Tira Schubart

Tira Schubart, a journalist and Royal Astronomical Society fellow, teams up with Antonio Sampaio, an expert on Latin American politics, to discuss the implications of Washington's intervention in Venezuela. They delve into how this move has polarized the region and sparked concerns over border security, especially for Brazil amid rising migration. The conversation touches on the shifting dynamics with China and Russia and reflects on the potential risks to democratic norms in Latin America. They even explore whether art characters need to be 'good' to be likable.

Tira Schubart, a journalist focused on space and geopolitics, and Phil Tinline, a documentary maker and author, dive into the intriguing prospect of a clandestine US-Russia peace plan about Ukraine. They explore the possibility of leaks aimed at shifting blame onto Ukraine, discuss necessary security guarantees for the nation, and evaluate potential territorial concessions. The conversation shifts to the G20, addressing Trump's absence and the implications for global cultural dynamics, before wrapping up with insights on Europe's urgent need for independent space capabilities.

Giuseppe Savoni, founder of Disco Bambino and collector/producer celebrating Italian disco, shares origins, rare finds and listening entry points. Tira Schubart, Royal Astronomical Society fellow and science communicator, talks space security, Artemis II and who controls satellites. They also touch on protests linked to environmental stress and the debate over moving the Bayeux Tapestry.