Podcast episodes that explain the news
Context rather than headlines — the episodes that explain why a story matters, not that it happened.
How to be smarter about the news | Ian Bremmer
Where in the world is Trump taking us? | TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer
Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo
No good options: how Iran will respond
34%A Frantic Search for Survivors in Venezuela, and Fires Scorch Western U.S.
The Mystery of Inflation
39%Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee
World Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump
Is the international order dead or dying?
The Creeping Coup
The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
What’s the G20, anyway?
Monday, November 12
#288 — The End of Global Order
Brief: The Ceuta Crisis Great Replacement Conspiracy
Why is Trump "Flooding the Zone?"
Understanding the USAID fiasco
Navigating Global Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities
Will China replace the US on the world stage?
The India-China Border Conflict
A World News Survival Guide For Big Feelers
Navigating Global Challenges: AI, Oil, and Political Dynamics
Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot It.
#402 — The Geopolitics of Trump 2.0
What to look for
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