins Colombia’s presidency. And “Toy Story 5” sets the toys against technology.


Guests and host:

  • Hugo Gye, Britain political editor
  • Hal Hodson, Americas editor
  • Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”


Topics covered:

  • Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, Britain, Labour
  • Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, cocaine
  • Toy Story 5, tech, screen time


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