Donald Trump’s approval rating falls to an all-time low. Plus: the latest Gulf news
We discuss the week in Washington as Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to sink over the economy and immigration. Then: we get the latest news from the Gulf and we meet Juliana Ghiotto, CEO and co-founder of the Barracuda hotel group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The US seizes an oil tanker near Venezuela. Plus: Should countries hold elections during wartime?
Caracas condemns the US's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. We discuss how this might escalate. Then: Washington suggests tourists could be asked to prove social media history upon entry. Plus: ‘Time Magazine’ names its Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Europe’s far-right parties split over Trump. Plus: The Gulf states look to Hollywood
Europe’s far-right parties split over whether backing from Trump gives them legitimacy. Then: The Gulf states look to invest in Hollywood as they back Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery. Plus: Sarkozy’s prison memoir is published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ukraine and the EU finalise a fresh peace plan to present to Trump
Ukraine prepares to show a revised peace plan to the US – what will Donald Trump make of it? Then: France's Lecornu faces a crucial social-security vote. Plus: We speak with A House of Dynamite screenwriter Noah Oppenheim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A show of unity between Europe and Ukraine
The response from the coalition of the willing summit to the ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions and we look at Syria circa the first anniversary of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fleeing Damascus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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