Foreign Exchanges: the Podcast
Derek Davison
Foreign Exchanges is a newsletter that helps you stay on top of important stories happening around the world. Our companion podcast aims to understand the contemporary world by looking to the past. Join host Derek Davison as he interviews writers and scholars whose work sheds light on world history. www.foreignexchanges.news
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Dec 9, 2024 • 20min
World roundup: December 7-8 2024
Delve into pivotal historical events like the attack on Pearl Harbor and Eisenhower's peace initiatives. Explore the harrowing aftermath of John Lennon's assassination and its impact on the Syrian conflict. Gain insights into volatile situations in Gaza and political upheaval in South Korea and Africa. Discover the implications of jihadist threats in Niger and updates from the Ukraine war, including urgent calls for ceasefire. Learn about recent violence in Colombia and the evolving U.S. foreign policy in Africa post-Biden's visit.
Dec 4, 2024 • 21min
World roundup: December 3 2024
Stories from Syria, Georgia, France, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 25, 2024 • 20min
World roundup: November 23-24 2024
Stories from Lebanon, China, Russia, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 18, 2024 • 18min
World roundup: November 16-17 2024
Stories from Sudan, Ukraine, Suriname, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 13, 2024 • 17min
World roundup: November 12 2024
Stories from Israel-Palestine, Germany, Haiti, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 11, 2024 • 19min
World roundup: November 9-10 2024
Stories from Israel-Palestine, Russia, Haiti, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 6, 2024 • 21min
World roundup: November 4-5 2024
Stories from Israel-Palestine, Sudan, Russia, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Nov 4, 2024 • 16min
World roundup: November 2-3 2024
Stories from Iran, Sudan, Ukraine, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Oct 30, 2024 • 18min
World roundup: October 29 2024
Stories from Israel-Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
Oct 27, 2024 • 18min
World roundup: October 26-27 2024
Stories from Iran, Japan, Sudan, and elsewhere This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foreignexchanges.news/subscribe
