Podcasts about foreign correspondents

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.

Subscribe to our channel!    Jonathan Moody and G Larry Butler chat about the 1940 Hitchcock flick, "Foreign Correspondent"    Follow us on social media:  @indiefilmcafe  @hookedonhitchcock    Websites: http://sickflickproductions.com  http://indiefilmcafe.reviews  http://indiefilmcafe.podbean.com  http://patreon.com/indiefilmcafe 

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.

News cowboys – it was the nickname the reporters and camerapeople at Seven Network's Los Angeles bureau jokingly gave themselves as they headed off on assignments, not knowing what to expect and often unprepared for what they found. It was a way of coping, of not taking too seriously what was often deadly serious, as they witnessed some of the worst moments in recent world history. For 18 years Mike Amor was one of those journalists. He was on the ground during 9/11 and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He reported on mass shootings from Port Arthur to Sandy Hook, covered the earthquake in Haiti and the astonishing rescue of a little girl named Winnie, investigated Mexican drug cartels, came under fire in Gaza – and much more. There were good times, too – following the Olympics or Chloë McCardel's record-breaking Cuban swim. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Mike Amor about his pathway to a career in journalism and as a foreign correspondent, the sometimes grim reality of covering some of the biggest news stories in the world, and the mental and physical toll it has taken on him, on his wife and on his son.

News cowboys – it was the nickname the reporters and camerapeople at Seven Network's Los Angeles bureau jokingly gave themselves as they headed off on assignments, not knowing what to expect and often unprepared for what they found. It was a way of coping, of not taking too seriously what was often deadly serious, as they witnessed some of the worst moments in recent world history.For 18 years Mike Amor was one of those journalists. He was on the ground during 9/11 and in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He reported on mass shootings from Port Arthur to Sandy Hook, covered the earthquake in Haiti and the astonishing rescue of a little girl named Winnie, investigated Mexican drug cartels, came under fire in Gaza – and much more. There were good times, too – following the Olympics or Chloë McCardel's record-breaking Cuban swim.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Mike Amor about his pathway to a career in journalism and as a foreign correspondent, the sometimes grim reality of covering some of the biggest news stories in the world, and the mental and physical toll it has taken on him, on his wife and on his son. 

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

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington and John Erath, Senior Policy Director for the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation

SBS Chief Foreign Correspondent Ben Lewis talks to us from Tel Aviv with all the latest developments in the Middle East.

Rachel Wearmouth, Supervising Producer based in the ABC's Europe bureau joined Tim Webster 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.

Shashank Josh, Defence Editor with the Economist Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell

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)

Thorsten Benner from the Global Public Policy Institute in Germany joined James O'loghlin on Nightlife

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!

Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell; Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas; Dr Mark Shanahan Associate Professor of Political Engagement and the University of Surrey and Editor The Trump Presidency; Sarah Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington

Secunder Kermani, Channel 4 Foreign Correspondent in Jerusalem; James Elder, UNICEF Gaza Spokesperson

King Charles III has become the first British monarch to officially open Canada's parliament in nearly 70 years. 

Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington // Cathal Malone, Head of Legal Research, Thomas Coughlan & Co, Solicitors // Cormac Savage, from Co. Down, student in Harvard.

Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer at The University of Galway, Political Columnist with The Journal; // Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington

Borzou Daragahi, Foreign Correspondent and Security Analyst, discusses negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, taking place without Russian President Vladimir Putin.

After months of mounting pressure in the UK about record net migration figures and anxiety about the rise of the Reform Party, the UK's Labour Government is finally launching action to redo Britain's immigration system.  

The Wall Street Journal's Foreign Correspondent, Stephen Kalin reports on Donald Trump's meeting with Syria's interim President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent with Channel 4 News, discusses a new Israeli offensive set to capture and occupy part of the Gaza strip.

Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington

In this episode of our podcast, DLS co-host Florian Duijsens tells us about journalist, writer, and witness to history Dorothy Thompson.  As a foreign correspondent in Germany, she was among the first to caution against the growing tides of fascism, warning urgently against the Nazis and Hitler. Unfortunately, the world didn't listen. Dorothy continued to speak out throughout her life, and during her career peak, was read and heard on the radio by millions.       Her personal life at times also made the news — she was married to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and alcoholic Sinclair ‘Hal' Lewis but was also less openly involved with German-Hungarian novelist, playwright and sculptor Christa Winsloe, the author of the notorious girl's boarding school lesbian story which became Mädchen in Uniform, an even more notorious film starring Dead Lady Romy Schneider.   Katy Derbyshire, our other DLS co-founder joins host/producer Susan Stone to introduce the story.    Visit our episode page to get more info on Dorothy Thompson: https://deadladiesshow.com/2025/04/24/podcast-80-dorothy-thompson/   You can find NPR's recent feature on Dorothy Thompson here:  https://www.npr.org/2025/03/14/nx-s1-5324672/dorothy-thompson-hitler   Join our newsletter to stay updated on our events, including our May 13th Anniversary Show in Berlin: https://deadladiesshowberlin.beehiiv.com/   Tickets can be found here: https://literatur-berlin.tickettoaster.de/produkte/3707-tickets-dead-ladies-show-39-the-10th-anniversary-edition-lettretage-berlin-am-13-05-2025   Join the newsletter for Dead Ladies NYC here. Their next show is May 8: https://deadladiesshow.substack.com/ Thanks for listening! We will be back next month with another fabulous Dead Lady.   

This week we discuss Foreign Correspondent, Hitchcock's spy movie set at the outbreak of World War II and released only shortly after. This is Hitchcock's second American movie.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A United Artists Picture. Produced by Walter Wanger, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Screenplay by Charles Bennett and Joan Harrison with dialogue by James Hilton and Robert Benchley. Starring Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Harshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann, Edmund Gwenn, and Robert Benchley. Cinematography by Rudolph Mate. Music by Alfred Newman. Editor Dorothy Spencer.Ranking: 14 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines Foreign Correspondent got 2,052 ranking points.

Sarah Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington; and Stephen Carroll, host of Daybreak Europe on Bloomberg

Emma Jane Kirby has worked as a Foreign Correspondent for the BBC, written documentaries, audio drama, a novel, and so much more. The main reason for their interview is the recent audio series A Most Audacious Heist, that looks in to real life theft of the Sisi Star, which looks into the lives of Empress Sisi herself, and the likable rogue Daniel Blanchard, who sole the star in a way that gives Ethan Hunt from the Mission Impossible films a run for their money. Or did he? The conversation looks at how EJ's history as a foreign correspondent for the BBC has inspired her writing these great stories based on true stories. They also discuss the audio series The Butterfly King, which is about a former European king, who died after meeting Adolf Hitler, and after denying Hitler's request to hand over Jews that were being protected in their country. They also discuss EJ's novel, The Optician of Lampedusa, based on the true story of an optician who whilst vacationing on the Meditteranean Sea, saved a few hundred people trying to escape oppression in their own country, who were floating after their boat sank. Also mentioned during the show is the superb work that production company Blanchard House, under the creative directorship of previous show guest Rosie Pye. We also discuss EJ's history as a former writer for the iconic British radio drama The Archers, which up to now has been around for 74 years, and is still going strong. https://www.blanchard-house.com/ https://linktr.ee/podslikeus/   

China's President Xi Jinping has been touring Asia in the bid to shore up support following American tariff policy changes under President Trump. 

Sarah Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington

Douglas Waller, Historian, Author, and Foreign Correspondent, discusses his new book "The Determined Spy: The Turbulent Life and Times of CIA Pioneer Frank Wisner" with AFIO President, James Hughes. Frank Wisner was one of the most powerful men in 1950s Washington, though few knew it. Reporting directly to senior U.S. officials--his work largely hidden from Congress and the public--Wisner masterminded some of the CIA's most controversial operations in the early years of the Cold War, commanding thousands of clandestine agents around the world. Interview of Monday, 31 March 2025. Host: James Hughes, AFIO President. 

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Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent with Channel 4 News, outlines the latest developments in Gaza following an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 29 people, according to Palestinian Health Officials,=.