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RADIO MR/FLO: Politics
by RADIO MR/FLO
RADIO MR/FLO: Politics cuts through the noise — honest takes, sharp analysis, and fearless debate on US, UK, and world politics. No spin, no boring lectures — just politics that actually makes sense.
Episodes
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The Ganga Treaty Countdown
The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty expires on December 12 with no renewal in sight, and Dhaka wants a new deal with a guarantee clause. Marcus and Claire on the Farakka Barrage, the dry-season stakes, and the diplomacy so far.
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The Nord Stream Trial
Germany has opened the first trial over the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage: former Ukrainian officer Serhii K. denies the charges, which include a war crime over civilian property. Marcus and Claire on the Andromeda yacht, the specialty-principle defense, and the geopolitics in the courtroom. All...
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The Frozen Front
Zelensky says Ukraine is willing to freeze the war along the current front line as a first step toward peace talks — explicitly not a final settlement — while Putin has agreed in principle to resume trilateral talks after November 10. Marcus and Claire on the diplomacy, and the fighting that...
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The Iran War's Next Round
The US and Israel have developed specific plans for a short, intensive operation against Iran after the November 3 midterms, after Trump blocked a bombing campaign planned for the weekend of October 10. Marcus and Claire on the deferred strike, the buildup, and the two elections shaping the timing.
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The Coalition Nobody Wants
Averaged MRP models project Labour at 290 to 320 seats — short of the 326 needed — yet 53 percent of Britons prefer single-party government and no coalition commands majority support. Marcus and Claire on the hung-parliament arithmetic nobody wants.
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Reform's Credibility Collapse
Only 44 percent of Britons now see Reform UK as a main party — a 17-point drop in a month — amid donation controversies, a standards probe into Farage, and undercover stings. Marcus and Claire on the scandals, Reform's denials, and the 72-million-pound donor fightback.
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Burnham's Russia Meddling Claim
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told a podcast he had 'the clear answer' that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum — while his own government clarified the result was legitimate and interference did not succeed. Marcus and Claire on the claim, the evidence gap, and the reaction.
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The North Sea Question
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has approved the Jackdaw gas field while Rosebank's oil decision is still pending — and the moratorium on new exploration is heading into law. Marcus and Claire on the pragmatism-versus-climate fight, the jobs math, and the politics of drilling.
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The Great British Grid
Andy Burnham used Labour's conference to announce a publicly owned Great British Grid, a Water Bill repealing the Thatcher-era ban on public ownership, and the biggest council-house programme since the post-war era. Marcus and Claire on the ownership push, the triple lock changes from 2030, and…
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Restore Britain: The Right's New Split
An Electoral Calculus MRP poll projects Labour at 353 seats — a majority of 56 — while Rupert Lowe's new Restore Britain takes 8 percent and a seat, draining votes from Reform. Marcus and Claire on the right's three-way split and how first-past-the-post turns a divided 47 percent into a Labour...
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The Lewandowski Investigation
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, over alleged conduct. An investigation is not a conviction, and Lewandowski has not been convicted of anything in this matter. This episode explains what is known about the...
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The Poll Faker
Wedgewood Polls admitted, as reported, fabricating data in eleven polls covering six Senate races and five governor's races. The admission followed a data-forensics investigation. This episode examines how the fabrication was reported and what it raises about trust in polling.
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The Starlink Switch
Trump reportedly called Elon Musk to lift restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink use, and speeds reportedly improved shortly after. Kyiv, however, says restoration is incomplete. This episode examines the reported call, the reported improvement, and the remaining gaps described by Ukrainian officials.
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Trump v. the BBC
A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The case is a lawsuit brought by Trump, and the deposition order is a procedural step in that litigation. This episode looks at what the order requires and what…
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The Heat Ray
The Pentagon has granted the Department of Homeland Security permission to test the Active Denial System, a military-grade heat ray, for potential use at the southern border. This episode explains how the system is designed to work and why its possible deployment is raising questions. It also…
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Who Guards the Vote?
Attorney General Todd Blanche would not rule out blocking states' midterm certifications ahead of the November 3 midterms. A federal judge separately barred the Department of Homeland Security from election investigations in nine states. This episode examines what both developments could mean for...
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The Russian Diesel Deal
A tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of ultra-low-sulphur Russian diesel is heading toward New York in what is reported as the first such cargo in years. This episode examines the deal behind the shipment and why its arrival is drawing attention. It also looks at what the cargo could mean for...
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Assisted Dying: The Second Death
The UK House of Commons rejected assisted dying by 286 votes to 270 on September 11. It was the bill's second parliamentary death, ending its latest attempt to become law.
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The Department That Won't Die
Eighteen months after President Trump ordered the Education Department shut down, it still exists. Its staff have been scattered and its functions parceled out to other agencies, yet the department itself has not closed.
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Georgia's Banned Opposition
Georgia's Constitutional Court is hearing a ruling-party lawsuit to ban five opposition parties outright. The case is a hearing, not a verdict, but a ruling in the governing party's favor would bar those parties from politics.
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Europe's 150 Billion Arsenal
The EU's 150-billion-euro SAFE loan facility is funding Europe's biggest rearmament in modern history, with Poland in the lead. This episode examines how the money is being spent and what it is building.
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Meloni's Rule Rewrite
Giorgia Meloni pushed through an electoral reform with a 42% majority bonus just as her coalition slips toward that threshold. This episode examines the rule rewrite and its stakes for Italian politics.
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Riyadh Under Fire
Houthi missiles struck Riyadh's airport, killing 13, while Mohammed bin Salman rejected an Israeli offer to join the fight. This episode examines the attack and Saudi Arabia's response.
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Kyiv's Midas Scandal
Ukraine's Operation Midas investigation is examining alleged $100M kickbacks at the state nuclear operator — allegations that have felled ministers and the president's chief of staff. This episode explains the scandal and the fallout in Kyiv.
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The End of Arms Control
New START expired in February with nothing to replace it, leaving American and Russian arsenals unconstrained for the first time since 1972. This episode examines the end of arms control and what may follow.
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TikTok's American Chapter
Nine months after ByteDance sold TikTok's US operations to an American-led joint venture, this episode takes stock of the new ownership and its Oracle-guarded data arrangements. It asks what has actually changed for the app's American users.
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Kim's Moscow Bet
Kim Jong Un has pledged invariable support to Putin as North Korean troops fight for Russia, with their number estimated at 14,000. This episode examines what Pyongyang's bet on Moscow means for the war and the region.
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Thailand's Drug War, 2.0
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has put two tough drug bills before parliament, including a presumption of dealing on possession. This episode examines the proposals and the debate over Thailand's renewed drug war.
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South Africa's Shaky Union
Two years into South Africa's Government of National Unity, only 4 of its 120 commitments are done, and the ANC Youth League wants the DA ministers expelled. This episode assesses how shaky the union has become.
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Spain Votes Again
Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after parliament killed his housing decrees. This episode previews the upcoming vote and the campaign now under way in Spain.
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After Maduro: Venezuela's New Order
Nine months after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro, he sits in a Brooklyn jail facing criminal charges — charges, not a finding of guilt — while Delcy Rodriguez governs under American pressure. This episode examines Venezuela's new order and the pressures shaping it.
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Milei's Reform Mandate
One year after Javier Milei's 41% midterm triumph, Argentina's libertarian president holds his strongest congressional hand yet. This episode examines what that mandate means for his reform agenda.
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Carney's Breakout Week
Mark Carney upgraded Canada's ties with Turkey to a strategic partnership and won Alberta's stay-in-Canada referendum. This episode also looks ahead to his make-or-break budget in November.
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Germany's Merz Problem
Chancellor Friedrich Merz trails the AfD by double digits in the polls as a pension-reform fight threatens his coalition. This episode examines what the polling indicates and how the reform dispute could reshape German politics.
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Takaichi's Rough Year
Japan's first woman prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, ends her first year in office with approval below 50%, a cabinet scandal and a fiscal credibility row. This episode reviews the pressures facing her government as she marks a difficult first anniversary.
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Beijing's Next Five Years
China's Communist Party wrapped its fourth plenum and published the blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026 to 2030. This episode looks at what the plan prioritizes and what it signals for China's direction over the next five years.
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The Court's Blockbuster Term
The US Supreme Court's October 2026 term opened with blockbuster cases on climate damages, assault-weapon bans, deportation powers and voter citizenship checks. This episode examines the major disputes before the court and what their outcomes could mean.
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Mexico's Platform Crackdown
On October 14, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring digital platforms to shield minors from harmful content, with 30 days to comply. Mexico is also buying more US goods amid bilateral trade talks with President Trump.
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Colombia's Right Turn
President Abelardo de la Espriella took office in August 2026, succeeding Gustavo Petro, and October 14 marches protested his economic policies. On October 16 Colombia quit the Hague Group and opened an embassy in Jerusalem, while the 'Pacto de Valledupar' affair is reported as allegations.
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Iraq's Full Cabinet, At Last
Iraq voted in November 2025, and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi took office on May 14, 2026; on October 15, 2026, parliament approved the remaining 11 cabinet portfolios. Tests ahead include integrating the Popular Mobilisation Forces by a June 2027 deadline and handling more than 5,700 transferred...
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Egypt's Saudi Dilemma
Egypt's parliament has delayed until October 26 its vote on authorizing President Sisi to give military support to Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Egypt says the Suez Canal has lost about $11 billion to Red Sea attacks since 2023, and domestic opposition rejects involvement.
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Nigeria's 2027 Campaign Kicks Off
Nigeria's presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, and the APC launches its nationwide campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026. President Tinubu will attend rallies in 12 states, the APC controls 32 of 36 state governments, and the PDP is split.
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Lee Jae Myung's Uphill Year
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has been in office since June 2025, after Yoon Suk Yeol's removal, and a Gallup Korea poll puts his approval flat at 37%. In October 2026 he delivered a constitutional-revision speech, made IMF growth remarks, and commented on rate hikes.
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The Philippines' Budget Court Fight
On October 21, 2026, the Marcos administration said it will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider voiding congressional increases in the 2024 and 2025 budgets. A PUBLiCUS Asia survey found corruption is the top public concern, cited by 18%.
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Prabowo's Two-Year Slump
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto marked two years in office on October 20, 2026, as an SMRC poll put his approval at 44.5%, down from 81.2% last November. Anniversary protests in Jakarta and investor worries over populist programs marked the milestone.
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Nepal's Gen Z Government
In September 2025, Gen Z protests in Nepal ousted Prime Minister Oli's government, with more than 70 people killed. In the March 5, 2026 election, the Rastriya Swatantra Party won 182 of 275 seats, and Balendra Shah became prime minister on March 27, the country's youngest, while transitional...
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Bangladesh After the Landslide
In Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 election, Tarique Rahman's BNP won about 200 of 300 seats, and the July Charter referendum passed with 62%. In September 2026, protests over living costs are pressuring the new government on economic reform.
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Serbia's Student Revolt
Serbia's snap parliamentary election is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, pitting the student-led Student List against Vucic's SNS, with no results yet. An NSPM poll puts the Student List at 44.5% and the SNS at 42.7%, and the movement's roots lie in the November 2024 Novi Sad station...
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France 2027: The Race Takes Shape
France's presidential election is scheduled for a first round on April 18, 2027, with a runoff on May 2, and President Macron is term-limited. An Odoxa poll puts Le Pen at 37-38% in the first round, Melenchon at about 18%, and Philippe at 17%, while Glucksmann has won the social-democratic…
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Poland's Veto Standoff
On October 20, 2026, Poland's Sejm voted to ease the country's near-total abortion ban, but President Karol Nawrocki has signaled a veto, and overriding it would require a three-fifths majority. Prime Minister Donald Tusk's coalition had pledged liberalization in 2023.
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