451. Is Trump Destroying the UN?

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  • 24 September 2025

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Is it time to move the United Nations headquarters out of New York? Will recognising Palestine as a state make any difference to the plight of Gaza? Why does Reform UK get so much more coverage than the Lib Dems?


Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more.


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