Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share experiences from the frontline.
They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events.
From conflict in the Middle East, to the Trump presidency, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise
New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday.
Latest episodes
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Could AI really take control of humanity? With ex-NASA scientist Will Marshall
Space entrepreneur and former NASA scientist, Will Marshall, believes we're on the cusp of "the most profound choice humanity has ever made".
He tells Richard about the
Sep 23 38 min
Can we switch AI off before it's too late?
Could AI really destroy humanity?
Nate Soares is a former AI scientist and author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. He has been warning for years about the dangers
Sep 16 23 min
Eric Schmidt: Ukraine is changing warfare faster than ever
It’s been said this year that Ukraine has had some successes on the battlefield thanks to its use of drone warfare.
But- is that progress starting to slow down as Russi
Sep 8 31 min
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Jul 29 1 min
The 'Cockroaches': Why are thousands of young Indians protesting?
Tear gas, baton charges and hunger strikes.
Thousands of young people have descended on New Delhi to demand the resignation of the education minister and a complete over
Jul 22 25 min
Inside Iran: Is the war about to escalate?
Richard has just returned from Iran, where he witnessed the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
He shares what he saw inside the country, answers your questions about re
Jul 15 24 min
Inside Cuba: Trump's next target?
Communism, cigars and Cadillac cars.
A beautiful island that has been the thorn in the side of the U.S government for 67 years.
But what is it about this small island
Jul 8 35 min
Why Trump has surrendered to Iran | Robert Kagan
America has lost the war with Iran and suffered their biggest strategic defeat in history.
That is according to Robert Kagan, a prominent foreign policy analyst and hist
Jul 3 19 min
Why Lebanon is key to understanding the Middle East
Do all roads in the Middle East lead to Lebanon?
Journalist and historian Kim Ghattas thinks so. She argues that it is often the fate of small nations to be playgrounds
Jul 1 28 min
Can Trump's Iran deal survive?
The US and Iran have agreed a framework for peace talks, but Israel is deeply unhappy with the direction of travel.
With mixed messages from Donald Trump, growing scept
Jun 24 37 min
The US-Iran Agreement: Breakthrough or Bluff?
Four months of fighting between America and Iran has led to this: a one-and-a-half-page agreement. But what does it actually mean?
The details are sparse, but the Strai
Jun 17 31 min
Introducing... Stuff Matters with Ed Conway
LEDs were supposed to be one of the great environmental success stories: a revolutionary technology that uses a fraction of the energy of traditional light bulbs. But hav
Jun 15 15 min
Inside Putin’s Russia: Is the Kremlin getting nervous?
Why did President Zelenskyy write an open letter to Vladimir Putin? Why did Putin say he was rude? And why are ordinary Russians complaining about the price of cucumbers?
Jun 10 45 min
Ex-CIA analyst predicted Iran crisis years ago - so why was Trump surprised?
In 2012, a former CIA analyst ran a war game between the US and Iran.
One of the first things he found was that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after America attacked.
Jun 3 38 min
China versus America: who will win the AI race?
Will China ever produce an Elon Musk?
Kyle Chan, research fellow at the Brookings Institution and an expert on the AI race between the two superpowers thinks not.
He ta
May 27 28 min
Robots on the frontline: Is Ukraine now winning the war?
Fully automated frontlines? Robots on the battlefield? Drones fighting drones?
The Ukraine war has been transformed from an old-fashioned trench war to a modern one in
May 20 39 min
Trump versus Xi: Who will win the battle of the superpowers in Beijing?
A US President has not been to China since Donald Trump’s last trip nine years ago, so what will happen when Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for him again? Could ther
May 13 25 min
How Pakistan became the peacemaker in the Middle East
More than eight weeks into the war in Iran, an unlikely country has emerged as the go-between for the two sides: Pakistan. How did General Asim Munir emerge as both the T
May 6 33 min
Who are the jihadists sweeping across Africa?
On Saturday 25 April armed terrorists rode into the capital of Mali in West Africa.
Al Qaeda affiliated jihadists now say they are going to launch a total siege of the
Apr 29 41 min
How does the war in Iran end?
With Trump saying the ceasefire with Iran is 'extended', how could this conflict end? And what are the long-term implications for the region, and who will dominate – Isra
Apr 22 35 min
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I’ve always respected Richard & his reporting and have been an avid listener to this podcast since it started. Richard and Yalda provide insightful commentary on world affairs and you can tell they know their stuff.
A masterpiece and a mandatory listen.
Jeff Courouleau · Nov 2024
This is exactly what has been missing in many US world news broadcasts. We can only improve by learning beyond our borders. You two are thoughtful and engaging. I look forward to your next show.
Boilmakerforlife · Oct 2024
Loved listening to Rachel’s thoughts on tr*mp’s second presidency. Richard was right on with his questions but his co-host Yalda took up much of the conversation that he hardly spoke. Yalda seemed to have a Pollyanna view on things in the US, often laughing off some of Rachel’s concerns.
May try show again because I respect Richard but not sure I have it in me to listen to Yalda again.
wendy fisher painter · Nov 2024
Great source for global news presented by long-time “experts” in the field.
International News Junkie · Oct 2024
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