Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi
Going UndergroundWe ask the questions mainstream media avoid. Current affairs and geopolitics. Produced independently from Dubai, UAE. Hosted by award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi. linktr.ee/goingundergroundtv
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Zhang Weiwei, Director of Fudan University’s China Institute and former Translator for Chinese Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping. He discusses China’s current attitude to the Trump Administration a... more
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Paul Craig Roberts, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy. He discusses why he believes Iran has prevailed in the US-Israeli war on Iran but made a mistake in agreeing to a ... more
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Dr. Dmitri Trenin, Member of Russia’s Foreign and Defence Policy Council and former Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center. He discusses the significance of Victory Day amid the NATO-Russia proxy war ... more
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to David Pyne, Deputy Executive Director of the US Taskforce on National and Homeland Security. He discusses Donald Trump’s war on Iran being a war based of lies for the Greater Israel project, the prosp... more
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- Honest and Hard hitting
Afshin says it as it is and does not shy away from the tough questions. True journalism in a sea of government sponsored propaganda..the msm is dead and that’s why this platform is important..
Apple Podcasts5Dahlylamy
United Kingdoma year ago I'm glad you pushed on the issue of the veracity of events on Oct 7
Podcast Addict52 years agoVerena- Used to enjoy
Used to like the show. Not always in line with my thinking but normally like that. It’s clear this guy is an apologist for terrorist. Misguided and poor taste.
Apple Podcasts1Project Pratt
United States3 years ago - Solid Interviewer!
Honest direct interviews that challenge false narratives. Best in business now!
Apple Podcasts5C_Cali1United States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #145 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Brazil/News/Politics |
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A geopolitics-leaning interview show that probes global power dynamics, energy security, and regional conflicts from a critical, often contrarian viewpoint. Guests range from scholars and former policymakers to military insiders and Gulf business leaders, frequently challenging mainstream narratives around the US, Israel, Iran, China, and regional actors. Listeners likely value bold takes, in-depth analysis, and provocative framing that pushes conventional wisdom on foreign policy and media narratives. A standout trait is the willingness to host controversial perspectives and controversial figures to dissect power, strategy, and diplomacy in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
This program appears to blend long-form interviews with hard-hit... more
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1. Zhang Weiwei
2. Paul Craig Roberts
3. Dmitri Trenin
4. Wes Bryant
5. Victor Gao
6. Daniel Levy
7. James Webb
8. William J. Astore
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