On the podcast this week:

Denis Staunton in London about what Theresa May's visit to the US tells us about the “special relationship” between the UK and the US and also about Donald Trump’s international philosophy – what’s it with the war on the idea of multilateralism, for long the cornerstone of international relations?

Lara Marlowe in Paris on the surprise outcome of the socialist party presidential primary last weekend. The race is now dominated by political outsiders and a former PM who faces serious ethics charges.

And Patsy McGarry unravels an extraordinary row between Pope Francis and the powerful leadership of the ancient Order of Malta. The row, which began over a condom distribution programme, says much about the broader struggle between progressives and conservatives in the church today.