50 minutes | Thursday, 1 January 2026
Will Europe go to war with Russia in 2026? Should National Service be introduced next year? How will AI continue to develop? Should the G20 be moved? And how else will politics change next year?
Listen to Rory and Alastair as they answer these questions and more.
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