“He thinks that going for no-deal is the best way to win an election”—Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans
Also on the daily podcast: on board for a Ukrainian naval exercise and the bid to serve China’s tech-savvy elderly
TALK GROWS ever-louder of Britain exiting the European Union without a divorce agreement. Most parliamentarians would rather avoid that—but can they do anything to stop it? We join a Ukrainian military exercise as the country seeks to beef up defences that were nearly wiped out by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. And, China’s tech companies train their sights on the tech-savvy elderly.Additional audio:"English Dawn Chorus, Rural, late spring" by odilonmarcenaro at Freesound.org and “Puzzle Pieces” by Lee Rosevere. Runtime: 21 min
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