Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe

The Never-Ending Battle for the Strait of Hormuz

The US-Iran war for the Strait of Hormuz is once again at boiling point. Plus: The UK government has proscribed the IRGC, Sudan braces for a major massacre, and we speak to historian Dr Andrew Smith about French identity, football and the surging far-right. With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.

Terror Police Lead Widdecombe Probe

The investigation into the murder of Anne Widdecombe has been handed to counter-terror police, contradicting the police’s initial announcements. Plus: Can Shabana Mahmood avoid a diplomatic incident with Pakistan over the deportation of a convicted sex offender? It’s England vs Argentina, again! We take a look at the high-mileage derby through the ages.  Finally, in this summer of sport, Stevenson faces off against Neidle in a heavyweight economist slugfest. With Michael Walker & Ash Sarkar.

Naomi Klein on Heatwaves, China, and the Danger of Technofixes

Michael Walker sits down with Naomi Klein for a discussion on the climate crisis, fascism and more.

Trump Just Can’t Quit Iran

The US and Iran are back to tit-for-tat strikes as both countries vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: We speak to the Greens candidate Geraldine Coggins, who is hoping to fill Andy Burnham’s shoes in the Manchester mayoral race, and Robert Jenrick has found himself in hot water over his finances. With NoJusticeMTG & Dalia Gebrial.

George Monbiot | The Most Important Technology You’ve Never Heard Of

With Michael Walker & The Guardian Columnist George Monbiot.