Podcast Episodes

Is Trump Gifting Ukraine to Putin?

Episode 436

Have Zelensky and Europe lost all leverage over Trump and Putin? What’s behind Vance’s ‘odd relationship’ with UK foreign secretary David Lammy? Why does Rory think Starmer’s terrorist proscription o…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Gun Lobby Responsible for Trump: Journey Through Time

Alastair is joined by historian and co-host of Goalhanger’s Journey Through Time, Sarah Churchwell, to discuss their new series on the History of The National Rifle Association. 

How did The Nationa…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Question Time: The Migrant Return Plan, Colombia’s Drug Cartels, and Will Rory Join Corbyn’s New Party?

Episode 435

Can Starmer’s deal with Macron really fix the Channel crisis? Is Colombia’s fragile peace falling apart amid a booming drug trade? And, could AI replace mental health support lines? 

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Published on 2 months ago

Why the West is Finally Recognising Palestine

Episode 434

Why are the UK, France and Canada finally recognising a Palestinian state? Why is Trump punishing Brazil, India, and Switzerland with tariffs? Should Starmer’s Labour be less cautious and more populi…

Published on 2 months ago

Question Time: Epstein’s Inner Circle, Ukraine’s Zelensky Backlash, and Destroying the Addiction Economy

Episode 433

Can Zelensky survive a war abroad while fighting enemies at home? What does Epstein’s circle reveal about power, secrets and how justice really works? And, is addiction a personal failure or a rigged…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Trump, Starmer, and Gaza: Is The Tide Turning Against Israel?

Episode 432

Will the West turn the tide on Gaza or is it too little, too late? What are the pictures Netanyahu doesn't want Trump to see? Are Israel's aid drops purely performative?

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Question Time: Netanyahu’s Survival, Deadly Clashes in Syria, and Japan’s Deep State

Episode 431

Is Netanyahu escalating conflict to distract from scandal? How is toxic masculinity taking hold among young men? Is Japan’s youth driving a new wave of nationalism?

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Murdoch, Epstein, and AI Billionaires: Is Trump Losing Control?

Episode 430

What did Alastair make of Jeffrey Epstein when he met him? Just how dangerous is AI in an unregulated world of tech bro billionaires? Why do Rory and Alastair disagree on votes for 16 year-olds?

Joi…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Real JD Vance: How Trump Ditched Ideology (Part 5) | FULL EPISODE

Season 1 Episode 5

Does Trump already see himself as America’s king? Have he and Vance swapped ideology for a medieval approach to politics? Will reality finally catch up with the MAGA coalition?

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Question Time: Gaza, Genocide, and Global Hypocrisy

Episode 429

Has the West lost its moral voice on Gaza? Can Britain and France rebuild trust on migration after Brexit? And, where are today’s Bob Geldofs — and why won’t they speak up?

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago