Podcasts about World politics

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

All eyes are on a meeting of some of the world's top leaders - as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets US President Donald Trump in Washington. BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by a number of European leaders when he meets with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across the Tasman, with states there luring Kiwi cops with more money and housing allowances; Auckland emergency department nurses say this winter is the busiest they've seen; The price of food has increased five percent over the past 12 months, the latest figures released by Stats NZ show, leaving families struggling to put basics on the table; We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

In this 48th edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, we unpack decisive shifts in global politics — from India's potential Russia pivot and Trump's planned Putin talks to the Gaza flashpoint and rising U.S. influence in the Caucasus. Irina, a U.S.-based national security lawyer and geopolitical analyst, delivers sharp, fact-driven insights you won't find in mainstream coverage. Stay ahead of unfolding power plays that could redefine the world order.About the guestIrina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security lawyer, geopolitical analyst, editor of The Washington Outsider, and president of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security and strategic advisory. Her writings and commentary have appeared in diverse US and international media and have been translated into over a dozen languages.Connect with Irina here:https://www.thewashingtonoutsider.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-tsukerman-4b04595/In The World According to Irina Tsukerman, we embark on a fortnightly journey into the heart of global politics. Join us as we explore the complex geopolitical landscape, delve into pressing international issues, and gain invaluable insights from Irina's expert perspective. Together, we'll empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricate world of global politics. Tune in, subscribe, and embark on this enlightening journey with us.Catch up on earlier episodes in the playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7IEKOM1t1tKItNEVaStzsqSChTCGmp6Watch all our global politics content here:https://khudaniaajay.substack.com/https://rumble.com/c/kajmasterclasshttps://www.youtube.com/@kajmasterclassPolitics

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and RCP Senior Elections Analyst Sean Trende discuss RCP Poll Averages for President Trump's job approval rating, how he is viewed on issues such as the economy and immigration, and a new poll that shows Americans losing faith in a range of institutions including education and healthcare. They also talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he hopes to create five new safe Democratic districts in the state, and what the long term consequences of redistricting across the country may be for voters and for the political parties. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that he will push for a single-stock trading ban for members of Congress. Then finally, Andrew Walworth talks with James S. Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics, to preview tomorrow's meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Australia correspondent Nicole Johnston spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia's unemployment figures looking positive, as well as the average weekly salary for full-time workers hitting a record high. 

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump warning thay there will be "very severe consequences" for Russia if the war in Ukraine doesn't stop after he meets with Vladimir Putin.

The Prime Minister has stuck to his criticism of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, but said he has also been critical of Hamas. Yesterday Christopher Luxon said the Israeli prime minister had lost the plot, and was not listening to the international community. Mr Luxon said he was giving his personal view, but Israel's deputy foreign minister has fired back, with some criticisms of her own. Giles Dexter reports.

Donald Trump says there's a 25 percent chance the summit with President Putin will end in failure. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, former police negotiator Lance Burdett says the officer who shot and killed a woman threatening them with a knife would have had a split second to respond; The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime says bold action on data-sharing is needed to rein in the rapidly evolving threat of organised crime; The country's main energy producers say they will be able to build new power plants faster thanks to changes to the Resource Management Act; We have our weekly sports chat: We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The United Nations was created in 1945, after the end of World War II. Fast forward to today, is it remaining true to its founding document, the UN Charter? 

In lieu of a typical Tuesday episode this week, we are happy to present the first episode of our new miniseries with Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, ⁠⁠Of This World.⁠Subscribe now⁠ at the annual tier for access to this series and other AP series going forward.First, Danny Bessner speaks with Daniel about what inspired this series. In the episode itself (6:25), Daniel speaks with Carlo Invernizzi Accetti about his recent book (published in Italian) Twenty Years of Rage: From No-Globals to Trumpism. Topics include the crisis in democracy and liberalism, grievance politics, Peter Sloterdijk's concept of the modern loser, the materialist causes of modern anger, attempted remedies like populism and technocracy, and why anger can be useful.(Recorded in December 2024)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In lieu of a typical Tuesday episode this week, we are happy to present the first episode of our new miniseries with Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, ⁠Of This World.⁠ Subscribe now at the annual tier for access to this series and other AP series going forward. First, Danny Bessner speaks with Daniel about what inspired this series. In the episode itself (6:25), Daniel speaks with Carlo Invernizzi Accetti about his recent book (published in Italian) Twenty Years of Rage: From No-Globals to Trumpism. Topics include the crisis in democracy and liberalism, grievance politics, Peter Sloterdijk's concept of the modern loser, the materialist causes of modern anger, attempted remedies like populism and technocracy, and why anger can be useful. (Recorded in December 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial woes, global conflicts, and world leaders who act like the rules don't apply. The United Nations is at crisis point. So, 80 years since its creation, is the UN still relevant? And how might we fix it?

In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should; Instagram has a new feature to show followers where you're posting from; Yachting legend Peter Lester is being remembered as incredibly competitive and a good honest Kiwi bloke who had saltwater running in his veins; We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza; The government is being urged to inject stimulus into Auckland's economy after dismal unemployment figures for the city were released this week; We have our weekly sports chat: Kerry-Anne Walsh gives us the latest from Australia.

The topics dominating your group chats .. today Kate Rodger and Olivia Wilson are here with a veritable buffet of issues from the continuing fallout over American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney ad, some romance for the over 50s, to the latest addition in Kim Khardashian's Skims line.

Ahead of a bilateral summit this weekend, director of the centre for strategic studies at Victoria University of Wellington David Capie joins Emile Donovan. 

In the US, Democrats are being threatened with fines and arrests - after fleeing the state of Texas to block a vote that could determine the balance of power in the US Congress. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann

Adding to the trans-Tasman rivalry, two New Zealanders won at Australia's TV Awards, the Logies. Sam Neill and Guy Montgomery were winners on the night.

Tech giant Google is taking action to verify how old YouTube users are. It says it will use AI to estimate the age of users and then show them age appropriate content. The move comes after Australia confirmed it would ban children under 16 from using YouTube. Tim shares details with Emile.

Christian Smith joins Mark Leishman to discuss a fraught immigration climate in the UK, pressure on for Russia to agree to peace talks with Ukraine, and a Kiwi performer at the Edinburgh Fringe festival who's making headlines for his ability to fold a fitted sheet.

BBC World Service journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Mark Leishman to take a look at events making international headlines, including a global plastics treaty being negotiated in Geneva, the Moscow trial over the attacks at Crocus City Hall last year, and Poland's new president is sworn in this week.

New Zealanders have withdrawn more than $1.3 billion from KiwiSaver for hardship in the past five years. 

In this 47th edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, renowned analyst Irina Tsukerman dissects the most consequential global shifts of the past two weeks. From Prime Minister Modi's strategic visits to London and the Maldives, and Macron's bid to recognize “Palestine” at the UNGA, to mounting tensions in Southeast Asia and the evolving ceasefire dynamics in Syria, Irina delivers sharp, insider-level insights into the flashpoints redefining international power. With exclusive analysis on the US-Japan security pact, Musk's Starlink pullback during Ukraine's offensive, and Trump's global posturing—from Scotland to the Thai-Cambodia front—Irina connects the dots between headlines and hard power. A must-watch for anyone closely following real-time geopolitical realignments and long-term global stakes.About the guestIrina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security lawyer, geopolitical analyst, editor of The Washington Outsider, and president of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security and strategic advisory. Her writings and commentary have appeared in diverse US and international media and have been translated into over a dozen languages.Connect with Irina here:https://www.thewashingtonoutsider.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-tsukerman-4b04595/In The World According to Irina Tsukerman, we embark on a fortnightly journey into the heart of global politics. Join us as we explore the complex geopolitical landscape, delve into pressing international issues, and gain invaluable insights from Irina's expert perspective. Together, we'll empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricate world of global politics. Tune in, subscribe, and embark on this enlightening journey with us.Catch up on earlier episodes in the playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7IEKOM1t1tKItNEVaStzsqSChTCGmp6Watch all our global politics content here:https://khudaniaajay.substack.com/https://rumble.com/c/kajmasterclasshttps://www.youtube.com/@kajmasterclassPolitics...................

In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.

FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr Peter Grace spoke to Corin Dann.

Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior parliamentary reporter Steven Chase spoke to Corin Dann.

The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is meeting the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to try to revive ceasefire talks and address desperate humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and Tim Batt. Starting off, the Panel discusses whether New Zealand needs it's own FBI office or not; they examine the role of the emergency mobile alert during the Russian tsunami yesterday, is three alerts too much? And they hear from a digital wellbeing expert about the move in Australia to ban under 16 year olds from YouTube: should we follow suit in Aotearoa?

The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the media landscape for a very long time. Folkenflik is also the author of a book called Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. He discussed this clash of the titans with Jesse.

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalists Patrick Gower and Andrea Vance. They are joined by former ACT MP Heather Roy. Together they examine and debate the main political stories of the week: the politics of austerity, does the government risk reaching the ends of the public's patience by pushing funding cuts; are the minor parties of the coalition overriding the government; are the changes to voting enrolment laws justified and should we be able to boo politicians?

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional. Physicians for Human Rights Israel deputy director and director of programs Tirza Leibowitz spoke to Corin Dann.

President Donald Trump's administration has proposed repealing the landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases pose a threat to the public. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, thirty-six thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday for 24 hours; Auckland councillors are calling on the government to take action over the growing homelessness problem in the city; UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced the UK will recognise the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, but that recognition is conditional; Netball New Zealand has finally secured a broadcast deal for next year's ANZ Premiership, following months of negotiations; A potato top pie with a centre core of fondant-style cooked potatoes, finished in au gratin layers, has taken out the 27th Bakels Supreme Pie Award.

US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The US and EU have just reached a trade deal, after talks between President Trump and the EU president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been approved for use in New Zealand, in a bid to reduce construction costs and help a struggling building industry; The Transport Agency has been secretly using cameras in billboards at city intersections to track cars and trucks.

A senior US justice department official has met with Jeffrey Esptein's long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as reports emerged that President Donald Trump's name appears in the Epstein Files.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Australia lifting biosecurity controls over American beef imports after they were singled out by US President Donald Trump for imposing what he characterised as unfair trade barriers.

United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Donald Trump reportedly being told his name shows up "multiple times" in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. An article published by the Wall Street Journal claims US Attorney General Pam Bondi informed the president about the matter in May. The White House has dismissed the report and a spokesman for Trump called it "fake news".

In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for touch on the issue of helicopters in residential areas; Nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here; A farm in Dannevirke has lost more than $60,000 worth of stock to cattle rustlers; We have our weekly political pane; Kerry-Anne Walsh gives us the latest from across the Tasman.

In this 46th edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, renowned analyst Irina Tsukerman unpacks the most consequential global shifts from the past two weeks. From Modi's strategic diplomacy and the Saudi-Russia realignment to Trump's foreign policy moves and North Korea's expanding military role, Irina offers sharp, insider-level insight into the alliances, tensions, and turning points reshaping Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Essential viewing for anyone tracking real-time changes in global power dynamics.About the guestIrina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security lawyer, geopolitical analyst, editor of The Washington Outsider, and president of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security and strategic advisory. Her writings and commentary have appeared in diverse US and international media and have been translated into over a dozen languages.Connect with Irina here:https://www.thewashingtonoutsider.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-tsukerman-4b04595/In The World According to Irina Tsukerman, we embark on a fortnightly journey into the heart of global politics. Join us as we explore the complex geopolitical landscape, delve into pressing international issues, and gain invaluable insights from Irina's expert perspective. Together, we'll empower you with the knowledge needed to navigate the intricate world of global politics. Tune in, subscribe, and embark on this enlightening journey with us.Catch up on earlier episodes in the playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7IEKOM1t1tKItNEVaStzsqSChTCGmp6Watch all our global politics content here:https://khudaniaajay.substack.com/https://rumble.com/c/kajmasterclasshttps://www.youtube.com/@kajmasterclassPolitics==================================