The Inside Story Podcast
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What role can the UN play in Gaza?
The Inside Story Podcast
10/19/23 • 26 min
Palestinians in Gaza are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe, with nothing allowed in and no way out.The UN is blocked on the ground, and the Security Council is polarised and paralysed by veto. So, what role can it play?
Join host James Bays.
Guests:
Mukesh Kapila - Professor at the University of Manchester.
Yousef Munayyer - Head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington DC.
Chris Gunnes - Former UN Relief and Works Agency spokesperson.
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What's behind the Russia-Ukraine neutrality plan?
The Inside Story Podcast
03/17/22 • 22 min
It's been three weeks since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, and as the destruction worsens, the warring sides are discussing a ceasefire. One possibility is Ukraine declaring its neutrality like Sweden or Austria. But will Ukrainians accept the compromise?
Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.
With guests:
Peter Zalmayev - Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
Pavel Felgenhauer - Defense and Military Analyst, Novaya Gazeta newspaper.
Andreas Umland - Research Fellow, Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies.
What's behind the headscarf ban in India's schools?
The Inside Story Podcast
02/10/22 • 20 min
A ban on headscarves in schools has become the latest flashpoint on minority rights in India. Muslim and Hindu students have faced off in the southern state of Karnataka, after female muslim pupils wearing religious veils were barred from class. Is this simply a religious issue, or a broader debate on identity in India?
Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.
With guests:
Fatima Khan - Journalist, The Quint
Uday Chandra - Assistant Professor of Government, Georgetown University
Anas Tanwir - Advocate at the Supreme Court of India
How far will Vladimir Putin go?
The Inside Story Podcast
03/08/22 • 19 min
Some expected a quick victory – but Russia's invasion of Ukraine is in its second week. So, how far will Vladimir Putin go to reach his objectives? And how far will the West be prepared to go in supporting Ukraine militarily?
Join host Folly Bah Thibault.
With guests:
Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and Military Analyst.
Samuel Ramani - Associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI).
Baptiste Robert - Chief Executive Officer of Predicta Lab.
What happens if NATO gets involved in the Russia-Ukraine war?
The Inside Story Podcast
03/04/22 • 21 min
NATO Foreign Ministers have met in Brussels for a special summit on Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says NATO does not want confrontation with Moscow - but it stands ready if conflict comes. What will be the consequences if the alliance gets involved?
Join host Dareen Abughaida.
With guests:
Brooks Tigner - Correspondent for Jane's Defense Weekly.
Robert Hunter - Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO
Andrey Baklanov- Chairman of the Board of the Association of Russian Diplomats.
Who stands to lose from the disputed River Nile dam?
The Inside Story Podcast
02/21/22 • 21 min
Ethiopia has started generating power from its Grand Renaissance dam, which is seen as a threat by Sudan and Egypt. Why is there a regional dispute over this? And who stands to gain or lose?
Join host Sami Zeidan.
With guests:
Adem Kassie Abebe - Program Officer at International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Allam Ahmed - Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development at University of Sussex.
Alex de Waal - Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.
Can neighbouring countries handle Ukraine's refugee crisis?
The Inside Story Podcast
03/10/22 • 23 min
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the UN warns the humanitarian crisis could grow and affect millions more. People are crossing to neighbouring Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova, but how many Ukrainians can they receive? Will they introduce a new migration policy?
Join host Hazem Sika
With guests:
Matthew Saltmarsh - Head of News and Media for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Camille Le Coz - Senior Policy Analyst at Migration Policy Institute.
Alexander Betts - Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at Oxford University.
What's behind Spotify's misinformation row?
The Inside Story Podcast
01/31/22 • 23 min
Facing the music, Spotify has announced new rules to deal with Covid-19 misinformation. Artists have been pulling their songs because of the streaming service's star podcaster, who's a vaccine sceptic. How do companies tread the line between harmful lies and healthy debate?
Join host Dareen Abughaida.
With guests:
Jeffrey Lazarus - Head of the Health Systems Research Group, Barcelona Institute for Global Health.
Catalina Goanta - Associate Professor of Law and Technology, Utrecht University.
Courtney Radsch - Fellow at the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy.
Can Europe be weaned off Russian gas?
The Inside Story Podcast
01/27/22 • 23 min
EU leaders are worried that Russia will turn off the taps on much-needed gas supplies if tensions with Ukraine get worse. The United States is helping its allies look for different suppliers, but will the alternatives be enough to fuel Europe's energy needs and reduce its dependent on Russian gas?
Join host Imran Khan.
With guests:
Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and Military Analyst.
Cornelia Meyer - CEO of Meyer Resource and a specialist in oil and gas.
Ulrich Brueckner - Professor of Political Science at Stanford University in Berlin.
Should artists and athletes take a stance on the Russia-Ukraine war?
The Inside Story Podcast
03/21/22 • 22 min
Russian artists and sports figures are being asked to condemned the invasion of Ukraine, or risk being banned from performing in the West. This is despite laws that protect freedom of expression in Europe. So, should they take a political stance on the war?
Join host Hazem Sika.
With guests:
Natalia Pelevine - British-Russian playwright, political activist and blogger.
Alexey Yaroshevsky - Russian sports reporter.
Danyel Reiche - Visiting associate professor at Georgetown University.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Inside Story Podcast have?
The Inside Story Podcast currently has 953 episodes available.
What topics does The Inside Story Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on The Inside Story Podcast?
The episode title 'What role can the UN play in Gaza?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Inside Story Podcast?
The average episode length on The Inside Story Podcast is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Inside Story Podcast released?
Episodes of The Inside Story Podcast are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Inside Story Podcast?
The first episode of The Inside Story Podcast was released on Sep 27, 2021.
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