Podcasts about foreign correspondents

Funerals have begun for dead Israelis returned from Gaza in the ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, as the nation received the remains of two more former captives. 

Leadership in France is in a state of turmoil, with another Prime Minister resigning. The political landscape has become increasingly unstable since Immanuel Macron's re-election in 2022.  

Jeremy Bowen, International Editor, BBC News // Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington // Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD // Paul Kearns, Irishman living in Tel Aviv

Big demonstrations in European capitals against war in Gaza, far-right leaders hail win by populist billionaire in Czech election, Georgian PM accuses EU of attempting to meddle in its affairs, and drone sightings force runway closures at Munich airport.

Michael Tamblyn spoke with journalist Brian Stewart, whose career spanned decades, covering the US-Iraq Gulf War, famine in Ethiopia, and countless other historical events for CBC and NBC. He tells us about all of it—including what was going on in his life off-camera—in a new book: On the Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent.  Brian Stewart reports on the golden age of being a foreign correspondent

Michael Tamblyn spoke with journalist Brian Stewart, whose career spanned decades, covering the US-Iraq Gulf War, famine in Ethiopia, and countless other historical events for CBC and NBC. He tells us about all of it—including what was going on in his life off-camera—in a new book: On the Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent.  Brian Stewart reports on the golden age of being a foreign correspondent

Japan's political landscape has had a rocky month. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is resigning after leading the Liberal Democratic Party to two election defeats. 

Today, as we go to air, our guest on the program takes the stage at Toronto Metropolitan University to address the next generation. He is a legendary Canadian journalist and he'll be reflecting on the highs and lows that he's experienced in his ringside seat to history, and how to navigate what he calls “the spinning vortex of ever-more complex news” — all of which he covers in his riveting new memoir.Brian Stewart is a former foreign correspondent for the CBC. His new book is On the Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington and Michael O'Sullivan, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner and Former Executive Director of the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre

UK and several EU nations join others in recognising Palestinian state, NATO begins air defence mission over Poland using UK jets.

Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC's women Foreign Correspondents

Philip Clark was joined on Nightlife by Han van Leeuwin, International Economics Editor for The Telegraph, to get a sense of what the future holds for the leadership of Keir Starmer as the political crises at Westminster worsen. 

As Israel continues its ground incursion into Gaza City and Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifies, foreign correspondents are tasked with delivering critical updates while sometimes working in a war zone. Host Rick Zamperin speaks with retired Canadian journalist and decorated foreign correspondent Brian Stewart about his new book 'On the Ground'.

Debora Patta is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in South Africa.

Former UN Undersecretary-General Sigrid Kaag discusses the state of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the role of the international community in supporting relief efforts.   Background Reading: Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, with famine declared in the territory's most populated region. As Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza, this backgrounder explains how hunger is now reportedly affecting more than just civilians on the ground.  As the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip continues, some countries have announced their intent to recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign nation, but full independence and UN membership remain elusive. This backgrounder unpacks the quest for Palestinian statehood.   Host: Steven Kalin, Foreign Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal   Guest: Sigrid Kaag, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; Former United Nations Undersecretary-General   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR's Daily News Brief newsletter.   To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPUiqLythfc 

Barely nine months after becoming French prime minister, François Bayrou has been ousted from power after a confidence vote sank his government.  

David Blevins, Sky News Correspondent // Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington // Jennifer Ewing, Republicans Overseas

Tonight Justin and Cameron are going back a bit with some of Alfred Hitchcock's earlier work with Foreign Correspondent... I'll be honest I don't remember much of this movie, it has been 3 years so I can't really think of a clever way to ask if the movie will be good or if it will suck. But either way you will find out tonight on Cinema Roulette!Art by: https://tellersplace.tumblr.com/ Cinema Roulette Intro Song: "Rain Keeps Falling (Part 2)" by J.J. Vicars. Check him out! https://jjvicars.com/Follow us on BlueSky: Cinema Roulette: https://bsky.app/profile/cinemaroulette.bsky.socialJustin's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/jkpancake.bsky.social Cameron's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/camcammackert.bsky.socialFind all the other places you can stream or follow us here: https://linktr.ee/CinemaRoulette

Foreign Correspondent Rachel Wearmouth, Supervising Producer based in the ABC's Europe bureau, with more international affairs on Nightlife with Philip Clark. 

Mike Amor was just 13 months into his role U.S. Bureau Chief for 7NEWS when the World Trade Centre came down on September 11. As the only Australian journalist on the ground in New York that day, it fell on his shoulders to keep Australians updated on the tragedy unfolding in the aftermath of that horrific attack. A seasoned broadcast journalist, Mike has been a fixture of our TV screens for more than two decades. In this episode, he reveals his humble beginnings at a regional newspaper, takes us inside his first major story covering the Port Arthur Massacre, and details the toll being an international correspondent took. From reporting inside war zones, covering natural disasters and school shootings to interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, Mike Amor has done it all. Now he's giving a look behind the lens. LINKS Mike's book 'News Cowboys' is out now Follow Mike on Instagram Catch Mike Amor on 7NEWS Melbourne Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Damien Haffenden Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cellphone rules in schools in Germany and the latest from Ukraine 

Ukraine marks Anniversary Day by vowing to continue fight for freedom, Sweden reverses decades-old policy of phasing out nuclear energy, figures show Europe's summer of wildfires worst on record, and France shocked by death of influencer during livestreaming "challenge".

This week, the boys grab a few beers and head back to 2018 to catch up on what was happening the year “Annihilation” came out, before diving into a discussion about re-watching Alex Garland's follow-up to his 2015 hit “Ex Machina”. Dave owns the film, John has seen it 3 or 4 times but the time lines get blurred (movie reference), and Jeff hasn't gone back since his shimmery experience in the cinema summer 2018. What did we think? We have to keep it positive. linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro + News; 14:00 Gripes; 17:12 2018 Year in Review; 41:52 Films of 2018: “Annihilation”; 1:26:17 What You Been Watching?; 1:34:23 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Alex Garland, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh.  Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to talk about the Israeli Government's plans for Gaza.

Pakistan is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today. Buildings, streets and markets across the country have been adorned with national flags, buntings and lights. 

EU throws its weight behind Ukraine's President Zelensky ahead of Putin-Trump meeting.

In this extended Frontline conversation, Ian Williams - a journalist who has long covered China - unpacks Beijing's growing domestic arms industry and economic fragility. He explores President Xi's strategic yet cautious relationship with Russia, shaped by mutual distrust and calculated geopolitical manoeuvring.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For several years in the UK, successive governments have tried and failed to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats.  

Matthew Doran, ABC's Middle East Correspondent joins Philip Clark on Nightlife from Jerusalem to discuss the President Trump terms that Israel will have to "make a decision" about its next steps in Gaza, hours after the easing of aid restrictions. 

Boomer & Brandon discuss two detective stories from the earliest and latest extremes of Rian Johnson's career: the 2005 high school noir Brick and the ongoing human-lie-detector TV series Poker Face https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Foreign Correspondent (1940) 04:14 Topaz (1969) 11:00 Play It as it Lays (1972) 15:11 Muriel's Wedding (1994) 16:56 Pink Narcissus (1971) 30:23 A History of Violence (2005) 37:05 Eddington (2025) 47:52 The Saragossa Manuscript (1965) 50:41 Fellini Satyricon (1969) 54:49 The Tragedy of Man (2011) 1:01:44 I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 1:11:11 Brick (2005) vs Poker Face

Trump tells Europe to get its 'act together' on immigation, Germany, UK, France say Gaza humanitarian crisis must end, and Germany moves to fast-track weapons purchases.

The Israeli army has annnounced a pause in military activity in three designated areas of Gaza and will allow the UN and aid agencies to open secure land routes into Gaza. Secunder Kermani, Channel 4's Foreign Correspondent, gives us an update before we speak to Salim Oweis, UNICEF spokesperson for Middle East and North Africa.

Drama on a ThursdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Crime Club, originally broadcast July 24, 1947, 78 years ago, Serenade Macabre.  A circus triangle story. A murdered lion tamer causes the trouble. Followed by Academy Award Theater, originally broadcast July 24, 1946, 79 years ago, Foreign Correspondent starring Joseph Cotton.   An American reporter in love with an English girl tracks down a Nazi spy ring from Holland. Then, A Life in Your Hands, originally broadcast July 24, 1952, 73 years ago, Eddie Phillips, Escaped Killer.   Randall Marsden, an aspiring politician, is found shot. Eddie Phillips has broken out of prison before he was scheduled to be executed. Followed by Night Watch, originally broadcast July 24, 1954, 71 years ago, A Harassment Complaint.   The first call is about a woman who is making her third complaint about a neighborhood boy. A burglar and his friend have been arrested behind a gas station. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 24, 1959,  66 years ago, The Missing Passport. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Nightlife is joined by Digital Producer for ABC News London, Riley Stuart.

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington and Dr. Maire Finn, Clare based GP

One month after Air India Flight 171 crashed into a hostel at Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College, killing 260 people, including entire families, key questions remain unanswered. 

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, former British Army officer and military analyst

With nothing but a dirty squat toilet in his concrete cell, Peter Greste had only his mind for entertainment. From using meal scraps as entertainment to hunger strikes and fortnightly family visits, the Australian journalist joins Gary Jubelin to share the highs and lows of a Cairo prison, why he’s still considered a convicted terrorist, and why he has no regrets. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Greste spent more than a year locked up in a tiny concrete jail cell in Egypt. He’d been working as a journalist when he was arrested and wrongly convicted of terrorism charges. The foreign correspondent had spent years reporting in war zones, was shot at and even held his dying colleague in his arms, but it was the war on journalism that almost broke him. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year since Sir Keir Starmer took over the Prime Minister's Office in Britain. Although he won the largest majority in a quarter of a century, it came with its fair share of challenges.

Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel about a ceasefire in Gaza are taking place in Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing pressure at home to end the fighting and is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington shortly. Sebastian Usher brings us the latest on the negotiations.

The Middle East has witnessed significant developments and ongoing tensions over recent weeks. According to US President Donald Trump, Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. 

Adam Easton is the BBC's Warsaw Correspondent joined Chris Taylor on Nightlife

It's been a decade since Australian journalist Peter Greste became a global news story, spending 400 days imprisoned in Egypt. But he still misses the life he had as a foreign correspondent.Peter and two colleagues were arrested while working for Al Jazeera in Cairo, they were charged with spreading false news and aiding terrorism.  Peter then was found guilty and sentenced to seven years in jail.Back home, Peter's parents Juris and Lois became the face of the campaign to free him and his two brothers were a constant presence in Cairo throughout the ordeal.But after the initial exhilaration of freedom Peter had to work out how to live a different kind of life.  One far away from the adrenaline of his years reporting from some of the world's most volatile places.Find out more about the Conversations Live National Tour on the ABC website.This episode of Conversations deals with reporting from war zones, prison, solitary confinement, grief, death, press freedom, family, psychological distress, political unrest, post traumatic stress, prison life, captivity.

Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent with Channel 4 News, outlines the latest developments in the Israel/Iran conflict from Tel Aviv.

David Webb has spent decades campaigning for the rights of ordinary investors in Hong Kong. Since arriving in the city from the UK as a young investment banker 30 years ago, he's taken on tycoons, exposed corporate wrongdoing, and pushed for transparency in one of the world's most complex financial hubs. Now, as the activist investor's life comes to an end following a terminal cancer diagnosis in 2020, he's been reflecting on his life in the corporate world. He's spoken to the BBC's Martin Yip.If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Martin Yip Producer: Niamh McDermott (Image: David Webb, activist investor and founder of Webb-site.com, speaks during a farewell event at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in Hong Kong on 12 May 2025. Credit: Getty Images)

We're once again diving deeper into one of the Philadelphia Flyers' potential draft picks at sixth overall, Porter Martone. Given Alex's status as our Foreign Correspondent, we'll also ask for the latest on Maxim Shabanov.Charlie, Kelly & Bill also discusses the Stanley Cup Final, Matvei Michkov finishing 4th in Calder Trophy voting, and more!

Hear from tour guides about Spain's robust high-speed rail network and all the places it can take you. Then hit the road vicariously with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof for a taste of life as a foreign correspondent. And take a closer look at the surprising and fascinating ways in which borders have shaped our world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.