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Word for word: Trump on trial - episode 1
Episode 292
Donald Trump is the first former US president to be convicted of a crime.
In a special one-off, we will be sharing our new series Word for Word: Trum…
1 year, 7 months ago
Editor's Voicemail: The politicisation of the courts
Episode 291
In the wake of the verdict against Donald Trump, James Harding considers the the loss of confidence in the judiciary, the suspicion that judges are p…
1 year, 7 months ago
News Meeting: Israel’s attacks on Rafah and Elon Musk’s new AI chatbot
Episode 290
Giles Whittell and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Tortoise’s political editor Cat Neilan, in…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is climate change to blame for extreme turbulence?
Episode 289
A man died and dozens were injured by extreme air turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Is this phenomenon becoming more common and if so, why? …
1 year, 7 months ago
Trendy: How is the election campaign going?
Episode 288
The first week of the election campaign is over. What do the polls say and how have they changed? What policies have the parties announced? John Cu…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sensemaker: All eyes on Rafah
Episode 287
Israeli tanks have rolled into the centre of Rafah, where Israel has been ordered to halt its offensive by the International Court of Justice. Will I…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sensemaker: The women facing deportation to Rwanda
Episode 286
Fatima is currently detained in Yarl’s Wood for deportation to Rwanda. What will the upcoming election mean for the Conservative party’s flagship pol…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sensemaker: Paula Vennells and the Post Office scandal
Episode 285
The former CEO of the Post Office has made a long-awaited appearance before a public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. What did she know and when?…
1 year, 7 months ago
News Meeting: The first days of the election campaign
Episode 284
James Harding and three guests debate what they think should lead the news.
In this episode he’s joined by Rachel Wolf, Torsten Bell and Ben Bradshaw.…
1 year, 7 months ago
Editor's Voicemail: The course for change
Episode 283
James Harding reflects on how the UK General Election will change the course of the country.
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1 year, 7 months ago