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Donald Trump has brokered a deal in Gaza. The hostages are home and the prisoners released—how can the president ensure a lasting peace? John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.

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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. AI-generated video is becoming the sector’s most exciting new frontier. Amid all the AI slop, these systems promise huge leaps ...

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, President Trump has pushed through a historic deal for Israel and Gaza, but can he bring about a lasting peace?