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Cash test: can Europe support Ukraine alone?

Donald Trump’s administration is turning against Ukraine. But as European powers confront trouble at home, they are struggling to replace American support. Are US private science institutions entering a golden age? And the climb in art crime.Guests and host:Anton La Guardia, dipl ... Show More

23m 50s

Yesterday

Disorder of magnitude: France’s riots

What started as student protests ballooned into national lawlessness. The disorder plays into the hands of France’s political extremes; expect more of it. In Zimbabwe white farmers are returning to work land taken by Robert Mugabe a quarter-century ago. And our columnist consider ... Show More

21m 27s

Oct 19

Independence eh? Canada’s referendum

The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts toward brain-computer interfaces, finding the country is closing the ga ... Show More

21m 43s

Jul 2025

Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation

As Donald Trump’s landmark legislation narrowly passes the Senate, our correspondent analyses the long-term political and economic consequences. Why foreign fighters are heading to the front line in Ukraine. And how congestion charging transformed the streets of New York. Listen ... Show More

23m 37s

Jul 2025

How The Megabill Will Change America

<p>After months of debate, weeks of tense negotiations and 24 hours of Republican arm-twisting, President Trump has muscled his giant domestic-policy bill through both chambers of Congress.</p><p>It’s a major legislative victory for the president that paves the way for much of hi ... Show More

30m 16s

Jul 2025

The cost of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

Donald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax and spending legislation and the US jobs market exceeded expectations last month. Plus, the future of the UK’s National Health Service could be in jeopardy, and Hong Kong residents cancel trips to Japan over a comic book’s eart ... Show More

11m 43s

May 2025

The economic impact of Trump’s budget bill

Republicans in the US House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s major budget bill on Thursday, and BYD has sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time. Plus, Nvidia builds a buffer to the global trade war, and the US is starting to ... Show More

12m 5s

Jul 2025

12:15 PM ET: Senate Passes Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

The Senate passes Trump's mega domestic policy bill, but there's still one hurdle left. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jul 2025

Trump’s bill victory, Putin call, Ukraine and Diogo Jota

US President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation clears its final hurdle in the U.S. Congress – we look at how he persuaded hawks and skeptics. After a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump is set to speak to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Plus, Liverpo ... Show More

11m 22s

May 2025

One Thing: ‘Total Disaster’: Why Some Fear Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

The House passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill on Thursday, despite divisions within the GOP. We break down what’s in it and hear from a Medicaid recipient who is worried she could lose coverage at the worst possible time. Have a question about the news? ... Show More

23m 59s

Jun 2025

The Deportation Divide

First: We're following the showdowns on the streets, the halls of Congress and the federal courthouse as protesters, lawmakers and top Democratic governors sound off on the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Plus: Is it big and beautiful or a bust? We have exclusive ne ... Show More

40m 52s

Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legisla...