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- Yesterday36 min
Hiding in plane sight: Who is behind the bomb threats plaguing Europe’s aviation sector?
Is hoax warfare behind the bomb threats that have affected at least 27 flights? Then: Serbia’s “system breakdown” and Denmark’s cancelled prank series. Plus: does the thought always count when it comes to gifting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago39 min
How optimistic can Democrat voters be after their historic midterm win?
As blue voters celebrate across the US, we discuss the midterms’ impact. Then: is the Aukus submarine deal bad for Australia? Plus: should all cities have outdoor gyms? And: will Nasa’s falling telescope land on our heads?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 days ago39 min
Bomb threats across Europe’s airports: Is this more ‘unconventional warfare’?
Bomb threats coincide with attacks on Europe’s fridges. Then: the US midterms’ impact on the two-party system and the coalition of the willing’s first joint military drills. Plus: can “bloomscrolling” save the internet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 days ago36 min
How one endorsement could upend a Senate race in the waning hours of the US midterms
Simon Schuster explains why Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers ahead of the midterms. Then: Zoë Grunewald and Nik Gowing discuss endorsements, budgets and immigration. Plus: author Scott Anderson on the Shah’s fall in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Mass protests in Italy and Monocle’s weekly quiz
We look at what’s driving Italy’s strikes as students and workers take to the streets. Then: what we learned in the last seven days and our weekly quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Close but not that close: Is associate EU member status still on the cards for Canada?
We discuss why European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to push for associate membership for Canada after dropping the title from a statement. Plus: how can London embassies make nice with the neighbours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
The Alaska midterms scandal: Who Dan it?
‘The New York Times’ reports that Democrats intended to stack the Alaska ballot with Dan Sullivans. Then: can Gulf states prevent fresh attacks on Iran by the US and Israel? Plus: could Viktor Orbán be the next UN secretary-general? And: should you break up with streaming services?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
How to consolidate power: Xi seeks more discipline at China’s plenum and Trump’s DOJ eyes the midterms
China’s Xi looks for ‘rigorous party self-governance’, while Trump’s DoJ violates political neutrality ahead of midterms. Then: ‘You Can See Everything’ captures global attention. And: what’s in your crisis-ready stockpile? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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