Podcast Episodes

Gaza Special: What's next?

Episode 655

One story is dominating the headlines today: the rapidly unfolding situation in the Middle East. This morning, Hamas released the last 20 living hostages; in return, Israel freed over 1,700 Palestini…

Published on 1 month ago

Will Trump’s Gaza deal lead to lasting peace in the Middle East?

Episode 654

Why has Donald Trump sent hundreds of National Guards to Illinois? Should the UK look to France when it comes to tackling the far-right? Will the US-backed plan for peace in Gaza work?

Rebecca Moore i…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Why is the government giving the police more power to stop protesters?

Episode 653

Do new oil projects in the Gulf of Mexico signal the end of an international consensus on climate change? Will the Home Office’s new plans to curb protests backfire? Six months on from the Supreme Co…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

What we know about the Manchester synagogue terror attack

Episode 652

Two Jewish people were killed in a terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue. Did President Trump and Pete Hegseth cross the line with their inflammatory speeches to military generals? And what’s be…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

What’s the point of Labour’s new plan for immigration?

Episode 651

Will the US ban a safe and legal abortion pill? Is the Met Police full of Freemasons? Can Labour take control of the narrative on immigration?

Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Francisco Garci…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why are top comedians performing at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia?

Episode 650

This weekend marks the first-ever Riyadh Comedy Festival, with Jimmy Carr, Aziz Ansari, and Dave Chappelle on the bill. It’s being reported they are each being paid upwards of $375,000 to perform in …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why did Donald Trump falsely claim paracetamol causes autism?

Episode 649

This week the President made the erroneous link between pregnant women taking paracetamol to autism. What happens now that trust in basic pain relief is shaken? Has Reform miscalculated with its clim…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What does it mean to recognise a Palestinian state?

Episode 648

Could Tiktok become MAGA-tok? What are the implications of recognising a Palestinian state? Should Rwanda be hosting an international cycling competition?

Rebecca Moore is joined by The Observer’s Ste…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What does Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation tell us about freedom of speech in Trump's America?

Episode 647

What did we learn from Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s press conference? Why is Israel invading Gaza City? What does the suspension of the Jimmy Kimmel show tell us about press freedom in America?

Reb…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

How did Gen Z in Nepal overthrow a government?

Episode 646

With young people in Nepal using social media sites like Discord to organise protests, are we witnessing the South Asian Spring? How influential is Elon Musk in British politics following his message…

Published on 2 months ago