What will be the cost of sanctions against Russia?
Joe Biden has set out his intentions to impose sanctions against Russia should Putin decide to launch an invasion against Ukraine. Are European countries that economically rely on Russia for their ene...
16 Feb 20229min
Can the government solve the cost of living crisis?
Two issues dominate the news this week. While Putin is recalling some troops back to their barracks, the situation in Ukraine is far from over. Meanwhile at home, we are in a cost of living crisis tha...
15 Feb 202212min
Why do the Americans think war is imminent?
Over the weekend things between Ukraine and Russia seem to have gone from bad to worse. After a call between Biden and Putin failed to yield any meaningful results, the US warned that a Russian invasi...
14 Feb 202211min
Cindy Yu's Sunday Roundup - 13/02/22
Cindy Yu rounds up the highlights from Sunday's interview shows, with Brandon Lewis, Yvette Cooper, Derek Chollet and Zoë Billingham.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without ...
13 Feb 202211min
Does Europe need to get used to dealing with Russia?
During the Cold War, the US saw Russia as global threat number one. But with China looming large on the world stage its focus is shifting. This leaves Europe to take the lead in dealing with Putin's d...
12 Feb 202214min
Who will replace Cressida Dick?
Cressida Dick announced yesterday evening that she is stepping down as head of the Metropolitan Police. In a statement, Dick said she had been left with 'no choice' but to resign, after it was made cl...
11 Feb 20228min
Should Liz Truss have gone to Russia?
The Foreign Secretary's trip to Moscow today ended with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, walking out of their joint press conference. Did the trip achieve anything – and was it a mistake from ...
10 Feb 20229min
Will there ever be a break in the partygate scandal?
The Prime Minister tried to start today's PMQs with an announcement to fire up the right of his base, an early end to all Covid restrictions. But the partygate scandal is the gift that keeps on giving...
9 Feb 20229min
