Roundtable

Why the Kentucky Republican primary was the most expensive ever

The Kentucky Republican primary was the most expensive in US political history, with around $32 million spent, much of it backed by pro-Israel lobbying organisations. Congressman Thomas Massie was defeated by Trump ally Ed Gallrein as the race evolved beyond a local political contest into a broader struggle over the direction and identity of the Republican Party. Massie had openly opposed military action against Iran, repeatedly voted against US aid to Israel, and supported the release of the Epstein files positions that reportedly put him at odds with Donald Trump. The outcome has sparked controversy and renewed debate over the extent of Israeli influence in American politics. So, is the US president transforming the Republican Party into a political movement centred on personal loyalty? And to what extent do pro-Israel lobbying groups influence American politics? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Greg Swenson Co-Founder of The Hamilton Society Rina Shah Republican Strategist Henry Olsen Host of Beyond the Polls podcast Erol Morkoc Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld [https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is the UK becoming ungovernable?

The UK has had six leaders in the past ten years and now Keir Starmer's position is looking untenable after disastrous local election results and many of his own MPs calling for him to step down with rival circling. Why has there been such a high turnover of Prime Minister's after several long-term leaders serving our more than their five-year terms. In a country once seen as a model of political stability, is it now becoming ungovernable? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications in the Keir Starmer ministry Cindy Yu, Columnist at The Times and The Sunday Times Freddy Gray, Deputy Editor of The Spectator To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are EU sanctions on Israeli settlers just symbolic?

The European Union has announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank - but do the measures go far enough or are they merely symbolic? Expansion has increased since Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power as the head of a pro-settler right-wing government. But with the UN documenting about 1,800 settler attacks in 2025 alone, will these sanctions make any difference? Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Gideon Levy Journalist Jane Kinninmont Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association Nimer Sultany Reader in Public law at SOAS University of London Yousef Alhelou Political Analyst To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Romanian Prime Minister ousted amid far-right rise

Romania’s government has fallen. Parliament voted overwhelmingly to remove Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The vote exposed a stunning political split. The Social Democrats, once central to Bolojan’s coalition, joined forces with the far-right nationalist AUR party to bring down the government. Their shared target was the government’s austerity programme, which critics say has deepened economic hardship and fuelled public anger. Polls show the far-right AUR party are leading in the polls. AUR leader George Simion accused the government of creating a recession and deepening hardship for ordinary Romanians. President Nicusor Dan is now racing to appoint a new prime minister. Chronic political instability has plagued Romania since its 2012 constitutional crisis. Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Eusebiu Slavitescu Former Romanian Diplomat and Political Analyst Ana Otilia Nutu Policy Analyst for the Expert Forum Radu Magdin Former Prime Ministerial Adviser in Romania and Moldova and Global Analyst To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Could the Hantavirus become the next pandemic?

The World Health Organization has warned global cases of the Hantavirus will probably rise. The virus has already killed at least three people on the MV Hondius cruise ship at the centre of the outbreak. The rare Andes strain of Hantavirus, found mainly in the Americas, is the only known variant capable of human-to-human transmission. The incident has renewed fears over how quickly rare zoonotic diseases can spread through international travel and whether the world is prepared for the next global pandemic. Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: Dr Margaret Harris, Former World Health Organization Spokesperson Muhammad Munir, Virologist Souwie Buis, Journalist To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.