Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTunisia’s parliamentary elections - what to expect
Episode 294
On December 17, 2010, Tunisian fruit seller Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation became the catalyst for the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Uprisings…
3 years, 2 months ago
Iran’s religious rules and the force that upholds them
Episode 293
A group of men in green uniforms and women in loose black chador head scarfs roaming the streets in a van is a familiar sight in Iran. This is a patr…
3 years, 3 months ago
The meaning of the UAE space missions
Episode 292
The UAE is launching the Arab world's first mission to the Moon - a new milestone for a country that hasn’t looked back after sending the first Emira…
3 years, 3 months ago
What is it actually like to be at the Qatar World Cup?
Episode 291
The world came together in Qatar when the FIFA World Cup kicked off for the first time in the Middle East and Arab world. But even before a ball had …
3 years, 3 months ago
What is next for President Joe Biden, Mr Trump, Democrats and Republicans
Episode 290
For millions of Americans, it is an unwelcome blast from the past. For millions of others, it is a hope for a second chance to "drain the swamp" of A…
3 years, 3 months ago
David Miliband on conflict, climate and the aid gap
Episode 289
“Conflict, climate and the economic consequences of Covid-19 are feeding off each other in a vicious circle, with 54 conflicts, 100 million displaced…
3 years, 4 months ago
Is the world doing enough to stop climate change?
Episode 288
There is a debate raging internationally about climate change. As we’re greeted by dire headlines and alarm, the UN had a stark warning - the battle …
3 years, 4 months ago
Who is Rishi Sunak and how can he restore British stability?
Episode 287
Britain has seen two monarchs and three prime ministers in the space of just two months. If a TV writers’ room pitched anything like the events of th…
3 years, 4 months ago
How Malala’s story, advocacy and activism for women’s education inspired generations
Episode 286
Ten years ago, one family’s future was changed forever when a single bullet fired by a militant extremist shattered a 15 year old girl’s face in a sm…
3 years, 4 months ago
What is the maritime border deal between Lebanon and Israel and why does it matter?
Episode 285
Drawing a line on a map is never straightforward – there are many places around the world with no set boundaries. But now there is one less unmarked …
3 years, 4 months ago