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Aid is ramping up to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and vaccine work is progressing. But what the Ebola response most lacks is trust of the community. European governments and businesses are wary of their dependence on America’s tech giants; we examine a spate of home-grown efforts. And sticky toffee pudding, a staid British classic, gets a sweet social-media boost.

Guests and host:
John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
Christian Odendahl, European economics editor
Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent and sticky toffee pudding enthusiast
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Ebola outbreak, Democratic Republic of Congo, epidemiology, vaccines
European technology, American tech giants, technological sovereignty
sticky toffee pudding

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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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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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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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More mixed messages from President Donald Trump and air strikes that seem to violate the ceasefire: all that is remotely in prospect is a deal to keep on dealmaking. China’s “superapps” are pioneering the use of agentic AI—with some odd outcomes. And the curious reason that grouse harm themselves on ski lifts (and how to save them).

Guests and host:
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
Don Weinland, China business and finance editor
Matt Kaplan, science correspondent
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Iran war, diplomacy
China, business, agentic AI
birds, science

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