What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision

The week in Venezuela and previewing Fourth of July celebrations

We speak with Catherine Ellis in Venezuela and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in Washington about the politicised celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence. Plus: Madonna’s new album and Canada joins Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march?

Germany’s AfD prepares for its annual political conference, as France’s Marine Le Pen waits for a court ruling on her presidential candidacy. Then: Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry in London when you could have gone in France? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision

Our panel looks at the successes and failures of anti-corruption drives in Iraq and Hungary. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the announcement that Canada is joining Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces

The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces

The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.