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This is The Lede, the New Lines Magazine podcast. Each week, we delve into the biggest ideas, events and personalities from around the world. For more stories from New Lines, visit our website, newlinesmag.com

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Recorded at a New Lines live event at London’s Frontline Club, The Wall Street Journal’s Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov and The Sunday Times’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb join Faisal Al Yafai and Lydia Wilson for ... more

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The eminent Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss two years of war on Gaza and a century of war on Palestine.

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For this week’s episode of Global Insights on The Lede, Byline Times Editor-in-Chief Hardeep Matharu and New Lines’ Jos Betts join host Kwangu Liwewe to discuss the British right’s evolving relationship with identity and race, and whether a focus on ... more

Writer and political pundit Anand Giridharadas joins New Lines’ Faisal Al Yafai to discuss the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, political violence in America, and how to bridge the huge gulf currently dividing the country.

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Recent Guests

Rashid Khalidi
Palestinian-American historian and Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University.
Columbia University
Episode: Rashid Khalidi on One of the Worst Periods in Palestinian History
Hardeep Matharu
Editor-in-Chief of Byline Times, discussing identity in the Conservative Party.
Byline Times
Episode: Britain’s Summer of the Right
Jos Betts
Colleague at New Lines who writes about UK politics and the rise of the far right.
New Lines Magazine
Episode: Britain’s Summer of the Right
Anand Giridharadas
Journalist and political pundit
The Ink
Episode: How To Fix America’s Political Violence
Lyse Doucet
Lyse Doucet has been reporting from Afghanistan for four decades as a prominent journalist for the BBC.
BBC
Episode: Lyse Doucet's Alternative History of Afghanistan
Luka Ivanukich
Historian discussed the geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe
Episode: China’s Rise, American Reckoning
Ece Temelkarin
Writer on authoritarianism and critic of Turkish president Erdogan
Episode: China’s Rise, American Reckoning
Timothy Snyder
Author and commentator on the Ukraine conflict
Episode: China’s Rise, American Reckoning
Omar al-Aqad
Caller on the podcast discussing the liberal Western order
Episode: China’s Rise, American Reckoning

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Kwangu Liwewe
Host of Global Insights
Faisal Al Yafai
Host of The Lede

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Conventional capitalist ideologues rehash tired neoliberal tripe!

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    Harold N.
    8 months ago
  • Great Journalism

    New Lines Podcast and Magazine are a highly recommended source of quality international news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benrem
    Canadaa year ago
  • Insightful and thought provoking

    A welcome addition to the geopolitical podcasts that is refreshingly different from the standard Anglo/Western worldview. Using the Middle East as a launching point, this podcast expands horizons to important discussions about social, political and historical forces that shape our world today. One suggestion is to keep the episodes shorter (under 30 minutes) to be commuter friendly - can be broken into multiple episodes. Another suggestion is to add a current news update tying to the episode... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Almond1
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Fantastic podcast with important discussions on SWANA/MENA issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swarz Seawalker
    United States3 years ago

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Britain’s Summer of the Right
Q: Is it the politicians? Also, you've talked about this huge vacuum that needs to be filled to deal with these issues. How can the UK go about filling up that vacuum?
The media plays a significant role in shaping political narratives, and more nuanced discussions about identity and race are needed.
How To Fix America’s Political Violence
Q: What do you think is driving those feelings of isolation?
Anand suggests that both economic factors and the realities of social change are driving the feeling of being cosmically uncared for, which is widespread across various demographics.
Lyse Doucet's Alternative History of Afghanistan
Q: How does one maintain their journalistic integrity while facing such overwhelming news cycles?
It's important to keep one's perspective and avoid letting breaking news dictate personal life while remembering the human impact of these stories.
Lyse Doucet's Alternative History of Afghanistan
Q: Is that frustrating that you live your life at the whims of other people's news?
Breaking news doesn't discriminate; it just happens when it does, affecting both journalists and those living through the events.
Lyse Doucet's Alternative History of Afghanistan
Q: How do they find the courage to do this?
It struck me how Afghans have endured every possible political system and yet keep their sense of self and humor; finding ways to carry on despite extreme hardship.

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This podcast features in-depth discussions about significant global events, personalities, and ideas, primarily focusing on geopolitical issues, human rights, and social justice. A unique aspect is its commitment to exploring narratives often neglected in mainstream discourse, particularly surrounding the Middle East and Africa. The dialogues feature various experts, academics, and journalists, bringing diverse perspectives that highlight urgent topics such as authoritarianism, conflict, and the impact of foreign policies, making it especially relevant for listeners interested in understanding complex international relations and the stories that shape our world today.

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2. Hardeep Matharu
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5. Lyse Doucet
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