Macron and Le Pen Face Off in France
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are moving through to the run-off of the French presidential election. But results also show that a third of French voters opted for far-right candidates.
Rishi Sunak’s Worst Week Gets Worse
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine.
Why the Tory’s Trans U-Turn Is Shameful
Boris Johnson’s U-turn on trans conversion therapy has caused outrage among LGBT groups. We speak to Ugla Stefania about the government’s current stance.
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
As Russian troops have withdrawn from areas around Kyiv, evidence is emerging of possible war crimes.
Sunak’s Energy Price Hike Hits Millions
Energy bills have increased by 54% plunging millions of Brits into poverty. How long can the Tories ignore Britain’s cost-of-living crisis? With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Russia Pulls Back From Kyiv
Russia has said it will pull back troops from Kyiv to “increase trust” in peace talks. We ask Paul Rogers whether or not Ukraine should believe Russia is serious about peace.
Why Libertarians Agree With Putin | Ash Sarkar
There’s a clear split between rightwing commentators, and Putin’s war on Ukraine. But between pundits and Putin’s war on woke? Not so much!
Sunak Challenged by MPs on Regressive Spring Statement
Rishi Sunak was today grilled by MPs on his spring statement. Michael Walker and Barnaby Raine explain why the chancellor lied when he said his mini-budget was “progressive”.
Liberalism Is in Trouble. Aaron Bastani Meets Francis Fukuyama
Few political thinkers exert such an influence that their work becomes synonymous with a historic era. Francis Fukuyama’s declaration of “the end of history” after the fall of the Soviet Union made him one. Aaron Bastani speaks to Fukuyama on the publication of his new book, Liberalism and its Discontents.
Sunak Comes Unstuck
Rishi Sunak has got used to being the golden boy of UK politics. But the media have now turned on him after a spring statement that left Britons poorer. Has he been found out?
Sunak’s Spring Statement Leaves Britons Poorer
Living standards are set to fall this year by a greater amount than at any time in the past 70 years. Did Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement rise to the challenge?
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Speaks Out
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has criticised the five foreign secretaries that have been in office since she was taken prisoner. What does her lengthy ordeal say about Britain’s diplomatic elite?
Has China Shifted on Russia?
China has been considered Russia’s most important ally in its war on Ukraine. But could Xi Jinping be about to change course? Plus: P&O Ferries fire hundreds of workers, and the Telegraph are forced to apologise. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani
Zelenksy Concedes Ukraine Won’t Join NATO
The FT have reported that a 15-point plan to end the war has been drawn up by negotiators from Russia and Ukraine. Could a breakthrough be imminent on a peace deal?
Why Tony Blair Was a Political Disaster (And It’s Not Just Iraq)
On issues like housing, regional inequality and industry the Blair Government was a disaster. Aaron Bastani explains how New Labour missed a historic opportunity to remake Britain for the better.
A Brit Fighting in Ukraine Against Russia
A UK fighter speaks about why he has decided to travel to Ukraine to fight against Russia.
Putin’s Chemical Weapon False Flag, or US Cover Up?
Western leaders have suggested that Putin is planning a false flag operation using biological or chemical weapons. Should they be believed?
How the Media Are Pushing for Endless War
The horror of Putin’s war on Ukraine is all too clear to see. But by focussing on punishing Putin instead of de-escalation, are western politicians and media taking an unpalatable risk?
With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.