Put Simply

Two weeks into the Israel-U.S. led war on Iran, the consequences are spreading far beyond the battlefield. Oil prices have surged, markets are rattled, and fears are growing over what happens next in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that carries roughly a fifth of the world’s oil. As the death toll rises, Iran continues its attacks across the region, and political leaders offer little clar...

The US and Israel has launched its largest Middle East operation in two decades but what exactly is the objective? Nuclear deterrence? Regime collapse? Strategic pre-emption? On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune break down Trump’s shifting rhetoric, the risks of escalation, and whether America is drifting toward another prolonged conflict.

Are tensions between Washington and Tehran about to boil over? This week, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune unpack whether conflict with Iran is truly imminent, what Trump’s newly assembled “Board of Peace” signals about US foreign policy, the return of political dynasty politics in Bangladesh, the fate of a former South Korean president, and why Trump’s approval ratings are trailing Bide...

The Jeffrey Epstein files could shake the foundations of European politics and may even cost UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer his job. But across the Atlantic, the scandal has barely caused a ripple. Why? Meanwhile, voters in Japan and Thailand re-elect their incumbents. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim discuss the global ripple effects of the Epstei...

Donald Trump removes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, sending shockwaves through Latin America and beyond. Is this the start of a Trump-led global reset? On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the stunning power shift in Venezuela, explore how Trump pulled it off, and ask what this could mean for the global order moving forward.

Last Sunday, Sydney’s Bondi Beach—one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks—was the scene of unthinkable violence. Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. Among the victims: a 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim speak with David Imber—a communications pro...

In this penultimate episode, we peel back the layers of the legal fallout surrounding the X-Press Pearl disaster. From jurisdictional battles to compensation claims, our hosts Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim trace the intricate web of lawsuits, investigations, and political pressure that followed in the wake of the spill.

In the second episode of our four-part special on the X-Press Pearl incident, Sri Lanka’s maritime disaster, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim take a hard look at the official reports that followed the spill, as well as the environmental toll taken by a leaking toxic cargo.

Five hours of high-stakes diplomacy in Moscow end with no deal on Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin rejects parts of a US-backed peace plan. Back in Washington, President Trump launches a xenophobic tirade against immigrants, shocking even longtime observers of his rhetoric. Meanwhile, Republicans narrowly hold onto a key congressional seat in Tennessee, and mass protests force Bulgaria’s government to s...

In the first of a four-part special series, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim deep dive into one of the worst maritime disasters in Sri Lanka’s history: a catastrophe that, at every stage, could have been prevented. From the first sparks on board to the fallout still unfolding today, this series breaks down what happened, why it happened, and what it reveals about the systems meant to kee...

A US-brokered peace deal in Ukraine looks closer than ever – but will it hold? Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces mounting legal and political trouble at home, and Myanmar claims it’s ready for elections next month. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the headlines shaping the global stage.

On this week’s Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune dive into the political firestorm over the Epstein files—why Congress is suddenly united, how Trump’s name keeps popping up, and what it all means for his MAGA base. They also break down MBS’s $1 trillion power play in Washington, Trump’s billion-dollar war with the BBC, and the brewing storm between China and Japan over Taiwan...

Is the trade war between the US and China finally coming to an end? On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack Trump’s surprisingly smooth Asia tour and the signals it sends to Beijing. Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani is on track to become New York City’s next mayor—what does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party? And in Europe, Dutch voters swin...

Prince Andrew’s past returns to haunt him, Trump faces dissent on the streets, and Gaza’s fragile peace shatters once more. On Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune explore how personal legacies, public anger, and political missteps are shaping global headlines.

A fragile ceasefire is holding in Gaza — but is a lasting peace even possible? Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces political troubles at home. And in Japan, politics is in flux. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack the week’s geopolitical turns.

Donald Trump claims he’s secured a peace deal in the Middle East, but can it hold? James Comey reappears as National Guard troops hit the streets in a politically charged America. Japan edges closer to a historic moment with the possibility of its first female Prime Minister. And in the Czech Republic, a billionaire businessman sweeps to victory. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch,...

America’s government grinds to a halt, raising the question: who caves first? Trump and Netanyahu pitch a plan for Gaza peace, Keir Starmer fights to hold onto power in the UK, and Moldova delivers an election shocker. All while the Czech Republic gears up for a vote. On this week’s Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim analyze it all.

On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune discuss the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination and Trump’s rally-style memorial speech, the growing wave of international recognition for Palestine as a sovereign state, and Trump’s latest controversial claim linking autism to paracetamol. Joining the podcast this week is special guest Hamzah Zaid, a former m...

On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune are joined by CT Group's Mark Domitrak to unpack the global reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk and what it says about the fractured state of politics today. They turn to the UK, where Elon Musk warns a rally that “violence is coming,” and ask whether Keir Starmer’s government is unraveling over Lord Peter Mande...

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack the shocking assassination of American political figure Charlie Kirk, Poland’s unprecedented decision to shoot down Russian drones with NATO support, Israel’s deadly strikes in Doha that have rattled Qatar’s mediation role, and the growing wave of protests shaking Nepal.

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the eruption of deadly protests in Indonesia, where anger over corruption and austerity has spiralled into nationwide unrest. They turn to Beijing, where Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are showcasing an unprecedented alliance on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. In the US, Rudy Giuliani survives a car crash just before...

Can Donald Trump escape the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein? This week, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack Trump’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal over claims he penned a letter for Epstein’s 50th birthday. They also break down results from Japan’s national elections and debate whether the UK should lower the voting age to 16.

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack the latest Jeffrey Epstein revelations shaking the Trump orbit and the growing divide within the MAGA movement. They also ask: is the long-running bromance between Trump and Putin finally over? Plus, new tariffs are in the pipeline, and Cameroon's 92-year-old president seeks another term.

On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack the ethical dilemmas surrounding the proposed “Gaza Riviera” project linked to the Tony Blair Institute and BCG. They examine Donald Trump’s return to tariff threats as he’s nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by Israel’s leader, and they ask: what should we make of Elon Musk launching his own political party?

Did Donald Trump once again make a global crisis about himself? Could Zohran Mamdani be the fresh voice the Democrats desperately need? And what’s really behind Elon Musk’s latest political move? This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the drama around Trump and the Israel-Iran conflict, explore Mamdani’s growing influence, and ask whether Musk’s rumored ne...