Reporter David Aaronovitch shares his experience of covering South Africa while Mandela was in prison, including being gassed by apartheid police. He then discusses the future of Russia in light of its power and influence.
A Russian billionaire spent a billion pounds on an absurd palace despite already having beautiful historical palaces. The podcast discusses the issue of whether the problem is the extravagance or where the money came from.
Journalist Chris Hedges discusses his experiences reporting on apartheid in South Africa and the daunting power structures at play in the world. There is an unexpected interruption when Hedges mentions children's suitcases with wheels.