01 Apr 2026
22m

Drone wolf: Ukraine’s missile mastermind

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The podcast examines Ukraine's drone warfare strategy, Britain's evolving relationship with the EU post-Brexit, and the decline of swimming tests in American universities. Oliver Carroll details how Ukraine, led by Robert Brovdy, shifted its focus to targeting Russian personnel with drones, leading to a turning point where Russian losses exceeded recruitment. Matthew Holehouse discusses how Britain, despite Brexit, is becoming more European, with the Labour Party considering closer alignment with the EU due to economic realities and shifting voter preferences. Doug Dowson explores the history and recent decline of university swimming tests, noting concerns about racial disparities in swimming ability and debates over tradition versus equity.

Outlines

Part 1: Ukraine's Drone Warfare

Part 2: UK-EU Post-Brexit Relations

Part 3: University Swimming Tests and Equity

Part 4: Conclusion

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