How the Ottoman Hejaz Railway may serve Hajj pilgrims once again
The Hejaz Railway used to transport pilgrims, merchants, and soldiers from Damascus to Medina. Today, Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan are reviving this line. What does this reconnection mean in a world dom...
7 Nov 20259min
What’s behind Türkiye’s Sports Golden Age?
Turkish athletes are reaching historic heights, from para-sports to volleyball, from gymnastics to shooting. With thousands of medals collected, and viral stars like Yusuf Dikec capturing the world, T...
6 Nov 20259min
Is Zohran Mamdani redefining US politics?
Zohran Mamdani’s historic rise to become New York City’s Democratic mayoral nominee highlights a new era of politics backed by authenticity, digital engagement and generational change. We explore how ...
31 Okt 202524min
How music moves Tanzania and its elections
As Tanzania heads to the polls, music once again takes centre stage. From independence anthems to Bongo Flava beats, artists have long shaped the nation’s political rhythm, but has the tune changed? ...
27 Okt 202522min
China’s long game: Is China shaping a new world order?
After a decade of building infrastructure through projects like the Belt and Road Initiative, China is now shifting focus from bricks to influence. From giving up the benefits of developing country st...
18 Okt 202524min
Who gets to decide greatness? ┃The Nobel Prize controversies
The Nobel legacy endures, but its moral authority continues to be tested by politics, biases and shifting definitions of “peace”. In this episode, we hand out controversy badges of our own. Host/Prod...
14 Okt 202514min
Did October 7th change the information war forever?
After two years of Israel’s war on Gaza, the decades-old hasbara PR machine is cracking and how TikTok helped a new generation see through the lies. Producer/Narrator: Ezgi Toper Craft Editor: Nasrul...
7 Okt 202522min
Two Palestines, one name. How are these two Palestines worlds apart?
We spoke to people from the peaceful American village of Palestine in Illinois, which shares a name with the historical Palestine in the Middle East. Despite the shared name, the difference in experie...
6 Okt 20255min
