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Has Alexei Navalny's death doomed Russia's future? – Chris Jones asks Dr. Jan Dollbaum
Season 1 Episode 1232
The death of Alexei Navalny sent shockwaves across the world. Has Russia’s hope of a brighter future, beyond the reign of Putin, died alongside him? …
2 years, 1 month ago
Whip-off merchants – Start Your Week with Alex Andreou and Jacob Jarvis
Season 1 Episode 1231
Lee Anderson has lost the whip – will any other horrid MPs follow this week? And there’s the by-election in Rochdale coming up, which will likely mea…
2 years, 1 month ago
Russia-Ukraine two years in: The defining war of the 21st Century
Season 1 Episode 1230
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began two years ago. Hundreds of thousands have died and more will follow. What is the state of the conflict …
2 years, 1 month ago
When will America be ready for a gay president?
Season 1 Episode 1229
America’s presidents have generally been straight, white, old men. Barack Obama bucked that trend, but the United States is yet to have a woman or a …
2 years, 1 month ago
The post-logic election year – Does anybody vote rationally?
Season 1 Episode 1228
It’s a massive election year, with billions voting worldwide. But will those casting votes do so logically? Has voter psychology changed in recent ye…
2 years, 1 month ago
Has China’s power peaked? – Alex Andreou asks Michael Beckley
Season 1 Episode 1227
After decades of unprecedented economic growth China’s rise seems to be slowing down. Has the nation’s power reached its peak? What would this mean f…
2 years, 1 month ago
What next for Russia? — Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Gavin Esler
Season 1 Episode 1226
The killing of Putin’s high profile rival, Alexei Navalny, has sparked outrage. Will this convince the UK and US to step up their support for Ukraine…
2 years, 1 month ago
What Joe Biden needs to do to win in 2024 – Gavin Esler asks Molly Jong-Fast
Season 1 Episode 1225
Biden’s economic and immigration policies are under relentless fire from Trump and Republicans, and his approval ratings are dire – but when you look…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why self-help isn’t helping – with Alex Andreou and Vincent Deary
Season 1 Episode 1224
The global ‘self-help’ market is worth over £30 billion. And yet, it seems no amount of books, apps or podcasts can fix us: we’re all still as burnt …
2 years, 1 month ago
Why are so many MPs obsessed with sex? With Kate Lister
Season 1 Episode 1223
It's often said that politics is showbiz for ugly people. So why has parliament produced so many sex scandals? Today in this special Valentine’s Day …
2 years, 1 month ago