Carole Walker

Joining the discussion are Samira Shackle, a freelance journalist and author known for her work on Karachi, and Carol Walker, a prominent political commentator and former BBC correspondent. They dissect Trump and Putin's unexpected ambitions for peace in Ukraine and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on Erdogan's diplomatic outreach to Pakistan, rising political tensions showcased by a car attack in Munich, and a quirky trend of naming pets after exes for emotional closure.

Carol Walker, a Times radio presenter and former BBC correspondent, joins Sean Kemp, a political strategist and former advisor to the Liberal Democrats. They dive into South Korea's political crisis, discussing the implications of President Yoon Seok-yol's potential impeachment and its effects on governance. The pair also explore the UK’s shifting attitudes towards Brexit, highlighting new public sentiments. Additionally, they debate whether Time Magazine's Person of the Year holds real significance in today's political climate.