Why did Elon Musk really go to Washington, and was DOGE ever about cutting government at all? What happens when the world stops trusting America, and could the next financial crisis already be under way? What will Trump do if he loses the midterms?
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209. Shabana Mahmood: Palestine Action, Faith, and What I Told Starmer
Should Palestine Action stay banned? Why can't Britain just send small boats straight back to France? Can faith and public duty coexist in modern British politics? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to answer all this and more. Search IG.com to f ... Show More
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399. Trump vs. Putin, How to Stop Farage, and Kashmir Explained
After 100 days of Trump 2.0, is he finally warming to Zelensky following their dramatic Vatican meeting? Is Reform UK’s rise really unstoppable? What’s next for India and Pakistan as the fight for Kashmir ramps up? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and mor ... Show More
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Nov 2024
339. Trump, the Middle East, and Ukraine
How will the president elect deal with the Israel-Gaza conflict? Does the US election result spell doom for Zelensky? What’s going on in Germany?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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467. The Mamdani Method Explained: Could It Shock Britain?
How did a thirty four-year old democratic socialist win over New York, and can he actually follow through on his promise to transform the city? What do Zohran Mamdani, Zack Polanski, and Nigel Farage all get right? Why did Donald Trump meet the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa ... Show More
50m 37s