The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
Monday 13 August
We discuss the blast from an arms depot in Syria, the latest on Turkey’s economic crisis, the unpredictable Brazilian presidential race and solutions for our smartphone addiction.
Friday 10 August
We discuss freedom of speech, the latest on the Brazilian presidential race and the enduring appeal of shark movies.
Thursday 9 August
Kathleen Burk and Sebastian Borger discuss US sanctions against Russia, what’s next for Argentina’s abortion law after being defeated in the Senate and changes at the Oscars.
Wednesday 8 August
We discuss the latest in the US-China trade war, a scandal at Tokyo Medical University and the trouble with Paris’s bike-sharing scheme.
Tuesday 7 August
We discuss the US sanctions imposed on Iran and Australia’s booming population. Plus: as Robert Redford announces his retirement from acting, we consider life after work in the modern world.
Monday 6 August
We discuss the alleged assassination attempt on Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro. Plus: Saudi Arabia cuts ties with Canada and – after Steven Seagal is appointed by Russia as a special representative to the US…
Friday 3 August
We discuss Theresa May’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron, ask why Italy has decided to end free museum entrance on Sundays and the lack of diversity in the creative industries. Plus: how one depressed Finnish…
Thursday 2 August
We unpack the first days of the trial of Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, look at Barack Obama’s endorsement of Democrat candidates for the mid-terms and assess plans to charge journalists €100…
Wednesday 1 August
Violence flares after Zimbabwe’s ruling party announces a parliamentary majority but the presidential results are still being withheld. Plus: why a right-wing politician in Brazil is being compared to Donald Trump and the troubling…
Tuesday 31 July
Zimbabwe awaits its elections results, Emmanuel Macron faces two votes of no confidence and Brexit chaos continues with food rationing now on the table. Plus: where is the best place to travel by train?
