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Two years after October 7, talks in Egypt could bring an end to the war in Gaza. Inside Israel, divisions are widening, isolation is deepening, and the cost of war is harder to ignore. What does this moment reveal about the country’s shifting sense of itself? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The smallest belongings can become the most powerful relics. As Palestinians are forced to flee again and again within the Gaza Strip and beyond, people carry personal items that hold deep meaning. In this episode, we explore the stories behind those objects in the midst of a war many are calling genocide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/supp...

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have endured two years of relentless bombardment marked by forcible displacement, starvation, and the destruction of the enclave. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The US plan to end Israel’s war on Gaza is designed, supervised and administered “primarily by people who are very staunchly pro-Israel,” and has little chance of delivering peace, argues Stephen Walt, professor of international relations at Harvard University. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

As Syria turns the page after Bashar al-Assad's fall, the transitional government promises justice, truth, and rule of law. In his first interview since taking office, Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais tells Talk to Al Jazeera how his ministry preserved the regime's court archives from destruction and plans to prosecute crimes from the war years. But critics say the process is too narrow, focused on...

Paraguay is one of just 12 countries that maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan, not China. But is Beijing using unofficial channels to extend its influence into the South American nation? In our three-year undercover investigation, we meet a shadowy Chinese businessman who says he is a proxy for Beijing, a claim that China denies. Our undercover researchers reveal that the alleged middleman has h...

A new British energy think tank report argues that China is decarbonizing the planet at a scale never seen before in human history, by making green technologies universally available and accessible to the world. By creating the conditions for a global decline in fossil fuel use, China is demonstrating that “sustainable” and “growth” can go hand-in-hand, and showing us a concrete pathway out of cli...

After almost 2 years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Western powers have issued synchronised declarations recognising Palestinian statehood - a diplomatic move seemingly born out of the immense public pressure they face. What’s missing from the story is the concrete measures those governments could take to stop the slaughter in Gaza, as well as their complicity by continuing to supply weapons to Isr...

Iran is facing new pressure for its nuclear programme. European powers have re-imposed sanctions that were lifted as part of the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement. They target Iran's banking, oil, and other crucial sectors. There's also an embargo on arms imports. Western allies say Iran has not been cooperating with the UN nuclear watchdog - and that its nuclear programme poses a threat to internat...

The Trump administration has escalated its aggression against Venezuela, striking three boats in the Caribbean, alleging they were carrying illicit narcotics. How will China respond and what does this mean for Venezuela-China relations? Former Venezuelan Deputy Minister for North America Carlos Ron joins Amanda Yee this week to discuss Trump’s current escalation, Venezuela’s relationship with Chin...

Eugene Puryear will discuss the shutdown of the federal government, over GOP attempts to eliminate Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies. Over 14 million Americans stand to lose healthcare, Trump is poised to layoff hundreds more federal workers as part of the shutdown amid a plummeting job market, and the inaction from Democrats, the so-called opposition party, has paved the way for Trump’s...

French official Pascal Confavreux says the French-Saudi initiative takes the two-state solution "out of the mortal danger" it was in. Pascal, spokesperson of the French Foreign Ministry, tells host Steve Clemons that France aims to end Israel’s war on Gaza by sidelining Hamas, reshaping the Palestinian Authority to make it more palatable to Israel’s right-wing government, and involving some Arab a...

From ancient cities to beaches, Spain has something for everyone. Millions of tourists flock to its coastal towns and islands every year to enjoy the sand, sea, and culture. But what about the locals? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan begun his speech pointing to Washington’s denial of visas to Palestinian Authority and Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) officials, including PA president Mahmoud Abbas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

the livestream of the "Arrest Netanyahu: March to the UN" action in New York City. Thousands of protesters are mobilizing to demand the arrest of war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu, sanctions on Israel, and an end to the genocide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Contrasting speeches and world visions at the United Nations General Assembly. Attacks on the validity of the UN from US President Donald Trump, before he met other world leaders there to discuss Gaza and Ukraine. So how important is the UN General Assembly in today's world? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry recently declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in a new report. With more than 60,000 Palestinians killed, calls for accountability and an end to the assault are mounting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Brian talks with Eugene Puryear about how the Trump White House is criminalizing left and liberal organizations as part of Project 2025’s effort to impose a new right-wing political system in the United States. Puryear argues that Trump’s economic and social policies are broadly unpopular and that the Trump Administration is using law enforcement to target and silence dissent in an illegal, uncons...

Moscow and Beijing have signed a legally binding agreement for the Power of Siberia 2, a massive pipeline which would transport Russian gas to China through Mongolia. This week, investigative journalist and Geopolitical Economy Report editor Ben Norton joins Amanda Yee to discuss the significance of this agreement, what it means for the U.S. and Europe, and how this pipeline could potentially resh...

For the first time in six years, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has returned to the White House for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump aimed at resetting strained ties. The two leaders had much to discuss, from deals on Ankara buying fighter jets to deep divides over Gaza and Russia. Trump said he wanted sanctions on Turkiye lifted soon but told Ankara it needs to take some action fir...

From Madrid to Brussels, protesters are turning sports, culture, and trade into flashpoints over Israel’s war on Gaza. Europe’s leaders are proposing sanctions and recognition. Is this momentum strong enough to shift power? Or are governments offering small steps to manage unrest while avoiding deeper change? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/s...

US President Donald Trump was speaking to world leaders at the UN General Assembly and accused the United Nations of not living up to its potential. He criticised the UN for using empty words, saying “empty words, don't win wars”. In a wide-ranging speech he called for Europe to stop buying energy from Russia and called on every country in the world to stop the development of biological weapons. H...

Donald Trump is sending the U.S. military into cities and towns all over the country to wage war against U.S. residents…what he calls “the enemy within.” And Secretary of War Pete Hegseth summoned military generals from all over the globe to Quantico, VA, to amplify this. Brian Becker is joined by Mike Prysner, a veteran, anti-war organizer and producer of The Empire Files, which is premiering a n...

A 21-point peace plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. That is what US President Donald Trump has proposed to Arab and Muslim leaders. The scheme reportedly sees Hamas barred from any future role in governing Gaza, potential military involvement from Arab and Muslim countries to guarantee security and a promise from President Trump that Israel will not annex the occupied West Bank. But how can the cou...

The Trump White House is waging war on immigrants and Black America, preparing to go to war with Venezuela, and continuing the suffocating blockade on Cuba. Brian Becker is joined by Claudia De la Cruz, the 2024 presidential candidate for the Party for Socialism & Liberation, Executive Director of IFCO, a lifelong community organizer and popular educator. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...