
Carole Walker
Political commentator and former BBC correspondent who contributes analysis on domestic and international political stories during the episode.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 38min
Palestine’s president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses UN Assembly
Guests Carol Walker, a seasoned political commentator, Julie Norman, an expert on Palestine, and Evan Osnos, a New Yorker staff writer, dive into current international affairs. They explore Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the UN, discussing his decreasing legitimacy among Palestinians. The conversation shifts to the implications of the US revoking Palestinian visas, international recognition dynamics, and NATO's response to drone threats in Denmark. Osnos brings insights on the ultra-rich, revealing how wealth fosters detachment and the challenges in discussing taxation and cultural shifts.

Jul 10, 2025 • 41min
The UK and France reach historic nuclear-cooperation deal – and other agreements
Carol Walker, a Times Radio presenter and former BBC correspondent, joins Marion Messmer, a Senior Research Fellow in International Security at Chatham House, to delve into the recent UK-France nuclear cooperation deal. They discuss the revitalization of Anglo-French ties amid shifting European defense dynamics. The conversation also touches on Poland's emerging role in security, the ongoing challenges of Brexit relations, and the unpredictable nature of U.S. foreign policy, all set against the backdrop of broader international tensions.


