
Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world. Whether it's a local or international story, Rear Vision's expert analysis gives you the background you need to understand today's news.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNewsPolitics | |||

This year has seen an uncharacteristic flurry of meetings and engagement between North Korea, China and Russia.
Is a North Asia bromance blossoming or are we seeing a calculated collaboration?
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon that flared up in March this year is not new. Despite having no major border dispute or a struggle over resources, Israel and Lebanon have been in conflict for decades.
The history of Lebanon’s relationship w... more
Hezbollah has been a key political and military player in Lebanon for decades.
In 2000 it forced the Israeli military out of Southern Lebanon and since then has been in almost constant conflict with Israel. Since the October 7 terrorist attack by H... more
Fifteen years ago, events in Libya dominated world headlines. In 2011, during the “Arab Spring”, Western leaders pledged their determination to free the Libyan people from decades of oppression under Muammar Gaddafi. NATO jets were deployed. Today, a... more
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Enjoy the history of current issues and how they inform what is happening now.
Balanced, well researched and easy listening. Every episode teaches me about how our world operates. I am left pondering how much we have learnt from history
You don't know how important it is not to repeat history unless you know your history.
I love how this show takes a current topic and deep dives through history to give the issue context.
This podcast continually provides excellent historical analysis to understand our world in context. Really love it
What an absolute gem this podcast is (in-depth, well researched, &
beautifully put together) straight up information, no nonsense, no faffing, no extended intros - absolutely love this. I dead set love it - you peeps who put it together - I love your work ❤️
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Across recent episodes, the show consistently probes how historical forces shape current events, from regional conflicts and diplomacy to social and political transformations. Listeners encounter deep context on questions like state-building, war accountability, migration, and global power dynamics, anchored by historians, policy experts, journalists, and regional scholars. The program stands out for its rigorous sourcing, nuanced debates, and a tendency to present multiple perspectives—often reframing familiar topics through long-view historical analysis. This combination makes it especially valuable for decision-makers seeking context for complex global issues, as well as for curious listeners who enjoy evidence-based storytelling grounde... more
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2. Ziad Abourish
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