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If You're Listening

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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

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While governments scramble to find a way around the Strait of Hormuz, a pipeline sits half-finished in the desert that would have solved the problem. So why was it never completed?

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As we’ve been looking into Iran over this month, we’ve had a lot of trouble finding out what is really happening on the ground. That’s due to the concerted and deliberate internet shutdowns carried out by the Iranian regime. And this isn’t the first ... more

Water is the lifeblood of all civilisations. In Iran, the water is drying up. That disappearance is becoming impossible to ignore, and after decades of mismanagement, the country’s water system is approaching a breaking point. Rivers that once crosse... more

Author Saeed Fassaie shares his story of witnessing the Iranian revolutionary first-hand, from being a political fugitive, to a soldier, to building a new life in Australia.

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Saeed Fassaie
Former political activist, memoirist, survivor of Iran–Iraq War
Self/ memoir author
Episode: Life inside the Iranian Revolution
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Australian academic and former prisoner in Iran
Australian academic, author of The Uncaged Sky
Episode: Kylie Moore-Gilbert says Trump might be stuck in Iran
Jon Lovett
A co-founder of Crooked Media and co-host of the political podcast Pod Save America
Pod Save America
Episode: Pod Save America on the endless escalation of Trump
Steven Pinker
Cognitive psychologist and science writer
Episode: Steven Pinker thinks we're too worried about the future
David Walachinsky
Author of The Book of Predictions
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Andrew Ramsay
Son of Alec Ramsay, sharing insights about his father's life and legacy.
Episode: The city that ten beers built
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Frederick McKay
Dentist known for identifying the Colorado brown stain related to fluoride
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Dr. Burke
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Host

Matt Bevan
Host of a podcast focused on explaining global news stories and their implications, often incorporating humor and storytelling elements.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.5k ratings
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    Podcast deleted

    Phone yeeted

    Holy water needed

    Apple Podcasts
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    Neb8047
    United Statesa month ago
  • I am listening, but to who?

    I appreciate Matt Bevan’s work and wanted to leave a YouTube comment only to find out they are switched off.

    I have a major concern with Israel’s influence over our media and Epstein being linked heavily with mossad I wonder if it’s an editorial decision.

    I am almost completely done with ABC

    Almost

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoobechoobe
    Australiaa month ago
  • Background music is horrendous

    My god, what is that awful background music the whole way through?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MaggieeeeeTeeeee
    Australiaa month ago
  • Best Podcast Ever!!!

    I’m only 11 years old and I love listening to this every night. The stories are very interesting and I love learning about all the different topics. Great job Matt, this is a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex_K****
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great explainer

    Thinks wider than Australia, does the research, and it’s funny - gets better all the time. Also good on video.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robmcdnz
    New Zealand2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and in-depth analysis of international events.
The host is often described as funny and relatable, making complex topics easier to understand.
Young listeners express enthusiasm for the podcast's educational value and relevance to current affairs.
Some critiques mention an excess of humor that may detract from serious topics occasionally.

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Life inside the Iranian Revolution
Q: What role did your time at Toastmasters play in your mental health and integration in Australia?
Toastmasters helped him confront and manage anxiety and PTSD by giving him real-world speaking opportunities, building confidence, and shifting focus from inward distress to outward challenges.
Life inside the Iranian Revolution
Q: How did your experiences shape your decision to leave Iran?
He details three main drivers: career obstacles due to political background, the sense of a constrained life under the regime, and observing worsening living conditions, which together made emigration seem necessary.
Life inside the Iranian Revolution
Q: What was it like growing up in Tehran before and during the revolution?
Saeed describes a booming economy and vibrant political debates in the late Shah era, followed by a sudden clampdown after the clerical coup, which forced him to go into hiding and eventually pursue education under a repressive system.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert says Trump might be stuck in Iran
Q: What is your assessment of how the IRGC responded to crises like COVID-19 inside Iran?
The IRGC initially denied COVID-19 and rejected the reality of the pandemic, clinging to conspiratorial explanations and resisting protective measures, which contrasted with public messaging by the Supreme Leader and state media; this illustrated a rigid, information-controlled environment where denial and misinformation persisted.
Making sense of Trump’s attack on Iran
Q: If the regime does not survive, could the Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi become a transitional leader, and how might that influence the country's future?
The discussion analyzes that while he is a prominent figure with Western visibility, inside Iran his level of support is unclear, and many would both accept or reject such a transition depending on its inclusivity and perceived legitimacy.

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The episodes feature comprehensive analysis of significant global events, presenting them through a lens that makes complex political and social dynamics accessible to a broad audience. Themes include the intricacies of international relationships, such as the tensions between India and China, as well as insights into the political upheaval in the Middle East, particularly related to significant individuals and events like the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The show also ties historical contexts to contemporary issues, like the effects of climate change and the political landscape shaped by leaders such as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. With engaging storytelling and humor, listeners are encouraged to grasp the implications... more

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