Richard Cockett, a Senior editor at The Economist and author focused on Sudan, discusses the dire political situation in Sudan following a military coup and the brutal crackdown on democracy. James Tozer, Editor of Game Theory, explores how Mohamed Salah's popularity is combatting Islamophobia, showcasing football's role in promoting diversity. The podcast also touches on the alarming rise of gun violence in Latin America, linking it to American-made weapons and the urgent need for regulation.
Nearly two months after staging a coup, military leaders have brutally cracked down on protesters in Sudan. Talks with the opposition have fallen apart—as have hopes for a resurgent Sudanese democracy. We examine the rise in gun violence in Latin America and how much of it can be pinned on American-made weapons. And, a look at the striking effects of a striker: how one footballer’s image is reducing Islamophobia in Liverpool.