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Ami Ayalon: Is Israel fighting an unwinnable war?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Ami Ayalon, former director... more
May 1 2024 22m
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Iran
Chapter 1 17 mins
Israeli Security Elite Criticizes War Strategy
Chapter 2 5 mins
Israeli Security and Regional Challenges
Chapter 3 2 mins
Zionist Dream and Mountain Climbing
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Amin Salam: Can Lebanon's government avert catastrophe?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Lebanon's Economy Minister ... more
Apr 29 2024 22m
Lebanon's Plea for Peace and Stability
Chapter 1 11 mins
Lebanon's Economic Crisis and Regional Tensions
Chapter 2 13 mins
Lebanon's Political and Economic Challenges
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Joan Donoghue: Has the ICJ ruling changed anything in Gaza?
In an exclusive interview, Stephen Sackur speaks to ... more
Apr 26 2024 22m
Israel's Compliance With Court Order
Chapter 1 9 mins
International Justice and Genocide Cases
Chapter 2 13 mins
International Court of Justice and Israel
Chapter 3 1 min
International Law and Compliance
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Daniel Dennett: Philosophy and atheism
Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur’s 2013 in... more
Apr 24 2024 22m
Debate on Atheism and Religion
Chapter 1 11 mins
Evolution of Religion and Atheism
Chapter 2 12 mins
Debating the Bright Movement and Atheism
Chapter 3 1 min
Media Consumption and Advertising Discussed
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Richard Haass: How should the US respond to global risks?
Stephen Sackur speaks to veteran US diplomat Richard... more
Apr 20 2024 22m
Geopolitical Implications of Ukraine Conflict
Chapter 1 11 mins
Geopolitical Instability Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
Chapter 2 9 mins
US Foreign Policy Dilemmas and Strategies
Chapter 3 3 mins
US Foreign Policy Challenges in 2024
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Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Could Ukraine lose?
If the West doesn't step up assistance for Ukraine, ... more
Apr 19 2024 22m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Ukraine's Bleak Outlook and Western Inaction
Chapter 2 9 mins
US Aid and Ukraine's Survival
Chapter 3 54 sec
Celebrating Life and Doing Business
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Danny Danon: Will Israel listen to its allies?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Danny Danon, Israeli MP and... more
Apr 16 2024 22m
Israel's Strategy Against Hamas
Chapter 1 16 mins
Israel's Response to Iran Conflict
Chapter 2 8 mins
Debate on Israel's Strategy and Future
Chapter 3 29 sec
Hollywood Exiles Podcast Promotion
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Eddie Marsan: Do the arts neglect working-class people?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the actor Eddie Marsan, who... more
Apr 15 2024 23m
The Amy Winehouse Film Discussion
Chapter 1 8 mins
Eddie Marsan
Chapter 2 9 mins
Actors and Their Craft
Chapter 3 7 mins
Acting, Representation & Politics
Chapter 4 1 min
Global Commerce Solutions
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Job Sikhala: Is change possible in Zimbabwe?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Zimbabwean opposition polit... more
Apr 10 2024 22m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Opposition Activist on Zimbabwean Politics
Chapter 2 12 mins
Political Turmoil in Zimbabwe
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Humza Yousaf: Is the SNP's supremacy in Scotland under threat?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Scotland’s First Minister H... more
Apr 7 2024 22m
Misgendering and Hate Speech Legislation
Chapter 1 8 mins
Challenges and Opportunities in Scottish Politics
Chapter 2 4 mins
Scottish Hate Crime Legislation Debate
Chapter 3 10 mins
Transgender Rights and International Relations
Chapter 4 47 sec
Issue of Independence in Scotland
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Naomi Alderman: Power and technology
Another opportunity to hear Stephen Sackur's intervi... more
Apr 5 2024 23m
Exploring Conflict Through Language and Hope
Chapter 1 13 mins
Finding Voice
Chapter 2 9 mins
Power, Technology, and Hope
Chapter 3 2 mins
Global Women's Empowerment and Success
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Tom Shakespeare: Redefining disability
Stephen Sackur speaks to the bioethicist, disability... more
Apr 3 2024 22m
Chapter 1 17 mins
Exploring Ethics of Genetic Engineering
Chapter 2 7 mins
Inclusivity and Disability Rights Conversation
Chapter 3 33 sec
Innovative Solutions for a Better World
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Lila Rose: Could abortion be banned in the entire US?
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest o... more
Apr 1 2024 23m
Abortion Restrictions and Misinformation
Chapter 1 11 mins
Debate on Abortion Laws in America
Chapter 2 9 mins
Debate on Abortion and IVF Regulations
Chapter 3 3 mins
Debating Trump and Biden on Abortion
Chapter 4 36 sec
Global Success for Women Podcast Discussion
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Mohamed Irfaan Ali: Is oil a blessing or a curse for Guyana?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Guyana’s President Mohamed ... more
Mar 29 2024 23m
Oil and Gas Deal Controversy
Chapter 1 10 mins
Irfan Ali
Chapter 2 12 mins
Oil Exploration and Government Agreements
Chapter 3 1 min
Oil Revenues and National Responsibility
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On the road in Guyana
Stephen Sackur is on the road in Guyana, South Ameri... more
Mar 27 2024 23m
Guyana's Environmental Vulnerability and Oil
Chapter 1 13 mins
Guyana's Petro-State Transformation
Chapter 2 10 mins
Guyana's Oil Boom and Challenges
Chapter 3 1 min
Global Women's Success Stories & Advice
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Judith Butler: Gender and identity
Stephen Sackur speaks to philosopher Judith Butler, ... more
Mar 25 2024 23m
Gender, Prison, and Vilification Debate
Chapter 1 9 mins
Gender Theory and Political Provocation
Chapter 2 6 mins
Debate on Gender and Authoritarianism
Chapter 3 5 mins
Debating Safe Spaces and Feminism
Chapter 4 1 min
Global Politics and Social Activism
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Luis Abinader: Will the Dominican Republic help Haiti?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the President of the Domini... more
Mar 22 2024 23m
Responsibility to Help Neighboring Haiti
Chapter 1 11 mins
Cross-Border Challenges
Chapter 2 10 mins
International Reputation and National Security
Chapter 3 1 min
Government Corruption and Female Empowerment
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Chris Mullin: Have lessons been learned from the Birmingham Six injustice?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the former politician and j... more
Mar 20 2024 23m
Birmingham Bombings Legacy and Changes
Chapter 1 13 mins
The Birmingham Six
Chapter 2 9 mins
Miscarriages of Justice and Accountability
Chapter 3 33 sec
Dear Daughter Podcast Returns With Handbook
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Jan Egeland: Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Jan Egeland, secretary gene... more
Mar 18 2024 23m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Humanitarian Aid Crisis in Gaza
Chapter 2 9 mins
Humanitarian Priorities in Global Crises
Chapter 3 1 min
Finding Hope in Humanitarian Work
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Claude Joseph: Can anything save Haiti?
Haiti is on the brink; armed gangs are rampant, basi... more
Mar 14 2024 23m
Haiti's Political Future and Leadership
Chapter 1 13 mins
Political Crisis in Haiti
Chapter 2 9 mins
Security and Political Challenges in Haiti
Chapter 3 1 min
Focus on Haitian Well-Being
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Leonid Volkov: Is the anti-Putin movement out of options?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Leonid Volkov, long-time al... more
Mar 13 2024 22m
Regrets and Decisions of Political Leaders
Chapter 1 15 mins
The Legacy of Alexei Navalny
Chapter 2 5 mins
The Future of Russian Opposition Movement
Chapter 3 2 mins
Russian Sanctions and Hope for Future
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Riyad Mansour: Why are the diplomats failing?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the Palestinian Ambassador ... more
Mar 13 2024 23m
Hope for Ceasefire in Gaza
Chapter 1 16 mins
Hope for Ceasefire in Gaza
Chapter 2 7 mins
Seeking Unity for Palestinian State
Chapter 3 1 min
Recognizing Palestinian Statehood at UN
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Sathnam Sanghera: Britain's imperial legacies
Stephen Sackur speaks to the writer Sathnam Sanghera... more
Mar 6 2024 23m
Debating British Imperialism's Impact
Chapter 1 9 mins
British Empire Legacy and Controversy
Chapter 2 13 mins
Impacts of British Imperialism Debate
Chapter 3 44 sec
British Schools Read Author's Books
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Salome Zourabichvili: Where does Georgia's destiny lie?
Russia’s neighbour Georgia is closely watching what ... more
Mar 1 2024 23m
Aprasia's Desire for EU Membership
Chapter 1 10 mins
Georgia's Diplomatic Relations With Russia
Chapter 2 10 mins
Georgia's EU Integration and Political Dynamics
Chapter 3 1 min
Georgian Ambassador Discusses Political Challenges
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Ciarán Hinds: Is Northern Ireland a creative powerhouse?
Stephen Sackur interviews Northern Irish actor Ciará... more
Feb 28 2024 24m
Political Awakening Through Personal Experience
Chapter 1 7 mins
Kieran Hines' Journey in Northern Ireland
Chapter 2 3 mins
Acting, Politics, and Cultural Understanding
Chapter 3 7 mins
Reflections on Northern Ireland and Acting
Chapter 4 5 mins
Actors, Industry Values, and Storytelling
Chapter 5 57 sec
Hollywood Exiles
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