Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it mean for him? Our correspondent looks into why there is so much enthusiasm for African stocks. And what the science says about blue-light exposure and sleep. 

Guests and host:

• Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chief
• Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent
• Sam Wikeley, science correspondent
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• German politics, Friedrich Merz, AfD, Die Linke
• African stockmarkets, Aliko Dangote
• sleep science, blue light

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