US president Donald Trump hosts his El Salvador counterpart, Nayib Bukele, as his influence in Central America grows. Also on the programme: Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties as he tours Southeast Asia and European travellers turn their backs on trips to the US. Then: why we’re addicted to bad news as our love of ‘doomscrolling’ continues. Plus: we speak to Dr Janne Taalas, CEO of the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.

What’s in a university ranking? How the US and UK still dominate
38:40

Beating the heat and our recommendations for books that transport you
47:26

What is Crink and should it worry the West?
35:32