5 September 2015
Episode 27
28 minutes
We take a look at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as its logo is scrapped over plagiarism claims, analyse the ongoing refugee crisis from a Middle East perspective and discover how Russia has partnered with China to challenge Airbus and Boeing. Plus: is Sarah Palin’s interview with Donald Trump a new low for US television?
5 September 2015
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