Asymmetric warfare from the Strait of Hormuz to Ukraine and Lebanon

If Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them?

Ukraine strikes put Putin under pressure – but who could mediate peace talks? Then: President vs PM in Czechia, heated debates in France and our Quality of Life Survey 2026. Plus: Andrew Mueller live from Sweden’s Almedalen. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Live from Almedalen 2026: How important is the gathering to Swedish politics?

Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Karin Karlsbro, Henrik Jönsson and Elly Reinolds to discuss the day’s big stories. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Starmer steps aside but will Burnham be better?

Andy Burnham looks likely to be the next prime minister of the UK but what will happen if nothing changes under his leadership? Then: JD Vance walks a tightrope. Plus: Remembering Alan Greenspan. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Midori House weighs in on its World Cup teams

Georgina Godwin speaks to former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about how Europe views Brexit 10 years on. Plus: Monocle staff share their World Cup hopes and fears. Is it coming home to England? Will Brazil add a record sixth star to its jersey? Can New Zealand find some glory?  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone strike of the war

Ukraine’s president calls the overnight strikes on Moscow a totally just response to Russia’s recent attacks as senior EU officials hold calls with the Kremlin. Then: the US defense secretary scorns Nato allies. And: as the US blockade holds fast, we look at Cuba’s new economic reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.