The State of It

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The State of It episodes

June 28, 2024 Biden's bumbling: an invite to US enemies?
As Democrats in the US panic of Joe Biden's disastrous election debate performance, Republicans continue to stick the boot in. Some claim he's weakened the US's security, emboldening the leaders of Russia, China and Iran. So how true is this? Does the next six months - which Biden will definitely be President for - now look more dangerous for America and the rest of the Western world than it did just 24 hours ago?

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10 min
June 27, 2024 Exiled Russians want ‘assasination’ for Putin’s regime
Former Russian lawmakers are discussing how the Kremlin could be overthrown - and they’re asking Nato to support an assassination campaign. The Congress of People’s Deputies says only force can remove Vladimir Putin - and stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. Plus, the European Union adopts a new package of sanctions on Russia that aim to choke the country’s gas income.

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10 min
June 26, 2024 Julian Assange & Evan Gershkovich - Diplomacy takes centre stage
The fates of both men have been subject of intense diplomatic efforts. As Julian Assange returns home after pleading guilty, he hails the work of the Australian government. But Evan Gershkovich remains wrongfully detained in Russia - as that country drops blunt hints he could be traded for imprisoned Russians abroad.

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11 min
June 25, 2024 Trump receives plan to 'end war in Ukraine'
Donald Trump has received a plan from his advisers which claims it could be a road to peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Understand what it includes and how it would be a change of tack if he beats Joe Biden in November's presidential election. We also discuss Ukraine's progress with joining the EU.
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10 min
June 24, 2024 What the Israeli defence minister wants from US
The Israeli defence minister has been in America, trying to secure support for the war with Hamas, but how will that be received by a White House which also has one eye on the Presidential election? We also cover the latest European politician to voice scepticism for support for Ukraine - this time, from someone who could lead Germany next year.
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11 min
June 23, 2024 Frontline special - foreign policy expert Ian Williams
Ian Williams, an award-winning journalist, author and foreign policy expert discusses Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea, and the relationship between Russia and other allies, including China.

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30 min
June 22, 2024 Frontline special - Diane Francis, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council
Diane Francis, senior fellow at the think tank Atlantic Council discusses Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea, a Ukrainian special forces attack on Syria, and China's position on the war in Ukraine.

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23 min
June 21, 2024 ‘Big mistake’: Putin’s warning to South Korea
Russia’s president ended a visit to Vietnam with a threat to South Korea - don’t send weapons to Ukraine. Seoul is contemplating it after a defence deal was signed between North Korea and Moscow. Plus - the poll-leading party in France’s snap election changes tack on the Ukraine conflict as it seeks to appeal to moderate voters.

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11 min
June 20, 2024 "The Russians are trying to drown us": Ukraine's cruel river war
Our Defence Correspondent George Grylls explains why the fighting along the Dnipro river in Ukraine is becoming increasingly significant. Plus, author and foreign policy expert Ian Williams on Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea.

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11 min
June 19, 2024 Make Europe Great Again - Hungary echoes Trump with motto
Viktor Orbán’s government takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union as a surge of populist candidates head for the bloc’s parliament. Plus, the risk of an expanding, regional conflict in the Middle East spikes as Israel and Lebanon trade barbs - and missiles.

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11 min