AL-Monitor Senior Correspondent Amberin Zaman interviews newsmakers, journalists, and thought leaders from the US and Middle East about the latest news and trends in the region. Amberin travels the region for AL-Monitor, specializing in news and analysis in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and the Caucasus and writes the weekly Turkey Briefing newsletter. Prior to AL-Monitor, she covered Turkey, the Kurds, and conflicts in the region for The Washington Post, The Daily Telegraph, The Los Angeles Times an ...
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Ben Caspit, an Israel correspondent for Al-Monitor, brings you weekly interviews with newsmakers and officials to discuss the latest news in Israel. Ben is no stranger to broadcast, hosting a daily radio show from Tel Aviv and frequently appearing on television and radio programs. Caspit is one of Israel’s most in-demand journalists and his columns – deeply sourced and vividly written -- are must reads for his take on the latest political developments. His most recent book is The Netanyahu Y ...
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The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.
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On “Reading the Middle East with Gilles Kepel,” the latest Al-Monitor podcast, renowned French scholar Gilles Kepel interviews the ground-breaking authors and thought leaders who are both shaping and explaining the complex trends in the Middle East and Islamic world. Kepel, one of Europe's leading experts on Islamism, the Middle East and North Africa, is a professor at the Institute of Political Studies, Paris (Sciences Po). His numerous books — which include "Jihad: The Trail of Political I ...
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The Dadsnet Podcast with JK & Al is THE parenting podcast, with gear reviews, celebrity interviews, and stories from the Dadsnet community. Hosted by JK (off of Heart, and the 90s) and Al (the founder of Dadsnet), this show is packed full of helpful and interesting stuff for parents - whether it's reviewing the latest baby monitor, hearing awful and funny stories from Dadsnet community members, or interviewing Romesh Ranganathan. Subscribe and follow so you never miss a show, or head over to ...
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Hosts Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple take an offbeat look at the world of baseball. Jon is a veteran writer currently involved in a love affair with the English language. Jed is an award-winning filmmaker who fancies himself a baseball writer.
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A program designed to provide the basics of digital radio production
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We are covering topics on tissue 3D bioprinting, clinical trials in silica, quantum computing in product development, blockchain-powered patient management portals, nanotechnologies, and digital therapeutics. We are also covering topics on leadership in the new pharma paradigm post-COVID-19 and what it will mean to function in the new virtual world we find ourselves in. We will be asking how pharma business models will need to change and what new partnerships will need to develop as a result ...
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Welcome to On The air, a podcast for individuals interested in learning about the profession of occupational therapy. Through interviews and dialogue on each episode of the show, we will explore topics, exchange ideas, become better informed, and gain a dose of inspiration as we talk about topics and ideas related to the field of OT.
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Turkey's military might will never open doors to EU membership, says Euro-MP Nacho Sánchez Amor
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23:21Nacho Amor is the European Parliament's rapporteur on Turkey. Speaking to Al-Monitor, he blasts EU leaders for their silence over Turkey's appalling human rights record, including the jailing of more than a dozen democratically elected mayors from the main opposition CHP party. He also warns the country's Kurds — who are in the process of negotiati…
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Why are millions of workers on strike in India?
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25:06Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership? In this episode: Amarjeet Kaur, National Sec…
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Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has visited this year. They talked openly about a post war future for Gaza. But what is Israel's real plan? Is it trying to forcibly relocate Palestinians in a scheme being described as a crime agains…
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Has BRICS made a difference on the world stage?
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24:53Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But is it still up to that goal? And what difference has it made on the world stage? In this episode: Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder and Editor-in-chief, The Br…
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Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?
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24:41Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees? In this episode: Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Age…
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Who will monitor Iran's nuclear activities?
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24:24First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension? In this episode: Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East …
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Which global companies are benefiting from the genocide in Gaza?
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24:03A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Microsoft, Amazon and Google as just some of the major US tech firms identified. So, could they be held liable under international law? In this episode: Omar Barghouti, Co-fou…
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Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So, could this become a potential flashpoint in relations between Beijing and India - which is home to a large exiled Tibetan community? In this episode: …
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What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to gain the most, Beijing or Europe? In this episode: Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies. Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China a…
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Will Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra keep her job?
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25:14Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So, will she survive this crisis? And what does it mean for democracy in Thailand? In this episode: Sean Boonpracong, Political Analyst. Thitinan Pongsud…
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Who's to blame for Sudanese refugees facing hunger?
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24:01They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is to blame? And who might step in to feed the refugees? In this episode: Carl Skau, UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operatin…
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Will a deal to end war between the DRC and Rwanda work this time?
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24:40Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the full support of the US. But how will it work in practice? And what are the chances of success? In this episode: Gatete Nyiringabo, Political Commentator. …
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The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among nine countries armed with such weapons. So, who decides who can have nuclear arms? And have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them? In this episode: Tariq Rau…
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What's driving the EU's position on Israel and Gaza?
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23:57An EU summit in Brussels calls for a ceasefire in Gaza but not for sanctions against Israel. Germany has led states blocking action throughout the war, while others express anger. So, what's driving the EU's position on Israel and Gaza? In this episode: Claudio Francavilla, Associate EU Director, Human Rights Watch. Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Member of…
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