The Truth

A multibillion-dollar deal is being hailed as proof that Britain is becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence, with major United States tech companies investing heavily. But the reality is a little less straightforward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, is facing her first diplomatic test: a meeting with US President Donald Trump. How will the conservative hardliner navigate Japan’s economic crisis, unstable political scene and global tensions? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Reports of massacres by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, after the army was pushed out of the region. Tens of thousands of civilians are now feared trapped in el-Fasher. The conflict in Sudan has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. So, what can be done to stop the bloodshed? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Dominique and Gisele Pelicot, emerges as a fearless whistleblower exposing the hidden epidemic of drug-facilitated sexual assault in France. This award-winning and sensitively-told documentary follows Caroline during the shocking trial of her father, which made international news headlines in late 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah. The Washington Post fired Attiah in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over one of her social media posts. It was written in the aftermath of the assassination of American right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Attiah, who’d been with The Washington Post for more than a decade, is contesting the decision, calling it...

Cuba's healthcare system was once a paragon, held up as an example of what was possible in the developing world. But all that has changed. Harsh US sanctions, reimposed by the first Trump administration, are making it difficult, if not impossible, for healthcare workers to access the drugs and equipment they need. Although designed to apply political pressure to the communist government, in realit...

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a NATO member has formally invoked Article 4 of the alliance's founding treaty after a major airspace breach. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Have we lost touch with beauty in the world we’ve built? Architecture shapes how we live, how we connect and how we feel. It’s a reflection of who we are and the cultures we come from. But as our cities expand and technology transforms the spaces we live in, many are asking: Has architecture lost its soul? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/supp...

As Donald Trump tries to take credit for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel continues to kill Palestinians. And as both Israeli and Palestinian captives are released, the glaring double standards in coverage lay bare how this genocide was allowed to go on for so long. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

For more than two years, India’s northeastern state of Manipur has been beset by violence between two ethnic groups, the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo. With nearly 260 people killed and about 60,000 displaced, the Indian government has taken control of the state in a bid to restore order. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Sixteen-year-olds now have the right to vote in all UK elections, as part of sweeping election reforms. Supporters believe this change will modernise democracy and say the young generation is already engaged with issues like climate change, education, and the economy. Opponents, however, argue that 16 is too young to make such weighty political decisions and warn that it could weaken the integrity...

For five years, giant fires have ravaged millions of acres of land in Siberia. In this subarctic region, amidst the world’s most expansive boreal forest, lies the village of Shologon. It is soon to be coated with a thick cloud of smoke, which will reach the North Pole for the first time in recorded history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/sup...

For decades, China powered spectacular growth through exports, infrastructure and cheap credit. But that old model is running out of steam, even as it hits a record trade surplus with the world this year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

China's top leaders are meeting for an important conference that will give a glimpse into the priorities of the world's second largest economy. The Forth Plenum of the Communist Party will outline a series of policies for the next five years. Beijing has been making efforts to increase consumer spending and attract foreign investors to drive growth. All the while dealing with an escalating trade w...

In this episode, we dive into the BirthStrike movement and the wider phenomenon of declining populations. Why are so many people opting out of parenthood? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

This decisive decade demands unprecedented action to address humanity’s greatest challenge. With global access, this three-part series examines the real consequences of climate change for our civilisation, through the rest of the 21st century and beyond. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Does grassroots organising have the power to hold governments and corporations accountable for genocide? And where does the US labour movement stand today? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The US is charging two men allegedly associated with antifa with "terrorism.” The case follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to designate antifa a "domestic terrorist organization,” despite most experts agreeing that antifa is an ideology rather than an organized group. What does the latest move from the Trump administration mean for dissent and free speech in the US? Become a supporter...

Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is famous for its towering stone statues and Polynesian culture. But the remote and picturesque Pacific island was almost wiped out in the 19th century by slave trading and European diseases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

As global corporations grow more powerful, many workers are being left behind. Life is increasingly shaped by invisible algorithms controlled by the few. Is the relationship between workers and corporations heading in the right direction? Or are we trapped in a new form of feudalism? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Black lawmakers remain a pillar of US support for Israel, accepting millions of dollars from the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC despite growing public outrage over Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Why is the Congressional Black Caucus, founded as “the conscience of Congress”, so vocal in support of Israel? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Trump’s Gaza plan is in danger of going the way of the Oslo Accords, argues US journalist Chris Hedges: Never to be implemented beyond the first phase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Palestinian citizens of Israel are navigating relief, fear and distrust as a fragile ceasefire is tested by continued violence. In this episode, we speak with Haifa-based Palestinian human rights lawyer Sawsan Zaher about the impact of the ceasefire deal in Israel and whether accountability for genocide can ever come from within Israel itself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

President Donald Trump has sat down with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office as negotiations continue towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump opened their remarks to reporters with a statement of optimism, while acknowledging that a ceasefire has been difficult to achieve. “Regarding Ukraine-Russia, we thought it would be a little bit easier. That’s turned out to be tougher than the...

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to stop fighting, after talks in the Qatari capital, Doha. Cross-border violence in the past week or so marked the most serious escalation since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan. Islamabad accuses Kabul of harbouring fighters from Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, an armed group that's stepped up attacks in Pakistan. Afghanistan's Taliban leader...