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    What will the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK's new prime minister mean?

    19/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    From mayor to prime minister. Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has promised to steer the UK in a new direction. He'll have to balance challenges at home with growing uncertainty abroad. So, what will his appointment mean for Britain's role and position on the international stage?
    In this episode:
    Jonathan Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool.
    Laurel Rapp, Director, US and North America Program, Chatham House.
    Mihir Sharma, Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research.
    Host: James Bays
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    What can be done to bring the attacks in Gaza to an end?

    18/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    No safety or security for Palestinians in Gaza. A truce is in place, but Israeli strikes target the Strip nearly every day. Hundreds of people have been killed since it took effect in October. So, what's the purpose of the ceasefire deal? What can be done to bring the attacks to an end?
    In this episode:
    Xavier Abu Eid - political analyst and former Communications Director for the Palestine Liberation Organization
    Julie Norman - Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
    Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper
    Host: Scott McLean
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    Are countries prepared to cope with extreme weather?

    14/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    Extreme weather is causing havoc across much of the world, from record-breaking heatwaves to drought, storms and floods. Scientists warn it's the new normal and that the consequences of climate change are likely to get even worse. So, how will governments cope?
    In this episode:
    Daniel Gilford, Climate Scientist at Climate Central
    Alexandre Borde, Environmental economist and CEO of Cibola Partners
    Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment and Professor of Earth Science, City University of Hong Kong
    Host: Sami Zeidan
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    How is the US tech industry regulated?

    13/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    Apple is taking OpenAI to court. The tech giant is suing the artificial intelligence company, accusing it of stealing trade secrets. With the AI race in overdrive, firms are competing to release the latest products. But how's that competition being regulated?
    In this episode:
    R 'Ray' Wang - CEO and principal analyst of Constellation Research
    Nick Akerman - New York attorney and former assistant special Watergate prosecutor
    Toby Walsh - Chief Scientist, AI Institute at the University of New South Wales Sydney
    Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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    What legacy did Qatar's former Emir leave behind?

    12/07/2026 | 25 mins.
    He's the man behind Qatar's rise on the international stage. Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has died. He'll be remembered as the architect of modern Qatar. What lessons will be learned from his legacy?
    In this episode:
    Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, Former Economic Advisor, Office of the Emir of Qatar.
    Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor, School of Security Studies, King's College London.
    Patrick Theros, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Gulf International Forum.
    Host: Scott McLean
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