Paul Wood

Join Paul Wood, a writer for The Spectator, as he provocatively asks if Trump might really use bombs in Iran. Katy Balls, the political editor, interviews Health Secretary Wes Streeting about NHS reforms and touches on the intersection of politics and pop culture. Aidan Hartley takes listeners on a whimsical anthropomorphic journey through Africa's wildlife. Renowned explorer Benedict Allen reviews gripping books on extreme exploration in the polar regions, pondering the thin line between adventure and peril.

Guests Paul Wood, a Spectator writer who delves into SAS soldiers' legal struggles, and Peter Pomerantsev, a journalist discussing the historical significance of Odesa, explore urgent issues. Wood reveals how legal challenges are impacting SAS morale and recruitment. Pomerantsev discusses Odesa's vital role amidst the Russian invasion. Film critics Chris Tookey and Tim Robey share insights on the disillusionment with modern cinema, lamenting the loss of the communal theater experience and the overwhelming dominance of superhero films, questioning the future of innovative storytelling.