Focus on BRICS

First: BRICS leaders consider growing their ranks as they gather in South Africa. Political scientist Oliver Stuenkel, who's covered the alliance extensively, joins the show to discuss multiple issues, including Putin's notable absence and China's growing influence.

Next: Saudi Arabia is accused of murdering hundreds of migrants in the midst of a major effort to cleanse its image. We speak with Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director of Democracy for the Arab World Now.

Then: A Russian crash gives India the edge in its mission to reach the moon's unexplored south poll. We ask the director of the European Space Agency tells us what this means for future exploration.

And: Israel's legendry leader Golda Mier gets the Hollywood treatment in a major new biopic. We're joined by one of her grandchildren and the film's director. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices