143. The world looks to Beijing, Putin vs. Africa, and Rory's sliding Brexit doors
What have we learnt from Brexit, 7 years on? Has Antony Blinken’s trip to Beijing eased tensions between China and the US? What is Africa’s role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict? Join Rory and Alastair...
21 Juni 202357min
142. Is this the end for Boris Johnson?
In a damning report, Boris Johnson has been condemned for lying to parliament over parties held in Downing Street during the pandemic. In today's emergency bonus episode, Rory and Alastair debate whe...
15 Juni 202334min
141. Question Time: Labour greatest hope, what a Trump presidency would mean for Ukraine, and should we ban vaping?
What would a Trump victory in 2024 mean for the war in Ukraine? Should the UK government take action on vaping? Is Labour pursuing the 'ming vase' strategy? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all ...
15 Juni 202329min
140. Johnson and Sunak at war, Sturgeon's arrest, and the death of Silvio Berlusconi
Are we on the brink of Tory civil war? What is the legacy of Silvio Berlusconi? Why has China pivoted to Latin America? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus:...
14 Juni 202347min
139. BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNS
In an emergency podcast, Rory and Alastair react to the news that Boris Johnson is standing down as a Conservative MP with immediate effect after an investigation into the Partygate scandal found he m...
9 Juni 202326min
138. Question Time: The Bullingdon Club, democracy vs. capitalism, and overcoming foot-and-mouth
Should Rory and Alastair switch allegiance to the Liberal Democrats? Why is there no happy news? What was handling the foot and mouth disease crisis like? Listen to Rory and Alastair answer these ques...
8 Juni 202333min
137. Government taking itself to court, avoiding war with China, and Polish protests
Should the government be taking itself to court over the covid inquiry? Rory and Alastair disagree (just about) agreeably on this one. Also, how is the USA's attempt to create a bloc against China cau...
7 Juni 202355min
136. Question Time: Johnson vs. Stewart, protests in Serbia, and are think tanks actually influential?
Did John Major lose in 1997, or did Tony Blair win? Would building on golf courses in London solve the housing crisis? How useful is the Freedom of Information Act? Hear the answers to these questions...
1 Juni 202339min
