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How important is the new pope election? May 05, 2025

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Cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to elect the next Pope. Whether a moderniser or conservative wins, big challenges await them within the church and on the global political stage. So what are they? And what could be the future direction of the Church?

In this episode:

Gerard O'Connell, Vatican Correspondent, America Magazine.
Michel Mondengele, Country Director, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor, World Catholicism, DePaul University.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Why is Israel mobilising sixty-thousand more troops for Gaza? May 04, 2025

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Starvation threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet, Israel is calling up sixty-thousand more reservists to intensify military action. So why is this happening?

In this episode:

Olga Cherevko, Spokeswoman, United Nations Office, Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza City.
Sami Al-Arian, Director, Center for Islam and Global Affairs, Istanbul Zaim University.
Neve Gordon, Professor, International Law, Queen Mary University of London.

Host: Neave Barker

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What are the implications of a funding crisis at the United Nations? May 03, 2025

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The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and reforms. That's after its biggest donor, the US, has slashed foreign aid. So what's next for the UN?

In this episode:

Sherine Tadros, UN Representative, Amnesty International.
Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International.
Stephanie Fillion, Independent Correspondent covering the United Nations.

Host: Neave Barker

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Why has Mike Waltz been dropped as US National Security Advisor? May 02, 2025

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Mike Waltz has been dropped as US national security advisor. It's the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump's second term. Weeks ago, Waltz added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he's being moved - or is there more going on?

In this episode:

John Halterwanger, reporter at Foreign Policy Magazine covering U.S. national security
Amy Koch, a Republican political strategist
Matthew Bryza, a former U.S. diplomat and National Security Council official at the White House

Host: Nick Clark

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What's next for the people of Sudan? May 01, 2025

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Sudan is suffering the world's worst famine in four decades says the United Nations as conflict between government and paramilitary forces rages. Yet international aid, never needed more than now, is dwindling. What's next for the people of Sudan?

In this episode:

Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of Fikra for Studies and Development.
Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory.
Justin Lynch, Managing Director of Conflict Insights Group and co-author of the book 'Sudan's Unfinished Democracy'

Host: Nick Clark

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How significant was Trump's first 100 days in office? Apr 30, 2025

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US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term -- a time for the US and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100 day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us?

In this episode:

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill.
Patrick Mara, Chairman, DC Republican Party.
Michael Fauntroy, Professor, Policy and Government, George Mason University.

Host: Imran Khan

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What does Mark Carney's election win mean for Canada? Apr 29, 2025

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In one of the greatest political comebacks in Canadian history, Mark Carney has kept the governing Liberal Party in power. It was an intense campaign dominated by tariffs and threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. So, where does Canada go from here?

In this episode:

Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail.
Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute.
Cameron Ahmad, Former Director, Communications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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What's the latest case held against Israel at the ICJ? Apr 28, 2025

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The International Court of Justice hears another case against Israel - in what could be a test of Israeli defiance of international law. More than 40 nations argue its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is a breach of the UN charter. So, can the world court hold Israel to account this time?

In this episode:

Sam Rose, Senior Acting Director, UNRWA Affairs in Gaza.
Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University.
Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Is Ukraine close to a peace deal? Apr 27, 2025

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An extraordinary meeting and a conversation labelled 'historic'. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in St Peter's Basilica to talk peace in Ukraine, as Washington says a deal is 'very close'. But is it?

In this episode:

Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament.
Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Europe Center.
Alexander Braterskya, Independent Journalist.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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How will the next Pope wield the power of the Church? Apr 26, 2025

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With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church?

In this episode:

Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global.
Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert.

Host: Imran Khan

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