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Friday 29 May
Andrew Mueller and guests discuss David Cameron’s charm offensive on Europe after he holds talks with German chancellor Angela Merkel. They also reflect on the scandal at Fifa and take a look at the candidates hoping to become the next US president.
Thursday 28 May
As David Cameron sets off on a charm offensive to argue for EU reform, Andrew Mueller and guests discuss his chances of success. They also reflect on the scandal plaguing Fifa as its president defies calls to step down. We also look at Tony Blair’s legacy as envoy to the…
Wednesday 27 May
As the European Commission presents measures to address the vast loss of life in the Mediterranean, Steve Bloomfield and guests ask whether critics’ frustrations will be furthered or calmed. We also reflect on the latest setback to Obama’s plan to shield millions of immigrants from deportation and discuss investigations under…
Tuesday 26 May
As Britain’s prime minister seeks a reformed bond with Brussels, Andrew Tuck and guests talk about what David Cameron wants and what he’s likely to get. We also discuss the chance of a fair hearing as the trial of a Washington Post reporter opens in Tehran and ask how the…
Monday 25 May
Mary Dejevsky and Phil Clark discuss the day’s main stories including the surprise results in Polish and Spanish elections, the latest developments in Burundi and why China organises prison tours for government officials.
Friday 22 May
Andrew Mueller is joined by guests Jane Kinninmont and Michael Binyon to discuss the topics of the day, including the Isis threat to Syria, Ireland’s referendum on gay marriage and David Cameron’s bid to reform the UK’s relationship with the EU as he meets leaders in Latvia.
Thursday 21 May
We discuss how much weight the celebrity-endorsement factor carries in the race for political power in the US; Ivor Gaber and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera share their insights. Also, as record numbers of migrants reach Britain’s shores, are domestic politics preventing Europe from tackling the core of the issue?
Wednesday 20 May
As Hillary Clinton calls for the speedy release of her emails from her time as secretary of state, we discuss technology, transparency and democracy. We also ask whether all leaders should serve for only two terms, after West African heads of state shelve a plan to limit regional presidents’ power.…
Tuesday 19 May
In the race for the White House, how much weight does a vice-presidential nominee carry? In addition, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos problem isn’t going away, Prince Charles meets Sinn Féin’s leader and another big bank mulls over fleeing the UK as a potential EU exit looms.
Monday 18 May
EU ministers have decided on new measures to fight against people-smugglers – but will they work? Samira Shackle and Jeffrey Kofman discuss this and other news stories, including Ukraine’s ban on Soviet symbols and the death sentence of Egypt’s ex-leader Mohammed Morsi.
