Episodes

  • Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?

    Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?
    Mar 25 2026

    We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, visits North Korea and Estée Lauder and Puig in talks to merge. Plus: an interview with Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.

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    59 mins
  • Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world

    Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world
    Mar 24 2026

    European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalises a trade deal with Australia after years of talks. Plus: Danish election and Italian referendum results.

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    59 mins
  • The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv

    The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv
    Mar 23 2026

    We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week. Then: how do the French municipal election results set the stage for 2027’s presidential race? Plus: misinformation in Ljubljana and BTS’s long-awaited comeback in Seoul.

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    59 mins
  • Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran

    Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran
    Mar 20 2026

    Reaction from Washington and Tokyo after Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, meets Donald Trump following his demands for help to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Why Finland is still the happiest country in the world.

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    59 mins
  • Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon

    Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon
    Mar 19 2026

    As the Middle East crisis continues, we discuss Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s intensified strikes on Lebanon. Then: China’s strategic economic model, the Passenger Terminal Expo 2026 and business news from Asia.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain

    Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain
    Mar 18 2026

    We discuss Donald Trump’s designs on Cuba as millions are left without power. Then: The UK and Ukraine agree a new defence partnership and Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Spain. Plus: Kering’s new jewellery unit and tech news.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon begins, as France pushes for direct talks

    Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon begins, as France pushes for direct talks
    Mar 17 2026

    The IDF begins a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Then: How is global aviation being disrupted by war? Plus: Myanmar’s new parliament convenes, Artemis II’s moon mission and cherry-blossom season begins in Japan.

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    59 mins
  • The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of succeeding?

    The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of succeeding?
    Mar 16 2026

    As the US and Israel continue to ramp up strikes on Tehran and Beirut, we discuss the likelihood that diplomacy might bring about a solution. Then: France’s municipal elections, Vietnam’s parliamentary elections and Monocle at Mipim and the Oscars.

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    59 mins