The Inside Story Podcast

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The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.

16H AGO

What will Trump's movie tariffs mean for the global film industry?

Donald Trump says Hollywood is 'dying fast'. The US President blames foreign countries for the crisis. And he has ordered a 100% tariff on imported films and those produced outside the United States. But how will the tariffs work? And what will be their larger impact? In this episode: Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Lawyer and Journalist. Chris Southworth, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom. Kamran Pasha, Hollywood Director, Screenwriter and Novelist. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

25 min
1D AGO

How important is the new pope election?

Cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to elect the next Pope. Whether a moderniser or conservative wins, big challenges await them within the church and on the global political stage. So what are they? And what could be the future direction of the Church? In this episode: Gerard O'Connell, Vatican Correspondent, America Magazine. Michel Mondengele, Country Director, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor, World Catholicism, DePaul University. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

25 min
2D AGO

Why is Israel mobilising sixty-thousand more troops for Gaza?

Starvation threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet, Israel is calling up sixty-thousand more reservists to intensify military action. So why is this happening? In this episode: Olga Cherevko, Spokeswoman, United Nations Office, Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza City. Sami Al-Arian, Director, Center for Islam and Global Affairs, Istanbul Zaim University. Neve Gordon, Professor, International Law, Queen Mary University of London. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

22 min
3D AGO

What are the implications of a funding crisis at the United Nations?

The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and reforms. That's after its biggest donor, the US, has slashed foreign aid. So what's next for the UN? In this episode: Sherine Tadros, UN Representative, Amnesty International. Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International. Stephanie Fillion, Independent Correspondent covering the United Nations. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

23 min
4D AGO

Why has Mike Waltz been dropped as US National Security Advisor?

Mike Waltz has been dropped as US national security advisor. It's the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump's second term. Weeks ago, Waltz added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he's being moved - or is there more going on? In this episode: John Halterwanger, reporter at Foreign Policy Magazine covering U.S. national security Amy Koch, a Republican political strategist Matthew Bryza, a former U.S. diplomat and National Security Council official at the White House Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

24 min
5D AGO

What's next for the people of Sudan?

Sudan is suffering the world's worst famine in four decades says the United Nations as conflict between government and paramilitary forces rages. Yet international aid, never needed more than now, is dwindling. What's next for the people of Sudan? In this episode: Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of Fikra for Studies and Development. Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory. Justin Lynch, Managing Director of Conflict Insights Group and co-author of the book 'Sudan's Unfinished Democracy' Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

26 min
6D AGO

How significant was Trump's first 100 days in office?

US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term -- a time for the US and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100 day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? In this episode: Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill. Patrick Mara, Chairman, DC Republican Party. Michael Fauntroy, Professor, Policy and Government, George Mason University. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

24 min
APR 29

What does Mark Carney's election win mean for Canada?

In one of the greatest political comebacks in Canadian history, Mark Carney has kept the governing Liberal Party in power. It was an intense campaign dominated by tariffs and threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. So, where does Canada go from here? In this episode: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail. Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute. Cameron Ahmad, Former Director, Communications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

24 min

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More time or less guests

Mar 13

FFlsteen

Yes, more time or less guests…I’m sure you’re just as frustrated having to cut them off as we are
NEWSPEOPLE PSA: STOP SAYING “HAWKISH”

4d ago

NYC2646

You all sound so dumb. Every third person around Trump is hawkish? I really don’t think any of you know what this word means or how it applies individually to any of the people who you describe as hawkish. Why did billionaire tech bro culture suddenly decide they love using this word so much? It’s obnoxious. In the time I took to write this review, podcast playing, I heard four journalists(?) use this word seven times. PLEASE do better.
Too many guests/not enough time

10/03/2024

sportyspice11

I came to write a review about this issue and saw I’m not the only one thinking this; there are either too many guests, or the podcast episodes need to be longer to allow guests sufficient time to respond to complex issues/questions. I appreciate hearing views that are varied, and having options other than the western MSM, but this podcast is frustrating to listen to and I’m not sure I’ll continue.
Quality Control

10/09/2024

Dee El See

Voices of Participants are often so badly distorted by the communications media used that it is impossible to decipher what they are saying. For the listener this makes the whole discussion meaningless. You need to vet each podcast first. Those with severely distorted communication channels should not be aired.