May 15

A Fork in the Road

Negar Mortazavi joins a panel discussion on US-Iran nuclear talks, the dynamics in Tehran and Washington, and the role of Israel and Arab states. The panel was hosted at Cato Institute in Washington with Jon Hoffman, Greg Brew and Danny Citrinowicz. (Episode 132)

55m 9s

May 3

Iran’s Rivalry with the US in the Middle East

Negar Mortazavi speaks with Professor Mohsen Milani about his latest book “Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the U.S. in the Middle East” (Episode 131)

37m 1s

Apr 2025

Can Trump and Tehran make a Deal?

A conversation with Negar Mortazavi, Emma Ashford, Jon Hoffman, Trita Parsi, Sina Azodi, and moderated by Ryan Costello. Episode 130.

1h 1m

Aug 2024

Israel and Hezbollah have a heavy exchange of fire

Today on the program, after a significant escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Amos Harel from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz and vice president of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney abo ... Show More

42m 47s

May 22

109: Living in the Shai-aspora, with Rafael Shimunov

Matt and Daniel are joined by political activist Rafael Shimunov to examine the social construct of whiteness as it relates to pod favorite Shai Davidai, to witness a Shai on Shaiel war of words, and to open their collective third eye to irrational hatred of the other while getti ... Show More

1h 47m

Jul 2024

The fallout from Biden’s debate performance

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Financial Times columnist Edward Luce and staff writer at The Atlantic David Frum to discuss the fallout from Thursday night’s presidential debate. Should Biden drop out of the race? They discuss the calculations taking place within the Demo ... Show More

41m 14s

Mar 2025

Bad Hasbara 92: Free Mahmoud Khalil, with Bilal Sharmoug

Matt and Daniel are joined by comedian and actor Bilal Sharmoug to talk over the shocking ICE detention of Columbia grad student and protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, finding common cause with Ann Coulter, and a Beatle cucking in our nation’s intelligence capital: Nassau County, New ... Show More

1h 38m

Mar 2025

US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah and Syria's breakthrough deal with SDF

Ukrainian and US officials are holding three days of discussions in Jeddah in an effort to end the war with Russia. A deal signed by Syria’s interim government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been welcomed by Arab countries. Negotiations over a hostage deal betwe ... Show More

6m 54s

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

Sep 2021

September 9, 2021 - Review of Leaders‘ Debate; Bassem Youssef; Paralympian Katelyn Wright

7:30 | The Hill Times' managing editor Charelle Evelyn unpacks the French-language leaders debate in lead up to the federal election on September 20, 2021. 35:02 | #EatYourWords | The "group of individuals" at Rebel Media are given the microphone at the French-language election d ... Show More

1h 59m

Apr 2025

US-Iran nuclear talks resume: What’s at stake now?

Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while the US insists on stricter limits. Could th ... Show More

23m 1s

Jun 2

China Accuses U.S. of Undermining Trade Truce

A.M. Edition for June 2. Beijing points to recent export controls on AI chips and a crackdown on student visas in contending the U.S. broke a tariff reprieve between the two countries. Plus, Poland elects a conservative leader with ties to President Trump, breaking a streak of vi ... Show More

13m 48s

President of Peace or War?