October 17, 2019

In testimony to the Congressional impeachment inquiry, the U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland says that President Trump directed him to work through Rudy Giuliani rather than government channels. It’s the latest development in the impeachment saga, much of which has focused on conflicting claims of corruption. Ukraine and disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz joins the program to discuss.

The UK and the EU have announced a Brexit deal – again. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to renegotiate Theresa May’s deal defied the odds and found success, but it still needs approval from the European and UK Parliaments, with the latter being a particularly difficult hurdle to clear. Jonathan Powell joins the program to weigh in on the situation.

Gulalai Ismail has been an advocate for human rights in Pakistan since she was 16 years old. For years, she has spoken out about abuses against women and girls, and last year, she began to advocate for victims of alleged sexual assault by Pakistan’s army – and for that, she has paid a very big price. She sits down with Michel Martin to discuss her experiences.