179. President Stubb: Trump’s Unlikely Best F...

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Does the former German Chancellor think that Germany was wrong to rely on Russian gas in the run up to the war in Ukraine? What does Olaf Scholz think is behind the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany? Why will building respect help bring about a more equal and resilien ...  Show more

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What forces fueled the violence behind Charlie Kirk’s murder? Can America recover from the rising tide of political violence? What does Charlie Kirk’s killing reveal about the state of democracy in the US? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions a ...  Show more

This episode has been edited to remove a discussion on the China spy case. The Rest Is Politics wishes to make clear that Mr Christopher Cash and Mr Christopher Berry were found not guilty of gathering and providing information prejudicial to the safety and interests of the state ...  Show more

Has Keir Starmer lost control of his own team? Is Gen Z actually the most informed generation yet, or are they cripplingly cynical? And, why is African democracy in retreat? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Get more from The Rest Is P ...  Show more