The Inside Story Podcast

Feb 04 2025 500 ep. 24 mins 4.1k
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The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.

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Why is the US pushing for tariffs on its trade partners?

Feb 04 2025 24 mins  
A trade war between the US and its neighbours averted for now. President Trump has delayed imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but not China. Why is he pushing for the levies, and at whose expense? Can Washington afford to alienate its biggest trade partners? In this Episode:    Dmitry Grozoubinski, Director, Explain Trade.  Greg Swenson, Founding Partner, Brigg Macada

Why are Israeli attacks intensifying in the occupied West Bank?

Feb 03 2025 23 mins  
A wave of Israeli bombings devastates the Jenin refugee camp. More than 25 Palestinians have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank that was launched after the ceasefire in Gaza. Is Donald Trump's comeback emboldening Benjamin Netanyahu to annex more Palestinian territory? In this Episode:   Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francis

Could the conflict in DR Congo expand to the region?

Feb 02 2025 24 mins  
Rwandan-backed rebels advance in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They've captured a regional capital, and are vowing to reach Kinshasa. The conflict is causing a humanitarian crisis. Can mediation by regional leaders stop the fighting? In this Episode:   Nicodemus Minde, Researcher, East Africa Peace and Security Governance Program, Institute for Security Studies. Cryst

How will the US suspending foreign aid affect the world?

Feb 01 2025 24 mins  
The US state department stops nearly all foreign aid as President Donald Trump pushes his America First policy. But this assistance also helps the United States achieve its foreign policy goals. So how will they be affected, along with other countries and communities around the world? In this Episode:   Dave Harden, Former Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau of Democracy, C

What will shape Syria's future?

Jan 31 2025 25 mins  
Syria's new president has promised to unify the country in his first speech to the nation.He insists he'll form a government that reflects Syria's diverse society. But after more than a decade of civil war, how challenging is the road ahead? In this Episode:   Danny Al Baaj, Vice President of the Syrian Forum for Advocacy and Public Relations. Joshua Landis, Director of

What does violence in DRC mean for the region?

Jan 30 2025 24 mins  
What are the risks of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo spreading regionally? M23 rebels have taken control of the provincial capital. The president has promised a vigorous response. So, what role do neighbouring countries play? In this Episode:   Vava Tampa, Founder and Chief Campaigner, Save the Congo Richard Moncrieff, Project Director, In

How will US tech firms react to DeepSeek? 

Jan 29 2025 24 mins  
How will US tech firms react to DeepSeek? The Chinese artificial intelligence start-up says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. Donald Trump says it's a wake-up call for developers. So, who will dominate in this bitter digital rivalry? In this Episode:   Ray Wang, CEO and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research.  Toby Walsh, Profes

What might be the fallout of forcing out Palestinians from Gaza?

Jan 28 2025 24 mins  
An outright rejection of Donald Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt. The two countries say that's a red line. But how far can they go in resisting the US president? And what might be the fallout from forcing Palestinians from their land? In this Episode:    Michael Lynk, A human rights lawyer.   Hussein Haridi, Former Egyptian Assistant Foreign

Why are the US and Colombia fighting over deportation flights?

Jan 27 2025 23 mins  
An explosive diplomatic row between the US and Colombia over the deportation of unauthorised immigrants on military planes. It's been quickly defused for now, but threats of further action are being made. What does this signal about the new Donald Trump presidency?  In this Episode:   Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill newspaper.  Sergio Guzman, Director

What lies ahead for Gaza?

Jan 26 2025 25 mins  
Rare scenes of joy among Palestinians and Israelis after 15 months of genocide in Gaza. Prisoners are exchanged for captives, but Israeli soldiers stop Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza. What lies ahead - hope or more problems?  In this Episode:   Diana Buttu, Palestinian Lawyer.  Ori Goldberg, Israeli Political Commentator.  Tahani Mustafa, Sen