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Kelsey covers off the criticism directed at President Joe Biden over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as evacuations continue, and a resurgence in Covid as America's school year begins. Kelsey Snell… Audio

Ron provides the background to the decisions faced by US President Joe Biden over the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. The fallout and criticism has been swift as the US backed government in… Audio

Our U.S. correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, people trying to wangle a third dose of Covid-19 vaccine for extra protection, and Biden's… Audio

Pacific leaders have just heard from US president Joe Biden who's imploring them to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific - saying it's vital to regional security and prosperity. A virtual meeting of… Audio

Ron talks to Kathryn about the strange divergence of pandemic and post-pandemic culture as parts of America return to normal but cases spike in rural areas where vaccination rates are less than half… Audio

Susan talks to Kathryn about a rare walk back of a veto threat to keep Biden's infrastructure plans together and Donald Trump is holding rallies again. Susan Davis is a congressional correspondent for… Audio

Ron talks to Kathryn about some developments on the Donald Trump front. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News. Audio

Bernard joins Kathryn to talk about the free trade deal announced between Australia and the United Kingdom, with 99 percent of Aussie goods able to enter the UK duty free once the deal comes into… Audio

The United States President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been meeting ahead of the G7 leaders Summit in Cornwall, England.

It is the first time the two leaders have met face to… Audio

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the growing pessimism that the government will lift the remaining Covid restrictions on June 21, despite a successful vaccine rollout. Audio

Professor Michael Baker is back to look at a few different Covid-19 stories doing the rounds, including the prospect of an 'Olympic coronavirus' strain being created if the Games go ahead in Tokyo as… Audio

US correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the big stories of the week, including Joe Biden's assertion that Israel has a right to defend itself and issues with growing migrant numbers at… Audio

In an effort to re-assert global leadership on the issue of climate change, United States president Joe Biden has made a bold pledge.

His administration has promised to slash US greenhouse gas… Audio

Susan talks to Kathryn about the latest fatal attack at the US Capitol and what it means for securing the complex after Trump supporters rioted and stormed the Capitol in January. Also, President Joe… Audio

An extraordinary move against the Swedish clothing company H&M took place in China this week because of its refusal to use cotton from Xinjiang due to suspicions of forced labour. China correspondent… Audio

Susan has an update on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill is coming together, on track to pass by mid-March. Also, the US Supreme Court has just paved the way for the New York district attorney to… Audio

He's sitting third in the odds to win the 2024 U.S. election, but James Goodman, distinguished professor of history at Rutgers University, says there's little to no chance of Donald Trump running… Audio

Canada's Globe and Mail reported this week that the Beijing visa application centre used by New Zealand has close links to Chinese security police. Asia correspondent Nathan VanderKlippe was part of… Audio