The Inside Story Podcast

Where did Joe Biden fail?

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothi...

How will Donald Trump's re-election impact US - Europe relations?

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade ...

What does another Trump presidency mean for the Middle East?

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's win is being celebrated by Israel's government - but not Palestinians and others under Israeli attack. He's promised to bring peace, w...

How is the world reacting to Trump's US presidential victory?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's election victory was driven by domestic issues, but its consequences will reach far beyond US borders. With wars in the Middle East an...

Why is Europe's car-making sector in trouble?

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France wants to stall European Union plans to fine carmakers who fail to make enough electric vehicles. Europe plans to switch to all EVs by 2035, but...

How will domestic issues shape the US election?

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. But who will the American voters trust more...

Why does the US election matter to the world?

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the ne...

What are the consequences of North Korea's support for Russia?

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyo...

What would a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal look like?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. S...

What influence do Green politicians have around the world?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens ...

How has Sudan's civil war impacted the country?

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tacti...

What does Israel's ban on UNRWA mean for Palestinians?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of...

What will Harris and Trump focus on in their final days of campaigning?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last week in the US presidential election campaign, opinion polls suggest it's neck-and-neck. So, what's the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Tr...

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar?

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar? Leaders gather in Doha for yet another round of talks, and hopes are running high....

Is Iran likely to respond to Israel's latest attacks?

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel attacked Iran and said its objectives have been achieved. Its military said the strikes were precise and warned Tehran against further escalati...

Can Europe influence ending Israel's war on Gaza?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can Europe change the course of Israel's war on Gaza? A Dutch advisory body has accused its government of doing too little and says it must work with ...

Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera Media Network journalists?

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Israeli military has already killed Al Jazeera journalists in its war on Gaza. Now, it’s accusing others of being 'terrorists'. The network says...

What are the implications of international military support for Israel?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza is among the most destructive in history. An Al Jazeera investigation reveals the extent of US and UK support ...

Will Biden pressure Israel to allow unrestricted media coverage on Gaza?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world is witnessing unimaginable scenes of horror in Gaza almost every day for more than a year. But Israel's near-total ban on media coverage has...

What's behind the rapid expansion of BRICS?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is set to host its biggest foreign policy event ever. Leaders representing more than 40 percent of the world's population are assembling in the...

Is Israel trying to isolate Shia Hezbollah supporters?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed more than 2,400 people since October 7, most of them in the past month. They have mostly targeted Hezbollah's l...

Can world leaders help negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden was in Berlin on Friday on a whirlwind trip to discuss with European allies what Washington calls, 'an opportunity' to turn the...

What does Yahya Sinwar's killing mean for Hamas?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yahya Sinwar was the face of the Palestinian armed struggle against Israel's decades-long occupation. The Israeli military says he was killed during a...

Is Israel starving Palestinians out of Gaza?

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intolerable and catastrophic.That’s how the UN's top humanitarian official describes the siege of northern Gaza. Israel is accused of carrying out a...

How does the handover of cultural artefacts affect Western museums?

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are forcing their former occupiers to return historical objects and artworks. It's given rise to a glob...

What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet, opinion polls suggest his domestic ...

How will Trump and Harris fight for the US presidency?

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just three weeks to go before the US presidential election. The contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is on a knife-edge with a sharp focus o...

What's behind this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Japanese grassroots movement working to eliminate nuclear weapons. It's made up of survivors of the Hirosh...

Why is Israel targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Condemnation from across the world after Israel attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon twice. The multi-nation UNIFIL force has been in south...

What's next for Iran and Israel?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel is weighing up its response to Iran's ballistic missile attack. The defence minister says it will be painful, precise and surprising. Does that...

What is the future of Sudan?

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been going on for a year and half now and getting worse by the day. The conflict in Sudan has killed thousands of people and led to one of the wo...

Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One year on and the war in Gaza shows no sign of abating. Instead, conflict is spreading across the region and diplomacy has all but failed. So, what'...

Does anti-Zionism lead to anti-Semitism?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does anti-Zionism necessarily lead to anti-Semitism? Israel's war on Gaza has often led to a conflation of the two terms. But how misleading could thi...

Has the Zionist model failed?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Israel still attractive for Jewish people around the world? Hundreds of thousands have left since it launched its war on Gaza last year. With the v...

How significant is Macron's statement on Israel's war on Gaza?

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France's president Emmanuel Macron says arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop. His comments have been angrily rejected by Israeli Prim...

What do Israel's attacks mean for Lebanon's political system?

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against its dominant political and military force, Hezbollah. But the conflict is also bringing pres...

Can Israel's war on Gaza expand to the region?

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, Iran warns the U.S. of further action unless Israel's aggression is curbed. The world waits to s...

Israel - Hezbollah: What's different this time?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has been weakened? The group says fighters have already inflicted serious damage on Israe...

Is the Middle East on the path to a full-blown war?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran 'will pay' for its missile attack, while Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back. Bombs, bullets and mis...

How can Israel root out Hezbollah?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has killed much of Hezbollah's leadership. Now it says it's carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon. The military says the offensive wil...

Who will help the people in Lebanon?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Already in a dire situation, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis. Israeli attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their...

Will Iran and Israel go to war?

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East is bracing for further tension after the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Iran says Hassan Nasrallah's assassination will not go unaveng...

Is the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a game changer?

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political...

What is the regional fall out of Sudan's fighting?

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were scenes of jubilation in newly captured areas of Khartoum. Sudan's army made gains against the paramilitary rapid support forces this week. ...

Is Israel violating international law?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gaza's health ministry is refusing to receive 88 unidentified bodies, sent by Israel. Authorities want to know who they are-- and how they died. So, ...

Who is able to enforce a peaceful settlement in the Middle East?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World leaders meet at the United Nations as tensions in the Middle East are running high.There's consensus on the need to restore calm. But with no si...

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war? The Israeli military assault in Lebanon is the most intense in decades. Benjamin Netanyahu wants...

What is Israel trying to hide?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It boasts about being the only democracy in the Middle East. Yet, Israel has relentlessly cracked down on press freedom, with Al Jazeera Network being...

Does Israel have a plan for fighting on multiple fronts?

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts. So far, it doesn't seem to have achieved any of its stated war goals. Does ...

What does Israel's attacks on Lebanon mean for Hezbollah?

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No refuge for enemies in Hezbollah strongholds. That's Israel's warning after bombing a residential suburb of Beirut. Dozens of people have been kille...

How will immigration shape the upcoming US elections?

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says he'll deport millions of undocumented immigrants if he's elected U.S. president in November. Kamala Harris argues reforms and tighte...

Can Israel fight a war on two fronts?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians. Israel has not commented on the explosions - bu...

Can Israel's cyberattack on Hezbollah cause a bigger conflict?

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A simultaneous, mass attack targets Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Devices used for communication explode injuring thousands and killing several people...

Can Israel destroy Hamas?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hamas is able to keep fighting the Israeli army despite its losses, so say senior leaders  after Israel announced the group no longer existed as a mi...

How should countries tackle undocumented migration?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Europe's migration dilemma. The deaths of people risking the dangerous Channel crossing from France to the UK puts more pressure on governments. Tough...

Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine?

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine? American-Turkish dual citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is the latest example. Investiga...

Will Ukraine use long-range Western-made missiles against Russia?

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western-made missiles in Russian territory. Vladimir Putin says such a move would mean all-out war with N...

What's next for the campaigns in the US election?

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says no to another debate with Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. He claims he won their head-to-head on Tuesday. But fundrai...

Why is UNRWA important to Palestinians?

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by I...

How might the US presidential debate impact voters?

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Frequent clashes in a fiery US presidential election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Both camps say they won after 90 minutes of sharp ...

How does Gaza's educational spirit remain so strong?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has targeted education in its war on Gaza. It's destroying schools and universities and has killed thousands of students and teachers. Yet, lea...

Who will protect civilians in Sudan?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sudan says NO to the deployment of an impartial force in the country. United Nations experts say serious human rights violations have been committed b...

Can protests in Israel force Netanyahu to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The largest anti-government protest yet in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, which includes the...

Can Michel Barnier fix the polarised political landscape in France?

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's known as Monsieur Brexit and now he's France's new Prime Minister. Michel Barnier faces the challenge of fixing the country's polarised political...

How will the United States' economy shape its presidential election?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have pledged strong economic policies if elected in November. But as the country struggles with a huge deficit and...

Why is China financing African countries?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the contine...

What are the 'red lines' keeping Russia and NATO from confrontation?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Both Moscow and NATO have so-called 'red lines' that could trigger outright war between them if crossed. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many cou...

What will it mean for the UK to stop some of its arms exports to Israel?

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government says it will stop some of its arms exports to Israel fearing the use of certain weapons could violate international law. Israel's pr...

What will the demonstrations in Israel mean for the war on Gaza?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huge demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The de...

How much politics is involved in Brazil's ban on X?

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social media platform X goes dark in Brazil. It failed to comply with a court order to block accounts linked to disinformation. Owner Elon Musk says i...

Is Libya moving towards another civil war?

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A feud over the leadership of Libya's central bank has led to the suspension of oil production. The two rival governments are trading blame for the st...

Is Israel's war on Gaza spilling over into the occupied West Bank?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli forces have conducted their largest assault in decades in the West Bank, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. The escalation is couple...

What's behind recurrent sexual violence in India?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In India angry protesters are demanding better safety measures and more protection for women after the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor. It ...

Could the Russia-Ukraine war lead to a nuclear disaster in Kursk?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warns military action is posing serious risks to the Kursk nuclear power plant. Moscow says the facility in Russ...

How bad is the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel again orders Palestinians to move in Gaza. That's forcing the UN to relocate its base for aid operations causing huge disruption. Palestinians ...

Why was Telegram's CEO arrested in France?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is being held by French police. The detention of the Russian-born billionaire has been condemned by Moscow and Elon ...

How significant are Israel-Lebanon border attacks?

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hezbollah launches hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel - after it targeted the group in southern Lebanon. Both sides say more will follow. How si...

What are the implications of Afghanistan's morality laws?

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Afghanistan's Taliban government has formally adopted a set of morality laws. Among other rules, it requires women to cover their faces and men to gro...

Can Kamala Harris become America's first female president?

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris has pledged her full support for Israel as she accepted the Democratic Party nomination. A prominent Muslim group withdrew its support. ...

How will Russia respond to Ukraine drone attack in Moscow?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow was one of the largest since the start of the war. The Kyiv government controls more than 1,000 square kilometres of ...

Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region? A military mobilisation by warlord Khalifa Haftar to the southwest is raising alarm in neighbouring ...

Can there be a breakthrough in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations?

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel bombs a school in Gaza killing more Palestinians as the top US diplomat Antony Blinken visits the region. He says talks in Egypt may be the las...

Why are businesses afraid of AI?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see Artificial Intelligence as posing a potential risk. That's a five-fold increase i...

What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mpox virus triggers the World Health Organization's highest state of alert. Democratic Republic of Congo has reported the majority of cases, but i...

What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire talks?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While Israel continues its relentless war on Gaza, Palestinians pin their hopes on talks which have paused in Doha before resuming in Cairo on Thursda...

Can diplomatic efforts help to end the Sudan conflict?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talks to end the 16-month conflict are taking place in Geneva without the army delegation participating. With the violence taking a heavy toll on civ...

What's behind Thailand's political changes?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand's Constitutional Court removed the prime minister for breaching ethical standards. This comes a week after it dissolved the main opposition ...

Can diplomacy work in another round of Gaza ceasefire talks?

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US approves a major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for an end to its war in Gaza. With another round of ceasefire talks in the works an...

How can X help Donald Trump get back into the White House?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can X help Donald Trump get back into the White House? The former president and Republican nominee returns to the platform in a talk with Elon Mus...

Why has Ukraine launched a military incursion into Russia now?

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An expanding Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory forces Moscow to evacuate civilians. It's an embarrassment for President Vladimir Putin, and a...

What does the shaping of narratives by Israel mean for Palestinians?

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite killing nearly forty-thousand Palestinians, Israel justifies its war on Gaza as self-defence. It describes critics, including the Internationa...

What are the chances now for a ceasefire in Gaza?

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Israeli warplanes kill more than hundred Palestinians in a school in Gaza, Israel says it will attend talks brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt nex...

Are the anti-racism protests in the UK enough to counter the Far-Right?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of people join demonstrations in the UK, in support of migrants and against racism. It follows days of rioting stoked by far-right groups an...

Can anti-government protests bring a real change to Kenya?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kenya’s President William Ruto gave in to protesters' demands, withdrew a controversial bill and reshuffled his cabinet after protests in the capita...

Will Hamas be different under Yahya Sinwar's leadership?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's a wanted man and in hiding. Yahya Sinwar is named the political leader of Hamas after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh. With no end in sight t...

What's next for Bangladesh after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new era in Bangladesh, after protests drove out Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and forced her to flee the country. The military says it's now in charg...

What can be done to help Sudan?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Growing warnings of hunger in war-torn Sudan. The latest in a camp in North Darfur where aid has been blocked by the warring sides. As the conflict ta...

Why is there a spread of violent far-right protests in the UK?

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Days of rioting in England and Belfast. Social media has been used by the far-right to spread rumours about immigrants, and organise protests that hav...

What's behind the unrest in Nigeria?

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Nigeria, people shot dead by police and hundreds arrested for protesting against government economic policies. President Tinubu says the reforms ar...

What's the impact of the historic US - Russia prisoner swap?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the biggest prisoner swap between Russia and the West since the Cold War - despite the worst hostility in modern times because of the war in Ukra...