Podcast Episodes

Pentagon, Powell, Walmart, DC troops and Gaza's children

The Pentagon’s intelligence chief has been fired in the latest purge by President Donald Trump's administration. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at a rate cut in September. Walmart’s earnings reveal sh…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Famine in Gaza, Putin's demands, Russia’s economy and Jackson Hole

* Updated to include details of Jerome Powell's speech in Jackson Hole, and the FBI raid on the home of former Trump adviser John Bolton. A global hunger monitor says famine has struck an area of Ga…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Israel’s plans, Australia, redistricting, Fed and naval drones

Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City and approves a settlement plan to erase the idea of a Palestinian state – while diplomatic relations sour with Australia. Texas…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Ukraine security, CHIPS, Japan nuclear and Zelenskiy's suit

Donald Trump says the U.S. may provide air support to guarantee any Ukraine peace deal. Washington explores equity stakes in chipmakers - even those overseas - in return for Biden-era funding. Japan …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Ukraine talks, Hamas, AI poll and Labubu boost

* This podcast has been updated to include the end of the Air Canada flight attendant strike.

U.S. President Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskiy the United States would help guarantee Ukraine's s…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Trump-Zelenskiy, Gaza, Bolivia and Swatch controversy

* This episode was updated to include U.S., Ukrainian and European leaders meeting in Washington, D.C.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy say they hope that Mond…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Putin's offer, Kaepernick docuseries, Air Canada, Bolivia and screwworm

An outline of Putin's peace offer to end his war in Ukraine has emerged, suggesting that Russia relinquish tiny pockets of occupied Ukraine and Kyiv cede swathes of its eastern land. President Volody…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

No deal on Ukraine at Trump-Putin Alaska summit

A highly anticipated Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, although both leaders des…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump-Putin, Haiti, PPI and Israeli settlements

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for face-to-face talks on Ukraine and arms control at an Alaska summit. Erik Prince, an ally of President Donald Trump, says h…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia-Ukraine, DC police, Tesla in Norway and Gaza music

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens "severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine ahead of their summit. Trump pushes for congressional approval to ex…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago