The Backstory
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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.
Biden Administration Submits Classified Report on Ukraine Strategy to Congress
On the September 10, 2024 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of expert guests top news domestically and abroad, including the Biden administration's strategy in Ukraine.
Israel Carries Out Deadliest Attack on Syria in Recent Years
On the September 9, 2024 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of esteemed guests discussed current events from around the globe, including Israel's deadly attack on Syria.
NY Judge Delays Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Until After 2024 Election
On the September 6, 2024, edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discussed various political topics from around the world, including the latest out of Trump's legal woes.
Ukraine Sees Major Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Stream of Defeats
On the September 5, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of guests discussed political developments from around the globe, including the latest out of Ukraine.
Biden Admin Announces New Russia Sanctions Ahead of the 2024 Election
On the September 4, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins and a panel of expert guests discussed political events from across the globe.
Biden Upsets Netanyahu in Latest Tiff Between Israel and White House
On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the Russian military's rapid advance in the Donbass region.
Biden, Xi Plan for Phone Call in the Coming Weeks After Sullivan's Trip to Beijing
On the August 30, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed top news from around the world, including the possibility of a phone call between Biden and Xi.
First Western-Supplied F-16 Jet Crashes in Ukraine
On the August 29, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various current events domestically and abroad, including the F-16 jet crash in Western Ukraine.
Telegram Founder Faces Multiple Charges in France
On the August 28, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various topics from around the globe, including the Telegram founder's litany of charges in a French court.
Zuckerberg Admits Biden Admin Demanded Censorship on Meta
On the August 27, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various topics from around the globe, including Zuckerberg admitting that he caved to the Biden administration's requests.
Israel, Hezbollah Trade Heavy Fire as Region Watches for Escalation
On the August 26, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins covered various current events worldwide, including rising fears of escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Kamala Harris Takes the Stage as DNC Wraps Up in Chicago
On the August 22nd edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the upcoming speech by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Russian Forces Advance on Strategic Donbass City
On the Wednesday, August 21st edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of topics from around the world, including the Russian military's latest advance in the Donbass region.
Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Mysterious 'Volodymyr Z' Over Nord Stream Attack
On the Wednesday, August 14th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of topics from around the globe, including Germany's first arrest warrant for the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream pipeline in the North Sea.
Netanyahu and Gallant Trade Barbs Over 'Total Victory' in Gaza
On the Tuesday, August 13th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including the latest tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Hamas Leaves Ceasefire Negotiations, Demands Israel's Acceptance of July Agreement
On the Monday, August 12th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Iran Vows to Retaliate Against Israel Despite Attempts to Simmer Tensions
On the Friday, August 9th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including Iran's insistence on responding to the assassination of Hamas political head Ismail Haniyeh.
Russian Forces Stifle Ukrainian Saboteur Plans in Kursk
On the Thursday, August 8th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a slew of stories from around the globe, including the Russian military's confrontation with over 1,000 Ukrainian saboteurs in the Kursk region.
Hamas Names Sinwar as Leader amid Fears of War Between Hezbollah and Israel
On the Wednesday, August 7 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where the Palestinian Hamas Movement has named Yahya Sinwar as its sole leader.
Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz as Her VP
On the Tuesday, August 6 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a plethora of topics from around the globe, including Kamala Harris' pick for vice president.
US Awaits Kamala Harris VP Pick as 2024 Election Heats Up
On the Monday, August 5th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including US presidential candidate Kamala Harris' potential VP pick.
Middle East Tensions Reaching Tipping Point as Iran Prepares Retaliation
On this episode of the backstory, host Rachel Blevins examined a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest turmoil from the Middle East.
US-Russian Prisoner Exchange, Iran Vows Revenge, Trump Grilled by Journalist and More
On this episode of the backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a slew of topics from around the globe including the latest from the US-Russian prisoner exchange.
Israel Stays Mum on Hamas Head's Assassination as Middle East Tensions Soar
On the July 31st episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of stories from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where a number of bombings raised the stakes of conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Israel Strikes Beirut, Venezuelan Election, Kamala Harris VP and New Iranian President Takes Office
On the Tuesday, July 30th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest from South America and the Middle East.
Venezuelan Elections, Kamala vs Trump, Israeli-Lebanese Border Tensions and More
On the Monday, July 29th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from Venezuela after the presidential election.
Pentagon Finds Another $2 Billion in Ukraine Aid “Accounting Errors”
On the Friday, July 26th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins concluded the week by examining several topics from around the globe.
Netanyahu Meets With Biden and Harris Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Visit
On the July 25th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins tackled several stories from around the globe, including the latest from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit.
Ukraine Open to Peace Talks With Russia After Battlefield Setbacks
On the Wednesday, July 24th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia.
Top Democrats Still Haven't Endorsed Kamala Harris: What Gives?
On this episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins kicked off the week with a discussion on a slew of topics from around the globe.