In this week’s podcast: How can Ireland escape its fiscal crisis? The mayor of Moscow is ousted in a show of strength by the Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev – but is the power struggle over? And in North Korea a succession plan is emerging as Kim Jong-Il’s third son is promoted to general – but what role will his aunt play? Gideon Rachman hosts the world podcast, with guests David Gardener in the studio, Catherine Belton in Moscow and Christian Oliver in Seoul. Produced by Rob Minto Read more
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