International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide? 

In this episode: 
Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC
Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London
David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC</li>
<li>Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London</li>
<li>David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan&nbsp;
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Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern? 

For more than five decades, nuclear arms control treaties were enforced between Russia and the US until this week. The last agreement has been allowed to lapse without a new one to replace it. So, why has this happened, and what are the dangers? 

In this episode: 
Thomas Countryman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation under the Obama administration
Rebecca E Johnson, Co-founder and first President of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Nikolai Sokov, Senior Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Host: Tom McRae

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For more than five decades, nuclear arms control treaties were enforced between Russia and the US until this week. The last agreement has been allowed to lapse without a new one to replace it. So, why has this happened, and what are the dangers?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Thomas Countryman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation under the Obama administration</li>
<li>Rebecca E Johnson, Co-founder and first President of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons</li>
<li>Nikolai Sokov, Senior Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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What happens when the US–Russia nuclear arms control treaty ends?

Talks brokered by the US seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Many civilians in Ukraine are suffering in freezing temperatures after Russian attacks on heating and energy supplies. Negotiations are to continue, despite big divisions. But what are those sticking points? And could an end come soon? 

In this episode: 
Alexander Bratersky, Independent Analyst and journalist in Moscow 
Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian opposition member of Parliament and a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times

Host: Tom McRae 

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Talks brokered by the US seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Many civilians in Ukraine are suffering in freezing temperatures after Russian attacks on heating and energy supplies. Negotiations are to continue, despite big divisions. But what are those sticking points? And could an end come soon?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Alexander Bratersky, Independent Analyst and journalist in Moscow&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian opposition member of Parliament and a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe</li>
<li>Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae&nbsp;
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What are the obstacles in the US-brokered peace talks with Russia and Ukraine?

India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of President Donald Trump's harshest tariffs. He says India will stop buying Russian oil and open up to American business. So, why is the deal getting a mixed reaction in India?

In this episode: 
Ajay Chhibber, visiting scholar at George Washington University
Biswajit Dhar, trade economist and former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Harry Broadman, former Chief of Staff at the President's Council of Economic Advisers

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of President Donald Trump's harshest tariffs. He says India will stop buying Russian oil and open up to American business. So, why is the deal getting a mixed reaction in India?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ajay Chhibber, visiting scholar at George Washington University</li>
<li>Biswajit Dhar, trade economist and former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University</li>
<li>Harry Broadman, former Chief of Staff at the President's Council of Economic Advisers</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Why is the investigation into Jerome Powell causing global concern?

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