The Truth
We cover the major headlines worldwide, bringing updates on the latest political, economic, and global events.
We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 663
- Years Active
- 2025
What might follow from Pope Leo XIV's election?
A new Pope elected - the first from the US to lead the Catholic Church. A church divided between progressives and traditionalists, in a world polarised by conflict and widening political division. Wh…
00:28:51 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Starving under Israel's siege - what is next for the people of Gaza?
Starvation now threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet Israel is calling up 60,000 more reservists to intensify military a…
00:28:11 |
Wed 14 May 2025
India and Pakistan in conflict - are there nuclear risks?
International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict, as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only been used twice - 80 years ago on Japan. What nuclear r…
00:29:06 |
Wed 14 May 2025
Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt?
Africa is a continent rich in natural resources with a young population. African nations in theory have the potential to transform their economies. But many of them are facing mountains of debt.
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00:28:01 |
Wed 14 May 2025
What does Israel's escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?
Israel bombed Yemen’s Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port within 24 hours, as tensions have been escalating in response to Israel's war on Gaza. On Sunday, the Houthis launched missiles that landed near …
00:22:33 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Why is Trump going to the Middle East?
United States President Donald Trump plans to tout trillions of dollars of Arab investments in the US as a major achievement, but other issues are at stake, says University of Maryland professor Shib…
00:24:07 |
Tue 13 May 2025
What does the truce deal between the Houthis and Washington mean for Yemenis?
Nearly half of Yemen's population faces severe food shortages. 19.5 million of them are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. And a large scale famine is looming. Yemen's woes are almost never end…
00:28:11 |
Tue 13 May 2025
25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin celebrates 25 years in power this week, along with a Victory Day parade attended by leaders from around the world. We chart his rise to power, how his worldview has …
00:24:08 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?
Is United States President Donald Trump leading his nation into economic ruin and authoritarian dystopia or correcting its course after decades of inertia? Republican strategist James Davis and Democ…
00:24:02 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Why Democrats ‘Roll Over and Play Dead’ Instead of Fighting Trump w/ Briahna Joy Gray
Briahna Joy Gray, host of Bad Faith podcast, joins the show to analyze Trump’s speech to Congress on Tuesday, where he lied repeatedly, attacked immigrants and transgender people, while omitting his …
00:15:44 |
Mon 12 May 2025
From Tariffs to Invasion Threats: Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Stands Up to Trump
Zoe Alexandra, Editor of Peoples Dispatch, joins the show to unpack Trump’s recent announcement pausing (again) 25% tariffs on Mexican imports following discussions with Mexico’s President Claudia Sh…
00:17:53 |
Mon 12 May 2025
How Western Media Manufactures Consent for Repression and War, w/ Assal Rad
Western media has played a central role in justifying and whitewashing Israel’s assault on Gaza—just as it has done in past U.S.-backed wars from Iraq to Syria. Journalists who claim to champion pres…
00:48:21 |
Mon 12 May 2025
'First They Came for the Palestinian': Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil Sparks Nationwide Movement
When Trump ordered the arrest and deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in New York City, he didn't expect it would trigger a mass movement in his defense. Millions of people understand …
00:41:30 |
Sun 11 May 2025
Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
It’s the biggest military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and deadly shelling have struck on both sides of the border in the disputed region of Kashm…
00:20:31 |
Sun 11 May 2025
How will Trump's plan for tariffs on movies affect the global film industry?
In recent years, California -- home to America's film industry -- has slipped to become the 6th most preferred location to shoot and produce movies. Hollywood producers are moving to cities in Canada…
00:28:26 |
Sun 11 May 2025
US Runs Massive War Drills Targeting North Korea: Is China Next?
The Trump administration is preparing for war and regime change in North Korea, as the U.S.-led Freedom Shield military drills kick off this week on the peninsula. This week, Amanda is joined by Ju H…
00:31:44 |
Sun 11 May 2025
Is Trump’s Chaos Good or Bad for the Ruling Class? w/ Ben Becker & Rania Khalek
Trump’s people are reshaping the US political system, gutting institutions, while selling scores with all enemies foreign and domestic. But is their push for mass deportations, and the abolition of D…
00:44:45 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Why is Israel's attack on the "Freedom Flotilla" humanitarian ship heading to Gaza considered terrorism?
Israeli Drones struck the Conscience, a ship carrying humanitarian aid in international waters, after more than two months of blockade by Israel of aid into Gaza. Freedom Flotilla Coalition organizer…
00:22:47 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Francesca Albanese on UN reappointment, arrest threats, and Israeli pressure
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, talks to Al Jazeera following her controversial reappointment. She discusses Germany's threats of arre…
00:28:36 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Trump and Democrats Preside Over an Empire in Crisis
In his address to Congress yesterday, Trump declared war on immigrants, civil rights reforms, Mexico, Canada, Denmark, Panama, social service programs, and more. Meanwhile, the Democrats only put up …
00:52:39 |
Sat 10 May 2025
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