There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant? 

In this episode:
Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.
Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'. 
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.</li>
<li>Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer? 

NATO says it's ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks. Ukraine warns Moscow is preparing for a major aerial assault, and appeals for more military support. Both sides seem confident they are advancing on the battlefield. So, is the war entering a new phase?

In this episode: 


Olesia Horiainova - Co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre

 


Donald Jensen - Adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University  

 


Alexey Muraviev - Russian defence and security specialist

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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NATO says it's ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks.&nbsp;Ukraine warns Moscow is preparing for a major aerial assault, and appeals for more military support.&nbsp;Both sides seem confident they are advancing on the battlefield.&nbsp;So, is the war entering a new phase?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Olesia Horiainova - Co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre
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</li>
<li>
Donald Jensen - Adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University&nbsp;&nbsp;
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</li>
<li>
Alexey Muraviev - Russian defence and security specialist
</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;Mohammed Jamjoom
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Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering a new phase?

France has repealed a controversial law called Code Noir, or Black Code. It classified people in its colonies as property. But why now? What does it mean for the millions of victims of French colonialism? 

In this episode: 
Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the African Futures Lab
Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University
Anne Giudicelli, Global relations specialist and former security analyst for the French Foreign Office

Host: Tom McRae

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France has repealed a controversial law called Code Noir, or Black Code. It classified people in its colonies as property.&nbsp;But why now?&nbsp;What does it mean for the millions of victims of French colonialism?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the African Futures Lab</li>
<li>Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University</li>
<li>Anne Giudicelli, Global relations specialist and former security analyst for the French Foreign Office</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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What's next after scrapping the 'Black Code' in France?

What's behind the recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa? Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country. So, what's driving this anti-migrant sentiment that many have called xenophobic? And is politics involved? 

In this episode: 
William Gumede, Associate Professor, School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand
Lindywe Zulu, member of the ANC Committee on International Relations and a former South African Minister of Social Development
Ashraf Essop, immigration lawyer

Host: Tom McRae

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What's behind the recent anti-migrant protests in South Africa? Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country. So, what's driving this anti-migrant sentiment that many have called xenophobic? And is politics involved?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>William Gumede, Associate Professor, School of Governance at the University of the Witwatersrand</li>
<li>Lindywe Zulu, member of the ANC Committee on International Relations and a former South African Minister of Social Development</li>
<li>Ashraf Essop, immigration lawyer</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?

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