The Inside Story Podcast

South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spending. Is the raid a one-off - or a sign of deeper trouble between the two nations?  In this episode:  Se-Woong Koo, Founder, Korea Expose. Jenny Town, Senior Fellow, Stimson Center. Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A political crisis for the UK prime minister - reshuffling his cabinet after his deputy quit for not paying enough tax. He's under attack too from the right-wing Reform UK party over migration. A year after a landslide election win, why is Keir Starmer in trouble?  In this episode:  Jonathan Tonge, Professor, Politics, University of Liverpool. Mark Devenport, Freelance Journalist. Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator and Author. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea together for the first time - at a major military parade in Beijing. The three nuclear powers have shared interests, but competing ones too. Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West? In this episode:  Olga Krasnyak - Associate Professor at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.  Shirley Ze Yu - Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics. Theresa Fallon - Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean? It recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said - was carrying drugs. President Nicolas Maduro says the mobilisation is aimed at his government. So, will this lead to renewed tensions in South America? In this episode:  Paul Dobson, Political Analyst with Venezuelanalysis.com. Javier Farje, Latin America Expert. Marten Brienen, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

China's growing power on full display with its largest military parade ever commemorating the end of the second World War. But many say Beijing is projecting its power. So, what message is China sending both at home and abroad? And how's that viewed in Washington? In this episode:  Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization in Beijing. Fraser Howie, Co-author, "Red Capitalism" and "Privatizing China". Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, says the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Israel has faced similar accusations in the past. So, will this new finding make a difference? And who can stop its crimes in Gaza? In this episode:  Andrew Gilmour, Former United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights. Ori Goldberg, Israeli Scholar and Political Analyst. Jonathan Kuttab, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record? Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected. Now, the country is facing outbreaks of diseases and severe food shortages. But what's caused this disaster? And is climate change to blame? In this episode:  Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Peter Newman, Professor, Sustainability, Curtin University. Javaid Ur-Rahman, Climate Change Correspondent, The Nation. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Led by the US, Western weapons and support have been central to Israel's genocide in Gaza. UK and EU relations with Israel remain essentially unchanged despite the war. Is this complicity? And could there be legal consequences for Western nations and their leaders? In this episode:  Michael Lynk, Former UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Yara Hawari, Co-director, Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network. Ralph Wilde, Professor, International Law, University College London. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Violence on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver is run over and killed by the police. The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue. What's driving the anger? And how will the government respond?  In this episode:  Abigail Limuria, Co-founder, What Is Up Indonesia? Vedi Hadiz, Professor, Asian Studies, University of Melbourne  Wirya Adiwena, Deputy Director, Amnesty International Indonesia Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Thailand's suspended prime minister has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. Judges ruled Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to defend the nation's interests in a leaked phone call with a powerful former Cambodian leader. So, what are the consequences of her removal?  In this episode:  Nattakorn Devakula - Independent Political Commentator and a former television host.  Titipol Phakdeewanich - Political Scientist at the Ubon Ratchathani University.  Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his attacks on the media. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists? And are there global implications?  In this episode: Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut.  Jodie Ginsberg - CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.  Rick Perlstein - Journalist and Historian, specialising in the roots and rise of American conservatism. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So, what does this mean for securing justice and holding Israel to account? In this episode:  Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights.  Sari Bashi, Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of Gisha, an Israeli human rights organisation.  William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and is now calling for their safe return to Myanmar. But given the situation there, is that possible? In this episode:  Yasmin Ullah, Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network. Farah Kabir, Action Aid Bangladesh Country Director. Abbas Faiz, Independent South Asia Researcher. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What's behind his silence now? And is it a green light for Israel to continue its genocide by starvation? In this episode:  Jeremy Konyndyk, President, Refugees International. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European countries have broken their silence about the war on Gaza, but can they make a difference on the ground? In this episode:  Mpanzu Bamenga, Member, Dutch Parliament.  Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator and Author.  Rene Wildangel, Middle East Analyst. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war backed by the US and Western allies. How can an engineered famine be allowed happen in the 21st century? In this episode:  Dr Tarek Loubani, Medical Director, Glia Project. Tess Ingram, Spokesperson, UNICEF. Michael Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, not fighters. It's one of the highest death rates recorded in modern wars. What more do these figures tell us? In this episode:  Gideon Levy - Columnist at Israeli newspaper Haaretz Francesca Albanese - UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Omar Shakir - Director of Israel and Palestine at Human Rights Watch Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet to respond. So, as international pressure mounts, can a ceasefire be reached?  In this episode:  Mark Storella, Former U.S. Ambassador. Jessica Berlin, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Eldar Mamedov, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But what's the status of the trans-Atlantic alliance now? A relationship of equals or is Trump fully in charge?  In this episode:  Mark Storella - Former U.S. Ambassador. Jessica Berlin - Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Eldar Mamedov - Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

He met them separately - Now, Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders have expressed a willingness to meet. But would that lead to a deal to end the war in Ukraine? And if so, what would be the terms? In this episode:  Maria Mezentseva - Member of Ukraine's Parliament. Jim Townsend - Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Transatlantic Security Program. Pavel Felgenhauer -  Russian defense and Foreign Policy Analyst. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

European leaders are joining President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader is under pressure to accept a deal to end the war. Washington is promising security guarantees in return. But will that really end the conflict? In this episode:  Peter Zalmayev - Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. Jean-Marc Rickli - Head of Global and Emerging Risks at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. Mattia Nelles - CEO and Co-founder of the German-Ukrainian Bureau think-tank. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

South Africa is holding a national dialogue. The president says it aims to shape the next chapter of democracy, three decades after the end of apartheid. With the government facing mounting criticism, can this process address South Africa's many challenges? In this episode:  Lindiwe Zulu -- Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress Imraan Buccus -- Senior Research Associate at the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute William Gumede -- Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Governance Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine? There was no agreement to end the conflict. Washington said it was a 'listening exercise' for President Trump to better understand President Putin’s conditions. So, does diplomacy stand a chance? In this episode:  Andrei Fedorov - Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia. Thomas Pickering - Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the UN. Oleksiy Goncharenko - Politician and member of the Ukrainian parliament. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding elections. President Aleksandar Vucic says the protests are part of a foreign plot to oust him. Why has violence flared up - and what's next? In this episode:  Mirko Dautovic - International affairs commentator for Balkan media   Florian Bieber - Professor of Southeast European History and Politics at Graz University  Tatyana Kekic - Correspondent covering Serbia for bne IntelliNews  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What's driving the outbreak - and how serious is it?  In this episode:  Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council Simon Mane, Sudan National Director, World Vision International Mitch Rhyner, Deputy Head of Mission, Doctors Without Borders, Sudan Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined.  So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?  In this episode:  Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times. Alex Titov - Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and a Specialist in Russian foreign policy.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism?  In this episode:  Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.  Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.  Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Washington DC.  Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza. So, why is Israel intent on killing journalists as its war on the strip ramps up?  In this episode:  Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst. Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists. Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But will it hold? And what will Washington's growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region? In this episode:  Vasif Huseynov - Head of Department at the The Center of Analysis of International Relations (Air Center). Jamila Mammadova - Research Assistant at the Henry Jackson Society. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan - Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic pressure, and allies in Europe are distancing themselves. So, what will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond? In this episode:  Daniel Levy -- President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator. James Moran -- Former European Union ambassador to Egypt and Jordan. Jawad Anani -- Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Minister of Jordan. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. As Israel blocks aid, what will this decision mean for the already disastrous humanitarian situation in Gaza? In this episode:  Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitation and Pain Medicine Consultant. Yossi Mekelberg - Senior Consulting Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House. Phyllis Bennis - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of 'Understanding Palestine and Israel'. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Western sanctions against Russia and military support for Ukraine have failed to bring peace. Could an end to the war be nearing?  In this episode:  Ivan Timofeev - Director of the Russian International Affairs Council. Michael Bociurkiw - Global affairs analyst and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Chris Weafer - CEO of the consultancy Macro-Advisory. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those that haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him? In this episode:  Einar Tangen - China specialist and senior fellow at the Taihe Institute.  Gustavo de Carvalho - Senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs.  David McWilliams - Economist, author and podcast host. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150-thousand Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face devastation and blockade by Israel. So, what's the impact of all this on Gaza's people now - and into the future?  In this episode:  Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitiation and Pain Medicine Consultant in Gaza. Dr Samah Jabr - a Palestinian psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah - who's served as a war surgeon in Gaza. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago when the leaders of the two nations declared their warm friendship at the White House. So what went wrong? And what's next?  In this episode:  Brahma Chellaney, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Sumantra Bose, Political Scientist and Professor at Krea University in India.  Host: Dareen Abughaida  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines? The move comes after comments by Russia's former president on the war in Ukraine, which Trump says amount to a threat. So, is there a risk of escalation here? In this episode:  Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College. Pavel Felgenhauer, Political and Military Commentator. Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director at Defense Priorities think-tank.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US President has imposed new levies on several countries, set to take effect in the coming days. But will the new measures reduce the US trade deficit? And what's the long-term impact on the global economy? In this episode:  Harry Broadman, Economist at RAND Corporation and a former U.S. Assistant Trade Representative and Chief of Staff of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Seijiro Takeshita, Professor of Management at the University of Shizuoka in Japan. Steve Hanke, Professor at the Johns Hopkins University and Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Mises Institute Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US announces sanctions against the Palestinian leadership, saying it has undermined peace efforts. It comes as the war in Gaza still rages and the push for Palestinian statehood is gaining momentum. So, what are the implications of the US decision? In this episode:  Xavier Abu Eid, Former advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Eli Clifton, Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Firas El Echi, Journalist and host of the 'Here's Why' podcast. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people queuing for food are gunned down by Israeli and US contractors. Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation?  In this episode:  Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.  Arwa Damon, Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance. Dr James Smith, Emergency Physician. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US and European Union say they have struck a trade deal. It will impose 15% tariffs for Europe but not the US, and there are pledges for huge US energy and weapons contracts. EU supporters say it averts a trade war but critics say it's a capitulation. So, who's the winner?  In this episode:  David McWilliams, Economist and Host, 'The David McWilliams Podcast'.  Alan Tonelson, US Economic Policy Analyst.  Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe at Eurasia Group.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Starvation in Gaza. The entire population food-deprived after months of Israel blocking vital supplies and waging relentless attacks. Experts say the strategy means long-term damage for the health of Gaza's people. So, what are the consequences of Israel's actions? In this episode:  Dr. Nick Maynard, Surgeon, Medical Aid for Palestinians. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Paediatric Intensive Care Doctor.  Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

France says it will recognise a Palestinian state and the UK is under pressure to follow suit. But as Israel continues its war and starvation in Gaza, will this move serve any purpose? Or is it intended to appease Western public opinion that's increasingly growing sympathetic towards the plight of the Palestinians? In this episode:  Jacques Reland, Senior Research Fellow, Global Policy Institute. Ulrich Brueckner, Professor Political Science, Stanford University in Berlin.  Afif Safieh, Former Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom and United States. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Thailand and Cambodia have been exchanging fire along their disputed border. At the heart of the feud is a number of centuries-old Hindu temples. So, could it lead to a full-blown war? In this episode:  Youk Chhang, Political Analyst. Jim Laurie, Author and Journalist. Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Political Scientist. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has Donald Trump's policy of imposing trade tariffs worked? He has signed a major trade deal with Japan, with Tokyo pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the US. Could this open the way for similar deals with other countries? And what does it all mean for the global economy? In this episode:  Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Adviser, Fujitsu Future Studies Centre Eric Ham, Political Analyst and Author Nathalie Tocci, Director of Instituto Affari Internazionali Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global organisation. But what's behind these decisions? And where do they leave the US on the world stage? In this episode:  Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist. Ei Sun Oh, Political analyst. Mark Seddon, Former UN official. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people queuing for food are gunned down by Israeli and US contractors. Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation?  In this episode:  Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.  Arwa Damon, Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance. Dr James Smith, Emergency Physician. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Protests against the UK ban on Palestine Action and its designation as a terrorist group. The government acted after military aircraft were vandalised at an airbase. Critics say the ban is excessive and an attack on freedom of speech. So what are the implications?  In this episode:  Tayab Ali, Deputy Managing Partner, Bindmans. Quinn McKew, Executive Director, Article 19.  Peter Oborne, Political Commentator.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, the latest religious site hit in the war. Hundreds of mosques damaged or destroyed with cemeteries obliterated too. In the occupied West Bank, attacks on Christians and Muslims are increasing. Why is this happening? In this episode:  Reverend Mitri Raheb, Lutheran Pastor.  Moataz El Fegiery, Vice President, EuroMed Rights.  Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Deepening conflict between the US and Brazil over the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. US President Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs, unacceptable blackmail, says Brazil's President Lula da Silva. So what's next? And who stands to win or lose? In this episode:  Graziella Testa, Professor, Getulio Vargas Foundation.  Vinicius Rodrigues Vieira, Professor, Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation. Michael Shifter, Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The UK government wants to introduce legislation to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. But will the reform make any difference? And has it worked in other countries? In this episode:  Afzal Khan, Labour Member of Parliament in the UK Yannis Koutsomitis, European affairs analyst Alex Deane, Political analyst and conservative commentator Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook