
The world is on fire. There's a coup. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes. Recent episodes include an exploration of the relationship between India and China, a closer look at the Saudi Arabian city of NEOM, the conflict i... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 276 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Israel's campaign against Hezbollah began with one of the boldest intelligence operations in recent memory. The pager attacks devastated the group's leadership, and Benjamin Netanyahu declared Hezbollah had been crushed. But eliminating a leader is o... more
Last Thursday's episode touched on the relatively short-lived, Israel-backed microstate of Free Lebanon. For Matt, that's all the excuse he needs to tell the story of his favourite ever micronation: the Principality of Sealand. Especially because, wh... more
Donald Trump wants a historic deal with Iran. The problem is that some of the biggest obstacles aren't in Tehran or Washington. They're on the border between Israel and Lebanon.
In this two-part special, we trace the conflict that keeps dragging th... more
The construction of Trump's new White House ballroom would make for maybe the best episode of Grand Designs ever made. The budget has blown out, a historic wing of the house has been demolished, and it's putting a strain on President Trump and Melani... more
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I can’t stop listening and I am only 9 years old I have listened to every one of them i am in a program to train future icj prouscores
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I see what you did there Mr Bevan!! Episode on Taiwan with the carrot and stick approach. At approximately 17:35 of the episode you said about President Xi, “Xi had a large number of carrots in his arsenal!” I spat my coffee clear across the room. Well played.
Thank you for a great start to the day.
Amazing series both audio and visual versions 10/10
Loved the chess metaphor in today’s episode! Always wondered what China was doing - great information and brilliantly presented. I listen to every ep! Thanks!
Nothing about all the amazing things happening in Australia just American bs
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A accessible, globe-spanning current affairs show hosted by a Melbourne-based journalist who explains world events with a documentary-style narration and a touch of humor. Episodes tend to connect historical patterns to present-day geopolitics, covering topics from US–China competition and Iran diplomacy to energy security and global markets. A notable strength is presenting complex international issues in clear, narrative form, often with guest experts and on-the-ground reporting. Listeners likely value well-sourced context, thoughtful analysis, and a lighter, personality-driven presentation that makes dense topics approachable for non-specialists. The show's recurring focus on geopolitics, energy, diplomacy, and media literacy together wi... more
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