Macron and Le Pen debate — Germany's Ukraine weapons dilemma
We review the big clash between French presidential contenders Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. And we unpack Germany's struggle over whether to send heavy weapons to Ukraine with military expert an...
21 Apr 202234min
French election round 2 – Slovakian PM in Ukraine — EU's Russian energy habit
We analyze the latest from the French presidential campaign and hear Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger's first-hand account of his visit to Ukraine. We also delve into the problems Europe faces in...
14 Apr 202234min
Special edition: French presidential election first round unpacked
In this special edition, we unpack the results of the first round of the French presidential election, which saw Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen qualify for a run-off vote on April 24. The show feat...
11 Apr 202226min
French election preview — Orbán's victory — Transparency International Ukraine
We preview this Sunday's presidential vote in France, discuss the latest Western responses to Russia's war in Ukraine and reflect on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection. Our special gue...
7 Apr 202238min
Brussels after Biden — Hungarian election — World Food Programme boss
We recap Joe Biden's visit to Brussels for a series of summits focused on the war in Ukraine and get you up to speed on Hungary's election this weekend. World Food Programme boss David Beasley joins u...
31 Mar 202233min
Biden's Brussels summits — Sanctions stalemate — Ukrainian writer Andriy Kurkov
We dive into the issues at the center of three Brussels summits dominated by Russia's war in Ukraine, as Joe Biden meets with leaders of NATO, the EU and the G7. Our special guest is Ukrainian novelis...
24 Mar 202233min
China's role in Ukraine — Wartime leaders — Refugee crisis
This week we examine China's role in the Ukraine crisis and unpack the latest EU efforts to bring the war to an end. We also hear how organizations like the UN Refugee Agency are supporting Ukrainian ...
17 Mar 202235min
Russia's repression — Ukraine jet confusion — Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov
In this episode, we learn how the war in Ukraine is being reported inside Russia and unpack the confusion over whether Poland will supply fighter jets to the Ukrainian government. You'll also hear fro...
10 Mar 202238min
