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The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.
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The Inside Story PodcastWhat's behind this hostility towards journalists?
Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is a funding shortage hampering a UN investigation into Israeli violence?
Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So…
The Inside Story PodcastCan Rohingya refugees safely return to Myanmar?
Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy has Trump stayed silent about Gaza's famine?
Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What's behind his…
The Inside Story PodcastHas Israel become a divisive issue in Europe?
Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European countries…
The Inside Story PodcastHow can the world watch while Israel starves Palestinians?
Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war backed by the…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat do Israeli military data figures tell us?
An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, not fighters. It's one of the…
The Inside Story PodcastIsrael's War On Gaza - Can A Ceasefire Be Reached?
Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet…
The Inside Story PodcastIs Trump fully in charge of the trans-Atlantic alliance?
An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's President Vladimir…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat would be the terms of a deal to end the war in Ukraine?
He met them separately - Now, Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders have expressed a…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat will it take to end the war in Ukraine?
European leaders are joining President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader is under pressure to accept a deal to end the…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat will come of South Africa's national dialogue?
South Africa is holding a national dialogue. The president says it aims to shape the next chapter of democracy, three decades after the end of apartheid. With…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine?
What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine? There was no agreement to end the conflict. Washington said it was a 'listening exercise' for…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy has violence flared up in Serbia?
Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding elections…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's driving the cholera outbreak in Sudan?
Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from…
The Inside Story PodcastHow important is the Alaska summit for all sides in the Ukraine war?
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European…
The Inside Story PodcastHow can Israel kill media workers with impunity?
International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy is Israel intent on killing journalists in Gaza?
Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy did the US broker peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But will it…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond?
As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic pressure, and…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat will Israel's decision to seize Gaza City mean for the humanitarian situation?
After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. As…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the chances the war in Ukraine could be nearing an end?
US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Western sanctions…
The Inside Story PodcastCould Trump's confrontational tariff strategy forge new alliances against him?
Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs. Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the long-term impacts of Israel's war on Gaza?
Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150-thousand Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face devastation…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will Trump's tariffs affect US-India relations?
The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago when the leaders of…
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How will Russia respond to US statement it's re-positioning two nuclear submarines?
How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines? The move comes after comments by Russia's former…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the fallout from Donald Trump's new batch of tariffs?
The US President has imposed new levies on several countries, set to take effect in the coming days. But will the new measures reduce the US trade deficit? And…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the implications of US sanctions on Palestinian officials?
The US announces sanctions against the Palestinian leadership, saying it has undermined peace efforts. It comes as the war in Gaza still rages and the push for…
The Inside Story PodcastIs Israel implementing genocide by starvation in Gaza?
Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the implications of the US-EU trade agreement?
The US and European Union say they have struck a trade deal. It will impose 15% tariffs for Europe but not the US, and there are pledges for huge US energy and…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the consequences of Israel starving Gaza?
Starvation in Gaza. The entire population food-deprived after months of Israel blocking vital supplies and waging relentless attacks. Experts say the strategy…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the significance of France's decision to recognise a Palestinian state?
France says it will recognise a Palestinian state and the UK is under pressure to follow suit. But as Israel continues its war and starvation in Gaza, will…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's fuelling the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand and Cambodia have been exchanging fire along their disputed border. At the heart of the feud is a number of centuries-old Hindu temples. So, could it…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat do Trump's tariffs mean for the global economy?
Has Donald Trump's policy of imposing trade tariffs worked? He has signed a major trade deal with Japan, with Tokyo pledging to invest hundreds of billions of…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy is the US withdrawing from international organisations?
Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global…
The Inside Story PodcastIs Israel implementing genocide by starvation in Gaza?
Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the implications of the UK's ban on Palestine Action?
Protests against the UK ban on Palestine Action and its designation as a terrorist group. The government acted after military aircraft were vandalised at an…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy does Israel keep bombing religious sites?
Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, the latest religious site hit in the war. Hundreds of mosques damaged or destroyed with cemeteries obliterated too…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat’s next after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on Brazil?
Deepening conflict between the US and Brazil over the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. US President Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs…
The Inside Story PodcastIs the voting system in the UK fair?
The UK government wants to introduce legislation to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. But will the reform make any difference?…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the long-term implications of Israel's actions in Syria?
What is the real motive behind Israel's involvement in Syria? Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, it's repeatedly bombed and extended its occupation, saying…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat does China's military activities mean for Japan?
Tokyo says China's growing military activity is a serious threat. So, what does this mean for an already volatile region? And how will the US react? In this…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is Syria's new government dealing with the Druze minority?
Reluctant to recognise the new government in Syria, fighters from the Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence. A ceasefire is in place, but…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?
Ten years ago Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, the US…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat’s Trump’s strategy behind imposing tariffs on Europe and Mexico?
US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all-out…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will funding cuts affect the millions living with HIV/AIDS?
Sudden cuts to international funding have dealt a severe blow to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The UN warns millions of people will die and millions more…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat next for the Kurds as the PKK begins laying down arms?
Members of the Kurdish Workers' Party have laid down their arms, ending a decades-long struggle with Turkiye. But will this move by the PKK lead to real…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is Greece responding to a surge in illegal migration?
The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arrest those entering…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy are millions of workers on strike in India?
Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are Israel's plans for Gaza?
Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has…
The Inside Story PodcastHas BRICS made a difference on the world stage?
Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?
Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration…
The Inside Story PodcastWho will monitor Iran's nuclear activities?
First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its…
The Inside Story PodcastWhich global companies are benefiting from the genocide in Gaza?
A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?
Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's bringing China and the EU closer?
What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But…
The Inside Story PodcastWill Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra keep her job?
Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra…
The Inside Story PodcastWho's to blame for Sudanese refugees facing hunger?
They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is…
The Inside Story PodcastWill a deal to end war between the DRC and Rwanda work this time?
Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running…
The Inside Story PodcastWho decides who can have nuclear arms?
The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among nine countries…