This chapter discusses Ukraine's President Zelensky's visit to the United States to secure aid and his reception among Democrats and Republicans. It explores the impact of the upcoming election and the influence of Donald Trump on the Republican Party's stance, as well as the difficulties of reaching a bipartisan consensus on Ukraine aid.
Volodymyr Zelensky is hoping to secure more aid from Washington. But the decision rests with a divided Congress. What does this mean for the next phase of war? India’s aviation industry is really taking off and this boom looks much more promising than the last (10:59). And, the riotous origins of eggnog (18:42).
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