The new UK government has set out its plans with a big focus on its ailing economy. On foreign policy, it wants better EU relations, while backing and arming Ukraine will continue. So, what can be expected from Keir Starmer's government? And what change on issues like the war on Gaza?

In this episode:

• Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times.
• Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London.
• Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential nomination -- two days after surviving an assassination attempt. He's picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate, all this deflecting debate away from President Biden's fitness to run. So, where do both campaigns stand now? 

In this episode:

• Laura Blessing, a Senior Fellow at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University.
• Michael Traugott, Research Professor Emeritus at the Center of Political Studies at the University of Michigan.
• Eric Ham, US Political Expert and Former Congressional Staffer.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Former president Donald Trump escapes an assassination attempt -- that's cast a shadow on the US political scene. How polarized is America? What's behind the rise in political violence there? And what are the implications?  

In this episode:

• Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow at Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program.
• Amy Koch,  Republican Political Strategist.
• Natasha Lindstaedt,  Professor of U.S. Government at the University of Essex.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Global outcry after Israel committed yet another massacre in Gaza. Its army killed at least 90 Palestinians in an area designated as a so-called safe zone. Israel claims it was targeting Hamas leaders. But is that justification for killing so many civilians?

 

In this episode:

• Ibrahim Yaghi - Writer, poet and activist
• Tahani Mustafa - Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis Group
• Triestino Mariniello- Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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The decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a heavy toll on civilians. The UN says 25 million people are in urgent need of aid. But what should be done to end the war? And what role do regional players have?

In this episode:

• Emilie Katondolo, peace activist who advocates for the rights of women
• Greg Ramm, DRC Country Director for Save the Children
• Crystal Orderson, journalist for The Africa Report

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Is a new government the answer to Kenya's problems? In the face of growing public discontent, the president has sacked his cabinet. The country has been rocked by protests for weeks. What will it take to tackle Kenya's economic and financial woes?

In this episode:

• Silvanus Osoro, Kenyan Member of Parliament 
• Wanjiru Gikonyo, Banker and researcher on good governance and accountability. 
• Kiritu Chege, Activist 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. Permanently higher inflation may result, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world?

In this episode:

• George Monbiot, Environmental and Political Activist 
• Carin Smaller, Executive Director, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate
• Thin Lei Win, Food Systems and Climate Change Journalist 

Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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The Ukraine war and the risk of Donald Trump becoming US president again are major issues at NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington. The military alliance faces more challenges than ever before. What are they and what's next for NATO?

In this episode:

• Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist. 
• Janine di Giovanni, Executive Director, The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies.
• Geoffrey Roberts, Emeritus Professor, History, University College Cork.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050. That's according to the United Nations. Scientists say climate change is another factor driving the looming crisis. Why is there such risk and what's being done about it?

In this episode:

• Mukesh Kapila, Advisor, World Health Organization. 
• Anna Farra, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Doctors Without Borders. 
• Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead, Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research. 

Host: Sohail Rahman 

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An inconclusive election in France, but with one certainty, the far-right won't lead the next government. A leftist bloc came out on top, ahead of President Macron's centrists with the far-right National Rally beaten into third place. So, what does the result mean?
 

In this episode:

• Rokhaya Diallo, Researcher, Georgetown University.
• Victor Mallet, Senior Editor, Financial Times. 
• Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor, Politico.

Host: Neave Barker 

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