Beating the heat and our recommendations for books that transport you
Robert Bound returns to defend his ‘The Daily Weekly Quiz’ title. We head to the Gulf, North Korea and Australia for tips on how to beat the heat. Plus: stuck at home in August? Book recommendations t...
14 Aug 47min
What is Crink and should it worry the West?
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany’s ‘spy revolution’, Karoline Leavitt leaves and...
13 Aug 35min
Why has the US asked Ukraine to curb strikes on Russia?
Ukraine halts strikes on Russia’s tankers as per JD Vance’s request. Then: Donald Trump’s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to “Swissness”. See omnystudio....
12 Aug 36min
The ‘Ice Silk Road’: China’s new shipping route
Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia’s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says ...
11 Aug 35min
Is the Iran war exposing the limits of US dominance in the Middle East?
Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing? ...
10 Aug 38min
How big of a deal is the Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence deal?
We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and ‘What We Learned’.See ...
7 Aug 43min
Are the FBI, the FSB and China’s Ministry of Public Security now all on the same side?
Russia, China and the US are teaming up for global law enforcement. Then: the left’s media machine, London’s pigeon war and we settle the debate over packing light versus packing heavy once and for al...
6 Aug 34min
What lessons is the European centre-left taking from the Michigan Senate primary?
As the Democratic Party redefines itself, Tira Shubart and Phil Tinline explore what lessons European centre-left parties are taking from the US. Plus: who is responsible for protecting the lunar envi...
5 Aug 39min
