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Mar 13, 2026

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Israel at war 07.10.2023

On this emergency podcast, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins Ethan to discuss the shocking assault on Israel by militants from Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unrecognisable: an interview with Northern Cyprus' former foreign minister 06.10.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud, a deep dive interview with Kudret Özersay, a former foreign minister, member of Parliament, chief negotiator, and presidential candidate in the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Thanks to our sponsor, Babbel . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 October: Slovakia's new persuasion and the US preps for invasion 03.10.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Slovakia's general election over the weekend, and why some US politicians are threatening to invade Mexico . Thanks to our sponsor, Patent Drop . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 September: Canada's assassination allegations and an update from Nagorno-Karabakh 29.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the alleged assassination by India of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. Later, John gives an update on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh . Thanks to our sponsor, Nautilus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from UNGA: Recapping the 78th session 22.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud live from New York City, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan to recap the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Proudly supported by The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from UNGA: Is the world ready to regulate AI? 21.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud from NYC, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins Ethan to discuss the side events at UNGA week, and how world leaders are setting rules around tech and AI. Proudly supported by The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from UNGA: Zelensky's case to the developing world 20.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud live from NYC, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan to discuss the first day of UNGA speeches - from US President Biden, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and Brazilian President Lula (among others). Proudly supported by The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from UNGA: Why are so many world leaders missing? 19.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan live from New York City to recap the "Sustainable Development Goal" Summit on Monday, and to look ahead to leaders' speeches on Tuesday. Proudly supported by The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from UNGA: Why is the UN so far behind on its goals? 18.09.2023

On today's special Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan from New York City to preview this week's UN General Assembly. Proudly supported by The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 September: The EU may welcome Ukraine and Kim goes on his train 15.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Ursula von der Leyen's State of the EU address, and the meeting between Kim Jong Un and President Putin in Russia. Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 September: World leaders socialising and troops may be mobilising 12.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to break-down the big outcomes of the G20 Summit in India, and to provide an update on tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh. Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 September: India plays host and Germany's economy diagnosed 08.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, and what's gone so wrong with the German economy . Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 September: Erdogan and Putin meet and Libya's diplomatic retreat 05.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting in Sochi between Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan, and the diplomatic dust-up between Libya and Israel. Thanks to our sponsor, Nice News . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 September: China's real estate sector in review and Gabon has a coup 01.09.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to examine what the crisis in China's real estate market means for its economy, and to discuss the coup in Gabon . Make sure to sign up for our special UNGA newsletter ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 August: Planes exploding and Zimbabweans voting 29.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to examine the mysterious death of Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin (and what it means for Wagner's future), and to explain why Zimbabwe's election last week matters. Thanks to our sponsor, Incogni . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 August: India space program prevails and Nvidia's sky-high sales 25.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, host Ethan Plotkin breaks down the top stories from all four corners of the globe: a mysterious plane crash in Russia, a breakthrough for India's space program , an update on the BRICS summit , and a massive revenue report for an American chipmaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 August: Ecuador's elections and BRICS new direction 22.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, host Ethan Plotkin breaks down the top stories from all four corners of the globe: elections in Ecuador , the end of the political deadlock in Thailand, Japan's controversial nuclear waste plan, and the BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 August: Rapid recap of the week's top stories 18.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler recaps five of the week's top stories: the coup in Niger , the meeting between the leaders of Japan and South Korea , tensions on the Black Sea , a visit by the Iranian foreign minister to Saudi Arabia, and a surprise election result in Argentina . Thanks to our sponsor, Atlas . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

15 August: Two years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan 15.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to reflect on two years since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 August: The US targets Chinese tech and Italy's banks cut a check 11.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss US President Biden's new executive order restricting tech investments in China. Later, Ethan examines the Italian government's surprise tax on banks . Thanks to our sponsor, Best Buy . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 August: India holds no-confidence sesh and protests erupt in Bangladesh 08.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss political shake-ups in Pakistan and India . Later, Ethan examines the protests against Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and John takes a look at some new from the week ahead. Help us improve Intrigue Outloud by taking our survey ! Thanks to our sponsor, Masterworks . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

4 August: Haiti may get assistance and negotiations in Lebanon face resistance 04.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss how Kenya could help Haiti through its security crisis. Later, Ethan discusses fighting between Palestinian factions in Lebanon, and Helen examines the Myanmar junta's mysterious partial pardon of former prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi. Thanks to our sponsor, Flaviar . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

1 August: Elon's internet service and Bolivia's making neighbours nervous 01.08.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the geopolitical impact of Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Later, Ethan examine why Bolivia is getting closer to America's adversaries, and John gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Roca . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 July: A president dethroned and foreign minister disowned 28.07.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the coup against Niger's democratically-elected president. Later, Ethan examines the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, and John gives his thoughts on the mysterious ouster of China's foreign minister. Thanks to our sponsor, CookUnity . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 July: Crime in Ecuador surges and a new Cambodian leader emerges 25.07.2023

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss Ecuador's unprecedented crime wave . Later, Ethan explains why Cambodia's prime minister picked his son to succeed him, and Val examines the massive wildfires in Greece. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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