16 February 2016
Episode 1112
57 minutes
We discuss Russia’s role in Syria, the legacy of Boutros Boutros-Ghali and the future of the US’s Supreme Court. Plus: we bid farewell to the €500 note and talk landmark buildings in New York.
16 February 2016
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