This week, an election has officially been called – so what do the major parties need to do to win (00:55)? Plus, Trump goes back into Syria – we look at how pressures back home are shaping up his foreign policy (16:15). And last: does this video give you the shivers (28:00)?

With Stephen Bush, Will Tanner, Sir Christopher Meyer, Sarah Elliott, Mary Wakefield and Dr Giulia Poerio.

Presented by Lara Prendergast and Katy Balls.

Produced by Cindy Yu.

With special thanks to ASMRtists WhisperRed and SAS-ASMR.