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PODCAST: On foreign affairs and the longevity of Larry the Cat

Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen gallop through the week’s events, offering thoughts, opinions, and perspectives on local and international affairs. With special guest Linda van Tilburg.
May 19, 2026
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What is happening to the world? Literally. It turns out that foreign affairs are much more complicated than you might imagine – even when they don’t involve an Italian lover.

To find out more, Merchant banker Mark Barnes and journalist Tim Cohen talk to special guest journalist and foreign affairs correspondent Linda van Tilburg about why the 10 Downing Street cat Larry seems to have more chance of maintaining his domicile than other recent residents. And there is also the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which seemed to elicit more photographs than policies. Also, AI.

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Tim Cohen

Tim Cohen is a long-time business journalist, commentator and columnist. He is currently senior editor for Currency. He was previously the editor of Business Day and the Financial Mail, and editor at large for the Daily Maverick.

Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes is a South African businessman, investment banker and entrepreneur. He held senior roles at various institutions including Standard Bank, Capital Alliance and Brait. He is also known as the cofounder of the Purple Group, owner of EasyEquities.

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