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US President Donald Trump inserted his country into the conflict between Israel and Iran, and after 12 days of intense military action on both sides, claims that a ceasefire has now being achieved. On this week's episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the momentous events of the last two weeks.

Israel and Iran exchange missile fire in the most dangerous escalation in years. A chilling manhunt in Minnesota ends with the arrest of a suspect in the killing of two Democratic lawmakers. Trump celebrates his birthday with a military parade. And G7 leaders meet in Canada as war and political division continue to dominate global headlines. This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and...

Donald Trump sends troops into Los Angeles, but was it a smart political move? His high-profile friendship with Elon Musk comes to a dramatic end. And on the global stage, the war between Russia and Ukraine takes a dangerous new turn. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune break down the power plays and provocations shaping the world.

Joe Biden is diagnosed with cancer, but that’s not the real scandal. A bombshell new book accuses top Democrats of orchestrating a broad cover-up about the President’s declining mental fitness — and keeping the public in the dark. Meanwhile, Donald Trump returns from a high-stakes Middle East tour looking more like a statesman than a showman. And elections in Portugal, Poland, and Romania point to...

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack a global mix of politics and power plays: elections in the Philippines and Romania, the Catholic Church welcomes a new pope, the U.S. and China move closer to resolving their tariff war, and Donald Trump faces scrutiny over a luxury jet gift from Qatar’s royal family.

Australia’s Labor Party scores a defining and historic win in a landmark election. But it’s a far bleaker picture for Labour in the UK, suffering heavy losses in local councils as Reform UK surges back into relevance. Meanwhile, Singapore and Romania head to the polls with crucial votes of their own. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack what the...

Canada rejects Trump-style politics as the Liberals return to power on an anti-Trump platform. Australia braces for its own high-stakes election. Singapore heads to the polls, and the panel dissects Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune, as well as special guest Gavin Ryan, break down the political shifts playing...

On this week's episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim discuss why the likes of Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are obsessed with being in politics. Also: Trump says he's looking forward to the Pope's funeral, backs down on China tariffs, Canada heads to the polls and the UK's highest court rules on the definition of a woman.

On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack a blistering week in global politics. Harvard pushes back against White House demands—and loses $2.2 billion in funding. President Trump and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele stage a surreal Oval Office performance amid defiance of a Supreme Court ruling. Trump blames Zelensky for starting the Ukraine war just after...

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack a tense moment in global politics. With Trump’s tariffs set to hit and markets on edge, the US president digs in — even as allies urge caution. Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran are set for high-level nuclear talks. And in France, far-right figure Marine Le Pen rails against a court ruling banning her from office. Is it ju...

On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the chaos inside Donald Trump’s national security team after a Signal group chat leaked sensitive military strike plans on Yemen...to a journalist. JD Vance heads to Greenland amid outrage over U.S. intentions toward the island, reigniting questions about American ambitions in the Arctic. Plus, Canada and Aus...

This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim break down Conor McGregor’s headline-grabbing visit to the White House, where he met with Donald Trump—fueling speculation about his political future. Meanwhile, Trump prepares to speak with Putin about a Ukraine ceasefire, even as Israel’s assault on Gaza shatters peace efforts in the Middle East. And Canada’s new prime ministe...

A 30-day ceasefire brings a rare moment of calm to Ukraine, but will it last? Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs are back, the U.S. economy shows signs of a possible recession, and former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is headed to The Hague to face trial. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the biggest global stories.

This week on Put Simply, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with a special guest, Singapore Rugby 7s national athlete Jayne Chan. From breaking stereotypes on the field to pushing for greater representation in sports, Jayne shares her journey, challenges, and the future of women’s rugby. She joins Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim for this special episode of Put Simply.

A meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States is being called a historic turning point—but in which direction? Meanwhile, US tariffs spark fresh economic tensions, and Germany’s elections come to a close. This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the biggest global stories.

Ukraine is left out of peace negotiations—can real progress be made without them? Donald Trump has been in power for four weeks—what’s changed, and what’s next? And as Germany heads toward elections, who stands the best chance of winning? On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim break it all down.

Is the U.S. heading for a constitutional crisis? Political tensions in Washington reach new heights, while the Philippines faces fresh turmoil with Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment. Meanwhile, Romania’s president resigns just before an impeachment vote. This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the biggest stories shaking global politics.

Is Trump’s tariff war a smart political move or just economic self-sabotage? This week on Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the latest in global politics: Germany heads to the polls in a crucial election, JD Vance sparks debate over what constitutes a “low” IQ, and Brexit uncertainty rears its head once again in the UK.

China is making bold moves in AI with the launch of DeepSeek, a homegrown rival to OpenAI. What does that mean for the U.S. under Donald Trump? On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the biggest stories shaping global politics and technology.

Donald Trump is back in the White House, and the world is buzzing with questions about what his second term will bring. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune dive into what Trump’s return means for the U.S. and the globe. From domestic policy shifts to international diplomacy, we unpack the strategies, challenges, and surprises ahead.

What made 2024 such a strange and unforgettable year? Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune dive into the $600 million weddings that made headlines, the LinkedIn cringe that bored us all, and the fiery emotions that flared up along the way. No U.S. election mentions here, just the best (and weirdest) of the year that was.

On this week's episode, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune discuss the fall of the al-Assad regime in Syria, the latest in South Korea and Romania, and whether Joe Biden was right to pardon his son Hunter.

More than 2 million people demand a re-run of the UK election. Netanyahu faces a warrant for war crimes. Ireland heads to the polls. Trump begins assembling his team. And a tragic case of alcohol poisoning shocks Laos. On this week’s episode of Put Simply , Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim break down the week’s biggest global stories.

Is Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election the greatest political comeback ever? On this week's episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim discuss the incredible Republican win that not even the President-elect expected.

Donald Trump could be Kamala Harris's vice-president, if the electoral college is tied in the US election next week. Sounds ridiculous to even contemplate, right? Well it's one conclusion our hosts got to on Put Simply this week, after trying to predict the outcome of the race to the White House. This week, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune are also joined by Alex Tarascio from Cyngal, a...