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Japan’s prime minister Takaichi Sanae has called an election three months into her term. Can she capitalise on her popularity, or will her less-popular party be punished at the ballot box? Will a new treaty curb the destruction of the oceans? And how... more
Donald Trump has promised to impose a 10% tariff on eight countries, all NATO members, that oppose his plan to acquire Greenland. As the argument over the territory’s future continues, our correspondent analyses the fragile state of international rel... more
Reza Pahlavi, son of the shah deposed in the 1979 revolution, tells us he sees himself as the people’s choice to lead. We ask how that might work. Our correspondent reckons that, in a full accounting of buying versus renting a home, the smart choice ... more
As Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, meets with President Donald Trump, we talk through our exclusive polling on what the country wants for its future. Childhood in the age of AI promises to be bespoke and personalised—and perhaps ... more
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Nothing redeeming about their reporting. Their primary motivation seems to be to advance their liberal ideologies rather than any real economic information. Don’t waste your time.
The interviews and information provided is interesting but opinion is too often presented as fact. It would be better if the speakers differentiated between their take aways and other point of views.
Luckily we don’t live in a bubble. The earth has an amazing way to cleanse itself or we would all be dead from ww1andww2 and the many hundreds of nuclear tests. And Save the planet nuclear meltdowns etc. oil seems to be a natural re accuring resource. Wind farms kill everything around them. Including the sea floor around them seem to be dead zones. Why don’t you care about that?
Oil and natural gas are plentiful and safe. More lifted out of poverty because of those than anything else. More live... more
Lately it feels like there are three obituaries a week. I listen to the intelligence to get a quick overview of current events while getting ready in the morning. The obituaries don’t fit that goal. Maybe give them their own separate show that can be punished when relevant?
A ruthless subscription service makes it hard to cancel and keeps on charging my credit card. Don’t give them your card number.
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A vast array of episodes examines the most pressing global issues, covering topics such as political dynamics, social injustices, technological advancements, and environmental challenges. The discussion often includes detailed analysis of current events, with a special focus on how these issues create ripple effects across nations, economies, and communities. Unique in its approach, the content often features insights from seasoned correspondents and experts, offering a multifaceted view of complex stories that contribute to a deeper understanding of the world.
With a blend of critical inquiry and storytelling, episodes often scrutinize major controversies such as populism's rise, climate change, national security, and the effects of techn... more
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