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Republicans join Trump's attacks on justice system after guilty verdict in New York. South Africa's ruling ANC loses majority in country's most sweeping political shift in 30 years. Netanyahu urges Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for moderation. In Cyprus, a TikToker makes political waves ahead of the European election.Sources:https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republicans-join-trumps-attacks-on-justice-system-after-guilty-verdict-in-new-yorkhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/01/south-africa-election-ruling-anc-loses-majority-in-parliament.htmlhttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-804605https://www.politico.eu/article/cyprus-tiktoker-fidias-panayiotou-political-waves-european-elections/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Republicans join Trump's attacks on justice system after guilty verdict in New York(00:02:29) South Africa's ruling ANC loses majority in country's most sweeping political shift in 30 years(00:05:00) Netanyahu urges Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for moderation(00:07:29) In Cyprus, a TikToker makes political waves ahead of the European election

Former second in command of US Navy arrested on bribery charges. Irish Sea border becomes a central issue in Northern Ireland's election campaign. Plus, allegations of racial slur by former President Trump and the passing of Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/former-second-in-command-us-navy-arrested-bribery-charges/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511541plxlohttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/video/trump-apprentice-racial-slur-pruitt-src-digvidhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/marian-robinson-mother-of-michelle-obama-dies-at-86Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Former second in command of US Navy arrested on bribery charges(00:03:20) Irish Sea border returns to Northern Ireland politics(00:05:44) Hear from former ‘Apprentice’ producer who says he heard Trump say the N-word(00:06:58) Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

The far-right is set to make huge gains in the European election, potentially defining the next five years of European politics. Trump's historic conviction isn't doing much to shift his supporters' 2024 picks. Plus, Europe's alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence, reflecting on the profound impact of World War I on Europe's history.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/europe/far-right-european-election-intl/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/voters-trump-conviction-2024/index.htmlhttps://www.politico.eu/article/europe-political-violence-robert-fico-juraj-cintula-democracy/https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-political-violence-robert-fico-juraj-cintula-democracy/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The far-right is set to make huge gains in European election. It could define the next five years of European politics(00:03:15) Trump’s historic conviction isn’t doing much to shift these voters’ 2024 picks(00:05:08) Europe’s alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence(00:07:46) Europe’s alarming descent into extreme political acrimony and violence

Only seven EU countries require parties to reveal the identity of all private donors. The House Ethics Committee launches an investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar on allegations of bribery and improper gifts. Stay informed on the lack of transparency in party financing and the potential corruption within the political system.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/30/eu-countries-parties-private-donors-spain-francehttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/politics/2024/05/29/house-ethics-committee-launches-investigation-into-rep--henry-cuellarhttps://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c3ggv2jxz7gohttps://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/30/political-donations-france-marine-le-pen-niece-marion-marechals-reconqueteOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Only seven EU countries require parties to reveal identity of all private donors(00:03:22) House Ethics Committee launches investigation into Rep. Henry Cuellar(00:05:04) Labour candidate shocked after being blocked from standing as candidate(00:07:33) Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen’s niece raises more than Macron

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to face charges of insulting the monarchy. Ex-FTX executive receives over seven years in prison for illegal political donations. Plus, Dennis Quaid explains his support for Trump, and Jenna Ellis has her law license suspended after guilty plea in Georgia election interference case.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn44555ly8lohttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/may/28/ftx-executive-ryan-salame-sentenced-political-donationshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/29/politics/video/dennis-quaid-trump-support-lcl-digvidhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/28/politics/jenna-ellis-colorado-law-license-suspended-2020-election/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Thaksin Shinawatra: Ex-Thai PM to face royal insult charges(00:04:10) Ex-FTX executive gets over seven years for making illegal political donations(00:07:54) ‘He’s my a**hole’: Dennis Quaid explains why he’s supporting Trump(00:10:37) Former Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis’ law license suspended after guilty plea in Georgia election interference case

Elon Musk and Meta AI chief engage in a public spat over AI ethics. Explore the ethical implications of AI research and differing perspectives of industry leaders. Plus, uncover the scandals and reckonings yet to unfold in British public life, exposing systemic failures and demanding justice. This thought-provoking episode delves into the challenges and controversies surrounding AI technology and the state of British governance.Sources:https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/meta-ai-chief-says-he-dislikes-elon-musks-vengeful-politics-hype-latter-responds-101716869356566.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/28/national-reckonings-and-public-inquiries-what-scandals-come-nexthttps://www.ign.com/articles/frostpunk-2-makes-brutal-politics-a-fantastic-game-of-survivalhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/trump-trial-will-change-us-politics-presidency-101716816922940.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Meta AI chief says he dislikes Elon Musk's 'vengeful politics, hype’, latter responds(00:02:42) National reckonings and public inquiries: what scandals come next?(00:06:37) Frostpunk 2 Makes Brutal Politics a Fantastic Game of Survival(00:09:35) Trump trial will change US politics, presidency