Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew harding

Dan talks with Hamilton Co. GOP Chair Josh Gerth, Andrew Harding from the Heritage Foundation, and Josh Manning from the Western Journal on the Wednesday edition of the Mid-Week Crisis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 for 6/17/26 Drew and Andrew Harding from Heritage discuss the Iranian memo of understanding (1:00). Then, Mary Carmen Zakrajsek discusses her journey on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage (21:09). Finally, Drew invites the callers to share their testimonies about the Eucharist (37:12). Calls: adoration (38:27), food for the journey (40:21), sign from God (42:09), the Holy Spirit (43:14), and God's presence (48:39). Links: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/ https://www.heritage.org/staff/andrew-harding

Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation joins Marc Cox to discuss Iran's military posture in the Strait of Hormuz, potential U.S. responses to escalation, the strategic importance of Kharg Island, shifting Middle East alliances, the future of OPEC, global energy markets, and what the next year could hold for U.S.-Iran relations.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck wrap up the week with a packed Friday show covering the biggest stories in politics, culture, and the St. Louis region. Topics include Iran negotiations, the War Powers debate, energy policy, immigration, COVID-era censorship, YouTube bans, local crime, the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials coming to St. Louis, and discussions surrounding Pride Month and transgender issues. Guests include White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai, Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding, St. Charles County Executive candidate Lt. Col. Jason Law, and representatives from the St. Louis Bourbon Society. The show also celebrates National Donut Day, previews Bourbon & Brews, and highlights community efforts supporting BackStoppers and Feed the People.

The Marc Cox Morning Show brings in the big guns as Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding joins to break down the Iran situation in a way the mainstream media never will. While Jake Sullivan is out there trying to compare Trump's peace through strength strategy to Obama's disastrous Iran sellout, Andrew sets the record straight — this is nothing like what came before. Operation Epic Fury degraded Iran's military, the economic blockade is bleeding their economy dry, and now the regime has been forced to crack open its own internet blackout just to keep from collapsing from within. The ceasefire is fragile but holding, a 60-day extension may be on the table, and JD Vance says he's cautiously optimistic a real deal is close. But make no mistake — if diplomacy fails, the military options are locked and loaded. This is American strength on the world stage, and Andrew Harding explains exactly why it's working. Don't miss a word of it. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #AndrewHarding #HeritageFoundation #Iran #IranDeal #NationalSecurity #PeaceThroughStrength #OperationEpicFury #JDVance #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #MarcCox #AmericaFirst #STLConservative #MorningShow #NuclearDeal #StraitOfHormuz #CommonSense

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show delivered the kind of radio that keeps you glued to your seat from the first word to the last. Marc opens with a searing breakdown of how St. Louis progressive politicians are quietly starving the police department while a Texas lawmaker calls school choice advocates white nationalists — and the outrage is completely justified. Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding drops in to explain why Iran's economy is bleeding out under the blockade and why a real nuclear deal may actually be within reach for the first time in decades. Then Congressman Eric Burlison delivers the most jaw-dropping UAP briefing you'll hear on any radio show — hundreds of witnesses, radar confirmation, and F-16s that couldn't keep up with glowing orbs over a U.S. military base, with the CIA potentially sitting on even bigger answers. Kim on a Whim closes the hour with Trump's $250 bill, the new Trump Accounts baby bonus, and a pronunciation debate that had the whole studio in stitches. Three hours in and the Marc Cox Morning Show still has more fire left in the tank. Hour Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #HourThree #MarcCox #AndrewHarding #HeritageFoundation #EricBurlison #CapitolBeat #UAP #UFO #Iran #IranDeal #KimOnAWhim #STLPolice #SchoolChoice #TrumpAccounts #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #AmericaFirst #STLConservative #MorningShow Hour 3 Guests: Andrew Harding — Senior Associate for National Security, Heritage Foundation Congressman Eric Burlison — Missouri 7th Congressional District, Capitol Beat / UAP Committee

Four hours. Sixteen segments. One city. One mission. The Marc Cox Morning Show delivered one of the most jam-packed Fridays in recent memory and never let up for a single second. The show opened with a TikTok radical publicly praying for Pam Bondi's suffering, the left's tolerance hypocrisy on full display, and the White House's genius troll job disguising illegal alien statistics as an alien disclosure. The crew dove deep into UAPs, extraterrestrial contact, and Jill Biden's shameless debate night cover-up before the first hour was even in the books. Hour two brought John Solomon's breaking Clinton email evidence, Jefferson County residents recalling their own elected officials, ICE detaining school employees in St. Louis, record stock market highs alongside crushing mortgage rates, and a preschool graduation brawl that had police called to a Catholic school. Hour three turned up the heat with Heritage Foundation national security expert Andrew Harding explaining why Iran's blockaded economy is cracking from within, and Congressman Eric Burlison delivering the most jaw-dropping UAP briefing you will hear anywhere — hundreds of witnesses, radar confirmation, and F-16s that couldn't keep pace with glowing orbs over a U.S. military base. The final hour brought it all home: Don Brown fighting for underpaid St. Louis police officers, Mayor Mike Morrow's breathtaking D-Day memorial rising above the Mississippi, Andrea Butler exposing how St. Louis schools fired a hundred teachers for their faith, and John Solomon's documents proving Sally Yates personally killed the Clinton Foundation criminal probe. This is the Marc Cox Morning Show — and this is the radio the left does not want you to hear. Full Show Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #May292026 #MarcCox #STLouis #BackTheBlue #DonBrown #EricBurlison #AndrewHarding #MikeMorrow #AndreaButler #ClintonFoundation #UAP #UFO #Iran #ReligiousLiberty #STLPolice #DDayMemorial #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #AmericaFirst #CommonSense #STLConservative #KimOnAWhim #CapitolBeat #InOtherNews #StLouisMorningBrief #GunsAndHoses #Backstoppers #MAGA #FridayMorning Full Show Guest List: Nicole Murray — Business news and markets Andrew Harding — Senior Associate for National Security, Heritage Foundation Congressman Eric Burlison — Missouri 7th Congressional District Don Brown — Police Board Member & Owner, Don Brown Chevrolet Mike Morrow — Mayor of Grafton, IL Andrea Butler — Counsel, Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty

Jill Biden now says she thought President Biden may have been having a stroke during the debate against Trump — and Joe Pags asks how Americans are only hearing this now. Then, the America 250 concert lineup is released, and Pags sounds off on what he sees as some major misses. Plus, Kathy Hochul goes viral again after a moment Pags says completely backfired. Then, Heritage Foundation foreign policy expert Andrew Harding joins for a deep dive into Iran, Russia, and China — breaking down whether America is moving closer to a deal or a larger conflict, what role the War Powers Act plays, and whether the Iranian regime can actually be changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Harding, from the Heritage Foundation, joins Rich in a discussion about 250 anniversary.

Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation breaks down the national security stakes behind potential U.S. policy shifts toward Cuba, focusing on its strategic proximity to Florida, historical use as a staging ground for adversarial influence, and its continued ties to Russia and China. He explains how Cuba remains a geopolitical foothold for intelligence activity and how changes in leadership or policy could significantly alter the balance of power in the Western Hemisphere. The conversation expands into broader regional strategy, including coordinated pressure on Venezuela and the effort to limit Chinese influence through infrastructure and port control across the Americas. Harding also addresses Iran policy, emphasizing the shared U.S. and regional objective of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, while noting that Gulf allies such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE now align more closely with Washington due to Tehran's use of proxy forces and regional destabilization. He frames the current moment as a strategic “chessboard” where U.S. actions are increasingly interconnected across multiple theaters rather than isolated conflicts. Hashtags: #NationalSecurity #Cuba #Iran #Geopolitics #China #Russia #MiddleEast #HeritageFoundation #ForeignPolicy #Defense

Hour 3 opens with breaking geopolitical tension as discussion turns to potential renewed U.S. action toward Iran and the broader Middle East strategy, setting the stage for a deep national security conversation. Lieutenant Colonel Matt Olde of the U.S. Air Force joins to break down the high-risk rescue mission that recovered downed pilots in Iran, explaining the scale of coordination required and what it signals about American military readiness and morale inside the pilot community. The hour then shifts to Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation, who analyzes U.S. influence across Cuba, Venezuela, Panama, and Iran, framing it as a broader geopolitical chess match against adversaries like China and Russia. The second half of the hour pivots sharply into domestic politics and legal controversy, led by a heated debate over the proposed “anti-weaponization” settlement fund tied to allegations of government overreach. The discussion expands into a long-form personal account from a January 6 defendant describing prosecution, imprisonment, and financial ruin, used to argue broader claims of DOJ overreach and political targeting. The hour closes with commentary on partisan backlash, legal precedent comparisons, and escalating arguments over whether federal law enforcement actions have been selectively weaponized in recent years. Guests: Lt. Col. Matt Olde, Andrew Harding Hashtags: #Iran #USMilitary #AirForce #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #Cuba #China #Russia #Jan6 #DOJ #Politics #Lawfare #HeritageFoundation

What should the United States realistically expect from high-level diplomacy with China — and where are the real risks in the relationship? In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates is joined by Andrew Harding, Policy Analyst for National Security and Indo-Pacific Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, for a detailed breakdown of President Trump's recent summit with Xi Jinping and the broader future of U.S.-China relations. Harding explains how the Heritage Foundation developed a framework for evaluating the summit — identifying what would constitute favorable outcomes for the United States, what risks to avoid, and how to think strategically about long-term competition with China. The discussion explores how the summit ultimately functioned less as a transformational moment and more as a “maintenance check” on an increasingly competitive relationship between Washington and Beijing. Major topics include: • Expectations surrounding the Trump–Xi summit • Favorable vs unfavorable outcomes for U.S. policy • Rare earths, export controls, and AI competition • Why advanced semiconductor restrictions matter • China's role in fentanyl trafficking and leverage • Taiwan and concerns over shifting U.S. policy language • Agricultural trade and strategic economic competition • China's support for Iran and geopolitical implications • Human rights concerns, including Jimmy Lai and religious persecution • Why the U.S.–China relationship remains structurally competitive • The future of AI rivalry between Washington and Beijing • Strategic dependencies and supply chain vulnerabilities The episode also dives into Harding's earlier work on the Pacific Islands and the Compacts of Free Association (COFA), highlighting why the region has become increasingly important in the context of U.S.-China competition. Additional topics include: • Chinese influence operations in the Pacific Islands • Why Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands matter strategically • Heritage Foundation's role in supporting COFA renewal efforts • The “Pacific Pivot” strategy for long-term U.S. engagement A major takeaway from the conversation is that future U.S.-China engagement should focus on protecting American strategic advantages — especially in AI, advanced technology, and national security — while avoiding concessions that weaken U.S. leverage. The episode closes with a broader discussion on what to watch for ahead of a possible future Xi visit to the United States and why export controls and AI competition may become the defining issue of the next phase of U.S.-China relations. 00:00 — Intro + Andrew Harding joins 02:08 — From Russia to China policy work 06:21 — Pacific Islands strategy and COFA agreements 10:14 — Heritage's “Pacific Pivot” strategy 11:16 — Expectations for the Trump–Xi summit 13:53 — Favorable outcomes for the U.S. 16:19 — Unfavorable outcomes and red lines 19:09 — Did the summit accomplish anything? 22:06 — Engagement vs strategic competition 27:07 — Preparing for a future Xi visit to the U.S. 32:19 — What to watch next: AI and export controls 35:23 — Final thoughts + closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Dan Carroll fills in for Mike Allen. Andrew Harding, Heritage Foundation, calls the show. Greg Rabidoux, filmmaker, talks a little about film and politics. Steve Oldfield discusses the NKY Republican Congressional race and more. Jim Pfaff, Conservative Caucus, talks about the latest political news with Dan. Yid does the Reds Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Carroll fills in for Mike Allen. Andrew Harding, Heritage Foundation, calls the show. Greg Rabidoux, filmmaker, talks a little about film and politics. Steve Oldfield discusses the NKY Republican Congressional race and more. Jim Pfaff, Conservative Caucus, talks about the latest political news with Dan. Yid does the Reds Report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, joined by Winston Churchill, sat down with Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek. The purpose of the meeting, now known as the Cairo Conference, was to strategize against the Empire of Japan and make preparations for a post-war Asia.  Nearly 30 years later, President Richard Nixon, seeing an opportunity to widen the distance between China (now Communist) and the Soviet Union, paid a visit to China to meet Mao Zedong, the chair of the Communist Party. This opened diplomatic relations between the countries.  Since then, presidents have held meetings with Chinese leaders with some regularity. And President Trump is no exception. This week, he will be meeting with Xi Jinping, the President of the People's Republic of China. From AI to Iran, there is a lot on the table. To understand what to expect from this meeting, I sat down with Andrew Harding, Policy Analyst for National Securityand Indo-Pacific Affairs at The Heritage Foundation.    Email us with thoughts, questions, or suggestions: HeritageExplains@heritage.org   More on China from Heritage Experts: https://www.heritage.org/china 

During the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, joined by Winston Churchill, sat down with Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek. The purpose of the meeting, now known as the Cairo Conference, was to strategize against the Empire of Japan and make preparations for a post-war Asia. Nearly 30 years later, President Richard Nixon, seeing an opportunity to […]

DOJ warns media outlets over classified leaks after details emerged about the missing — now rescued — pilot, and Todd Blanche unloads on reporters over the coverage. Joe Pags digs into the real question: do journalists have the right to report classified information if they get it? He also revisits the Ashley Biden diary situation and praises James O'Keefe for showing restraint despite still being raided by the FBI. Then, a stunning reversal as former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reportedly admits regrets over Biden-era immigration policy after years of claiming the border was secure. Plus, Heritage Foundation foreign policy expert Andrew Harding joins to break down Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why President Trump's trip to China could shape what happens next globally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation is here to discuss the pendulum swing of addressing China through different administrations.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Andrew Harding, a National Security and Indo-Pacific Affairs Analyst at The Heritage Foundation. Harding defines what could be the best and worst outcomes of the Trump-XI Summit and more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Andrew Harding, a National Security and Indo-Pacific Affairs Analyst at The Heritage Foundation. Harding defines what could be the best and worst outcomes of the Trump-XI Summit and more. He's later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. Rosenthal discusses the texting "Green Bubble" security revolution, the "Keyboard PC" renaissance and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Scott Morefield, a Writer & Opinion Columnist for Town Hall. They discuss their frustrations with President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict and how it's strongly increased gas prices throughout America. He's later joined by Scott Faughn, the Host of “This Week in Missouri”. They discuss what is left to get done in the final week of Missouri's legislative session. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Elias Tsapelas, the Director of State Budget and Fiscal Policy at the Show Me Institute. He shares his take on phasing out the state income tax as well as some potential carve outs. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Andrew Harding, a National Security and Indo-Pacific Affairs Analyst at The Heritage Foundation. Harding defines what could be the best and worst outcomes of the Trump-XI Summit and more. He's later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. Rosenthal discusses the texting "Green Bubble" security revolution, the "Keyboard PC" renaissance and more.

Dan talks to Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation about the latest in the Iran conflict. Dan talks to Seth Barron of the New York Post about what New York looks like under the Mamdani regime. And he talks to Dr. Brian Joondepth about the dangerous political rhetoric coming from the left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan talks to Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation about the latest in the Iran conflict. Dan talks to Seth Barron of the New York Post about what New York looks like under the Mamdani regime. And he talks to Dr. Brian Joondepth about the dangerous political rhetoric coming from the left.

Hour 1 for 5/5/26 Drew and Andrew Harding from The Heritage Foundation discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran war, and what might be next (2:58). Then, Ambassador Joseph Cella covers Sec. Rubio's upcoming visit to the Vatican (15:40). Then, Msgr. James Shea discusses the recent coverts to the Church (29:55), Church politics (42:03), and evangelization (45:11). Link: CometoMary.Life https://www.heritage.org/staff/andrew-harding

Dan celebrates surviving Tax Day 2026. Former Rep. Bob Livingston talks to Dan about corruption at the Justice Department. Will the blockade of the Straits of Hormuz be more effective than bombing Iran? Dan asks Andrew Harding of the Heritage Foundation.

Andrew Harding joins Marc Cox to discuss the successful rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran, highlighting U.S. military capability and global strategy. He also breaks down tensions with Iran, the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, NATO challenges, and what this operation signals to China about U.S. strength and resolve.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck react to the dramatic rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran and break down key Election Day issues, including local tax measures and school board races. Guests Matt Losse and Andrew Harding join the show to discuss education policy, national security, and global tensions. The hour also includes a preview of the NCAA Championship, featuring St. Louis native Tarris Reed Jr.

Marc Cox and Dan Buck take a deep dive into Election Day issues, urging listeners to pay attention to local races that directly impact taxes, schools, and community leadership. The conversation focuses heavily on property tax freeze and cap measures, fire and EMS sales tax proposals, and key school board elections across the region. Hans von Spakovsky joins the show to break down major Supreme Court cases, including the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship and a significant free speech ruling involving counseling laws. Matt Losse discusses his campaign for the Kirkwood School Board, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, parent rights, and concerns about union-backed candidate slates. Andrew Harding provides insight into a dramatic U.S. airman rescue in Iran, explaining the broader national security implications, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and what the operation signals to NATO allies and China. Dennis Ganahl outlines why he supports property tax limits and warns voters about what he describes as excessive local tax increases, particularly in fire and EMS districts. Tom Ackerman wraps up the show with a full sports breakdown, including the St. Louis Blues' playoff push, the NCAA Championship matchup between Michigan and UConn, and the evolving NIL landscape in college athletics. He also shares early impressions of the Cardinals season, highlighting improved approach at the plate and the continued development of Jordan Walker. The show also highlights one of the most compelling stories in college basketball, as St. Louis native Tarris Reed Jr. emerges as a key player for UConn while openly sharing how his faith in Jesus Christ transformed his life and mindset on and off the court.

We are away for Christmas, so this is a repeat of a previous episode. In 1994, Ukraine surrendered the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, inherited from the collapsed Soviet Union, in exchange for security assurances from the US, Russia, and the UK. Ukraine's denuclearisation is often considered a huge success story in nuclear non-proliferation, but in retrospect, it may have paved the way for Putin's 2022 invasion. As talk of US-European security guarantees for Ukraine resurfaces in the context of tentative Russia-Ukraine peace talks, we speak with BBC Paris correspondent Andrew Harding about the history of the 1994 agreement, and consider whether Ukraine would ever again believe promises made to protect it. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Annie Brown Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ludovic Marin/ Getty

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.Check out our gift recommendations below:Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box Set Chris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo Matos Willa Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet Brush The Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.Check out our gift recommendations below:Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the emerging democracies of the Pacific Islands grapple with development challenges and geopolitics, the region is attracting greater attention from around the world. CIPE's John Morrell speaks with Andrew J. Harding of the Heritage Foundation about his recent article The Pacific Pivot: An American Strategy for the Pacific Islands, which is Heritage's first-ever report outlining a long-term U.S. engagement strategy for the Pacific Islands to support U.S. interests. As part of a special podcast series on Business and Politics in Today's Pacific Islands, Andrew discusses a comprehensive approach to U.S. Pacific policy, and he lays out how to build sustained bipartisan support for increased engagement with Pacific Island Countries.

The US is essentially boycotting this weekend's G20 summit in South Africa over accusations that the white Afrikaners are ‘being killed and slaughtered' and that white farmers are having their land ‘illegally confiscated. The South African government say the claims are "widely discredited and unsupported by reliable evidence". Today we speak to BBC correspondent Andrew Harding, who lived and worked in South Africa for over a decade, to find out where these claims came from. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Xandra EllinExecutive producer: China CollinsSenior news editor: China Collins Mix: Travis Evans Photo: Afrikaner farmers rally to show support for President Trump in Pretoria, South Africa. Credit: Kim Ludbrook/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.  Check out our gift recommendations below:  Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box Set Chris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo Matos Willa Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet Brush The Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.Check out our gift recommendations below:Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box Set Chris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo Matos Willa Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet Brush The Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.Check out our gift recommendations below:Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire's ultra-mod gift guide from 1961.Check out our gift recommendations below:Dana Stevens' Cozy Movie Night-In:  The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box SetChris Molanphy's Hit Parade Collection:  The Beatles' Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set  Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo MatosWilla Paskin's Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle Stocking Stuffer Cherry-Shaped Toilet BrushThe Slate Culture Gift Guide is produced for Slate Studios by Benjamin Frisch and Micah Phillips, with Meryl Bezrutczyk and Andrew Harding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Sudan, France, India, the USA and Mauritius.Sudan's civil conflict has left millions of people displaced and at risk of hunger and famine. In the capital Khartoum, Nawal Al-maghafi witnesses the toll the violence has taken on families, and meets children whose young lives have been forever shaped by the war.France has been reeling this week from the fallout of last weekend's theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris. Andrew Harding has been watching the disbelief and shame that has dented French national pride - but has seen humour too.India has been making textiles and clothing for the world for centuries – but its goods are now less competitive for American buyers, due to Donald Trump's heavy tariffs. In the run-up to the recent Diwali festivities, Archana Shukla saw how shoppers are feeling the pinch.Drugs like fentanyl have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans in recent years, and in the city of Las Vegas, a particularly vulnerable substance-using population are the homeless people who live in the city's underground tunnels. Linda Pressly joined a local charity as they ventured underground, with the offer of help.And finally, we head to Mauritius to tell the story of a daring rescue mission to save some rare resident geckos from the effects of a giant oil spill. Lorraine Mallinder reveals how an international effort involving private jets helped save an endangered species.Producer: Adele Armstrong Production coordinator: Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Matt Lewis, political commentator, talks about his experience at a No Kings rally. Andrew Harding from the Heritage Foundation discusses the threat from China. Rob Larew shares some of the issues facing farmers during the shutdown. Plus, David McKinley Jr. shares his op-ed on the legislature spending too much time fighting the culture wars. 

Just this week, Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, has made a fresh effort to remove migrants arriving from the English Channel with the Government's one-in-one-out agreement with France. So this week on Westminster Insider, host Sascha O'Sullivan finds out why it's so hard – and who is really in control. She speaks to former Home Secretary James Cleverly who explains the thinking behind the controversial Rwanda plan and how it clashed with the courts. Glyn Williams, a top civil servant at the Home Office for more than a decade, tells Sascha the European Convention of Human Rights frustrated the department's ability to deport people and explains how the fight to stop the boats has changed since it was declared a 'national emergency' by former Home Secretary Sajid Javid in 2018. Nicola Kelly, author of Anywhere but Here and former Home Office press officer, explains why processing has always been such a pinch point in the asylum system. And lawyer Joe Middleton KC, head of immigration and human rights law at Doughty Street, takes Sascha through the appeals process available to migrants rejected by the Home Office. Andrew Harding, BBC Paris Correspondent, tells Sascha how powerful the gangs are and how clever they are in adapting to any efforts to stop migrants crossing at the Channel. And Sascha speaks to Georgina Wright, special advisor at the German Marshall Fund, a European think tank, about whether France is as concerned with boat crossings as the Brits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Adie introduces stories from Gaza, France, the Thailand-Cambodia border, Iraq and Slovenia.Around a million Palestinians have been told to leave Gaza City ahead of a new Israeli offensive - though many are wary of leaving, saying there is nowhere to go. Lucy Williamson was granted rare access to Gaza by the Israeli army, and was taken to see its planned new aid distribution site.Days after French PM, François Bayrou, was ousted from office after losing a confidence vote, street protests took place across France as people voiced anger over proposals to remove two national holidays and impose a pensions freeze. Andrew Harding watched events unfold in Paris.Thailand also has a new prime minister – its third in just over a year - following a political crisis that ignited a short, sudden conflict with Cambodia. Our Southeast Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head has been looking into this catastrophic breakdown of relations.Ten years ago, 71 migrants from Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan died in the back of a refrigerator truck abandoned on a motorway lay-by near the Austrian border with Hungary. Nick Thorpe travelled to northern Iraq to meet relatives of some of those who died - and interviewed the smugglers convicted for their role in their deaths.Slovenia has produced some of the best male cyclists in the world today - including Tadej Pogacar. Every year, the four-time Tour de France champ hosts a cycling festival in his home town of Komenda - and Guy De Launey went along for the ride.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinator: Rosie Strawbridge Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In 1994, Ukraine surrendered the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, inherited from the collapsed Soviet Union, in exchange for security assurances from the US, Russia, and the UK. Ukraine's denuclearisation is often considered a huge success story in nuclear non-proliferation, but in retrospect, it may have paved the way for Putin's 2022 invasion. As talk of US-European security guarantees for Ukraine resurfaces in the context of tentative Russia-Ukraine peace talks, we speak with BBC Paris correspondent Andrew Harding about the history of the 1994 agreement, and consider whether Ukraine would ever again believe promises made to protect it.Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: Annie Brown Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China CollinsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrive to chair the Coalition of the Willing Summit, at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, on September 4, 2025. Ludovic Marin/ Getty

Kate Adie introduces stories from Sudan, Greenland, Lebanon, the Vatican and France.An estimated 3.5 million people have fled Khartoum since RSF rebels took control of the Sudanese capital two years ago - but it is now back under the control of the army. Barbara Plett-Usher joined a military convoy, travelling deep into a city devastated by war, but found relief among remaining residents who say they are 'learning to live again'.The eyes of the world have turned to Greenland this year as Donald Trump has made aggressive overtures about taking over the Danish territory. Andrew Harding travelled to the capital, Nuuk, where locals keen for independence are now concerned about the threat of new outside interference.The Lebanese militia group, Hezbollah, is in its weakest position for years after 13 months of conflict with Israel, during which time many of its senior leaders were killed. Hugo Bachega visited Hezbollah's strongholds to weigh up how solid its support is today.Pope Francis is back home after a five week stay in hospital. He remains visibly frail, and amid uncertainty about his long-term future as head of the Catholic Church, there's speculation about a possible successor. David Willey considers the broader challenge facing the Vatican when it comes to an ageing priesthood.The decision by a French court to block the far-right politician Marine Le Pen from standing in the next presidential election, after she was found guilty of misusing EU parliamentary funds, has proven hugely divisive. Hugh Schofield summarises the national mood, by setting the scene being played out in homes up and down the country.

Today, we discuss Gisèle Pelicot, her ex-husband and the 50 men who have been found guilty for rape, in a trial that has shocked the world.Dominique Pelicot, 72, was found guilty of all charges after drugging and raping Gisèle Pelicot, and inviting dozens of strangers to also abuse her over nearly a decade. He was on trial with 50 other men, all of whom were found guilty of at least one charge, although their jail terms were less than what prosecutors had demanded. Outside the courtroom, Gisèle gave her "profound gratitude" to supporters and said she believes in a "better future" for women. Adam is joined by Newsnight's Victoria Derbyshire, BBC Paris correspondent Andrew Harding, and BBC online journalist Laura Gozzi to discuss today's convictions and the impact of the trial for women's movements across the world. If you have been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line - https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, on most smart speakers just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Anna Harris, Gemma Roper and Nancy Geddes. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.