The Inside Story Podcast
Episodes
Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students studying at US universities. US embassies have also been instructed to...
What's behind the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos at aid distribution sites in southern Gaza. The UN has distanced itself from the operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation that's backed by...
Is the US ready to walk away from the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump brands Vladimir Putin 'absolutely crazy' after Russia launched its largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine. The Kremlin is downp...
Why is Israel now facing pressure from some of its Western allies?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spain hosts European and Arab nations as Israel's aid blockade fuels a famine in Gaza. 'The Madrid Group' is calling for an arms embargo and cond...
Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-rel...
Will Trump impose tariffs on the European Union?
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports starting June 1st. The EU says it stands ready to defend...
Do criticisms of Israel amount to antisemitism?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel was quick to label the killing of two of its embassy staff in Washington DC this week as antisemitic. Other officials in the West have fol...
What is the Golden Dome defence system Trump announced?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will a Golden Dome protect America? It's an ambitious and unprecedented defence project that president Donald Trump says will shield the country ...
Will Europe's pressure on Israel make a difference for Palestinians?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional allies are putting pressure on Israel. The UK has paused trade talks and sanctioned West Bank settlers. And the EU is threatening to revie...
Who can stop Netanyahu's plans to take over Gaza?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Israel expands its war on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are again forced from their homes. Israel's prime minister has vowed to seize...
Is the far-right still rising as a political force in Europe?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Europe's Super-Sunday elections see a pro-EU candidate defeat a hard-right rival in Romania, a centrist win in the first round of Poland's presidentia...
Which countries are experiencing the worst of the global food crisis?
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global hunger has hit a new high. The United Nations says nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger last year. And the outlook for 2025 i...
What will it take for Russia and Ukraine to achieve lasting peace?
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region just hours after the first direct talks in three years. The warring sides agreed to a prisoners excha...
Has Donald Trump taken US-Gulf relations to a new era?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trillions of dollars were pledged during the US president’s three-nation tour of the Gulf this week. So, are the Gulf nations now in sync with W...
What do the Gulf states gain from Trump's trip?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has signed record-breaking agreements during his state visit to Qatar. It's part of a three-nation tour of the region. A tri...
What's the impact of the US lifting its sanctions on Syria?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrations in Syria after the US president announced that he's lifting decades of sanctions. Donald Trump says his decision will give the nation a c...
Could the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ceasefire between the two main rivals of a global trade war. The US and China have struck a complicated deal to de-escalate a soaring tariff face of...
Could a direct meeting between Russia and Ukraine end the war?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A twist in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Russia's President pitches direct talks with Ukraine. That's after Kyiv's EU allies propose a 30-day cea...
Will the India-Pakistan ceasefire hold?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guns have gone silent along the India-Pakistan line of control. After the most intense exchanges in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours, ...
Will the India-Pakistan ceasefire resolve disputes over Kashmir?
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ceasefire has been announced to stop a bitter conflict over one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Kashmir has repeatedly been troubled by a dis...
What role might Pope Leo XIV play on the world stage?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Pope has been elected, the first from the US to lead the Catholic Church. It's church that's divided between progressives and traditionalists, a...
What nuclear risks do the current India - Pakistan hostilities pose?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict - as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only ...
What does the US-Houthi ceasefire mean for Yemen?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US president has announced he'll stop attacks on Yemen. Donald Trump says he made the decision after the Houthis assured him they'll end their str...
What will Trump's movie tariffs mean for the global film industry?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says Hollywood is 'dying fast'. The US President blames foreign countries for the crisis. And he has ordered a 100% tariff on imported fi...
How important is the new pope election?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to elect the next Pope. Whether a moderniser or conservative wins, big challenges await them within th...
Why is Israel mobilising sixty-thousand more troops for Gaza?
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starvation threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet, Israel is calling up ...
What are the implications of a funding crisis at the United Nations?
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be lookin...
Why has Mike Waltz been dropped as US National Security Advisor?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Waltz has been dropped as US national security advisor. It's the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump's second term. Weeks ago, Waltz add...
What's next for the people of Sudan?
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sudan is suffering the world's worst famine in four decades says the United Nations as conflict between government and paramilitary forces rages. ...
How significant was Trump's first 100 days in office?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term -- a time for the US and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100 day mar...
What does Mark Carney's election win mean for Canada?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the greatest political comebacks in Canadian history, Mark Carney has kept the governing Liberal Party in power. It was an intense campaign ...
What's the latest case held against Israel at the ICJ?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The International Court of Justice hears another case against Israel - in what could be a test of Israeli defiance of international law. More tha...
Is Ukraine close to a peace deal?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An extraordinary meeting and a conversation labelled 'historic'. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in St Peter's Basilica to talk peace in Ukr...
How will the next Pope wield the power of the Church?
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the ques...
Could the Kashmir attack ignite a wider India-Pakistan crisis?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations urges calm between India and Pakistan. Relations have plummeted after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.&n...
What's next for Russia and Ukraine?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russia's biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy, ending with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv...
How is the global economic crisis impacting the IMF's role?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington DC. The organisations face sign...
What impact does the US-China trade war have on other countries?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? ...
How will Pope Francis be remembered?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many say he was a Pope like no other. Outspoken and forthright, Pope Francis took a stand on many critical issues facing our world. The head of t...
What does the former president's return mean for Congo?
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A controversial return. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back home after a self-imposed exile. The government accuses Ka...
Will Trump abandon his efforts to end the war in Ukraine?
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President's patience is running thin. Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are making little progress, and the Trump administrat...
Why is Xi Jinping rallying Asian nations against Donald Trump?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Xi Jinping has rallied south-east Asian nations against Donald Trump's trade war, uniting them against what he calls 'unilateral bullying' by the U.S....
What does Trump's action mean for the US and its global standing?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundred...
Is the US in a constitutional crisis?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attacks on judges and threats to defy the courts - increasing tension between the Trump administration and US judiciary. Some believe it's a constitut...
How has Sudan's conflict impacted the region?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two years of conflict in Sudan between troops loyal to the army and those backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Regional countries have been ...
What's the impact of Israel's attacks on hospitals in Gaza?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel bombs one of the last working hospitals in Gaza, a place where usually treatable health conditions can now mean death. Targeting health facilit...
How will Gabon's new leader impact the country?
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He led a coup in Gabon, promising to hand power back to civilians. But General Brice Oligui Nguema has just won Saturday's election, and will lead the...
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those ...
Why does Syria matter to Israel and Turkiye?
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Turkiye have held talks over Syria in a bid to avoid clashes there. Benjamin Netanyahu's government says Turkish military bases in post-Ass...
Can Europeans change the course of the war in Ukraine?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drumming up more support for Ukraine against Russia. European countries are considering deploying troops. They're promising more aid as well.&nbs...
Could Trump's tariffs destroy globalisation?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Don...
Why did Netanyahu visit the White House?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time since returning to office in January. Iran and Gaza...
How are Trump's tariffs impacting global financial markets?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turmoil in markets and the financial world as shock-waves from US president Donald Trump's tariffs continue. But despite the widespread alarm, Trump i...
Will Israel face consequences for killing emergency workers?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Video from a dead victim's phone shows how Israel attacked an ambulance convoy in Gaza killing 15 Palestinian emergency workers. It shows too that Isr...
Will Israel's blockade on Gaza pressure Hamas?
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out. Israel has cut off aid, risking the lives of more than two million Pales...
How will the US-China trade war impact the global economy?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China is hitting back at the US with its own set of tariffs on all American goods, right after Trump's latest levies. Now, the world's top two ec...
What do Trump's tariffs means for the global economy?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angry reactions from world leaders, after the US President announces new tariffs on all imports. They say Donald Trump's decision is a blow to th...
Why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan under fire for its mass deportation plans. Islamabad says about three million Afghan refugees and migrants must leave the country this y...
What are the implications of Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but t...
Is Iran on a collision course with the West?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump i...
What's driving the US-European rift?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenla...
What does Israel's latest attack mean for Lebanon?
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were...
Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent ba...
Why is Donald Trump fixated on Greenland?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and...
Who will be held accountable for the US's security breach?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging ...
Could a new Egyptian plan stop fighting in Gaza?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostage...
How serious is Netanyahu's political crisis?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court &mdash...
As Lebanon and Gaza ceasefires falter, does regional conflict loom?
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel bombs Lebanon again and the U.S. carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous f...
Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point?
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Major gains for the Sudanese army in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they're strengthening positions in Darfur. ...
How will the first female IOC president lead the Olympics?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world's largest sports body. So, what hurdl...
Can there be a ceasefire in Democratic Republic of Congo?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does diplomacy stand a chance to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Direct talks between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders...
Is the US a barrier to a ceasefire in Gaza?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emboldened by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying his war on Gaza. The US has blamed Hamas for the renewed Israeli bombardment of th...
Why did Netanyahu resume the war in Gaza?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Netanyahu refused to implement phase two of a ceasefire, already agreed with Hamas. Now Israel's prime minister has resumed air strikes ...
What will US strikes in Yemen accomplish?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US attacks Houthis in Yemen and says more strikes are coming. Washington has warned Iran over its support for the group. In an already v...
After ambassador is expelled, what next for the US and South Africa?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' -- citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret at...
What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire deal?
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Middle East envoy proposes a way to keep the ceasefire going in Gaza. But the original deal remains stuck in the first phase with no progr...
UN experts have accused Israel of 'genocidal acts' - what's next?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A UN investigation concludes Israel carried out genocidal acts by destroying Gaza's main fertility clinic and maternity hospitals. Israel has rejected...
Is Russia's war with Ukraine coming to an end?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the front while Washington's diplomatic drive to end the Ukraine war intensifies. US officials are in Moscow a...
How will Duterte's arrest affect the Philippines?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is under arrest. He's facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. The International C...
How will Canada's new prime minister handle Donald Trump?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharp words for the U.S. from Canada’s incoming prime minister. Mark Carney has lashed out at Donald Trump, saying his country will never b...
Is a war coming in South Sudan?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could South Sudan slip into another civil war? Fighting in the northeast, is endangering an already fragile power-sharing agreement. With a ...
Can the US really strike a deal with Tehran?
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We won't negotiate under pressure. The words of Iran's top leader after Donald Trump offered to talk about its nuclear programme. The US Presiden...
Will the fighting in Syria escalate?
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa promises...
What's behind the political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A deepening political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The autonomous Serb region bans state police and the judiciary, after its leader is convi...
What's in store for the US and the world with Trump's tariffs?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs are central to US economic and foreign policy in the new Trump administration. The reverberations of his supporters' cheers in Congress are ma...
Will Arab nations' plan for Gaza become reality?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arab leaders approve Egypt's plan for Gaza's future -- including major reconstruction and elections. It follows President Trump's proposal to for...
Is the US still committed to the Gaza ceasefire it helped broker?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of international action to counter a new round of Israeli siege on Gaza raises questions and concerns. Is the use of starvation as a weapo...
Can Europe find common ground with Trump on Ukraine?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a public dressing down in Washington, Ukraine's leader got a much warmer welcome in London. European leaders have pledged to increase their...
Can the ceasefire in Gaza be salvaged?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ceasefire in Gaza hangs in the balance, as Israel insists on extending phase one. Hamas says that is a breach of their original truce agreeme...
Will the US withdraw its military support from Ukraine?
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was meant to pave the way for a ceasefire in Ukraine. But the public meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned content...
Why is the PKK leader calling the Kurdish group to disband?
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The jailed founder and leader of the PKK calls on the Kurdish group to disband. That follows four decades of fighting with Turkiye, costing forty...
Why are more governments in Europe cracking down on migration?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent elections in Europe have seen wins for parties with harsh stances on migration. That mirrors Donald Trump's success in the US. Inflammator...
Will the Gaza ceasefire deal hold?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Gaza ceasefire deal remains in place after Hamas says Israel has agreed to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, which was delayed last wee...
What challenges will Germany's new government face?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult times for Germany's new government after Sunday's elections. An economic crisis at home, war in Ukraine and transatlantic turbulence wi...
How realistic are Trump's demands for Ukraine?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three years since Russian forces launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine - and the art of war has turned into the art of the deal. Kyiv and Washington...
Why did Israel delay the release of Palestinian prisoners?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has postponed the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas earlier releasing six Israeli captives. The group calls it a 'bl...
Do Arab leaders have an alternative to Trump's Gaza plan?
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do Arab leaders have an alternative to Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza? Some have met to discuss the future of the war-torn...
Could the DRC conflict escalate to the region?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fighting is intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwanda-backed M23 group is making further territorial advances. So with diplomac...
What does Trump's Ukraine policy mean for the war?
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new US administration has revealed a stunning reversal of America’s policy on the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump accused his Ukra...
What does the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia mean for Ukraine?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A meeting on Ukraine without Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticises talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia while Donald Trump blam...