Why is the latest Trump indictment so significant and who cares about wild camping?

Giles Whittell and the team discuss the latest charges against Donald Trump, assisted dying and wild camping returning to Dartmoor.

What should lead the news? Three journalists pitch the story they think matters most to Giles Whittell.

They discuss the latest charges against Donald Trump, assisted dying and wild camping returning to Dartmoor. We also hear from a listener about our coverage of the coup in Niger.

What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to [email protected].

The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Lewis Vickers.

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Release date

Lydbog: 4. august 2023