The Inside Story Podcast

The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is being held by French police. The detention of the Russian-born billionaire has been condemned by Moscow and Elon Musk. So why is he being detained? And does the case have wider implications?  In this episode: Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, bne IntelliNews. Chris Stokel-Walker, Technology & Digital Culture Journalist.  Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Hezbollah launches hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel - after it targeted the group in southern Lebanon. Both sides say more will follow. How significant are these cross-border attacks? And is there a risk of a wider regional conflict? In this episode: Hala Jaber, Author, 'Hezbollah: Born with a Vengeance'. Nicholas Noe, Political Adviser.  Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Afghanistan's Taliban government has formally adopted a set of morality laws. Among other rules, it requires women to cover their faces and men to grow their beards. But many argue it's a violation of personal freedoms. So, what are the long term implications of this law? In this episode: Mariam Solaimankhil, Member, Afghanistan's Parliament in Exile.  Bahar Jalali, Assistant Teaching Professor, Loyola University Maryland. Mursal Wardak, Education and Women's Rights Advocate.  Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kamala Harris has pledged her full support for Israel as she accepted the Democratic Party nomination. A prominent Muslim group withdrew its support. She has promised a new way forward. But what are her chances of becoming America's first female president? In this episode: Mark Pfeifle, Former adviser to President George W. Bush. John Zogby, American pollster, author and founder of John Zogby Strategies. Tariq Habash, Human rights activist.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow was one of the largest since the start of the war. The Kyiv government controls more than 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk - How will Russia respond? In this episode: Hanna Shelest, Programme Director of Security Studies at Ukrainian Prism. Theresa Fallon, Founder and director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies. Owen Matthews, author of 'Overreach' a book about the origins of the war in Ukraine. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region? A military mobilisation by warlord Khalifa Haftar to the southwest is raising alarm in neighbouring countries. What's behind this move in a deeply volatile region? And what does it mean for war-torn Libya? In this episode: Anas El Gomati, Founder and Director, Sadeq Institute.  Lahcen Haddad, Strategic Affairs Analyst and Moroccan Senator. Abdelkader Abderrahmane, Independent Consultant. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs a school in Gaza killing more Palestinians as the top US diplomat Antony Blinken visits the region. He says talks in Egypt may be the last chance for a ceasefire in Gaza. But Hamas accuses the US and Israel of delay and adding new conditions. So can there be a breakthrough? In this episode: Professor Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow, Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center.  Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost. Daniel Levy, President, U.S./Middle East Project.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see Artificial Intelligence as posing a potential risk. That's a five-fold increase in just two years, according to a new survey. And some believe the technology could become a threat to their businesses. So what's driving these fears? In this episode: Adrian Monck, Senior Adviser, AI and technology.  Elaine Burke, Science and Technology Journalist.  Cary Cooper, Professor, Organizational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The mpox virus triggers the World Health Organization's highest state of alert. Democratic Republic of Congo has reported the majority of cases, but infections have been recorded in Sweden and Pakistan. So, who's at risk? And is the world prepared for another global health emergency? In this episode: Margaret Harris, Spokesperson, World Health Organization. David Munkley, Director, Eastern DRC, World Vision. Mukesh Kapila, Professor Emeritus, Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University of Manchester. Host: Sohail Rahman   Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

While Israel continues its relentless war on Gaza, Palestinians pin their hopes on talks which have paused in Doha before resuming in Cairo on Thursday. Israel and Hamas are studying proposals from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the US, but what are the chances of peace this time? In this episode: Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli ambassador and Previous Government Adviser. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow, American University of Beirut. Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook