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What’s Boris Johnson going to say at the Covid inquiry?

Dec 2, 2023
Former PM Boris Johnson, Yanis Varoufakis, and Julia Gillard discuss Boris Johnson's upcoming appearance at the Covid inquiry, Rishi Sunak's cancellation of a meeting with the Greek PM, the Pantheon Sculptures dispute, COP28 in Dubai, and Julia Gillard's climate legacy in Australia.
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Quick takeaways

  • Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry will likely focus on his decision-making process and the impact of government dysfunction on the pandemic response.
  • The discussion at the COP climate conference in Dubai highlights the importance of addressing climate change as a health issue and the need for evidence-based decision-making and ambitious actions from world leaders.

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Cats knowing their names

The podcast episode begins with a correction made by Newscaster Philippa, who challenges the statement that cats do not know their own names. She shares her experience of owning nine cats, all of whom know their own names. This serves as a reminder that animals, including cats, are often more intelligent and perceptive than we give them credit for.

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