
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 251 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Writer and anti-corruption expert Sarah Chayes and journalist Emran Feroz join Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss the Epstein files, global networks of kleptocracy from Washington to the remote valleys of Afghanistan, and what elites really ge... more
As the war on Iran enters its second week, Bloomberg Economics Middle East lead Dina Esfandiary and Saudi analyst Sultan Alamer join Faisal Al Yafai to discuss how the war has come to the Gulf, upending years of careful diplomacy.
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In a special emergency episode of The Lede, journalist and The Iran Podcast host Negar Mortazavi and historian Arash Azizi join Faisal Al Yafai to discuss the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and what comes... more
On this month’s episode of Global Insights on The Lede, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly and Nigeria expert Ebenezer Obadare join Kwangu Liwewe Agyei to examine Donald Trump's surprisingly hands-on approach to Africa, including airstrikes on no... more
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Having now read both the European and U.S. editions of Dr. Raphael Cormack’s book, I felt it was important to share a documented counterpoint directly. I previously posted the following open letter on what appeared to be his public Facebook page. It was removed the next day. I am reposting it here for the r... more
Conventional capitalist ideologues rehash tired neoliberal tripe!
New Lines Podcast and Magazine are a highly recommended source of quality international news.
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
Fantastic podcast with important discussions on SWANA/MENA issues!
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The discussions focus on a variety of significant global issues, particularly those surrounding geopolitics, colonial histories, authoritarianism, and the socio-political landscapes of the Middle East and North Africa. The content frequently features expert guests from diverse fields such as literature, history, journalism, and political science, who provide deep insights into complex topics like capitalism, contemporary uprisings, and systemic oppression. The podcast stands out for its nuanced approach to current events, often venturing beyond mainstream narratives to explore less commonly discussed perspectives, fostering a more inclusive understanding of global affairs.
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Recent guests on The Lede include:
1. Dina Esfandiary
2. Sultan Alamer
3. Negar Mortazavi
4. Arash Azizi
5. Ebenezer Obadare
6. Zachariah Mampilly
7. Sam Dalrymple
8. Loubna Mrie
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