Alec Russell, FT's foreign editor, discusses the sell-off in US government debt, Arm's listing frenzy among tech startups, and the emergence of a new geopolitical order amid tensions between the US and China.

Jim Pickard, a regular contributor on political affairs, Anna Gross, a political correspondent for the Financial Times, and Alec Russell, the FT's foreign editor, dive into Labour's tumultuous relationship with rural voters after proposed changes to inheritance tax. The discussion highlights the farmers' protests and their challenges, while also scrutinizing Rachel Reeves' controversial CV edits. The trio shifts gears to analyze the implications of Ukraine's recent missile strikes on Russia, revealing the complex dynamics of international support and military strategy.

FT's foreign editor, Alec Russell, shares insights on processing bad news by reflecting on historical conflicts like the Rwandan genocide and Yugoslavia war. He discusses finding hope in seeking justice amidst global crises, navigating social media's influence, and maintaining a positive outlook during challenging times.

FT reporters Lauren Fedor and Alec Russell discuss Donald Trump's renewed criticism of NATO, his America First philosophy, Biden's stance on Ukraine, and Putin's influence on US politics. They also touch on John Stewart's return to political comedy.

Queen Elizabeth II has died after a 70-year reign. This weekend, we reflect on her legacy, life and cultural impact with FT Weekend editor Alec Russell. Then, producer Lulu Smyth takes us to meet the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace.-------Links: Simon Schama, ‘Elizabeth II: an appreciation’: https://on.ft.com/3qsNI64Jo Ellison, ‘The Queen’s constancy never went out of style’: https://on.ft.com/3qpwOVF -------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast-------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam GiovincoRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.