The Truth

Ryan and Emily are joined by Anthony Aguilar to discuss the IDF disappearing Palestinians near Gaza aid sites. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Krystal, Ryan, Emily and Griffin take a look at the new bleak jobs reports for Trump, James O'Keefe catching with the DOJ chief on a hidden cam about the Epstein client list, and the grilling of RFK Jr. over his new moves at the CDC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

French President Emmanuel Macron said "it was time" that his country recognises a Palestinian State - to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution. Macron was speaking to world leaders gathered for a special meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. He called it a move to pave the way for peace. The US and Israeli delegations did not attend the meeting. Become a supporter of this...

NATO sends more forces east, after Russia is again accused of violating a member state's airspace. Ukraine hit by some of the largest drone strikes of the war, while it attacks Russian energy facilities. What's happened to diplomatic efforts to end the conflict? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

A wave of firings has followed since the killing of controversial right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. From TV hosts and journalists to professors, critics who spoke honestly about his record have faced consequences, even as Kirk is elevated as a martyr by the right. What does this backlash reveal about who gets to speak freely in the US today? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

In October 2023, Beirut-based journalist George Azar loses contact with his friend and fixer in Gaza, Raed Athamneh. They had created an unbreakable bond over 20 years, covering news stories together. Unable to reach Gaza this time, George helplessly watches the horrific events unfolding on screens, traumatised by the escalating war. He tries to make sense of the news coming out of Gaza by meeting...

A mosque bombed in Sudan - the latest atrocity in a conflict that's caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis, says the UN. A new US-led political initiative gets a cool response from Khartoum. What's happening in the conflict, and what hopes for peace? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Millions of TikTok users in the US will be relieved to hear President Trump say he's secured approval for a deal on the future of the social media platform in America. Congress passed a bill last year that banned the Chinese-owned short video app unless it sold its US business. Politicians are worried TikTok poses a national security threat and spreads propaganda. But Trump hasn’t imposed that law...

The Encampments offers an urgent, intimate portrait of the student movement in the United States, ignited at Columbia University as students protested against their universities' ties to Israel's war on Gaza. Their actions led to a nationwide uprising that reverberated around the world, with encampments spreading across hundreds of campuses. Featuring activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors,...

It’s been just more than a week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and in death, as in life, the far-right podcaster is proving divisive. While his supporters mourn, many critics have seized the moment to call out his polarising legacy - a legacy now being weaponised by far-right leaders from DC to Tel Aviv. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487...

New initiatives to support Palestinian statehood, while reflecting growing international attention, are “perpetuating the illusion” that a two-state solution can resolve the conflict with Israel, argues former US diplomat Rob Malley. Malley was a leading United States negotiator across the Middle East for decades, and was on the cusp of a new Iran-US deal in 2023 when he was suspended by then-US P...

The US has blocked yet another UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to lift all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid. Under the UN charter, the Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It's made up of 15 members—10 elected and five permanent—who have the power to veto resolutions. This time, the 10 elected m...

For 44 years, 24 hours a day, a symbol of dissent has stood across from the White House – often considered the longest act of political protest in US history. The White House Peace Vigil greets visitors from all over the world, calling for nuclear disarmament and an end to war. Then it caught the eye of US President Donald Trump. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

The United Nations Security Council has voted not to permanently lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, delivering a major economic blow that Tehran claims is “politically biased”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Curfews imposed. Soldiers on the streets. A prime minister forced to resign. After a social media blackout and years of corruption charges, the protests turned violent, leaving dozens dead. Nepal’s army is now in talks with demonstrators to decide on an interim leader after KP Sharma Oli stepped down during the unrest. Why are so many young people angry — and what comes next for Nepal? Become a su...

After fleeing Syria’s civil war, Palestinian Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil was detained in the United States for more than 100 days after protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. He says his arrest was meant to silence dissent and intimidate others from speaking out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The European Union says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is untenable. The bloc proposes a suspension of its trade agreement with Israel. And it wants to impose sanctions on two ministers as well as settlers in the occupied West Bank. The change would make trade between the EU and Israel more costly for Israel. The proposal needs the approval of the European council and may face a veto from some...

The United States Federal Reserve is walking a tightrope. It wants to keep employment high and inflation low. But both are pointing in the wrong direction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Mary Trump, a clinical psychologist, bestselling author and niece of US President Donald Trump, joins Centre Stage to offer her analysis of her uncle’s influence on US politics, the evolution of the Republican Party and what the 2025 elections revealed about the state and future of US democracy. Mary Trump gained prominence with her bestselling book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Create...

Artificial intelligence education now starts at the age of six in China. The Ministry of Education has rolled out new guidelines to teach AI at every grade level. For President Xi Jinping, AI is a priority. Will the toddlers of today be the tech titans of the future? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

An independent UN commission says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Mass killing and injuries, destruction of infrastructure and the creation of unliveable conditions are all part of the acts that make up the crime. And Israeli ministers have clearly demonstrated their intent through their statements, says the report. The commission has called upon Israel to stop and called on the rest of the...

Israel launched a major ground offensive in Gaza City, where around 900,000 people are living. It follows weeks of bombardment, destroying residential buildings and forcing Palestinians to flee the city for what they fear may be the final time. As a United Nations inquiry adds to the findings that Israel’s war on Gaza is a genocide, what will regional powers do now? Become a supporter of this podc...

The United Nations General Assembly is due to hold debates next week. Crises including the Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and climate change are placing the world body under severe scrutiny. It is also facing pressure from the Trump administration. What role can the gathering of world nations play? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

With the internet shut off, Sheikh Hasina attempts to claw back the narrative. But as the uprising reaches its final days, it becomes clear that her cruel crackdown on the students has backfired. There’s no turning back. A fateful decision from Bangladesh’s most powerful institution puts Sheikh Hasina’s government on a glidepath to collapse. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

France is facing a test for its latest prime minister. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu must steer the country through political chaos, debt, and strikes. Will he be the one to keep the government standing and guide France toward stability, or will the crisis deepen? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .