The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
Friday 4 March
We discuss Brazilian corruption, talk Republicans against Donald Trump and hear other top stories of the day with Andrew Mueller, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera and Jeffrey Kofman.
Thursday 3 March
We discuss the difference an expert opinion makes in heated emotional debates such as Brexit and get the latest on the Republican presidency as senior party members rally against Donald Trump. Plus: a refugee team is to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Wednesday 2 March
We review the results and implications of Super Tuesday, discuss a senior Nato commander’s warning that Russia is ‘weaponising’ the migration crisis and find out what kept South Korean politicians talking for 192 hours.
Tuesday 1 March
We discuss Super Tuesday, Europe’s migrant crisis and the strength of the truce in Syria. Plus: one of Google’s driverless cars hits a bus.
Monday 29 February
We look at US-Russian co-operation over the Syria truce, discuss the Iranian election results and learn why former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis may have some tips for UK politicians.
Friday 26 February
As Republican candidates finally launch an assault on Donald Trump, we ask whether it is enough to halt his ascendancy. We also hear that Mexico’s former president is striking a few holes in Trump’s plan to build a wall. Plus: Italy’s same-sex union bill is approved (minus a key detail)…
Thursday 25 February
News that migration to the UK remains at near-record levels has all sides of the EU referendum debate claiming that it proves they were right all along, as Hungary’s prime minister dismisses a deal on quotas and Greece stops talking to Austria. Plus: South Africa’s economy grinds to halt.
Wednesday 24 February
With no Republicans willing to take on the seemingly unstoppable Donald Trump, what will happen when Hillary eventually does? Meanwhile, in the GOP senators are uniting behind a plan of complete inaction as they stare down president Obama’s potential Supreme Court pick.
Tuesday 23 February
The business community airs its views on Brexit, endorsements and insults fly in the US as Republicans descend on Nevada and Italy is to turn an old prison island into an elite European academy. Plus: which city has the best quality of life? You know our picks and it seems…
Monday 22 February
London’s mayor says it’s time the UK stepped out of the EU. Meanwhile, the Bush dynasty is over as Jeb officially pulls out of the US presidential race. Plus: we assess the tense aftermath of Uganda’s election and ask if Gulf states should start taxing their citizens.
