The morale of the story: Ukraines front lines

Published: May 14, 2024, 10:02 a.m.

At a hidden command centre our correspondent finds deflated but defiant soldiers. Fight against Russia now, they say, or fight for Russia against Europe later. With inflation poised to play a critical role in America\u2019s election, we ask why voters despise it even though it can signal rude economic health (11:58). And how a century-old novella called \u201cThe Vortex\u201d pioneered eco-literature (19:23).


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