Podcast Episodes

12-Day War Aftermath: Iran Strikes, Gaza Ceasefire Hopes, & Ukraine's New Front

Episode 180

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by the headlines? Welcome to This Week Explained, your weekly deep dive into the most complex and impactful stories shaping our world. Join Tiana and Kervin as they unpac…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

BREAKING: US Strikes Iran | War or Calculated Conflict?

The Middle East is on edge after the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Is this a precursor to a wider war, or a calculated mo…

Published on 3 months ago

Israel-Iran War, Ukraine Strikes & Russia-China Spy Games

Episode 179

This week, the world feels less stable as the long-simmering conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into open, large-scale warfare. We also dive deep into Ukraine's persistent ability to strike deep…

Published on 3 months ago

Breaking: Israel Strikes Iran - A New Era of Confrontation

Episode 181

This Week Explained breaks down the unprecedented Israeli offensive against Iran, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion.' Explosions rocked Tehran as Israel targeted nuclear and missile sites, along with key…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Beyond the Headlines: Deep Dive into Ukraine, Middle East, & US-China Dynamics

Episode 181

This week we cut through the noise to bring you an in-depth analysis of Ukraine's innovative "Operation Spider Web" inside Russia, the complex and dangerous dynamics of arming militias in Gaza, and t…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Who's Winning? Russia, China & the Shifting Global Balance

Episode 180

This week, we pull back the curtain on the intense geopolitical competition reshaping our world. We'll ask the crucial question: Who's truly gaining ground in Ukraine, Gaza, and the heart of Africa? …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: Geopolitics & Intel Under Fire

Episode 179

This week, we unpack another complex week around the globe, from the grinding war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, to the delicate nuclear talks with Iran and a deeply concerning intel…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Global Affairs: Istanbul Talks, Gaza & Trump's ME Pivot

Episode 178

This week, we delve into the high-stakes diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, analyze Israel's significant new military offensive in Gaza, and unpack the controversial details of …

Published on 4 months ago

Is Global Order Shifting? Ukraine, ME, Asia, Europe

Episode 177

This week on This Week Explained, we dissect the critical updates from the Ukraine war, including new US diplomatic pressures on Russia, and the looming deadline for a major Israeli offensive in Gaza…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Trump Claims Ukraine Deal | US Cuts Syria Troops | Kashmir Explodes

Episode 176

President Trump claims a Ukraine peace deal is "very close" after talks with Putin, but is it realistic? Meanwhile, the US cuts troop levels in Syria amid ongoing ISIS concerns, and the Kashmir regio…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago