Sputnik Orbiting the World
The BBC is facing a potentially existential crisis. Libertarian Tory backbenchers who don’t believe in it in the first place see, as Harold MacMillan put it, 'one damn thing after another' - Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, Jimmy Savile and now their...May 29, 2021 10:43- Sputnik Orbiting the World, looking behind the stories which made the news, as well as unearthing the ones that didn’t. Expect debate and discussion between George Galloway and authoritative, influential, but most importantly, informed guests. Topics may differ from politics to social concerns, but Sputnik will remain true to its aim – bringing a new perspective, a different view.
- The BBC and the royal family in crisis? (E386)The BBC is facing a potentially existential crisis. Libertarian Tory backbenchers who don’t believe in it in the first place see, as Harold MacMillan put it, 'one damn thing after another' - Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, Jimmy Savile and now their...May 29, 2021 10:43
- The 'new US' and a mad artist on the rise (E385)Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Despite the catastrophic effects of Covid-19 on US society and their economy, the first few months of the Biden administration have been dominated by foreign policy. Tensions with China have, if anything,...May 22, 2021 12:00
- Labour Party difficulties and ISIS in Africa (E384)Last week was painted as a disaster for the Labour Party, though not quite as much as it would’ve been if Jeremy Corbyn had still been in charge. The loss of the Hartlepool by-election was particularly emblematic, apparently signifying the...May 15, 2021 09:58
- Wars over water and coronavirus in India (E383)“Wars over water,” according to Kamala Harris, are the wars of the future – and she should know. Such was the war, apparently, which flared up just last week between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. A border post was taken, and for a...May 8, 2021 10:50
- Post Office victims and Ecuador lawsuits (E382)Post offices are the lifeblood of many communities up and down the land. Offering so much more than just posting letters and parcels, it is no wonder there are over 10,000 franchisees who choose to run post offices in their area. But due to an...May 1, 2021 10:31
- China insight and Julian Assange (E381)China appears to be on everyone’s mind at the moment. It’s the world’s second-biggest economy, source of the coronavirus and first to recover from it, and apparently politically stable despite the hopes of regime-change enthusiasts...Apr 24, 2021 10:38
- Politics in Latin America and remembering Francisco de Goya (E380)Covid cases and death rates are on the rise in Latin America, but it hasn’t put a hold on elections there: Ecuador has just elected right-winger Guillermo Lasso, while Peru’s left-winger Pedro Castillo led in its first round of voting....Apr 17, 2021 10:50
- Community spirit and Titanic tragedy (E379)Coronavirus has had a major impact on our day-to-day lives, with Britain’s restrictions among the harshest in the world. But behind the tragedy, there are some remarkable stories. Whilst the UK has lost so much over the last year, one thing...Apr 10, 2021 10:57
- Libya now and Covid-19 a year on (E378)Ten years ago, civil war broke out in Libya which resulted in the overthrow and collapse of the government – and indeed the killing – of it’s then-leader Muammar Gaddafi. However, 20,000 foreign troops still remain in Libya, so...Apr 3, 2021 10:36
- The Big Apple and the Red Planet (E377)The cultural significance of the Big Apple should not be understated, featuring heavily in music, television, and film. From Sinatra’s ‘New York, New York’ to Alicia Keys’ ‘Empire State of Mind’, it’s the...Mar 27, 2021 11:55
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