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  • New world of warcraft: how conflict has forever changed
    May 29 2026

    Our outgoing defence editor reflects on how war has changed during the eight years of his tenure. Wars have become easier to start and harder to finish, and the little guy has a better chance than ever before. And our obituaries editor pays tribute to Barney Frank, a trailblazing Democratic congressman.


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    Guests and host:

    • Shashank Joshi, defence editor
    • Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
    • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


    Topics covered:

    • war, technology, Ukraine, Iran
    • Barney Frank


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    26 mins
  • Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba
    May 28 2026

    The American administration’s next round of sabre-rattling has been directed at Cuba. But more military adventures there would probably prove disastrous. We profile the three starkly different contenders in Colombia’s hyper-polarised presidential election. And our series looking at World Cup squads goes to Mexico.


    Guests and host:

    • Sarah Birke, bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
    • Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondent
    • Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
    • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


    Topics covered:

    • Cuba, American foreign policy
    • Colombia’s elections
    • World Cup, Mexico


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    23 mins
  • What price victory? Ukraine on the front foot
    May 27 2026

    Economic support, drone capability, defence under new management: the tide may have turned for Ukraine. But domestic politics and perceptions will define what kind of win the country might hope for. We examine how Home Depot, the world’s largest DIY chain, is a window into America’s ailing housing market. And what is pinching the supply of England’s famed cricket bats.


    Guests and host:

    • Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent
    • Vinjeru Mkandawire, news editor
    • Andrew Rummer, Britain contributor
    • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


    Topics covered:

    • Ukraine war
    • America’s housing market, Home Depot
    • cricket bats, supply chains


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    19 mins
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