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Biden Upsets Netanyahu in Latest Tiff Between Israel and White House 04.09.2024 1:54:11

On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the Russian military's rapid advance in the Donbass region.

Biden, Xi Plan for Phone Call in the Coming Weeks After Sullivan's Trip to Beijing 31.08.2024 1:52:55

On the August 30, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed top news from around the world, including the possibility of a phone call between Biden and Xi.

First Western-Supplied F-16 Jet Crashes in Ukraine 30.08.2024 1:54:08

On the August 29, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various current events domestically and abroad, including the F-16 jet crash in Western Ukraine.

Telegram Founder Faces Multiple Charges in France 29.08.2024 1:53:53

On the August 28, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various topics from around the globe, including the Telegram founder's litany of charges in a French court.

Zuckerberg Admits Biden Admin Demanded Censorship on Meta 28.08.2024 1:54:03

On the August 27, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed various topics from around the globe, including Zuckerberg admitting that he caved to the Biden administration's requests.

Israel, Hezbollah Trade Heavy Fire as Region Watches for Escalation 27.08.2024 1:53:57

On the August 26, 2024 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins covered various current events worldwide, including rising fears of escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Kamala Harris Takes the Stage as DNC Wraps Up in Chicago 23.08.2024 1:53:43

On the August 22nd edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the upcoming speech by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Russian Forces Advance on Strategic Donbass City 22.08.2024 1:54:21

On the Wednesday, August 21st edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of topics from around the world, including the Russian military's latest advance in the Donbass region.

Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Mysterious 'Volodymyr Z' Over Nord Stream Attack 15.08.2024 1:54:18

On the Wednesday, August 14th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of topics from around the globe, including Germany's first arrest warrant for the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream pipeline in the North Sea.

Netanyahu and Gallant Trade Barbs Over 'Total Victory' in Gaza 14.08.2024 1:53:16

On the Tuesday, August 13th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including the latest tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Hamas Leaves Ceasefire Negotiations, Demands Israel's Acceptance of July Agreement 13.08.2024 1:54:07

On the Monday, August 12th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Iran Vows to Retaliate Against Israel Despite Attempts to Simmer Tensions 10.08.2024 1:53:23

On the Friday, August 9th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including Iran's insistence on responding to the assassination of Hamas political head Ismail Haniyeh.

Russian Forces Stifle Ukrainian Saboteur Plans in Kursk 09.08.2024 1:54:14

On the Thursday, August 8th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a slew of stories from around the globe, including the Russian military's confrontation with over 1,000 Ukrainian saboteurs in the Kursk region.

Hamas Names Sinwar as Leader amid Fears of War Between Hezbollah and Israel 08.08.2024 1:52:59

On the Wednesday, August 7 episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where the Palestinian Hamas Movement has named Yahya Sinwar as its sole leader.

Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz as Her VP 07.08.2024 1:53:25

On the Tuesday, August 6 edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a plethora of topics from around the globe, including Kamala Harris' pick for vice president.

US Awaits Kamala Harris VP Pick as 2024 Election Heats Up 06.08.2024 1:53:59

On the Monday, August 5th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including US presidential candidate Kamala Harris' potential VP pick.

Middle East Tensions Reaching Tipping Point as Iran Prepares Retaliation 03.08.2024 1:54:32

On this episode of the backstory, host Rachel Blevins examined a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest turmoil from the Middle East.

US-Russian Prisoner Exchange, Iran Vows Revenge, Trump Grilled by Journalist and More 02.08.2024 1:53:49

On this episode of the backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a slew of topics from around the globe including the latest from the US-Russian prisoner exchange.

Israel Stays Mum on Hamas Head's Assassination as Middle East Tensions Soar 01.08.2024 1:53:52

On the July 31st episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed a multitude of stories from around the globe, including the latest from the Middle East, where a number of bombings raised the stakes of conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah.

Israel Strikes Beirut, Venezuelan Election, Kamala Harris VP and New Iranian President Takes Office 31.07.2024 1:54:16

On the Tuesday, July 30th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of topics from around the globe, including the latest from South America and the Middle East.

Venezuelan Elections, Kamala vs Trump, Israeli-Lebanese Border Tensions and More 30.07.2024 1:54:22

On the Monday, July 29th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the latest from Venezuela after the presidential election.

Pentagon Finds Another $2 Billion in Ukraine Aid “Accounting Errors” 27.07.2024 1:54:09

On the Friday, July 26th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins concluded the week by examining several topics from around the globe.

Netanyahu Meets With Biden and Harris Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Visit 26.07.2024 1:53:49

On the July 25th edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins tackled several stories from around the globe, including the latest from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit.

Ukraine Open to Peace Talks With Russia After Battlefield Setbacks 25.07.2024 1:54:20

On the Wednesday, July 24th episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins delved into a number of stories from around the globe, including Ukraine's openness to peace talks with Russia.

Top Democrats Still Haven't Endorsed Kamala Harris: What Gives? 23.07.2024 1:53:19

On this episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins kicked off the week with a discussion on a slew of topics from around the globe.