53 minutes | Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Has Keir Starmer lost control of his own team? Is Gen Z actually the most informed generation yet, or are they cripplingly cynical? And, why is African democracy in retreat?
Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.
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