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Live from Delphi: Can the US and Europe find a way back?

This year’s Delphi Economic Forum was the stage for much contemplation over Europe’s relationship with the US. Does anyone, even his own supporters, understand President Trump? We hear from Peter Baker and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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40 min
29 APR

Explainer 515: Has King Charles saved the special relationship?

Given Donald Trump’s fondness for royalty, who better than King Charles III to smooth US-UK tensions? Andrew Mueller considers whether the current state visit has delivered a diplomatic win for palace soft power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Apr

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7 min
25 APR

Live from Delphi: Europe breaks with the US over the war in Iran

Live from the Delphi Economic Forum: The war in Iran’s impact as seen from Iraqi Kurdistan, the US and Estonia. Is there a strategy to resolve the conflict? Then: has the war turned cracks in the Transatlantic relationship into serious fault lines? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Apr

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39 min
23 APR

A bridge designer’s guide to connecting communities

Bridge designer Ezra Groskin from Moxon Architects talks about how his craft connects our cities. Then: Kate Brown describes the quiet revolutions garnered from tiny gardens in our urban environments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Apr

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30 min
22 APR

Explainer 514: Why is Teddy Afro’s music roiling Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed?

Ethiopian superstar Teddy Afro has taken aim at the country’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, in new song “Das Tal”. What’s being protested and should Ahmed be concerned ahead of general elections? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Apr

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7 min
18 APR

From Maga to Orbán: The cracks emerging in the global right

In recent years, the rise of the right has seemed unstoppable. But are rifts among US Republicans over Iran and the fall of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán a sign that the tide is turning? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Apr

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30 min
11 APR

Operation Epic Fury: Is that it?

A ceasefire has been announced between Iran, the US and Israel, but are all parties in agreement on the terms? Who is the victor? And what did Operation Epic Fury actually achieve? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Apr

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29 min
28 MAR

Why has Israel invaded Lebanon?

Israel has invaded Lebanon, again. With more than 1,000 people killed and 1.2 million displaced, many fear a return to civil war. What does Israel want from this? Does Lebanon have any options? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Mar

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33 min
30 JAN

Billy Bragg

Why musician Billy Bragg has outsourced his memoir. More than 600 friends, associates, collaborators and fans collaborate in ‘Billy Bragg: A People’s History’, a book about the life and works of a songwriter whose work has become a soundtrack to people’s lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan

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30 min
1 APR

Explainer 511: Why is Germany telling Syrians to return home?

At a joint press conference this week, chancellor Friedrich Merz and president Ahmed al-Sharaa encouraged Syrians to return home. But who benefits from the plan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Apr

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7 min

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