Global News Podcast

Marjorie Taylor Greene quits Congress after Trump feud

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Nov 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Steve Rosenberg, BBC's Russia editor in Moscow, analyzes a proposed US peace plan for Ukraine that heavily leans towards Russian interests, stirring reactions. Meanwhile, Victoria Gill, the BBC science correspondent, shares captivating insights from her research on the Santorini earthquake swarm, revealing that magma movement triggered tens of thousands of tremors. The clash of political and scientific narratives creates a dynamic conversation about global events.
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Greene's Public Split With Trump

  • Marjorie Taylor Greene quit Congress after a public rift with Donald Trump over the release of the Epstein files and policy differences.
  • Sean Dilley suggests her resignation highlights fractures in Trump's movement and may boost her national profile or signal a new campaign direction.
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US Peace Plan Seen As Pro-Russia

  • President Trump set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept a US 28-point peace plan that appears to favour Russia.
  • Steve Rosenberg notes the plan contains many Russian demands and Moscow feels confident because of battlefield gains and fatigue at home.
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What Russia Means By 'Root Causes'

  • 'Root causes' in Russian messaging usually refers to NATO expansion and Western influence in Ukraine.
  • Western officials dismiss that framing as an excuse for forcing Ukraine back into Russia's orbit.
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