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Ep 98Trump in court, Lebanon’s power vacuum and UAE sex trafficking
Former President Donald Trump is headed to federal court in Miami, with thousands of supporters expected to protest. Why Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah movement are set to reject a senior IMF official as president. Plus, how deception and inaction underpin the UAE’s thriving sex trafficking industry. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 97Ukraine’s gains, the great US labor reshuffle and Berlusconi dies
The situation on the ground as Ukraine reports small gains in a counteroffensive against Russian forces. In the United States, jobs have bounced back – with therapists up and food service staff down. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is reported dead. Plus, the German soccer league for overweight players. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 96Special episode: Growing pains for Europe's youngest country
Listen to special episode with host Kim Vinnell in Kosovo, where Europe's youngest country is trying to move past the ravages of war. We sit down with leaders of both Kosovo and Serbia to discuss the conflict 15 years after Pristina declared independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 95What’s next for Trump and crypto’s uncertain future
More legal woes for Donald Trump after he's indicted on federal criminal charges for retaining classified documents. A regulatory clampdown is reshaping the future of crypto and how space messes with astronauts’ brains. Plus the latest on Kherson, Canada and a bull market. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 94El Nino threatens more wildfires and Germany’s far-right surge
It’s Canada’s worst ever start to wildfire season – we look at how El Nino’s hot, dry conditions could make matters worse. In Germany, the country's most successful far-right party since the Nazis are surging on an anti-immigration, anti-green agenda. Plus, the unions fighting in Long Beach to make sure zero-emissions do not equal lost jobs. **Please note episode updated to clarify that Long Beach is aiming to have the world’s first zero-emissions terminal, not be the world's first zero-emissions port. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 93Golf geopolitics and exclusive sit-down with Kosovo’s president
Saudi Arabia emerges as the big winner as golf’s bitter divide ends with unexpected PGA-LIV merger. An exclusive interview with Kosovo’s president as tensions bubble with Serbia. Plus, cleaning up the Seine for the Paris Olympics. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 92Ukraine dam destroyed and Trump document probe
A massive dam is destroyed in Russian-occupied Ukraine flooding the war zone and threatening thousands who live nearby. Trump’s lawyers are meeting with Justice Department officials in DC, meaning possible charges for the hundreds of classified documents he took from the White House. Plus, Chat GPT’s founder in Israel. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 91Has Ukraine’s counter offensive begun?
Russia says it’s thwarted a major Ukrainian attack in the Donetsk region – is this the long-promised counter-offensive? Saudi Arabia pledges big oil cuts in July. Plus, the ancient statues found after a tipoff from a garbage man, and smiling lessons in Japan after COVID mask-wearing declines. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 90Special episode: Inside the race to replant the Amazon
Listen to Jake Spring’s special report on replanting the Amazon with host Kim Vinnell. As the climate clock ticks down, it's fallen to non-profits to restore vast portions of Brazil's decimated Amazon Rainforest. But they're battling illegal land grabs, tight budgets, and some botanical mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 89Default avoided, NATO’s Ukraine divisions and poetry in space
The U.S. has passed a deal to lift its debt ceiling – avoiding a catastrophic default. The divisions in NATO on how fast Ukraine should join. South Africa’s diplomatic headache about inviting President Putin. Plus, a poetry odyssey to outer space and a Pink Floyd controversy in Germany. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 88Chocolate shops to save the planet and Senegal on edge for rape verdict
How a meat magnate and sponsorship of a German soccer club helped push Russian President Vladimir Putin's agenda in Germany. Chocolate shops to combat global warming? Hear about the surprising projects declared as “climate financing”. Plus, Senegal's opposition leader faces rape trial verdict. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 87Drone warfare in Moscow and the Taliban’s secret talks
The first attack on civilian areas of Moscow since the start of the Ukraine war marks a new and dangerous shift. Hear how Ukraine’s allies are responding to the drone warfare. Does the Taliban want to come in from the cold? We have an exclusive on secret talks held in Qatar. Plus, we’re on the ground in northern Kosovo as NATO sends in more troops to help curb ethnic violence. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 86Deep fakes want your vote, and North Korea’s wall
The rise of AI could mean a whole new landscape for 2024’s US presidential election: watch out for deep fakes and hyper-persuasive chatbots. We unpack North Korea’s secret pandemic project: building a massive border wall with Russia and China. And in Sudan’s largest orphanage, dozens of babies die as their carers escape the fighting. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 85Debt deal heads to Congress and Erdogan's victory song
A deal in principle and now comes the really hard part. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy need to cobble together a coalition of Republicans and Democrats to get their debt deal through Congress. In Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan extends his rule into a third decade with every sign that he will continue the economic and foreign policies that have put him at odds with Western allies. What the return of street hawkers in China says about the health of the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, are you hungry enough to eat a giant isopod? Come with us to Taipei to find out. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 84Who are the Russians fighting Russia?
Russian anti-Kremlin fighters take the war back home with an incursion into Russia’s Belgorod region. We hear from one of their commanders who says it’s just the start. What’s next in the Madeleine McCann search? The fallout from Target pulling part of its Pride collection. Plus, we’re on the clay at Roland Garros for the French Open. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 83Economics 101: What next for U.S. and Turkey?
What's next for interest rates? Our U.S. Fed interpreter analyses the latest minutes - and if there's a difference between a hold, skip or pause. In Turkey, more rates decisions as President Erdogan could be on the verge of reelection – and a rehaul of his economic policy. Plus, how an in-flight request for a blanket sparked controversy in Hong Kong and what's behind the Chinese hacking of Kenya's government. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 82Racism costs Spain’s La Liga and Russian scientist accused of China leaks
Black Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has spoken out against racist incidents in Spain. We take a deep dive into how the Brazilian’s stand is shaking up Spanish soccer – and making diplomatic waves. Plus, Reuters exclusives showing a Russian scientist has been accused of leaking secrets to China, and the U.S. doctors keeping their track records secret. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 81DeSantis’ challenge, a Pacific pact and commingling at Binance
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is widely expected to throw his hat in the ring for the presidency this week. Which part of the conservative spectrum should he woo? Plus, a Reuters investigation reveals crypto giant Binance mixed customers funds with company revenues, and a new defense pact aimed at tackling China’s influence in the Pacific. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 80'Name-calling phase' of debt ceiling talks - is a deal possible?
Gridlock over the U.S. debt ceiling as Biden and McCarthy are set to meet - can a deal get done? Russia says Bakhmut captured after the bloodiest battle of the 15-month war - now what? Plus, Greek election results and Canadian wildfires. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 79The Bat Lands: a compendium
This episode is a special companion to the five-part investigation into how humanity's hunger for resources is driving worldwide destruction of areas rich with bats, carriers of tens of thousands of viruses. A Reuters data analysis pinpoints areas where conditions are ripe for a bat-borne disease to spill over to humanity, and how those spillovers could lead to the next global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 78What's the G7 to do about China?
President Joe Biden wants to send a tough message to Beijing from this year’s G7 summit. But China’s trade ties with other G7 countries are complicating Biden’s goal. Japan’s hopes for concrete action on nuclear disarmament also look out of reach as countries stock up on missiles and warheads. We hear from disillusioned atomic bomb survivors and visit an arms factory in South Korea to see firsthand the business of war. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 77Assad in Saudi to talk drugs and money
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League summit. His appearance seals his return to the regional fold after years of civil war. But Arab leaders are seeking a price for re-engagement and potential financial assistance – action on Syria’s flourishing drugs trade. G7 leaders are set to unveil new sanctions against Russia and welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at a summit in Hiroshima. Plus, Greek politicians vie for struggling youth vote, New York pitches for the World Cup 2026 final and debunking misinformation at the U.S./Mexico border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 76Meghan and Harry’s NY paparazzi chase and Russian scientists accused of treason
Prince Harry accuses photographers of nearly killing him, Meghan and her mother after a car chase in New York. In Russia, three scientists known for working on hypersonic missiles have been arrested in a treason investigation. Israelis are celebrating Jerusalem Day while Hamas looks to build legitimacy. Plus, flooding in Italy, Deutsche pays out over Epstein and Montana bans TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 75Saving the planet meets voter resistance in Germany
A backlash over the cost of climate-friendly policies is hitting Germany’s Green Party. What does this voter resistance mean for the fight against climate change in the rest of the world? Argentina becomes the latest Latin American country to green light mifepristone – the drug at the centre of the U.S. abortion battle. Plus, all the latest on the debt ceiling talks and a cooking marathon in Nigeria. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 74Why the next pandemic may come from bats
Humanity’s intrusion into bat habitats is ramping up the risk of global health disasters. A Reuters investigation identifies the places where disease outbreaks are most likely to occur. Not a wrinkle in sight -- the British skincare company embracing the four-day week. Could it catch on? Plus, Johnny Depp, Ben Affleck and Natalie Portman set to hit the red carpet as Cannes kicks off. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 73A runoff in Turkey and Thai voters rout the military
Elections in Thailand and Turkey see challengers take on the established ruling parties. A runoff in Turkey could see President Erdogan head for his third decade in power. And in Thailand, a stunning rout of army-backed parties by an opposition coalition - but will the military let them take power? Plus, the comeback project for the iconic Australian platypus. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 72The stakes are high as Turkey votes
There’s a lot at stake in Turkey’s elections this weekend. Three months after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, millions are still homeless or displaced. Inflation is soaring. President Tayyip Erdogan faces the closest challenge yet to his leadership in Sunday’s election. Who will lead the nation that holds NATO’s second-largest armed forces, has kept a communication channel open with Russia and decides what countries can join the alliance? Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 71Everything you need to know about Eurovision
ABBA. Celine Dion. A turkey puppet? They’ve all represented their countries at the Eurovision Song Contest – the annual songfest that has more viewers than the Super Bowl. Join us in Liverpool, home of The Beatles, to find out all about the politics behind the power ballads and the tax breaks behind silk flares. "Tattoo" by Loreen courtesy of Universal Music. "Heart of Steel" clip courtesy of Tvorchi. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 70Title 42's final hours and the U.S. government rift over China
The divisions inside the U.S. government over how to deal with China in the wake of the alleged spy balloon. We join thousands of migrants rushing to the U.S. border as a tough migration policy is set to expire - hear about the people risking life and limb to jump aboard cargo trains as Title 42 ends. Plus, a fight over feeding homeless people in Houston and all the latest news from Gaza and Pakistan. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 69What’s at stake for Pakistan with the arrest of Imran Khan
A worsening political crisis in Pakistan after the arrest of Imran Khan. What danger does the popular politician’s detention pose to the government and the all-important military? Sudan’s conflict couldn’t come at a worse time for Africa as aid flags. The UAE sets its priorities for COP28 and all the latest on the Trump sex abuse verdict and the debt ceiling talks. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 68The sons of El Chapo go from Insta-fame to Most Wanted
With their father in prison, the sons of El Chapo have taken over the family business. The Justice Department calls the cartel run by Los Chapitos the “most violent and most prolific fentanyl trafficking operation in the world.” Plus, closing arguments for the rape and defamation case against Donald Trump, and deadly floods in Congo. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 67Assad in from the cold and Ukraine’s religious war
Arab nations welcome Syria back into the fold. But will the diplomatic victory for President Bashar al-Assad make any difference to Syrians reeling from years of conflict? Rural communities in Ukraine are divided as Kyiv cracks down on priests it says are loyal to Russia. Moscow steps up attacks on Ukraine ahead of Victory Day holiday. And after the royal jubilation in Britain, anti-monarchists say the police crackdown on protests will only strengthen their cause. Plus a dire warning from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 66Title 42 ends, debt ceiling drags and Haley hangs in
As a Covid-era order ends, thousands of migrants are amassing on the U.S. border, setting up a political showdown for the Biden administration. Recession fears grow as debt ceiling talks stall. Nikki Haley pivots on abortion. And a Californian man tries to reverse aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 65The coronation the world is and isn’t celebrating
A stone of destiny, a golden carriage and the world’s largest diamond – Britain is putting on the show of the century for King Charles’ coronation. But the British monarchy isn’t celebrated everywhere in the world. We walk the procession route, speak to a Maori indigenous artist and a British republican about what the day means for them and talk to our own correspondents about how they are preparing. Plus the famous guests that won’t be there. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 64What we know about the explosion over the Kremlin
Moscow claims Ukraine tried to kill President Putin with a drone attack on the Kremlin. Kyiv denies it. We unpack what we know so far. In Serbia, a school shooting prompts calls for instant reform. And one of the biggest raids in mafia history – will it make a dent in Italy’s biggest crime clan? Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 63UPDATE: In the room with the Fed - interpreting Powell on future hikes
The Fed raises rates - but signals the possibility of a pause. We're in the room with Jerome Powell. Plus Senate Dems grill Supreme Court justices over ethics, Ryan Reynold’s Wrexham celebrates on a bus top and the latest on the Kenya cult. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 62No experience required: A Minnesota factory’s hunt for staff
It’s a jobseeker’s market across America. No experience, no qualifications? No problem, says one Minnesota factory searching for workers. The Filipino president’s tightrope walk between keeping the U.S. sweet and maintaining bonds with China. And conflict in Sudan threatens to spill over. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 61Prepare for reruns – Hollywood poised to go on strike
Negotiations are down to the wire over a writers' strike in Hollywood, as studios – and the California economy - brace for the worst. How a fake ID let Hyundai suppliers use child labor in Alabama. JPMorgan just got bigger. The biggest U.S. lender acquires failed bank First Republic. And we go to a naked dinner party in Brooklyn, because why not. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 60Why Chinese migrants are arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border
This special weekend episode is all about China. Meet the new migrants making the arduous trek over the Mexico-U.S. border. We talk with those who have left China and find out how they arrived on the Darien Gap. Plus a hot new trend seizes the young and unemployed – Buddhist devotion. But is it religious resurgence, or a novel way to find a job? Plus we find out how Beijing is responding to a declining birth rate by easing restrictions on single women. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 59Bud Light truths, cemetery salads and Russia’s dragon teeth
In today's episode, will Russia’s dragon teeth barricades be able to withstand a Ukrainian offensive? Bud Light blows up the Internet, we dig out the facts. Sick of those high food bills? Join us on a foraging expedition to a London cemetery. There’s a good substitute for wasabi amongst the headstones. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 58Chile arms up and India’s holy city of death
In today's episode, why Chileans are stocking up on armored vehicles and guns. The latest on the cat-and-mouse game between Disney and Florida's Governor DeSantis. And journey to the banks of India's Ganges River, where the elderly are choosing to break the cycle of death and rebirth rather than head into a nursing home. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 56The conflict Russia doesn't want
Tensions escalate between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, with Moscow watching on warily. The U.S. Supreme Court prepares for landmark rulings over affirmative action that could reshape the college admissions process. And a Republican AI-generated attack ad raises concerns about use of the technology in politics and beyond. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 55Exit Tucker Carlson, enter advertisers?
Tucker Carlson's incendiary style made his show the top-rated cable news program in America. So will his replacement be any different? Joe Biden won't miss the conservative Fox host during the 2024 campaign - but a new poll shows the president is going to have to convince voters age is just a number. And as the end of the Black Sea grain deal approaches, are we headed to a new food crisis?' Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 54Could the 'end of oil' bring peace to Yemen?
As a post-oil era approaches, pragmatism is helping to reshape relations in the Middle East. Could Yemen be a benefactor? Join us in the Arizona clinic on the frontlines of the Fentanyl epidemic where the patients are newborn babies. Plus all the news from Sudan, undiplomatic comments in Paris and a starvation cult in Kenya. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 53Above the Arctic Circle at climate change's Ground Zero
On Earth Day, we travel high above the Arctic Circle where the planet is warming at record temperatures. The war in Ukraine complicates the Arctic's future with a diplomatic freeze. The Republican backlash over ESG investing heats up. And the life-changing implications of genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 52Iowa evangelicals, SpaceX and music's AI Oasis
Why the cheers after SpaceX’s Starship explodes? The answer lies in four minutes of data. Can Donald Trump keep his hold on the evangelical vote? Ryan Reynolds gears up for a fairy-tale ending in Wrexham. Plus, the “lost” Oasis album created by A.I. Help us improve the Reuters World News podcast by taking this short survey. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 51Gay in Uganda: A life or death situation
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni must this week either sign, veto, or send back to parliament one of the world’s toughest anti-gay bills. Whatever he decides, life for the country’s LGBTQ community is a dangerous endeavor. A corruption scandal at FC Barcelona and the war of words over Spain’s fascist past. Abortion activists and doctors look for alternatives as the Supreme Court considers the future of abortion pill Mifepristone. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 50Fox digs deep to avoid court and Tesla’s China challenge
A pricey, 11th hour settlement saves Rupert Murdoch from taking the stand but is it the end of Fox News’ troubles? As the Shanghai auto show gets underway we look at why Tesla has ended up in the slow lane in China. Plus, the messy battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is set to get…messier. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising *This podcast was republished to remove an incorrect company name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 49McCarthy’s budget pitch, Kansas City’s doorstep shooting and India’s migrant millions
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy takes his debt ceiling plan to Wall Street. But will Republicans rally to his plan? A Black teenager is shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Kansas City. China bounces back from zero-COVID with consumers in a cost-conscious mood. We take you to Delaware for Day 1 of the Fox News defamation trial and to Mumbai, where India’s migrant millions compete for jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 48Stranded in Sudan: a deadly struggle for power
Fighting on the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum as rival military factions battle for control, raising the specter of civil war. We speak to an eyewitness on the ground. Hungary and Poland shut their doors to Ukrainian grain, raising the stakes for global consumers. And Fox’s defamation trial is delayed for last-minute settlement talks. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices