Proximities
Barry MaloneFormer foreign correspondent and international news editor Barry Malone talks to the journalists covering the non-Western news we rarely hear about. Expect under-reported stories told by the people closest to them. Proximities hosts intelligent discussions on the most important stories from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and more. We cover the news that is getting the least attention in the mainstr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Eric Reidy, Migration & Special Coverage Editor for The New Humanitarian, to dig into what really happened in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa last week. Away from the simplistic narratives of thos... more
In this week's episode, we are joined from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Dr. Abdou Sebushishe of the International Medical Corps, who is working on the frontlines of what has become the fastest-growing... more
In this week's episode, we're joined by Zahra Joya and Amie Ferris Rotman, who have co-authored a new book, "The Vanishing Girl of Kabul."
The book tells the remarkable story of Zahra's determined and fearless journey into journalism in a patriarcha... more
This week, we are sharing a recent appearance by our host Barry on the UK's Novara Live show in which he discussed a potentially impending massacre in Sudan.
Please note a trigger warning for discussion of sexual violence.
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Apple Podcasts | #198 |  United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  Ireland/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Poland/News/Politics |
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |  South Africa/News/Politics |
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What is Proximities about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A globally focused news podcast that centers on non-Western perspectives, ground reports, and in-depth conversations with seasoned international journalists. Episodes explore everyday life, politics, and conflicts from regions often underrepresented in Western media, weaving historical context with on-the-ground storytelling to illuminate how local realities intersect with global power dynamics. Noteworthy is the emphasis on nuanced narratives over headlines, the breadth of regions covered, and a consistent push to diversify sources and viewpoints, making it valuable for listeners who want deeper understanding beyond traditional geopolitics punditry.
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1. Novara Live
2. Novara Media
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4. If I Speak
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Proximities launched 6 months ago and published 12 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Proximities include:
1. Dr. Abdou Sebushishe
2. Amie Ferris Rotman
3. Zahra Joya
4. Mohamed Gabobe
5. Kieran Andrieu
6. Sally Hayden
7. Michelle Kuo
8. Zecharias Zelalem
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