The Inside Story Podcast

The Summer Olympics, the world's biggest sporting event, opens in Paris next week. Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but not Israel for its war on Gaza. How big a role do politics and business play in the Games? And can the cost be justified? In this episode: Philip Barker, Editor of the 'Journal of Olympic History'. Elaine Cobbe, Veteran journalist and board member of Reporters Without Borders. David Goldblatt, Author of 'The Games: A Global History of the Olympics'. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The new UK government has set out its plans with a big focus on its ailing economy. On foreign policy, it wants better EU relations, while backing and arming Ukraine will continue. So, what can be expected from Keir Starmer's government? And what change on issues like the war on Gaza? In this episode: Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times. Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London. Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential nomination -- two days after surviving an assassination attempt. He's picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate, all this deflecting debate away from President Biden's fitness to run. So, where do both campaigns stand now?  In this episode: Laura Blessing, a Senior Fellow at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University. Michael Traugott, Research Professor Emeritus at the Center of Political Studies at the University of Michigan. Eric Ham, US Political Expert and Former Congressional Staffer. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Former president Donald Trump escapes an assassination attempt -- that's cast a shadow on the US political scene. How polarized is America? What's behind the rise in political violence there? And what are the implications?   In this episode: Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow at Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program. Amy Koch,  Republican Political Strategist. Natasha Lindstaedt,  Professor of U.S. Government at the University of Essex. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global outcry after Israel committed yet another massacre in Gaza. Its army killed at least 90 Palestinians in an area designated as a so-called safe zone. Israel claims it was targeting Hamas leaders. But is that justification for killing so many civilians?   In this episode: Ibrahim Yaghi - Writer, poet and activist Tahani Mustafa - Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis Group Triestino Mariniello- Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a heavy toll on civilians. The UN says 25 million people are in urgent need of aid. But what should be done to end the war? And what role do regional players have? In this episode: Emilie Katondolo, peace activist who advocates for the rights of women Greg Ramm, DRC Country Director for Save the Children Crystal Orderson, journalist for The Africa Report Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Is a new government the answer to Kenya's problems? In the face of growing public discontent, the president has sacked his cabinet. The country has been rocked by protests for weeks. What will it take to tackle Kenya's economic and financial woes? In this episode: Silvanus Osoro, Kenyan Member of Parliament  Wanjiru Gikonyo, Banker and researcher on good governance and accountability.  Kiritu Chege, Activist  Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. Permanently higher inflation may result, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world?In this episode: George Monbiot, Environmental and Political Activist  Carin Smaller, Executive Director, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate Thin Lei Win, Food Systems and Climate Change Journalist  Host: Elizabeth Puranam  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Shashank Joshi, Janine di Giovanni, and Geoffrey Roberts discuss NATO's challenges at its 75th anniversary summit, including the Ukraine war and Trump's possible return. They explore priorities for NATO, concerns over Kremlin war crimes, China's influence, atrocities in the Ukraine war, and the alliance's future challenges.

Experts discuss the dire projections of 10 million annual deaths by 2050 due to antibiotic resistance, exacerbated by climate change. They explore the global health risk, challenges in conflict zones, and implications of antibiotic use in agriculture. The focus is on rebuilding medical infrastructure, post-disaster antimicrobial use, and the importance of diagnostics in combating resistance. The conversation also covers funding research, economic obstacles in developing new antibiotics, and the preventive approach through hygiene and vaccination.