Don’t look back in Brexit

Don’t look back in Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s wild decision to suspend parliament and try to force a Brexit. The latest on the protests in Hong Kong. Can the US finalize a peace deal in Afghanistan and is John Bolton cut out of that process? Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu pulls out all the stop in advance of the Israeli elections. North Korea’s missile launches look dangerous. Will France sweep in to save the Iran deal? Trump’s former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis refuses to criticize a president not named Obama and Trump has a message for Poland.

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Harris-Walz Ticket, A Russian Prisoner Exchange

Harris-Walz Ticket, A Russian Prisoner Exchange

Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss how Harris’s pick of Tim Walz as a running mate represents a new generation of US foreign policy, the anticipation of an attack from Iran and Hezbollah in r...

7 Aug 20241h 19min

Venezuela's Stolen Election

Venezuela's Stolen Election

Tommy and Ben discuss Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to hold on to power after losing Sunday’s election, the political debate over whether the US should sanction Venezuela, and what Vic...

31 Jul 20241h 23min

Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy

Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy

Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris’s foreign policy could look like based on her record in the ...

24 Jul 20241h 20min

World Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt

World Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt

Tommy and Ben discuss the global reaction to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the rise of political violence around the world, Trump VP pick JD Vance’s views on foreign policy, and more l...

17 Jul 20241h 22min

French Election Shock, NATO Descends on D.C.

French Election Shock, NATO Descends on D.C.

Tommy and Ben discuss the surprising French election results and debate whether Macron’s decision to call early elections was a success or failure, the Labour landslide in the UK, and how American pol...

10 Jul 20241h 13min

UK Election Preview with David Lammy

UK Election Preview with David Lammy

Ben is joined by guest host David Lammy, British MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary. They discuss the upcoming election in the UK on July 4th and how historic a Labour win by Keir Starmer would be, how t...

26 Jun 20241h 20min

Why Is Putin Going To North Korea?

Why Is Putin Going To North Korea?

Tommy and Ben discuss the “Peace Summit” held in Switzerland for the war in Ukraine and the glaring problem of Russia’s absence, Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years and why this growing all...

19 Jun 20241h 23min

Far Right Surges in European Elections

Far Right Surges in European Elections

Tommy and Ben discuss the success of far-right parties in the European Parliamentary elections and debate whether French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for snap elections in France is bold or disast...

12 Jun 20241h 19min

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