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CONFLICTED

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An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.
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Flashpoint: Global Crises delves into the heart of the world's most pressing conflicts and crises, from the Israel-Hamas war to the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as regional hotspots spanning from Asia to Africa and beyond. We also shine a light on humanitarian crises and the ongoing climate crisis.
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The "War on Sugar":

Robert Jakobsen

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"Exploring the sweet and sour sides of sugar, this podcast dives deep into the global 'War on Sugar.' We uncover the history, science, and controversies surrounding sugar, from its role in our diets to its impact on public health. Join us as we interview experts, share personal stories, and debate whether sugar should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco. Whether you're curious about cutting sugar or just want to learn more, this podcast will satisfy your appetite for knowledge."
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Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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A war breaks out, a leader emerges, a revolution unfolds. How did it happen, and what are the implications for you? Two award-winning journalists with decades of experience reporting on major world events, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald join forces for a fresh conversation about global news and how to make sense of it. Along with expert guests, they take a single topic and examine it with Australian eyes. Challenging, thoughtful and fun, Global Roaming is your user's guide to what the ...
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Explore the military conflicts, strategic decisions, and "what if" moments that shaped world history and redefined global power. This podcast examines pivotal battles, key tactics, and alternate scenarios that reveal how different choices might have altered the course of nations. From the commanders and soldiers to the unseen forces at play, uncover the stories behind history's most defining moments. For those captivated by military history or curious about alternate outcomes, join in for in ...
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Let's save the world by 2030. Our Platform for Survival aims to prevent war and weapons (especially nuclear); global warming; famine; pandemics, massive radiation exposure; and cyberattacks—and adopt “enabling measures” (global economic, security, and governance reforms).
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An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Welcome to World News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily world news, global updates, the latest developments about Israel war, Ukraine war, the Red Sea tensions involving Yemen's Houthis, and more. Don't miss out on the most important news stories impacting our world today. Want to get these updates b ...
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Actually Relevant

Actually Relevant | Odin Mühlenbein

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The most relevant news for humanity, curated by AI. Our RelevanceAI reads and evaluates hundreds of stories each week. Sources include newspapers (Guardian, SPIEGEL, Asia Times), international institutions (UN, WHO), science magazines, and specialized outlets for topics like pandemics and AI. Only the most important 1-2% of stories have a chance of being featured on this podcast. https://actuallyrelevant.news
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Threat Status

The Washington Times

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An edgy and informative look at the biggest U.S. national security and geopolitical issues making headlines right now. Less about hot takes and more about depth, the Threat Status podcast is helmed by veteran Washington Times journalists Ben Wolfgang and Guy Taylor and features regular appearances by insiders with expertise on war, politics and global affairs.
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Global Investment Voice

Mona Shah & Associates Global

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Global Investment Voice covers the United States immigrant investor EB-5 visa program that attracts foreign capital into the U.S. and creates jobs for American workers. It also covers various Citizenship By Investment (CBI) programs from around the world. Hosted by Mona Shah, Rebecca Singh, Mark Deal, as well as other attorney and investment leaders walk through the program from a legal perspective, business development factors as well as investor return and residency considerations. If you ...
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Global I.Q. Podcast

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

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The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth talks with some of the world's foremost thinkers, writers, and diplomats in this interview series. New episodes released weekly. Sponsored by Dallas Baptist University.
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The Global Story

BBC World Service

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Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. Make sense of the news with our experts around the world, every Monday to Friday. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Glo ...
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Global Governance Podcast

Global Governance Forum

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Welcome to the Global Governance Podcast with Augusto Lopez-Claros, where we explore the future of governance. Each episode will look at a different global issue and how governance plays a key role in its solution. From climate change to gender equality, from corruption to peace and security, we invite experts to explore a thought-provoking game of “what if?” and “why not?”, positing a world in much closer international cooperation. To learn more visit GlobalGovernanceForum.org.
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One Decision

Situation Room Studios

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Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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Independent media that won't reinforce tribalism. We have one Planet; nobody's leaving so let’s reason together!! Darrell, McClain is a Military veteran with an abnormal interest in politics, economics, religion, philosophy, science, and literature. He was born and raised in Jacksonville FL, and went to Edward H white High School where he wrestled Under Coach Jermy Smith and The Late Brian Gilbert. He was a team wrestling captain, District champion, and an NHSCA All-American in freestyle Wre ...
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US, World, Science, Tech, AI, Humor, Freedom, Speech, Faith, Health, Economy, Trade, Florida, Real Estate, Lifestyle, Storytelling, Global Warming & Climate Change, Business, Nature, Global Affairs.
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The Global Current

Seton Hall University

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The Global Current is the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy’s premier podcast on international affairs. Each week, we explore and analyze a news story making waves around the world. From the Capitol Hill riots to the Uighur camps in China, Current members break down pressing stories while engaging in thoughtful conversation with fellow students and faculty. Catch the Current on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent and tune in live every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. EST on 89.5 FM WSOU.
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“Pod Save America” cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the education of a lifetime working for President Obama’s National Security Council. On “Pod Save the World,” he and former deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes break down the latest global developments and bring you behind the scenes with the people who were there. New episodes every Wednesday. To get access to extended ad-free Pod Save The World episodes, sign up to be a Friends of ...
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Key Battles of American History

Key Battles of American History

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War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of Histo ...
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Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado

Silverado Policy Accelerator

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Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, changing nature of warfare, sanctions and export controls, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This is a podcast for people who care about the details and are seeking a comprehensive understanding of global issues, not just the sound bytes. It is hosted by Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator (www.sil ...
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EWTN’s weekly one-hour discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, from a Catholic perspective. Covering the underreported stories and clarifying the Church's position on key teachings, with a focus on the laity's needs and concerns. Hosted by Catherine Hadro.
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Terror Talk

Steve Downs, Jeanne Finley, Lynne Jackson & Kathy Manley

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Two lawyers and two activists from Project SALAM (Support And Legal Advocacy for Muslims) discuss critical and provocative issues from the global “War on Terror” and examine in detail some manufactured cases of preemptive prosecution in America and abroad. Who’s a terrorist? Not who you might think.
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An international chat show on the politics, history, current events, and peoples of the Slavic world, sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and Clements Center for National Security. Whether you're a Slavophile, a foreign affairs junkie, or simply a curious mind, The Slavic Connexion offers insightful, accessible, and even fun discussions on the sprawling region in the context of our hyperconnected world. "It's not typical Te ...
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Superhumanize and learn how to transform and transcend your human experience, and achieve the highest potential of mind, body and spirit. Our host Ariane Sommer brings you deeply insightful interviews with the global thought leaders in health, personal development, business, biohacking, science and spirituality - to inspire YOU to live your best life ever. Ariane is a published author, vegan biohacker and wellness entrepreneur, journalist and keynote speaker. Born in Germany and growing up i ...
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The United States will no longer play global policeman, and no one else wants the job. This is not a G-7 or a G-20 world. Welcome to the GZERO, a world made volatile by an intensifying international battle for power and influence. Every week on this podcast, Ian Bremmer will interview the world leaders and the thought leaders shaping our GZERO World.
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Generation Jihad

FDD's Long War Journal

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The war against Islamic Jihadism is defining generations. It was our father’s war, it’s our war, and will most likely be our children’s war. The FDD' s Long War Journal team has been researching and reporting for over two decades on the jihadists fueling this terror. “Generation Jihad” features LWJ Editors Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss as they diagnose the black and white motivations behind the world’s most notorious terrorists, report on their expanding malign activities, and offer their pres ...
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Independent news and investigative journalism on empire. Website: https://thegrayzone.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrayzonenews
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The Global Diamond Broker Hard Truth Diamond Podcast takes you backstage into one of the the world’s oldest and most enduring industries to literally pull back the veil of secrecy and misrepresentation and completely demystify for listeners the secretive and until now exclusionary world of diamonds. Brought to you by The Global Diamond Broker.
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Are you as terrified as everyone else about the possibility of nuclear war and total destruction of the planet? Or don’t you even think about it? The corporate media—their word is law—is not concerned but we are and on each episode journalist, professor and media scholar Dennis Broe and his guests will explore aspects of how this global struggle is being downplayed or cheered on.This is a show for peace activists, those who care about the future of the planet, and all those who want to stop ...
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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summary In this conversation, Ethan Brown discusses the evolution of close air support (CAS) and the critical role of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) members during the Global War on Terror. He highlights the importance of air-ground integration, the lessons learned from past operations, and the futur…
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The women of Ukraine are on the frontline in many respects. They make up the majority of those fleeing abroad to escape the war and protect their children. They are also increasingly keeping Ukrainian society functioning, as more and more men are conscripted into the army to fight. The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, are a volunteer air …
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Send us a text Episode #118: The Diamond Wars – Lab vs. Mined :) The Bell has been Rung! This week on the ‘Hard Truth’ Diamond Podcast, the ever-charming duo of The Global Diamond Broker and the lovely Katrina Rocks are back with a compelling and insightful update on the fierce war between mined diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds. It now looks …
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Does the chaos in the Middle East and Ukraine sound all too familiar? Have you been told that the only solution is to wait and see? The frustration of feeling stuck while navigating the impact of conflicts on global RCBI programs is real. But what if there's a better way to understand the implications and explore alternative options for global mobi…
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How is popular knowledge of war shaped by the stories we consume, what are the boundaries of this knowledge, and how are these boundaries policed or contested by journalists producing knowledge from war zones? Based on years of fieldwork in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, Conflicted: Making News from Global War (Stanford University …
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(0:10): Israel Bans UNRWA; International Outcry Over Gaza Airstrike Killing 88, Mostly Women and Children (2:16): Deadly Bombing Targets Polio Team in Pakistan, Killing 5 and Injuring 29 (4:03): Sudan's Civil War: 25 Million Need Aid Amid 'Nightmare of Violence' and Unchecked Sexual Atrocities (5:42): Ukraine Urges West to Approve Strikes as North …
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party faced a major setback in Sunday's snap elections after failing to obtain a majority of seats in the Lower House for the first time in 15 years. How will this shocking parliamentary loss affect the long-standing party, and what will it mean for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future? Then, aid entering Gaza is at its…
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The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. So what would be the terms of any settlement? And what does it all mean for Lebanon? In this episode: Jamal Ghosn, Writer and Political Commentator. Heiko Wimmen, International Crisis Group. Ronnie Chata…
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As voters prepare to head to the polls on Election Day, join the Goldman School of Public Policy and Cal Performances for a critical look at the moment we’re in, the issues that have shaped and led us to this year’s tumultuous election, and the future of American democracy. UC Berkeley experts from former presidential administrations—Janet Napolita…
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As voters prepare to head to the polls on Election Day, join the Goldman School of Public Policy and Cal Performances for a critical look at the moment we’re in, the issues that have shaped and led us to this year’s tumultuous election, and the future of American democracy. UC Berkeley experts from former presidential administrations—Janet Napolita…
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Inside a BBC investigation that exposed the allegations against Michael Jeffries. The former fashion boss has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and prostitution. Jeffries – who turned Abercrombie and Fitch into one of the world’s biggest clothing brands – was arrested along with his life partner and their fixer, and accused of exploi…
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The world is grappling with intense political and humanitarian challenges—raging wars, surging nationalism, and a warming climate, to name a few. Yet, we also stand at the brink of some of the most transformative opportunities in human history. So how do we make sense of the future and what’s next? Ian Bremmer breaks it all down in a special editio…
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What would have happened if the Cuban Missile Crisis had spiraled into a full-blown nuclear war? Discover the gripping narrative of one of the Cold War's most perilous moments as we dissect the tense 13-day standoff that nearly led the US and the Soviet Union to an unprecedented catastrophe. From the shocking discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba to…
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Ben and Guy discuss the latest on the deployment of North Korean troops to the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's alleged spying inside America, and what role Elon Musk might play in a Trump administration. Then, Andrew Payne, a lecturer in foreign policy and security at City St George's, University of London, joins the show to discuss…
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An election on a knife-edge, and a nation seemingly on the brink. How do we make sense of this fever-pitched moment? First a snapshot from USA Today political reporter Deborah Berry, who's been in Georgia a lot lately. Then we hear how strategist Rachel Bitecofer has advised the Democrats to beat the Republicans at their own game, with less focus o…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode #121: Beyond Rare – The Argyle Pink Diamond Mine (Part 2) 🎙️ The fabulous Katriina Rocks and The Global Diamond Broker are back this week, reporting from Perth, Australia, the home of the world-famous Argyle Pink Diamond Mine, bringing you more insider insights straight from the legendary Argyle Pink Diamond Mine that only…
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It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens fared badly in European elections this year. So as the climate crisis worsens, are Greens winning or losing influence around the world? In this episode: Hans Noel, Georgetown University, Washington DC. …
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Send us a text Is the American political landscape more divided than ever before? This episode of The Darrell McLean Show tackles this pressing question by dissecting the fiery atmosphere surrounding a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden and the evolving Russia-Ukraine conflict now entwined with North Korean involvement. We navigate the polarized …
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Today on the Show: Israel’s long-term strategy for the complete ethnic cleansing of the Gaza strip: we’ll feature a genocide up-date with Raed Jarrar of Democracy for the Arab World Now. Also Over 25,000 people have signed petitions to hold Netflix and Trader Joe’s accountable for normalizing Israel’s occupation of Palestine: And Immigrant Communit…
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(0:10): Typhoon Kong-rey Hits Taiwan: 200 km/h Winds, Mass Evacuations, and Flooding Threats (2:12): Global TB Cases Surge to Record Highs; Urgent Call for Increased Funding and Action (4:37): UN Warns of Possible Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza Amid Escalating Civilian Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis (6:52): Israel Orders Baalbek Evacuation Amid Inten…
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Laura Jedeed, author of this article, on the right’s war on North Idaho College • Mouin Rabbani on what’s driving Israel’s multiple wars, and on the state of the Axis of Resistance The post The right’s war on higher ed • What Israel’s wars are all about appeared first on KPFA.Bởi KPFA
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The Barbary States (Morocco, Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis) were the greatest thorn in the side of the young American republic after it won independence, preying on trade ships, enslaving American crews, and demanding levels of ransom that consumed much of the federal budget. But why did the Barbary states rely on piracy for economic survival and why cou…
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What if General Douglas MacArthur had never been relieved of his command during the Korean War? Explore the profound and provocative implications of such a decision as we unpack the tension between MacArthur's bold military strategies and President Truman's cautious diplomacy. This episode takes you on a journey through an alternate history that co…
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How does natural gas fit into the shift toward a cleaner energy future? In this episode of Energized: The Future of Energy, host JJ Ramberg and Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel sit down with former Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio. They discuss how energy jobs have revitalized Ohio’s economy, the role workers from the energy industry could play in the upcoming U…
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A BBC team has spent months getting under the bonnet of a rapidly growing migrant route. Almost overnight Vietnam has become the largest single source of migrants making the dangerous channel crossing to reach the UK. Speaking to one man who has been involved in the criminal network for decades, we uncover a world of forged documents, premium servi…
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Next week, American voters will decide who will become the next President of the United States: former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. In this week's episode, One Decision’s Christina Ruffini speaks to Vivian Salama, Wall Street Journal's national politics reporter, to see what she's watching ahead of the election. Later, Ch…
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This week, on the Global Research News Hour we play excerpts from a special debate of Third Party candidates (other than Kamala Harris and Donald Trump) for president of the United States. It featured Jill Stein (Green Party), Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party), and Randall Terry (Constitution Party.) It also included a few brief comments by the Dire…
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Last week, the New York Times ran an article(?) called “Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?” (SPOILER: NO!) and with the subtitle: “Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.” Yes, really. To unpack (/eviscerat…
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(0:10): David DePape Sentenced to Life for Hammer Attack on Paul Pelosi, Sparking Political Violence Debate (1:56): Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates: Over 2,700 Dead, 1.3 Million Displaced in Lebanon (4:04): Supreme Court Blocks RFK Jr.'s Ballot Withdrawal in Michigan, Wisconsin Amid Early Voting (5:53): Pakistan Demands Ceasefire in Gaza, Conde…
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Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war. Is there any hope of an end to the conflict in Sudan? And what will be the consequences, if its civil war continues? In this episode: Alex De Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation…
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Today on the show: we’ll feature the weekly news update on Israel’s ongoing Genocide in Palestine from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: Also Jennifer Lowenstein updates the latest news from the killing fields of north Gaza: and on Deconstructing WarLandia, our media breakdown segment, Arun Gupta talks about how the liberal/corpor…
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In the nearly 20 years since the first carbon trading market was established as an economic approach to addressing climate change, a patchwork of compulsory and voluntary markets has sprung up, with varying success and challenges. On this week's episode of Reuters Econ World, guest host Christopher Walljasper sits down with deputy editor for energy…
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As well as electing a president, Americans will also choose hundreds of governors, representatives, and senators. While these races have been overshadowed by the surprisingly dramatic presidential election, they may well determine how much power and success Kamala Harris or Donald Trump has in the White House. On this episode Caitríona Perry speaks…
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The Barbary States (Morocco, Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis) were the greatest thorn in the side of the young American republic after it won independence, preying on trade ships, enslaving American crews, and demanding levels of ransom that consumed much of the federal budget. But why did the Barbary states rely on piracy for economic survival and why cou…
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Tommy and Ben discuss why North Korea deployed 10,000 special forces troops to Russia, reports that Elon Musk likes to chat on the phone with Vladimir Putin, and a Trump campaign memo suggesting that if elected, he should do away with FBI background checks normally required before staff can access classified information. They also talk about new Is…
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As the Long Read turns 10 we are raiding the archives to bring you a favourite piece from each year since 2014, with new introductions from the authors. This week from 2018: How an extreme libertarian tract predicting the collapse of liberal democracies – written by Jacob Rees-Mogg’s father – inspired the likes of Peter Thiel to buy up property acr…
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On this week’s Conflicted Community episode, we invite the researcher and author Jack Margolin onto the show, to talk about his recently published book, The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army. Jack is an independent researcher and expert on modern mercenaries, focussing on conflict finance, guns and crime in data, who previously worked wi…
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Fareed Zakaria, host of the renowned CNN program “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” talks about how to maintain peace in the post-Cold War era. He examines what he calls the geopolitical revolution that's taking place today and compares it with the unusual state of peace that existed from 1989 until the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - a time without constant and …
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Fareed Zakaria, host of the renowned CNN program “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” talks about how to maintain peace in the post-Cold War era. He examines what he calls the geopolitical revolution that's taking place today and compares it with the unusual state of peace that existed from 1989 until the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 - a time without constant and …
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Our friends at If You're Listening have a new series about the US presidential election that we want to tell you about. Donald Trump still refuses to accept the result of the 2020 election. Now he’s on the ballot again, and in his campaign against Kamala Harris he’s calling on his supporters to make the race ‘too big to rig’. In America's Last Elec…
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Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of people, many of them already under Israeli attack. What will be the legal, diplomatic and humanitarian consequences of the ban? In this episode: Daniel Levy, President, US/Middle East Project. Gry Ba…
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Today on the Show: 20 years after the US coup in Haiti and the violence continues unabated: Flashpoints Senior producer, Kevin Pina had an opportunity over the weekend to conduct a clandestine interview with a Lavalas Community Organizer and trade union- activist now in hiding and fearing for his life: Also politics two-gun Texas style The post Fla…
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Send us a text What if the church could transform society by aligning itself with the struggles of the oppressed? Join us as we examine the life and legacy of Gustavo Gutierrez, who challenged traditional Christian teachings and advocated for liberation theology during the revolutionary 1960s. We explore how his groundbreaking ideas, rooted in Marx…
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Churches are many things to us - they are places of worship, vibrant community hubs and oases of calm reflection. To know a church is to hold a key to the past that unlocks an understanding of our shared history. Andrew Ziminski, today’s guest and author of “Church Going – A Stonemason’s Guide” has spent decades as a stonemason and church conservat…
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How could Kamala Harris or Donald Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region? The spiral of violence in the Middle East – from the Hamas attacks on October 7, to the catastrophic loss of Palestinian life, to Israel’s growing fights with Hezbollah and Iran – has dominated US foreign policy and become a major issue in this year’s presidential ele…
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Bill, Joe, and Behnam unpack Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in Iran, including the implications of Israeli strikes; the complexities of the Islamic Republic’s military strategies and challenges of disrupting its proxy networks; the broader geopolitical dynamics blanketing the Middle East — particularly the complexities of any r…
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Send us a text Can a former Marine General's candid insights change the way we view leadership? John F. Kelly, the longest-serving Chief of Staff under former President Donald Trump, joins us to share his firsthand experiences and concerns about Trump's leadership style. From authoritarian tendencies to a preference for military use against domesti…
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