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Is political profanity on the rise?

While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. He responded with profanity and a hand gesture. So, how common is it for politicians to use profanity and has this evolved over time?Joining Seán to discuss is Joseph Philips, a Politi ...  Show more

The ‘Slime Jesus’ controversy in Germany explained

Outrage continues to fulminate in Germany over the Christmas broadcast of the so-called ‘Slime Jesus’...So, what is getting people so exercised?Joining Seán to discuss is Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian…Image: ARD 

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