
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 482 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

Almost 2,000 targets in Iran have been hit by the US in the first four days of the war.
US Central Command says it has severely degraded the country's air defences and destroyed hundreds of ballistic missiles, launchers and drones.
People in Iran, ... more
As the war on Iran enters its fourth day, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US assets in Arab countries ramp up, testing the limits of their patience.
Recent remarks from US officials suggest a limited timeframe for the war that could last a few weeks... more
It has been a matter of days since the US and Israel launched air strikes against Iran, and already the impact has rippled across the Middle East.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials have been killed. So, too, h... more
The notorious Al Hol camp in north-east Syria finally closed its doors this week. Thousands of alleged ISIS members and their families had been held there for years in inhumane conditions and without charge or trial.
Human rights groups had long ad... more
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A comprehensive examination of major global and Middle Eastern stories offers listeners a detailed understanding of the complex socio-political landscape. Episodes frequently feature insights from experts and firsthand accounts from those impacted by the events, ensuring a multifaceted perspective on pressing issues. Topics often include geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, and the implications of international policies, with discussions aiming to cut through polarizing narratives and highlight the nuances lost in typical news coverage.
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Recent guests on Beyond the Headlines include:
1. Stuart Casey-Maslen
2. William Roebuck
3. Aymenn Al-Tamimi
4. Max Rodenbeck
5. Damien McElroy
6. Isabela Serhan
7. David Wood
8. Renad Mansour
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