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CTRL + ALT + RIGHT: Has technofascism taken over Silicon Valley?
2026/08/01 | 42 mins.
Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley’s massive wealth is embracing power and promoting right-wing ideology. How did we get here?
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Explainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?
2026/07/29 | 6 mins.
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister’s resignation but can continued protests force the government to give up more ground?
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How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?
2026/07/25 | 32 mins.
As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?
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Explainer 527: Andy Burnham and the revolving door of UK politics
2026/07/22 | 7 mins.
Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?
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When politics kicks off at the World Cup: what separates the screamers from the own goals?
2026/07/18 | 35 mins.
The World Cup has always been political, including previous editions hosted by juntas and dictatorships. This year, presidents thumbed the scale and small nations made us dream again. Who scored and who was caught offside?
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