Show overview
The Backstory has published 83 episodes during 2024. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 54m and 1h 54m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a INT-language News show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Sputnik International.
From the publisher
The Backstory brings you in-depth reporting, updates on the latest headlines and great guests in a high energy show that's both informative and entertaining.
Latest Episodes
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Trust in US Media Hits Record Low, As Biden Admin Silences Dissenting Voices
On the final edition of The Backstory, Rachel Blevins and a panel of esteemed guests discuss the latest political developments from all around the globe.
Israel Vows Retaliation Against Iran for Retaliation
On the October 11 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of esteemed guests discuss current events from around the globe, including Israel's vows to attack Iran.
Millions Without Power in Florida, as US Sends Billions to Israel and Ukraine
On the October 10 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss current events from around the globe, including Hurricane Milton making rainfall.
Zelensky Postpones His Own Peace Summit as Ukrainian Troops Lose More Ground
On the October 9 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss political developments from around the globe, including the latest out of Ukraine.
Israel Amplifies Strikes Over Lebanon and Gaza as Ceasefire Hopes Dwindle
On the October 8 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss various current events around the world, including the latest out of Lebanon.
One Year Since October 7th Attack and Middle East Region Remains on Edge
On the October 7 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests join the show to discuss the latest developments around the world, including the latest escalation in the Middle East.
Brink of Regional War in the Middle East Could Threaten US Economy
On the October 3 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.
Israel Begins Invasion of Southern Lebanon
On the October 2 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss the latest news from around the globe, including the latest out of Israel's invasion of Lebanon.
Iran Unleashes Massive Retaliatory Attack Against Israel
On the October 1 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss breaking news from around the globe, including Iran's attack against Israel.
Israel Forces Prepare to Invade Southern Lebanon
On the September 30 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discuss the latest developments from around the globe, including Israel's imminent ground invasion in Lebanon.
Netanyahu Addresses Empty UN While Israeli Warplanes Level Several Buildings in Beirut
On the September 27 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of experts discuss breaking news from around the globe, including the strikes in Beirut.
Israel Rebuffs US-French Ceasefire Proposal in Lebanon
On the September 26 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of expert guests discuss a wide range of topics including Israel's rejection of a ceasefire proposal.
Unhinged Zelensky Lashes Out at China and Brazil Over Peace Proposal
On the September 25th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and an array of expert guests discuss various global developments, including Zelensky's UNGA speech.
Biden Hails His Own Foreign Policy in Final UN Speech
On the September 24 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of esteemed guests discuss the latest developments domestically and abroad, including Biden's final speech as president at the United Nations.
US to Deploy More Troops to Middle East as Israel Kills Hundreds in Lebanon
On the September 23 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a lineup of expert guests discuss hot-button political issues worldwide, including the latest escalation in the Middle East.
Zelensky Looks to 2024 US Presidential Candidates for Support Ahead of Elections
On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins is joined by a panel of guests to discuss the latest developments around the globe, including Zelensky's potential meetings with US presidential candidates.
Israel Readies for War as Hezbollah Vows Revenge for Massive Attack
On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins is joined by a panel of expert guests to discuss the latest situation globally, including hiking tensions in the Middle East.
Middle East Tensions Skyrocket After Multiple Explosions Target Lebanon
On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins is joined by a panel of esteemed guests to discuss current events from around the globe, including the escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the explosions in Lebanon.
Florida Jury Decides Fate in Russian Conspiracy Case Targeting US Activists
On the September 12, 2024 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of esteemed guests discuss the latest political developments around the globe and domestically, including a US activist group's fate after accusations of spreading "Russian interests".
US to Potentially Green Light Ukraine's Long-Range Missile Strikes in Russia
On this episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a number of topics from around the world, including reports that the US may green light Ukraine's long-range missile strikes on Russia.