Yesterday

Trump Foreign Policy 2.0: Making China Great Again

The only consistent theme of Trump’s foreign policy has been inconsistency. As baffling choices continue without rhyme or reason, we have to ask—who benefits? Max Boot, Rosa Brooks, and Ed Luce join David Rothkopf to explore why China is the biggest winner in Trump’s second term ... Show More

46m 42s

Yesterday

The DSR Daily for July 9: Court Clears the Way for Federal Firings

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing for mass federal layoffs, the IRS allowing churches to endorse political candidate, stalling ceasefire talks in Gaza, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24m 3s

Yesterday

The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec’s Fury at Media over Texas Flood Exposes Worst of MAGA

At least 109 people have died amid devastating flooding in Texas. Distressingly, 27 deaths occurred at a summer camp for girls, and the toll continues to rise. This week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt angrily lashed out at the news media and Democrats for asking wh ... Show More

22m 7s

May 2024

Israel and Iran: How to Prevent a Regional War

The recent attacks by Iran and Israel on one another’s territory have taken the strategic rivalry between these two adversaries into uncharted and dangerous territory. The unprecedented strikes seem to have been contained for now, but it’s by no means certain that this state will ... Show More

47m 9s

Oct 2024

Israel says it will retaliate against Iran - what to expect

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iranian Strategic Branch in the Israeli military intelligence, to discuss Iran’s attack this week and how Israel might strike back. Then, long-time foreign correspondent Kim Ghattas speaks with Fareed fr ... Show More

43m 14s

Aug 2024

What Iran Might Do Next

The assassination of a key Hamas leader in Tehran, following the killing of a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut, could escalate an already tense conflict between Israel, Iran, and its proxies. Middle East expert Trita Parsi sits down with Ravi Agrawal to discuss what might happen ... Show More

52m 12s

Nov 2024

Ending the Lebanon War - with Nadav Eyal

On an almost daily basis, Hezbollah fires hundreds of missiles and rockets into Israel’s North. And yet there seems to be progress being made in negotiations towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.If we are approaching a deal, what does it look like? How will it be enfo ... Show More

40m 31s

Apr 17

Iran’s nuclear talks could reshape the Middle East

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran began last weekend in Oman, and are set to continue in the coming weeks. President Trump has warned that if the talks fail the US could take military action against the Islamic republic – an idea that Israel's government is pressing for. What ... Show More

23m 54s

Aug 2024

What's Iran up to?

Middle Eastern nations are scrambling to protect a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and prevent a regional conflict. There are reports of imminent Iranian and Hezbollah retaliation on Israel, as the United States moves military assets to the region. Joining Niall Pate ... Show More

17m 36s

Oct 2024

How will Israel retaliate? – Today in Focus Extra

Peter Beaumont joins Michael Safi from Jerusalem to discuss the unprecedented attack on Israel by Iran – and what may come next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

12m 21s

Oct 2024

Can Israel's war on Gaza expand to the region?

After firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, Iran warns the U.S. of further action unless Israel's aggression is curbed. The world waits to see what Israel will do next, as it continues bombing Gaza and Lebanon. Can peace prevail - or is a wider war more likely? In this ... Show More

29m 10s

Sep 2024

What Will Israel Do Next?

The next stage of Israel's war against Hezbollah will start soon, according to the Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is currently conducting reconnaissance and other ground raids inside Lebanon. According to the US, Washington says any ground invasion could be more li ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2024

Israel retaliates against Iran

Today on the show, Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran. New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman joins Fareed to discuss the fallout from these strikes and the likelihood of further escalation. Next, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon Ryan ... Show More

42m 59s

Watching and Waiting: Israel, Iran, War ...