The effects of Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine decision
06/07/2026 | 37min
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is poised to announce who will supply the Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet – what it could mean if they buy within Nato and draw closer to Europe? Plus: Casio watches rebound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The week in Venezuela and previewing Fourth of July celebrations
03/07/2026 | 38min
We speak with Catherine Ellis in Venezuela and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in Washington about the politicised celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence. Plus: Madonna’s new album and Canada joins Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march?
02/07/2026 | 34min
Germany’s AfD prepares for its annual political conference, as France’s Marine Le Pen waits for a court ruling on her presidential candidacy. Then: Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry in London when you could have gone in France? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision
01/07/2026 | 40min
Our panel looks at the successes and failures of anti-corruption drives in Iraq and Hungary. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the announcement that Canada is joining Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces
01/07/2026 | 39min
The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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