Trump’s Iran deadline approaches and JD Vance visits Hungary to bolster Victor Orbán’s election chances
2026/04/07 | 28 mins.
There’s little sign of a breakthrough as US president Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree a deal or face devastating infrastructure attacks looms. Plus: Orbán faces a tough election, will a visit by US vice-president JD Vance help? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asia’s worsening fuel crisis: a sign of what’s to come for Europe?
2026/04/06 | 22 mins.
As the US-Israel war on Iran continues to send shockwaves across oil markets, we discuss how Asia is coping and what it might mean for Europe. Then: elections in Latin America and newspapers from Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Donald Trump starting to fire his cabinet?
2026/04/03 | 25 mins.
Could the departure of Pam Bondi herald the start of a greater cabinet reshuffle? Plus: a look at life on the Ukrainian frontlines with Anastacia Galouchka, and Asia news with Tom Webb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How would ending birthright citizenship change American society?
2026/04/02 | 37 mins.
In a presidential first, Donald Trump attended the Supreme Court hearing on the changes to birthright citizenship that his administration is pushing for. Will the conservative-majority justices rule against him? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukraine’s Easter truce proposal and Israel’s death-penalty bill for Palestinians
2026/04/01 | 29 mins.
Ukraine marks a grim anniversary in Bucha and pledges an Easter ceasefire. Then: international outcry over Israel’s new death-penalty bill for Palestinians. Plus: Nic Monisse with some exciting design news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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