
This is The Lede, the New Lines Magazine podcast. Each week, we delve into the biggest ideas, events and personalities from around the world. For more stories from New Lines, visit our website, newlinesmag.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 238 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Author and political scientist Shadi Hamid joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to argue his case for a U.S.-led world order, as set out in his new book, “The Case for American Power.”
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Following the National Guard shootings in Washington, D.C., and recent revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and, separately, a Syrian charity, investigative journalists Murtaza Hussain and Lynzy Billing join Faisal Al Yafai to consider why and how... more
On this week’s episode, the historian and writer Mark Galeotti joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his new book about the global criminal underworld, “Homo Criminalis,” and why he thinks Donald Trump’s controversial peace plan for the Rus... more
On this week’s episode, bestselling author and tech blogger Cory Doctorow joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss why the internet has steadily, but noticeably, become unusable, as he sets out in his new book “Enshittification.”
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New Lines Podcast and Magazine are a highly recommended source of quality international news.
A welcome addition to the geopolitical podcasts that is refreshingly different from the standard Anglo/Western worldview. Using the Middle East as a launching point, this podcast expands horizons to important discussions about social, political and historical forces that shape our world today. One suggestion is to keep the episodes shorter (under 30 minutes) to be commuter friendly - can be broken into multiple episodes. Another suggestion is to add a current news update tying to the episode... more
Fantastic podcast with important discussions on SWANA/MENA issues!
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Exploring the intersection of current events, geopolitics, and personal narratives, various episodes feature diverse discussions surrounding pressing global issues. Topics span from the implications of social movements and political upheaval in the Middle East to critiques on the global state of technology and its monopolistic practices. A mix of experts, journalists, and political commentators provide unique insights into their fields, with personal experiences and historical context enriching these conversations. This variety encourages listeners to consider broader sociopolitical themes while grappling with the complexities of modern stories often overlooked in mainstream media.
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1. Mark Galeotti
2. Cory Doctorow
3. Raya Jalabi
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7. Rashid Khalidi
8. Hardeep Matharu
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