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00:00 Intro
00:10 Is Michel Barnier up to the job of French PM?
09:20 What are the implications of Dick Cheney backing Kamala Harris?
13:00 Explaining the American Electoral College system
15:28 Why is there such a large divergence between polls and betting markets?
17:18 Should we fine people for missing doctor’s appointments?
20:26 Why does Rory’s accent change on the podcast?
22:34 What do you think of Egypt’s involvement in tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia?
26:13 What are the realistic chances of an opposition alliance in Venezuela?
28:41 Who needs to learn from ParalympicsGB’s huge success?
30:43 Do Alastair or Rory have any weird fears?
32:17 Outro
