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18 September 2023

Episode 3146

58 minutes

Ukrainian forces make gains in the east as the country’s domestic drone production ramps up. Plus: takeaways from Kim Jong-un’s extended visit to Russia, Greece’s new opposition leader and tourism in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

18 September 2023

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Chapter 1

The subtle art of translation

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Georgina Godwin talks to Phil Smith, a conference interpreter who works for the UN and World Trade Organization, about the nuances of translating jokes, particular turns of phrase and insults during political discussions.

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