In this week’s show, we major, of course, on the emerging situation in Syria and assess its potential impact on the Middle East & global politics – indeed the words ‘third world war’ are mentioned. We also ask whether there are ‘fashionable’ countries for conflict, and ponder the role of the UN. But it’s not […]

This week with Fevzi and Nick, the recession and recession TV: Pawn Star, anyone? Then the connection between fracking and Fukushima , another type of leak as Bradley Manning is incarcerated for 35 years in the US and a journalist’s partner is held in the UK for nine hours of questioning. Then, are governments scared […]

In this week’s show, we major on the continuing state of emergency and sectarian violence in Egypt ; followed by the extraordinary saga of Anthony Wiener’s continuing ambitions for mayor in NYC. On which subjects Nick and Fevzi disagree. Utterly. Plus, the Colbert Report pokes fun at us Brits, Fevzi does some poetry (and it’s […]

In this week’s show: should we boycott the Russian 2014 Winter Olympics because of Russia ’s vehemently anti-gay stance? Stephen Fry thinks so. Should Obama have cancelled his meeting with Russian President Putin? We think not. Then, Gibraltar, Scottish independence from the UK , and Donald Trump… for President?… Again?… Plus, Obama’s busted flush, foreign […]

Greenwich Mean Time and should we scrap it? French people: are they ruder than everyone else; and The Magic Roundabout. Then, Bradley Manning’s conviction, Jane Austen’s appearance on the £10 Note (and the role of the feminist agenda and dubious value of equality legislation); is it illegal to retweet an obscene tweet? Tell us what […]