Trump’s North Korea Strategy, West Bank Siege & the AI slop antidote
Donald Trump has scaled back military drills with South Korea after labelling them “hostile” to Pyongyang, sparking questions about whether he is trying to rekindle his relationship with the North Korean leader. Meanwhile, Israel’s elections draw closer as settlers surround Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank. Tensions also remain high as the Washington and Tehran fail to make progress on a peace deal, as the US President issues new threats against Oman. And the animated film captivating Chinese audiences with its low-budget charm.
Hosts: Ben Lewis, Abbie O’Brien
Guest: Professor Gordon Flake, CEO of the Perth USAsia Centre at The University of Western Australia
Producers: Nick Ludlam, Ali Cheevers, Billy Dahlenburg, Greer Chester
00:00 Intro
01:37 US scales back military drills with South Korea
12:44 Trump threatens to bomb Oman
18:24 Palestinians under siege in the occupied West Bank
20:49 Russia cracks down on dissent over the war in Ukraine
22:06 Lula launches historic presidential bid
22:57 Calls to scale-up response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak
23:43 Chinese cinema’s AI-slop antidote
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