458. Can Trump’s Peace Deal Actually Work?

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  • 14 October 2025

  • Posted by Alastair Campbell

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Has Trump really brought a “new dawn” to the Middle East? How can one of the most broken places on earth begin to be rebuilt? And is Argentina mourning the death of a libertarian dream? 


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


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