Trump’s plan for “Peace” in Ukraine only pleases Putin + The politics of modern love w/ Shon Faye

As Europe looks on in disbelief, Donald Trump has been throwing his geopolitical weight around. A monumental meeting with Russia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine was held without Ukraine or Europe.Trump then branded Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator” and accused Ukraine of starting the conflict.

Keir Starmer has said he is “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine. But is this the answer? And as shares in major arms manufacturers soar, who’s profiting? Nish and Coco chew it over.

And from war to love - loneliness is on the rise but according to journalist and author Shon Faye, the problem isn’t us, it’s capitalism. Phew! She joins Nish and Coco to discuss the highly politicised terrain of modern romance - and why it eludes us.

Later, Tortoise tech reporter Patricia Clarke calls in to discuss what the government can do about our unhealthy social media habits and if the Online Safety Bill holds up.

And Starmer has been ambushed by tractor-driving farmers blasting out… “Sandstorm” by Darude. Yes, Darude.

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Useful Links
Love in Exile by Shon Faye
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Guests
Shon Faye
Patricia Clarke

Video Credits
The Guardian
The White House
UK Government

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:05 Trump upends international diplomacy
10:16 Farmers protest Starmer
11:19 Immigration update
13:29 Sponsor message: Shopify
15:06 Politics of love w/ Shon Faye
38:30 Fighting back against big tech


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