Boris Johnson Resigns From Office: What’s Next for Britain?

[00:30] Johnson Resignation (26 minutes)

Britons woke up this morning to hear Prime Minister Boris Johnson announce his official resignation from office. After various political scandals, including Partygate, Wallpapergate, and now Pinchergate, Johnson was under too much pressure to remain in office. What now lies ahead for Britain amid this sudden shake-up within its government?

[26:30] Germany’s Economy at Risk? (14 minutes)

Germany has long been a nation that exports more than it imports, but that has suddenly changed. In a report from its Federal Statistical Office, Germany saw its first trade deficit in May of nearly $1 billion since 1991. European newspapers are concerned about the vulnerability of Germany’s economy. Even Germany’s Der Spiegel asks, “Is Germany’s prosperity at risk?”

[40:00] Dutch Police Respond to Protesting Farmers (10 minutes)

To lessen pollution from nitrogen emissions, the Dutch government intends to shut down nearly one third of its farms. The farmers began a massive protest in response, but the police are now responding with live rounds of ammunition.

[50:30] Britain: Where Have Our Leaders Gone? (5 minutes)

In this segment, we discuss the great leaders of Britain’s past, including Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson and the many brave men who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar.