The Happy Pod: My best friend turned out to be my brother

BBC World Service· Jul 25, 2026· 26m 37s

Dave and Andrea met by chance at work. They got on so well they could complete each other's sentences - which made sense when they discovered they were actually siblings. Dave was Andrea's biological brother, but had been adopted by another family when he was a baby. Also, grandmother Anita LeBrun wanted to enjoy her favourite glass of wine in the assisted living facility, but she wasn't allowed due to licensing laws. So, she changed the law, and the "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill has been intr

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Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
Welcome to the program. I'm your host.
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Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.
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We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.
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The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
The summit focused on energy policy and migration.
0:14
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.
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Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.
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