Mark Barnes, Tim Cohen talk global politics, local sports

In the first of this weekly series, investment banker Mark Barnes and ranking journalist Tim Cohen talk about the G7, the government’s idea of a ‘national convention’ and, inevitably, about sport. This has been a week for high drama on the sports field, and even higher drama on the international front, and we delve into what they might mean. If you are looking for sensible, considered, and well-thought-out views, this is not the place for you! If you are looking for light-hearted, casual but ultimately serious viewpoints and ideas, then please do, Listen Up!