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• Is Zohran Mamdani the future of the Democratic party?

  Zohran Mamdani shocked a city, and his own political party, when he soundly defeated his influential rival in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Now, as the second leg of the race reveals itself, Mamdani has a chance to redefine how the party talks about its critical issues. The FT’s Rana Foroohar and the American Enterprise Institute’s Michael Strain discuss what the party can learn from its nominee and what it would mean if he won.Mentioned in this podcast:Email Marc with your questions ([email protected])New York’s Zohran Mamdani wins over some of the city’s business eliteMake America affordable againZohran Mamdani is wrong — of course billionaires should existSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson and mixed by Samantha Giovinco. We had help from Lauren Fedor. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: Zohran Mamdani For NYC, NBC News, NPR, NY1, CNBCRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Big Pharma’s big tariffs

  When US President Donald Trump threatened 200 per cent tariffs on foreign-made pharmaceuticals, investors responded like it was a placebo. It’s the latest spat between drugmakers and an administration that share a complicated relationship. The FT’s Hannah Kuchler and Patrick Temple-West explain why Trump and Big Pharma aren’t getting along, and what that prescribes for the future of the industry.Mentioned in this podcast:Email Marc your questions ([email protected])Investors shrug off Donald Trump’s 200% tariff on pharmaThe looming ‘patent cliff’ facing Big PharmaSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: The White House, Roll CallRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The corporate winners and losers under Trump

  US President Donald Trump’s approach to the economy has left investors on edge and markets unsure how to react. But his tariffs, trade deals and Truth Social posts have left some corporations better off than others. The FT’s Derek Brower and Gregory Meyer break down who is coming out on top, and who is getting left behind.Mentioned in this podcast:Triumphing under Trump: the corporate winners and losersIs Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ a political curse for Republicans?Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. This week’s episode was mixed by Samantha Giovinco. The FT’s acting co head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: The White House, LiveNOW from Fox, ForbesRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• John Bolton on the Iran war that wasn’t

  After more than a week of fighting between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump bombed the Islamic republic and then announced a ceasefire. Former national security adviser John Bolton and the FT’s chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman share their views on what America’s relationship with Iran should look like next and what will happen to the embattled regime.Mentioned in this podcast:Email Marc with your questions ([email protected])How Israel inadvertently reawakened Iranian nationalismEarly intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials sayTrump’s fragile peace in the Middle EastListen to the Rachman Review podcast Sign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletterSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson. Kelly Garry mixed this week’s episode. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Trump considers war in Iran

  As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, US President Donald Trump is openly considering bombing the Islamic republic. If he does, he runs the risk of angering a faction in his coalition that has long derided US military intervention overseas. The FT’s Edward Luce and Guy Chazan unpack the conservative power players and Maga influencers who now find themselves on opposite sides. Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump’s anti-war pledge tested as Israel’s attack on Iran splits Maga baseMaga’s battle with Israel for Trump’s mindHow Trump can offer Iran a way outSign up for the FT’s Swamp Notes newsletter hereSwamp Notes is produced by Henry Larson and Lauren Fedor. This week’s show was mixed by Kelly Garry. The FT’s acting co head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson. CREDIT: Tucker Carlson, OANN, Christian Science Monitor, Fox NewsRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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