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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

Series 119 - 1. Red, White, Blue and Green-land

from The News Quiz · host BBC Radio 4

With Andy away at The Ashes, guest host Ian Smith steps in to make sense of a dramatic news week. Topics include the US capturing Nicolás Maduro and threatening to invade Greenland, new driving rules for the over 70s and the problem with Grok AI. Helping Ian decide which way to turn are Ria Lina, Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter and Geoff Norcott. Written by Ian Smith.With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Alex Kealy and Angela ChannellProducer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete StraussProduction Coordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuSound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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