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Aug 23, 2023 • 16min

Why is Russia meddling in West Africa?

In West Africa, there is a growing wave of coups and political unrest. France and Russia are involved, potentially leading to a proxy war. The recent coup in Niger has locals chanting against France and in favor of Putin. The podcast explores the historical significance of Timbuktu and the challenges it faces. French intervention in Mali and Russia's collaboration with Mali in anti-terror operations are discussed.
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Aug 16, 2023 • 14min

How microchip-maker TSMC became the world's most important company

Introduction to microchip lab safety measures; The origins of TSMC and its founder's success; The intricate process of microchip manufacturing and rise of TSMC; The vulnerability of Taiwan and global economy's dependence on TSMC; Consequences and concerns of China taking over TSMC
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Aug 9, 2023 • 16min

The decision that saved Australia from Argentina's 100 per cent inflation nightmare

Inflation in Argentina hits 100% with locals resorting to US dollars. Argentina and Australia's similar economic struggles explored. Argentina's roller coaster economy and rise of Javier Millet discussed. Impact of COVID-19 on Argentina's economy and controversial solution proposed.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 16min

How a bunch of boxes might land Trump in prison

Donald Trump faces charges for attempting to delete CCTV evidence of alleged criminal behavior. The podcast explores Trump's decision to take classified documents when leaving the White House and the potential legal consequences. It delves into Trump leaking secret information, the illegal destruction of documents, missing documents, subpoenas, and a raid, as well as the charges, defense, and declassification issues at hand.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 18min

How "General Armageddon" and a bromance almost brought down Vladimir Putin

Former chef Yevgeny Prigozhin's bromance with General Sergei Surovikin nearly brings down Vladimir Putin and the Russian government. The podcast explores their betrayal, involvement in the Wagner group, attempted coup in Syria, and the aftermath of the mutiny
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Jul 19, 2023 • 2min

INTRODUCING | If You're Listening

If You're Listening is back, and better than ever. Same espionage, same corruptions, same scandals, but more often.Not only will we be in your feed every Thursday, we'll also cover a different story each week. And if you prefer to watch rather than listen, we're also making videos for iView and YouTube.Episode one drops Thursday, 27th July.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 31min

RUSSIA | S07 E6 - How will the war against Ukraine end?

After ten months of war, a few likely outcomes of the war in Ukraine are emerging.A win for Vladimir Putin. A win for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A bitter frozen conflict. Neither Putin or Zelenskyy will sign a peace agreement and admit defeat. But what if Putin’s regime ends?Guests:Dr Paul Dibb - Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at ANU; Former Director of the Australian Joint Intelligence OrganisationLieutenant General (retired) Ben Hodges - former commanding general of the US Army in EuropeDr Mykhailo Minakov - Philosopher; Editor in Chief of Focus Ukraine blog from the Kennan Institute at the Wilson CenterMichael Bociurkiw - Global Affairs Analyst and former spokesperson for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in EuropePhilip Short - Former BBC Moscow Correspondent; Author of Putin: His Life and TimesProfessor Daniel Treisman, University of California, Los Angeles, co-author “Spin Dictators: The Changing Face of Tyranny in the 21st Century”
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Dec 6, 2022 • 30min

RUSSIA | S07 E5 - Has Putin finally pushed the Russian people too far?

Protest is not allowed inside Russia.There was little resistance from the Russian people to the invasion of Ukraine, and those who didn’t like it simply left. But Vladimir Putin has made a decree that has caused discord across Russia. Has he finally pushed his people too far?Guests:Zoya Sheftalovich - Contributing editor for POLITICODr Christina Ezrahi - Historian; author of Swans of the Kremlin and Dancing for StalinDenis Volkov - Director - Levada Centre, MoscowDr Yevgenia Albats - Chief Editor of The New TimesDr Mykhailo Minakov - Philosopher; Editor in Chief of Focus Ukraine blog from the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center
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Nov 29, 2022 • 34min

RUSSIA | S07 E4 - Undersea sabotage? The mysterious pipe blasts

On 26 September, a series of underwater explosions destroyed a cluster of natural gas pipelines on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.The pipes were designed to deliver gas directly from Russia to Germany, and the explosions exacerbated the already dire energy crisis in Europe.Everyone agrees it was sabotage, but nobody can agree on who did it. Today: the mystery of the Baltic Sea bubbles, and the story of how Germany’s plan for peace-through-capitalism blew up in their face.Featuring:Dr James Henderson - Chairman of the Gas Research Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy StudiesMichael Bociurkiw - Global Affairs Analyst and former spokesperson for the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
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Nov 22, 2022 • 33min

RUSSIA | S07 E3 - Why it’s hard to fight when you don’t know why

Two soldiers, one Ukrainian and one Russian, share their experiences on the battlefield and shed light on Russia's mistakes and Ukraine's hidden strength. The podcast explores the transformation of the Ukrainian military, the aftermath of a failed mission and the horrors of Russian occupation. Additionally, a soldier gives insights into the challenges of fighting on the Eastern Front.

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