Lebanon’s prime minister has a peace plan for Gaza. Will it work?
Also on the daily podcast: Ohio’s abortion vote and dishonesty in hiring
One month on from Hamas’ attack on Israel, we meet Najib Mikati. He is hoping to prevent Hizbullah from joining the conflict, and broader spillover into the rest of the Middle East. Can he? The American state of Ohio is voting on abortion rights today and opposition campaigners are hoping that their new tactics will work this time (11:30). And, how lying is compromising hiring (20:20). Runtime: 26 min
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