On Saturday October the 7th the world awoke to the most horrific, chaotic, and game changing Arab-Israeli war in 50 years. But despite how tragic the news was, it wasn’t at all surprising. Internal divisions and partisan dysfunction inside previously functioning democracies (like Israel) have left previously secure and united societies, divided and open to t ... Show More
Nov 20
Ep 154. Is it in Israel’s interest to recognize Palestinian Statehood? A conversation with former Israeli Ambassador Ilan Baruch
In this bonus episode, Jane and Jason are joined by former Israeli Ambassador to South Africa, Ilan Baruch, to present a unique perspective on a possible route to peace between Israel and Palestine. Amb. Baruch is a part of the ‘Policy Working Group’, which advocates for ‘levelin ... Show More
40m 30s
Nov 18
Ep 153. Is wealth inequality the greatest global danger? U-turns on a U-Turn: Reeve’s Budget, and why is Trump suing the BBC?
The US president has said he plans to sue the BBC, even after getting an apology for a misleading Panorama edit of his 6 January speech. But how could he do that national broadcaster of America’s greatest ally? And will the BBC cave?
To find out, Jason is joined again by retur ... Show More
58m 46s
Jun 2024
Episode 344: Mixed Messages from the White House
<p>Today, Les, Jess, and Bishop discuss the recent developments in the War in Gaza including President Biden’s recent comments stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war to stay in power. These comments come amidst a flurry of diplomatic activity ... Show More
10m 10s
Oct 2023
Au lendemain de l'explosion à l'hôpital Al-Ahli, Joe Biden tente de reprendre la main dans un climat de fortes tensions
<p>Mardi 17 octobre, l'annonce d'une explosion ayant touché l'hôpital Al-Ahli Al Arabi, situé à Gaza, a attisé les tensions entre Israël et le monde arabe, clivé un peu plus les opinions occidentales et donné lieu à une guerre informationnelle d'un degré jamais vu sur le réseaux ... Show More
27m 12s