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Political Lens

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United States
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China
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European Union
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Lebanon
Russia
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Two-State Solution
Israeli Settler Organizations
Humanitarian Crisis
Hamas

We focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of #journalism that the world has come to rely on.We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen o... more

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With elections one month away, the media discourse in Israel has narrowed in on one question about one man: What did Benjamin Netanyahu know before October 7? The prime minister is suing the Israeli newspaper that reported the claim, while the right-... more

Washington's sanctions came hours after a former International Criminal Court judge, Navi Pillay, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The ICC prosecutes war crimes, crimes against ​humanity and genocide. It issued arrest warrants against more than 70 ... more

Two years ago – One year into Israel's war on Gaza – The Listening Post investigated the inner workings of Western media’s reporting on the genocide. Based on interviews with more than a dozen insiders, it lifts the curtain on the inner workings of a... more

Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed at their annual conference in the UK. The resolution also expresses support for a, quote - 'single democratic state throughout historic Palestin... more

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Recent Guests

Reed Brody
International human rights lawyer and member of the International Commission of Jurists
International Commission of Jurists
Episode: Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
Nathalie Tocci
Professor of practice at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe and former special advisor to EU high representatives
Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe
Episode: Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
Sohail Khan
Republican political analyst and former senior political appointee in the Bush administration
Episode: Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
Tim Bale
Professor of politics, Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Zionism is a form of racism: ٍtriking trajectory in UK
Yossi Beilin
Former Israeli justice minister
Independent, formerly Israeli government
Episode: Zionism is a form of racism: ٍtriking trajectory in UK
Jonathan Liss
Political commentator
Independent
Episode: Zionism is a form of racism: ٍtriking trajectory in UK
Charlie Phillips
Membership officer for Jewish Greens
Jewish Greens, Green Party of England and Wales
Episode: Zionism is a form of racism: ٍtriking trajectory in UK
Rajat Sethi
Political commentator focusing on contemporary India
New Delhi-based political commentator
Episode: Is the CJP changing India's political landscape?
Nikita Sood
Professor of the politics of development
Oxford University, UK
Episode: Is the CJP changing India's political landscape?

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Scott McLean
Host of Inside Story
James Bays
Host of Inside Story

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Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
Q: What do these latest US sanctions mean for the ICC's ability to operate, to do simple things like pay its staff, open and run software, that may be US software and so on?
Brody says the sanctions could disrupt banking, suppliers, payroll and even witness protection. He argues that the EU's blocking statute could help protect Dutch banks and other providers.
Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?
Q: So why is the Trump administration escalating measures against the ICC?
The guests cite longstanding US sovereignty concerns, pressure to protect Israel, and a desire to prevent accountability for US and Israeli officials. Tocci characterizes the sanctions as an effort to weaken the international order.
How significant are latest European sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements?
Q: If this is about E1, as you say, then what is your response to the claim that the settlement expansion could bury the idea of a Palestinian state?
The panelists discuss that E1 is pivotal and that the expansion risks the viability of a two-state solution, with voices calling for accountability and a realignment of regional and international policies.
Zionism is a form of racism: ٍtriking trajectory in UK
Q: Jonathan, what does Zionism actually mean as a core? Does it mean exactly the same thing for a Green Party member in Brighton as it does for a Jewish family whose identity is rooted in Zionism?
Zionism represents different things to different people: for some it is a safe haven and a political movement for Jewish self-determination, while for others it has been connected to dispossession of Palestinians; the term cannot be monolithically applied without considering historical and contextual nuances.
Why has Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal?
Q: What is the role of mediators like Qatar in reviving dialogue between Washington and Tehran, and how credible is their influence?
Mediators are trying to create credible pathways back to negotiation by balancing pressures and promising tangible concessions, though their influence depends on both sides' willingness to trust and engage in verifiable steps rather than public posturing.

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What is Political Lens about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A globally focused current affairs show that regularly hosts panels of policy experts, regional analysts, journalists, and former diplomats to dissect Middle East dynamics, US-Iran diplomacy, and broader geopolitical shifts. Episodes commonly center on negotiating leverage, sanctions, regional security, and the implications of major power moves for Israel, Iran, Lebanon, and the Gulf, with on-the-ground reporting blended with high-level analysis. A notable strength is the breadth of expert perspectives from academia, think tanks, and journalism, which helps listeners glean how competing narratives shape policy and public opinion. The show likely appeals to professionals in policy, diplomacy, journalism, and global business who want well-sou... more

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1. Reed Brody
2. Nathalie Tocci
3. Sohail Khan
4. Tim Bale
5. Yossi Beilin
6. Jonathan Liss
7. Charlie Phillips
8. Rajat Sethi

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