Ceasefire alarm: Iran and Israel trade strikes

The fragile ceasefire between America and Iran is threatened by an exchange of ballistic missiles overnight between Iran and Israel. Our correspondent examines the consequences. China’s BYD cars are losing ground to other electric vehicles. And why hit TV shows inspire “companion podcasts”.  

Guests and host:

• Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
• Don Weinland, China business editor
• Elizabeth Peet, researcher
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Iran, Israel, Lebanon, ceasefire, Trump
• BYD, EVs, Tesla, Xpeng, Li Auto
• Podcasts, Beef, The Pitt, HBO

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