The Foreign Report

Mar 07 2025 5 ep. 49 mins 36
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The world is speckled with powder kegs ready to pop off into conflicts that could cost the US billions in blood and treasure. Understanding the current context, history, and motivations of all the players will inform audiences into what is actually happening in the world. Host Seena Ghaznavi (producer, comedian, lawyer) combines history, current public data sets, and expert interviews to forecast what could happen in the coming years in hot zones throughout the world. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Foreign Report ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Ukraine’s Nukes, Trump’s Trade War, and Mehrsa Baradaran on Neoliberalism

Mar 07 2025 63 mins  
We deep dive into Ukraine’s nuclear past—how it once held the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal and whether its 1994 decision to disarm was a historic mistake, given Russia’s repeated betrayals. Then, we break down Trump’s latest trade war moves, as new tariffs on Mexico and Canada spark retaliation and a potential escalation with China. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel has

Kyiv’s Mineral Deal, Trump’s Afrikaner Asylum, and DOGE’s Reckless Cuts

Feb 28 2025 58 mins  
Comedian, professor, and co-host of Fraudsters Dr. Justin Williams joins us this week as we dive into Ukraine’s high-stakes economic deal with the U.S., which gives America access to rare earth minerals while Kyiv hopes it secures more military aid. Plus, Germany’s elections shake things up, with the far-right AfD making historic gains.

The War on Cartels & the Battle for Ukraine

Feb 21 2025 63 mins  
An update on the TikTok ban, the U.S. labels Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations, and Trump and Putin have left Zelenskyy out of any peace talks. We dive into the secret CIA drone operations over Mexico and the potential military action that could follow. Major shifts in the Russia-Ukraine war negotiations—Trump is making moves with Putin while sidelining Europe, fueling t

Tariffs, Trump’s Gaza Plan, and the Fate of USAID

Feb 14 2025 61 mins  
Big announcement on the show this week: we’ve bid adieu to Saman, and we’ll miss him terribly. Guest host Travis Irvine joins us as we break down Trump’s latest tariff moves, his controversial proposal to “redevelop” Gaza, and the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy. Plus, we take a deep dive into the soft power of USAID—how America’s top aid agency shapes gl

TRAILER - NOT SURE THIS IS A GOOD IDEA

Sep 20 2024 1 mins  
Maybe this show is not the best idea we've had. But it's the show we WANT to do. It's the show we NEED to do. We're going to bring you everything we know about the world, and ask all the questions we're curious about. Get ready for The Foreign Report where every episode Seena and Saman fall head first on the third rail of global politics.