The Inside Story Podcast

Guests from international organizations discuss the growing intensity of heat waves globally and the role of global heat officers in developing policies. They explore innovative tools for protecting vulnerable workers and collaboration between workers and lawyers. Reflecting on past extreme weather events, they stress the need for holistic planning to address the climate crisis.

Campaigning and protesting intensify in France ahead of a snap election. It's been called by President Emmanuel Macron after the far-right made big gains in the European Parliament election. So how important is this vote for France - and for Europe?  In this episode: Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and geopolitical commentator on French TV channel La Chaine Info. Philippe Marliere is a Professor of French and European politics at University College London. Peter Humi is an independent France correspondent and university lecturer in Paris. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The EU plans to impose harsh new tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Beijing says it's pure protectionism. Division too in the EU about the plan, among German and other carmakers highly exposed to the Chinese market. So, what's behind this dispute and could it worsen? In this episode: Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, Beijng. Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, Director, Center Automotive Research, Bochum, Germany. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research, London. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

There's a coalition for South Africa as the African National Congress has been forced to share power for the first time, following a bruising election. The leftist ANC will partner with former opponents from the centre-right. But what lies ahead and how will it work? In this episode: Pauline Bax, Africa Program Deputy Director at the International Crisis Group. FM Lucky Mathebula, CEO of the Thinc Foundation. Ongama Mtimka, Lecturer and Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

There's fierce fighting for Al Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state. While human rights violations are being reported, just how important is this region in the year-long conflict? And what role are outsiders playing? In this episode: Dallia Mohamed Adelmoniem, Political Commentator and Analyst. Mathilde Vu, Norwegian Refugee Council's Advocacy Adviser. Hala Alkarib, Regional Director of the SIHA network. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A gathering in Jordan calls for the need to accelerate aid delivery to Gaza. It comes more than eight months into Israel's war. But how is providing aid possible without a ceasefire?And what have regional countries done to help Palestinians? In this episode: Hisham Mhanna, Gaza Spokesman, International Committee of the Red Cross/Red Crescent. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Shifting to the right. Far-right parties made gains in the European Parliament election, seriously threatening mainstream politicians. So what is behind their rise in popularity in Europe? And how could that shape politics on the 'old continent'? In this episode: Janine di Giovanni, Foreign Policy Analyst.  Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow, Maynooth University.  Host: Nastasya Tay Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Six candidates have been cleared to run in Iran's presidential race. Who are they, how do they differ and what role will they play? The vote is less than a month after the death of the former president. So what's at stake this time around? And how could the outcome affect the country's role in the region? In this episode: Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Middle East Strategic Studies. Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House. Mehran Kamrava, Director, Iranian Studies Unit, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Israeli government is under MORE pressure to secure the release of ALL captives in Gaza... after four were freed on Saturday. Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is ALSO under threat of collapse. So how will all this affect talks to reach a deal on captives and a ceasefire? In this episode: Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director, International Communities Organization.  Mohammad Dahleh, Lawyer and Founder, Muhammad Dahleh and Associates. Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A list of shame...Israel lashes out at the UN after being added to a blacklist of countries harming children in wars. It says its army is the most moral in the world. So how does that stand up given the thousands of children it's killed in its ongoing war on Gaza? In this episode: Damien Lilly, Former Head, Protection Division, UNRWA.  Arwa Damon, Founder, INARA. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.  Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook