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From Hitler to now – How autocrats and dictators have evolved
Season 1 Episode 1609
When we discuss dictators and autocrats, we often think of those of the past. But, with the world increasingly turning away from democracy, how do th…
8 months, 1 week ago
Environmental hazards — Start Your Week with Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor
Season 1 Episode 1608
Labour fallout continues as the Government also tries to get a grip on the water sector. Gavin Esler and Ros Taylor discuss the latest turmoil Starme…
8 months, 1 week ago
When new tribes go to war – Who are Britain’s new political groupings?
Season 1 Episode 1607
Are you a progressive activist or a dissenting disruptor? These are two ends of a new group of political tribes identified by More in Common, in a re…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Labour and A.I. – Does Starmer know what he’s on about?
Season 1 Episode 1606
AI is everywhere — writing emails, diagnosing illness, even offering therapy. And politicians are now obsessed with it, too. But is Starmer right to …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
China crisis – Is Xi Jinping going to step down?
Season 1 Episode 1605
Xi Jinping can, technically, be China’s leader for the rest of his life. But, speculation has mounted that he might be stepping down from power. Is t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
From Trump to Europe – Who can Ukraine really rely on?
Season 1 Episode 1604
As Ukraine fights to hold the line against Russian advances, Western support is starting to look shaky. With Putin’s war machine grinding on and Euro…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
There may be trouble ahead — Start Your Week with Alex von Tunzelmann and Jacob Jarvis
Season 1 Episode 1603
Starmer’s friendly hang out with Macron feels a long time ago now and the reality of trying to make his deal “work” now looms. Alex von Tunzelmann jo…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Watch the Spies – Can the CIA survive Trump?
Season 1 Episode 1602
In the past the Central Intelligence Agency got its hands dirty to support the American vision of freedom and democracy. But what is the spy agency’s…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is America obsessed with going to war?
Season 1 Episode 1601
The US has a world-class diplomatic corps, yet increasingly its foreign policy is based around war. And while most nations still favour negotiation, …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
No Kids On The Block – What collapsing birthrates really mean
Season 1 Episode 1600
What would the world look like if children became scarcer? Birthrates are falling across the world but the main voices trying to turn them around see…
8 months, 3 weeks ago