Explainer 311: Democracy Down Under

Andrew Mueller explains how the most recent Catalonian elections show that voters’ nationalist appetites may be waning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Olaf Scholz visited the First German Brigade, which is stationed in Lithuania as part of Berlin’s new commitment to defend the Baltic states. But is Nato ready for Russia’s next move? We speak with Lithuania’s foreign minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, Marion Messmer of Chatham Ho ...  Show more

Tim Miller, from The Bulwark, provides a detailed account of the latest GOP debate. Minority Whip Katherine Clark informs us about the possibility of a government shutdown, while Congressman Robert Garcia delves into his thoughts on the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President ...

Rishi Sunak is poised to become Britain's new prime minister, Jordan Klepper probes Americans about the likelihood of civil war, and actor John David Washington discusses "The Piano Lesson." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi ...  Show more

Mart Chorley is joined by Tom Swarbrick, former head of broadcast in Theresa May's No10, and Steve Howell, former deputy director of communications in Jeremy Corbyn's Labour, to recall the moment the exit poll dropped, and how their leaders have handled the last year.

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Jonathan Reynolds, Labour MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, says the party need to be ambitious for the future. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Labour's plans have to be credible.Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael discusses the ...  Show more