Saturday Extra - Full program podcast Famine declared in Gaza and US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell bites back at President Trump
Aug 22, 2025
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Allegra Spender
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Innes Willox
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David Wilcox
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Drew DeCavallo
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Rose Gottemoeller
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Gershon Baskin
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Catherine Benelpeg
This show features Catherine Benelpeg, Australia's first female astronaut, who shares her groundbreaking journey and the importance of encouraging women in STEM. Gershon Baskin provides gripping insights into hostage negotiations with Hamas amid a declared famine in Gaza. Rose Gottemoeller assesses the delicate situation between Russia and Ukraine, while economic experts Allegra Spender and Innes Willox discuss pressing reform initiatives. Lastly, Drew DeCavallo talks about AI's profound impact on voice acting, offering a glimpse into the future of the industry.
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Short-Lived Optimism Over Ukraine Guarantees
- Russia quickly backpedalled after high-level talks, undermining early optimism about guarantees for Ukraine.
- Rose Gottemoeller warns that threats without follow-through weaken leverage and invite Russian vetoes.
US To Provide Enablers, Not Ground Troops
- The US will continue to provide critical enablers like air support and intelligence but ruled out boots on the ground.
- Gottemoeller says continued US-European cooperation remains the key reassurance for NATO allies.
Europe Needs Years Without US Support
- Ukraine's drone capability and Western enablers matter, but Europe alone would need a decade to backfill US support.
- Gottemoeller argues US commitment is essential to sustain defense capacity in the near term.