Best France Current Affairs Podcasts (2025)

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Pope Francis’ Latin American Legacy 29:16

2h ago29:16

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Mexico, Canada, Kenya, the USA and Syria. As the first pope to come from Latin America, Pope Francis was hugely popular in the region, standing in solidarity with local priests who often have to walk a delicate line in communities under the control of drug cartels. Will Grant reflects on the late pope's legacy in M…

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April 25, 2025: Holocaust survivor and folk musician Osi Sladek 48:22

39m ago48:22

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In his memoir, Oscar "Osi" Sladek shares the unforgettable story of how he and his parents survived the Holocaust, while many other members of their extended family perished. "Escape to the Tatras" culminates in the story of Sladek's folk music career. In an interview with Ryan Warner, Sladek also reflects on faith and continued antisemitism. Slade…

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The DM Playbook 1:00:15

2d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

25.04.25 Pt 2 - Gareth, Ben, and Simphiwe dive into the do’s and don’ts of sliding into DMs — is there actually a right way to shoot your shot? Ben shares the hilarious story of a relentless old man at his gym who clearly lives by the motto: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” And in a heated football debate, Ben lays out why the UEFA Cham…

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Of VATs and Vibes 53:00

2d ago53:00

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25.04.25 Pt 1 - Gareth, Ben, and Simphiwe unpack the whirlwind around the recent VAT retraction — was it a smart move or just political damage control? Then, in the ever-bizarre world of celebrity drama, could Diddy actually be Ye’s long-lost cousin? We try to make sense of Kanye’s latest headline moment. And finally, we cross over to Nigeria where…

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The funeral of Pope Francis 57:19

12h ago57:19

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Tens of thousands flock to Rome ahead of the Pope’s funeral. Christopher White, Vatican correspondent at the ‘National Catholic Reporter’, joins Georgina Godwin as Italy prepares to welcome world leaders paying their respects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo 14:41

11h ago14:41

14:41

Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her South London flat. In this episode, they discuss how grief, neurodivergence, and resilience shaped t…

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Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Chaos Grips Pentagon 52:57

3d ago52:57

52:57

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's push for Russia-Ukraine peace, Pete Hegseth's loss of control in the Pentagon, and the death of Pope Francis. Recorded April 23, 2025.

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April 24, 2025: A long overdue honor for the 6888 Postal Battalion; From flood to fruit 48:45

17h ago48:45

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In World War II, an all women of color battalion solved an enormous backlog of mail between the homefront and the battlefront. Now, they're finally getting recognition with a Congressional Gold Medal. Then, land ravaged by a flash flood in 2013 becomes a budding fruit orchard in Lyons to give back to the community. Plus, training to fight wildfires…

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Inside Europe 24 April 2025 54:59

5h ago54:59

54:59

Kate's away this week, so we're sharing another podcast we love: The Europeans. They've got a veritable smörgåsbord in this episode, from human rights in Hungary to the sorry tale of two Danish sustainability influencers whose eco-resort business went spectacularly wrong. Plus, how an army of volunteer online sleuths is helping Ukraine use open-sou…

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Can the UK become an AI superpower? 28:42

1h ago28:42

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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer wants the UK to become “one of the great AI superpowers”. Earlier this year the government published a plan to use artificial intelligence in the private and public sectors to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. Once mainly the preserve of the tech community, AI really entered public awareness wi…

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Zelensky in South Africa and The Chiefs in Jakarta 58:16

6h ago58:16

58:16

Volodymyr Zelensky is in South Africa and we speak to Jakarta’s governor ahead of Monocle’s The Chiefs conference. Plus: an update on Kashmir’s attack and Emmanuel Macron’s Indian Ocean tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The Geoengineering Gamble: When Sky Is No Longer the Limit (ft. Hans van der Loo, CEO of the Blue Cooling Initiative) 27:21

3d ago27:21

27:21

Every so often, a bold new climate solution emerges - hailed as the answer to humanity's looming environmental crisis. From carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to nature-based solutions, these innovations offer hope. But one of the most provocative - and polarizing - is geoengineering. Unlike traditional mitigation strategies, geoengineer…

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April 23, 2025: Exploring the potential of geothermal energy; Tennis on music, marriage, and balance 49:16

1d ago49:16

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As Colorado looks toward the potential of tapping geothermal energy, we explore where it's being used already and considerations moving forward. Then, an 11th grader is honored for her answer to this question: "What's your message to the president?" Plus, the federal budget cuts hit AmeriCorps. And the husband-wife music duo, Tennis reflect on thei…

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Australia vs the Internet: RIP your newsfeed 24:30

3d ago24:30

24:30

When US President Donald Trump was inaugurated in January, the world’s three wealthiest people stood right behind him, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. All own massive online platforms. These tech billionaires are now major political players in their own right, but for the last 15 years the platforms they control have shaped political deb…

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Troubles at Boeing and the international influence on Poland’s election 35:03

3d ago35:03

35:03

Boeing sells its Jeppesen unit to Thoma Bravo for $10.6bn (€9.2bn). Then: we join Andrew Tuck at Monocle’s global leadership conference, The Chiefs, in Jakarta, ask how international politics will affect Poland’s presidential election and the EU fines Apple and Meta. Plus: a dispatch from the two-day Nordic Happiness Summit.…

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Asian finance ministers come to Washington 59:00

2d ago59:00

59:00

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings are under way in Washington, with warnings of a tariff-fuelled hit to the global economy. Asian finance ministers hope to ease some of the tensions. Plus: an interview with Roberto Cingolani of Italian defence giant Leonardo, Tim Marshall’s new book, and a programme for teaching s…

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The Goliath Guide to Gratitude & Change Your Mind or Lose It 2:04:10

4d ago2:04:10

2:04:10

23.04.25 - Gareth is joined by the dynamic duo Jason and Nicholas Goliath. The guys break down The Goliath Happiness Index— a fresh, funny, and thought-provoking take on how South Africans can find gratitude amidst the chaos. From laughter to life lessons, the conversation takes a cosmic turn as the trio unpacks the curious case of the so-called “f…

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April 22, 2025: The debate over geothermal energy boils over; Colorado reflections on Pope Francis 49:07

3d ago49:07

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With all the debate about where to get energy, from oil and coal to wind and solar, there's one source we don't hear a lot about. Hot water. Colorado wants to become a leader in developing geothermal energy, but the debate on how to do that is heating up itself. Colorado In Depth explores what we know, and don't know about this energy resource. The…

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Russia proposes bilateral talks with Ukraine 33:51

5d ago33:51

33:51

Vladimir Putin has indicated that he could be open to bilateral talks with his Ukrainian counterpart. Also: the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings take place and AC Grayling debates wokeism. Plus: we explore the love of short pop songs in our culture news round-up.…

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The world reacts to the death of Pope Francis 58:57

4d ago58:57

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As tributes pour in from leaders across the globe, Juliet Linley joins Emma Nelson to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis. Plus: the US-Philippines annual military drills go ‘full scale’, Edward Fishman on his new book Chokepoints, and the latest from the world of fashion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dicing with democracy? Romania’s cancelled election 33:47

3d ago33:47

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A cancelled election, a cancelled candidate and a divided country – is Romania’s democracy under threat?Last December the country’s Constitutional Court cancelled the presidential election two days before the final vote, citing outside interference, with the nationalist pro-Putin candidate, Calin Georgescu, riding high in the polls. TikTok sensatio…

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April 21, 2025: Remembering the Pope; State lawmakers on immigrant protections; Psilocybin and postpartum 49:22

4d ago49:22

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Regis University President Salvador Aceves says he was struck by the Pope's humanity when they met last year. Aceves reflects on the Pope's impact and legacy as the world mourns. Then, Purplish looks into the state's protections for immigrants as state lawmakers debate what to do next. Also, "The Trip" explores how psilocybin might treat postpartum…

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News from around the world 39:13

6d ago39:13

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A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Chris Cermak.By Monocle Radio

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The world’s top stories 58:57

5d ago58:57

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In-depth coverage of the world’s latest news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Ukraine’s uncertain future 28:45

8d ago28:45

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Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Ecuador, the US, Ghana and Italy Donald Trump's pre-election promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours failed to materialise, and this week the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was willing to walk away from talks if a Russia-Urkraine ceasefire deal is not agreed soon. James Waterhouse report…

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April 18, 2025: Car buying considerations; Western Slope judge tells ICE to back off 49:10

7d ago49:10

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The Colorado Auto Show opens today amid tariffs. We ask the head of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association about car buying in today's economy. Then, a judge on the Western Slope orders ICE to stay out of county courthouses. Also, a man who dresses as a chicken has a serious message about self-care in Colorado's ski towns. Plus, as the Nuggets…

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Is Giorgia Meloni the EU’s ally – or Donald Trump’s? 31:23

9d ago31:23

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The Washington trip of Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, marks the first sit-down meeting that Donald Trump has held with a European leader since he launched his trade war. What will she accomplish? Then: we flick through Brazil’s newspapers with Monocle’s Fernando August Pacheco and explore Dubai’s artistic identity.…

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Paris hosts talks on ending the war in Ukraine 58:48

9d ago58:48

58:48

Who is asking for what in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks held in France? Plus: With Donald Trump in office, how is Washington’s influence abroad changing? And: a special interview with Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm about the so-called return of the dire wolf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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April 17, 2025: A Colorado Matters encore: Embrace a 'Wonder Year' of worldschooling 47:44

8d ago47:44

47:44

Imagine living abroad, or even in another part of the U.S. for a few months or longer, with your family in tow and using the world as your classroom. It might not be as far-fetched as you think. Three Boulder moms wrote a book on how to do it: "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling." Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with …

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Witkoff's Diplomacy, Trump's Legacy 1:02:21

10d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts on Iran and Russia-Ukraine, some immigration controversies, and President Donald Trump's second-term performance so far. Picks of the week: "The Actual Point of the Deportations," by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-poi…

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Inside Europe 17 April 2025 55:00

10d ago55:00

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On this special edition of DW's Inside Europe, we take a break from the news to explore grief as a lens for understanding global events. Author Sarah Jaffe joins host Kate Laycock to unpack how loss—from COVID to deindustrialization—shapes politics, protest, and our shared humanity. A powerful journey through mourning, memory, and hope.…

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What cards does China hold? 28:48

10d ago28:48

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President Trump’s fury with China shows no sign of abating. High tariffs - first imposed by the US but now on both sides - are giving way to a very real trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. China’s President Xi Jinping is refusing to blink - so far - and in the past week he's been on the road in South East Asia, visiting Vietnam, Ca…

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US, European and Ukrainian leaders meet in Paris; Canada’s election heats up 33:38

10d ago33:38

33:38

A previously unannounced meeting is held in Paris between US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and European and Ukrainian leadership. Is a deal on the table? Then: Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, takes to the debate stage and hits out at Trump. Plus: we head to Delphi and Osaka. Then: Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes us to Chile for this week’s …

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Italy’s Meloni meets Trump in Washington 58:57

10d ago58:57

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Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, is headed to the White House to meet with US president Donald Trump. Can she walk the diplomatic tightrope amid trade tensions? Then: we look at how Europe’s security priorities have shifted as the Swiss Army trains abroad for the first time in 30 years. Plus: Singapore’s general election, how tariffs are aff…

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April 16, 2025: Stand-up comic heals with 'Tromedy'; France knights Colorado astrophysicist 48:25

9d ago48:25

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Comedian Nancy Norton shares highlights from The Tromedy Podcast. Norton, a former nurse in Boulder, is trained in therapeutic humor. Then, for a second year, Colorado sends a Windsor High School student to the Poetry Out Loud national finals. And, an astrophysicist at NCAR receives one of France's highest honors.…

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The secret weapon that changed war forever 31:49

11d ago31:49

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In the middle of the 1800s, the Confederate army built a stealth vessel that could travel undetected underwater to give them the military edge over the Union...so did it work and how has it impacted military innovation since? In this special episode of If You’re Listening, Matt Bevan sits down with Marc Fennell to talk about his new ABC RN show, “N…

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Australia’s party leaders go head to head in television debate 32:32

11d ago32:32

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Latika Bourke brings us the latest from the Australian campaign trail as prime minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton face off ahead of the nation’s elections. Then: Japan’s top trade negotiator has travelled to Washington for talks with Trump’s administration and we hear from technology summit Gitex Africa. Plus: the latest i…

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Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks: the fallout from Sumy 55:37

11d ago55:37

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Mark Galeotti bring us the latest from the tortured talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US after a devastating attack on the city of Sumy. Plus: Xi Jinping’s charm offensive and how European carmakers are adapting to a new world of tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Zembrin: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Focus 41:18

11d ago41:18

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16.04.2025 Pt 2 Gareth Cliff is joined by Dr. Ralph Tettey-Amlalo, Managing Director of HG&H Pharmaceuticals, for a fascinating deep dive into Zembrin — a cognitive enhancer rooted in traditional San medicine. They explore how this natural focus hack is making waves in the wellness space, its benefits for anxiety, and why ancient knowledge might be…

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Consent Before Coffins 1:21:14

11d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

16.04.2025 Pt 1 - Gareth Cliff is joined by comedian Costa Carastavrakis. From the shady world of crisis management experts to the puppet strings pulling celebrity culture, nothing is off-limits. They also tackle a provocative question: Should we have to give consent before we die? Plus, Gareth takes us on a narrated journey into space — but this t…

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April 15, 2025: A measles checkup; State lawmakers working to preserve trans rights 49:02

10d ago49:02

49:02

For the first time in nearly three decades, Colorado has three confirmed cases of the measles. But it's not considered an outbreak yet. Then, as the federal government rolls back rights for transgender Americans, Colorado is moving to expand protections. We'll look at the debate with Purplish. Plus, rural Colorado braces for Medicaid cuts and the i…

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Trump halts federal funding to Harvard University 31:38

12d ago31:38

31:38

We get the latest after US university Harvard has its federal funding cut by the Trump administration; what does this mean for the future of the nation’s higher education institutes? Also in the programme, we assess Turkey’s role in Black Sea ceasefire negotiations and dig into business news. Plus: Uzbekistan’s pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka.…

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Taiwan braces for semiconductor tariffs 58:43

12d ago58:43

58:43

As Donald Trump threatens tariffs on imported semiconductors, we head to Taipei to see how Taiwan is preparing. Plus: geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan tells us where the transatlantic relationship stands. Then: we explore Expo 2025 in Osaka, jump aboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express and take in the V&A Cartier exhibit. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Spain - can an algorithm predict murder? 28:36

11d ago28:36

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Early on a Sunday morning in February in the Spanish seaside town of Benalmadena, Catalina, a 48-year-old mother of four, was killed at home – the building was set on fire. Her ex-partner was arrested and remains in custody. In January, Lina – as she was known to her family and friends – had reported her ex-partner to the police for ill-treatment a…

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Australia vs the Internet 2:19

12d ago2:19

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You’re not losing your mind, the internet is different now. The 2025 Australian federal election will be the first in a decade where news isn’t readily available on social media, and there’s no effort to fact check or moderate what is there. The billionaires behind the major tech platforms aren’t just background characters in politics anymore; they…

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April 14, 2025: New Fort Lewis president on supporting Indigenous, first-gen students; '12 Tablecloths' 48:28

11d ago48:28

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She was the first in her family to go to college. Now she's a college president, helping other first-gen students navigate higher ed. We speak with the new president of Fort Lewis College, Dr. Heather Shotton, about job readiness in rural Colorado. Then, the San Luis Valley braces for cuts to Medicaid. And artist and historian Chloé Duplessis' new …

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Can Donald Trump reach a nuclear deal with Iran? 35:38

13d ago35:38

35:38

Holly Dagres on the “positive and constructive” talks between Iran and the US in Oman over the weekend. Also on the programme: Hong Kong’s opposition Democratic Party moves forward with its plans to dissolve and visits to the US from Western Europe plummet. Then: Amah-Rose Abrams brings us the latest arts news from Kyoto. Plus: a tribute to late Pe…

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Taxed, Traded & BRICS’d 1:04:47

13d ago1:04:47

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14.04.25 Pt 2 - Gareth and Leigh-Ann sit down with economist Chris Hart for a deep dive into the financial headlines shaping your world. What does the recent VAT increase really mean for everyday South Africans? Could the ongoing trade tension between the US and China spill over into our economy? And is BRICS the unlikely hero that could help save …

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