John Peete, Brexit editor for The Economist, shares his insights on the increasingly bleak prospects for a Brexit deal due to the pandemic's complications. He discusses the contrasting priorities of the UK and EU and the critical challenges facing the negotiations. Adrian Blomfield provides a gripping account of Felicien Kabuga's recent capture after decades on the run, delving into his role in the Rwandan genocide. The episode also explores how archaeologists are using soundscapes to unlock the musical history of ancient civilizations.
The pandemic has made negotiations more difficult and changed the political calculus on both sides. Prospects for a deal before year’s end are dimming. After more than two decades on the lam, an alleged architect of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide is headed to court. And how archaeologists use “soundscapes” and replica instruments to examine past civilisations. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer