Spring, then fall: a weakened Muslim Brotherhood
Summary
This episode examines the Muslim Brotherhood’s decline amid autocratic backlash and US pressure, debunks Elon Musk’s claims about European crime using comparative data, and explores the rapid global rise of padel tennis. Correspondents Gareth Brown, James Fransham, and Hamish Clayton discuss these geopolitical, statistical, and sporting trends.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Monday.com and Backmarket
Intro: Muslim Brotherhood's decline post-Arab Spring
History and origins of the Muslim Brotherhood
External pressures and internal fragmentation
Sponsors: Monday.com and Lexus
Elon Musk's claims on European crime vs reality
Data analysis: US vs Europe safety statistics
The rise of Paddle: popularity and growth
Paddle's future: Olympics, costs, and tennis
Outro and sign-off
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