Episodes

  • The Art of the Middle East Deal, Philippines Midterms and Tissue-Gate

    The Art of the Middle East Deal, Philippines Midterms and Tissue-Gate
    May 16 2025
    In this episode: President Trump’s tour of the Middle East sees key deals signed and sanctions rolled back - what does it mean for the region? Plus, Prime Minister Albanese’s diplomatic balancing act with Indonesia’s leader, what the results of the Philippines midterms mean for two political dynasties, the latest on Ukraine peace negotiations, and how a used tissue became a tool of wartime propaganda.
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    27 mins
  • An American Pope, India-Pakistan escalation and Dolphins WTF?!

    An American Pope, India-Pakistan escalation and Dolphins WTF?!
    May 9 2025
    In this episode: Co-hosting from Vatican City, International Correspondent Ben Lewis tells us about the new pope, as cross-border assaults ramp up between India and Pakistan. Plus, a German headache, Israel’s plan to reoccupy Gaza, and decoding dolphin swear words.
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    30 mins
  • Trump's revolution, Israel's obligations, and Carney's surprise win

    Trump's revolution, Israel's obligations, and Carney's surprise win
    May 2 2025
    In this episode: the seismic shifts that shaped President Trump first 100 days in office, Israel’s legal duties towards Palestinians in the spotlight at the International Court of Justice, and a look at how Mark Carney went from underdog to unlikely winner in Canada’s election.
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    27 mins
  • Trump's Crimea ultimatum, India-Pakistan tensions and a conclave plot-twist?

    Trump's Crimea ultimatum, India-Pakistan tensions and a conclave plot-twist?
    Apr 25 2025
    In this episode: Washington threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, Asia Correspondent Aaron Fernandes joins us to discuss what's triggered the unfolding crisis between India and Pakistan, we'll explore the impact of Pope Francis’ legacy on the future direction of the Vatican, and Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson draws striking parallels between Canada and Australia ahead of the election.
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    28 mins
  • Sudan’s ongoing ‘nightmare’, Trump’s deportation directives – could civilians be next? And President Xi’s trade offensive

    Sudan’s ongoing ‘nightmare’, Trump’s deportation directives – could civilians be next? And President Xi’s trade offensive
    Apr 18 2025
    In this episode: Mathilde Vu from the Norwegian Refugee Council and US politics expert, Chas Licciardello join our hosts to navigate Sudan’s escalating civil war and President Trump’s ongoing conflict with judicial authorities. Plus, we delve into Iran’s upcoming round of nuclear talks, and the mass moose migration that’s mesmerising millions!
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    29 mins
  • Decoding the tariff war: Trump, Xi and the global fallout

    Decoding the tariff war: Trump, Xi and the global fallout
    Apr 11 2025
    In this episode: The fallout from Donald Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs, no signs of an end to Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza, and will Iran reengage on a fresh nuclear deal?
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    25 mins
  • Myanmar earthquake, Trump’s Liberation Day and Operation Babylift

    Myanmar earthquake, Trump’s Liberation Day and Operation Babylift
    Apr 4 2025
    In this episode: Myanmar’s ongoing civil war impacts the delivery of aid into the earthquake disaster zone, we go deep into the tariff trenches with Bruce Wolpe from the US Studies Centre, plus Israel announces a massive expansion of its war in Gaza, and a look back at the babies evacuated from Vietnam 50 years ago - where they are now?
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    30 mins
  • When a group chat goes rogue, & Ukraine ceasefire stalls

    When a group chat goes rogue, & Ukraine ceasefire stalls
    Mar 28 2025
    In this episode: a journalist’s dream becomes a security nightmare for the White House, why the Ukraine peace talks aren’t taking off, the trouble in Turkiye, and Suharto 2.0? Why a new law in Indonesia is fuelling public unrest.
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    27 mins