Europe considers whether Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks

We assess Europe’s reaction to Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks. Then: are conspiracy theories more powerful than satire in modern America? Plus: fake influencers and John Robb’s new book, ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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