
Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the Trump presidency, a... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Communism, cigars and Cadillac cars.
A beautiful island that has been the thorn in the side of the U.S government for 67 years.
But what is it about this small island of approximately 10 million people and 90 miles off the coast of Florida that m... more
America has lost the war with Iran and suffered their biggest strategic defeat in history.
That is according to Robert Kagan, a prominent foreign policy analyst and historian. He joins Richard on the podcast in this extra episode to talk about Ameri... more
Do all roads in the Middle East lead to Lebanon?
Journalist and historian Kim Ghattas thinks so. She argues that it is often the fate of small nations to be playgrounds rather than players.
Iran, America and Israel all have interest in the country.... more
The US and Iran have agreed a framework for peace talks, but Israel is deeply unhappy with the direction of travel.
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You reap what you sow And Zionists are doing this and world leaders are doing nothing
Thank you for the interview with Azizi. He provided exactly the type of expert input we so rarely get here in the west, but that we need in order to have a better understanding of the history behind all of the conflicts that have occurred in that part of the world since the regime change of 1979 in Iran.
Keep doing what you do Richard and Yalda, and we will keep listening! Thanks again.
The Iranian businessman Yalda claimed to be the key person has a questionable background.
On yr show he claims millions of Iranians are clamoring for the senior citizen son of the former Shah to return and lead the nation. Really ?
He also said he was in Trahir during the revolution in Libya. Except Trahir is where it happened in Egypt.
Instead of asking the real questions of the connection between this guy and Musk and Trump and future of another oil country in the age of a military expansi... more
Unique international look with prescient, smart, analytical reporters we can trust to tell the truth with a sense of shared humanity & a lack of BS.
I guess trust as gone and it will not come back
We have failed Palestine and Ukraine people
Lesson was obvious and clear to see World leaderships failed and passed their faith and trust in USA Bog mistake
And now here we are in hell co created by leaders globally
I believe trust as now gone
You don’t care for humanity all you care about is money and stealing
It’s disgusting and citizens are now awake and I for one have lost trust in global leadership
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A sharp, globally focused analysis show where battle-tested foreign correspondents unpack conflicts, geopolitics, and policy shifts from frontline reporting to high-level strategy. Episodes frequently center on great-power competition (notably the US, China, and regional power plays), mid-east diplomacy, and evolving warfare tech, with on-the-ground sightings balanced by interviews with policy makers, analysts, and regional experts. A standout is the consistent access to decision-makers and field reporting, offering practical context for listeners in policy, media, or business seeking geopolitical clarity and timely risk assessment.
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