Podcast Episodes

Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato?

Donald Trump's return to the White House is seen as a potential threat to European security. Some believe he could abandon the transatlantic military…

1 year, 1 month ago

Path to the Presidency: Policy priorities

Trump's immigration plans, their effect on agriculture, and social media clashes. On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by Sumi Somaskanda and N…

1 year, 1 month ago

Life and death activism in Iran

In 2022, mass protests erupted in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Those protests dissipated after a fierce crackdo…

1 year, 1 month ago

The AI models invading our feeds

Is artificial intelligence making social media more dangerous? With online personalities increasingly dictating the way many of us live our lives, we…

1 year, 1 month ago

As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely

This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence.

When Bashar al-Assad’s power was challenged in 2014, the Islamic State group fille…

1 year, 1 month ago

Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’

Syria’s notorious Saydnaya prison is one of many that have been liberated as rebels take control of the country. We hear from our correspondent Barba…

1 year, 1 month ago

The final hours of the Assad regime

President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria, ending 50 years of authoritarian rule by his family. Over the weekend, rebels who had already taken Aleppo …

1 year, 1 month ago

Path to the Presidency: Foreign policy

In a week of high-stakes diplomacy, President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has sparked intense debate. On this episode, Cait…

1 year, 1 month ago

Why are Australian teens being kicked off social media?

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its parliament approved the world's strictest laws. Tech companies could be fined…

1 year, 1 month ago

Democracy in crisis in South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing impeachment after declaring – and then lifting – martial law. South Korea is often seen in the West as a beacon of …

1 year, 1 month ago