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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s multi-award-winning podcast, Beyond the Headlines — winner of two Signal Awards and the New York Festivals Radio and TV Awards. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer... more

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Recent Guests

William Roebuck
Executive vice president of the Arab Gulf States Institute and former deputy special envoy to the counter-ISIS coalition.
Arab Gulf States Institute
Episode: How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Aymenn Al-Tamimi
Researcher and historian based in Aleppo.
Episode: How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Max Rodenbeck
Israel-Palestine Director at the International Crisis Group
Episode: What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?
Damien McElroy
The National's UK Bureau Chief, providing insights on geopolitical implications.
The National
Episode: What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?
Isabela Serhan
Urban planner and architect, researcher at The Beirut Urban Lab
Episode: How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
David Wood
Senior Lebanon analyst at the Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
Renad Mansour
MENA Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Why voters are snubbing Iraq’s election
Dr. Lynn Kwok
Expert in South-East Asia Studies
Brookings Institution
Episode: Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0
Ajith Sunghay
Head of the UN High Commissioner for the Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
United Nations
Episode: Violence, gunfire and annexation: Palestinian olive farmers under attack

Hosts

Nada AlTaher
Host of Beyond the Headlines, known for engaging listeners with significant issues affecting the Middle East and providing clarity on complex political landscapes.
Banbar Qawi
Producer of Beyond the Headlines, responsible for ensuring high production quality and impactful storytelling in coverage of Middle Eastern events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Would give zero stars if I could

    The bias is breathtaking.

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    Nancy Pol
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Mideast news podcast

    An informative and well produced podcast that explores the most important stories in the Middle East.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sophietremblay
    Canada6 years ago
  • Podcast lover

    Astounding

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    Jazz114
    United States8 years ago
  • Lover of Podcasts

    Astounding

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    Lover of podcasts 239328913459
    United Arab Emirates8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and well-produced content, highlighting its ability to explore significant Middle Eastern stories.
Overall, many find the discussions engaging and enlightening, especially about complex regional dynamics.
Some express concerns about perceived biases in coverage, urging a more balanced approach.

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How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Q: Where did this renewed ISIS threat in Syria come from? Why now and how serious is it?
The Trump administration probably viewed the recent attack on U.S. soldiers as a significant embarrassment, spurring a forceful response to assert control and signal that their policy in Syria is still effective.
Why US action in Venezuela is causing so much anxiety in Middle East
Q: What do you think is going to happen to Venezuela?
Brian Katulis outlines several potential scenarios for the future of Venezuela, including working with the current regime or facing chaos.
Why US action in Venezuela is causing so much anxiety in Middle East
Q: Is this actually the same thing?
Brian Katulis discusses the substantial differences between the interventions in Venezuela and Iraq, emphasizing the context of the current situation.
How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again
Q: So do you think that this is going to be resolved diplomatically?
There has to be a politically and diplomatically pushed solution; any military action against the STC is not in anyone's interest.
How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again
Q: Do you think this was inevitable?
Yes, similar scenarios in other regions show that factions may struggle to coordinate due to differing agendas, leading to inevitable tensions and disagreements.

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Listeners are invited to explore the complexities of current Middle Eastern affairs through enlightening discussions that combine expert insights with the real-life experiences of those living through significant events. Key topics involve geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, and the regional effects of global power dynamics, analyzed through engaging conversations with experts and eyewitnesses. Known for its detailed approach, the podcast shines a light on often-overlooked narratives and strives to provide depth in an era of rapid news consumption, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the deeper implications of international news stories.

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2. Aymenn Al-Tamimi
3. Max Rodenbeck
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5. Isabela Serhan
6. David Wood
7. Renad Mansour
8. Dr. Lynn Kwok

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