Podcasts about World politics

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

A framework for a US-Iran peace deal has been reached to ease hostilities and reopen oil traffic.

The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are urging fuel companies to pass on any oil price drops to consumers, in the wake of the US/Iran deal. Waitomo's chief executive Simon Parham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The UK has announced a social media ban for under-16s that will be stricter than the one in Australia. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to John Campbell from London.

An Iranian-born Kiwi says he hopes the deal between the US and Iran will hold, but says the military action has failed to result in regime change. Bahram Kargar spoke to John Campbell.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Europe for the G7 summit, where his agreement with Iran is expected to be in the spotlight. BBC Security correspondent, Frank Gardner spoke to John Campbell.

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney on the upcoming G7 summit, Swiss voters rejecting a population cap, and further protests against a luxury resort in Albania. 

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Labour's Barbara Edmonds speaks to John Campbell; Kelly Eckhold discusses how Iran war is impacting NZ economy; Paul Spoonley discusses Swiss vote on population cap; New Lower Hutt clinic inundated with enrolment interest

President Trump has been accused of politicising commemorations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about a peace agreement with Iran that could be reached this weekend accord to Donald Trump after calling off a fresh round of planned US strikes. 

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer grappling with another political setback after defence secretary John Healey's shock resignation over armed forces funding. 

Franklin Foer, staff writer at the Atlantic and the author of How Soccer Explains the World: An Unlikely Theory of Globalization (Harper Perennial, new edition 2026), talks about the new edition of his book and looks ahead to the start of World Cup.   Photo: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: General view of the Adidas Trionda, official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium on June 09, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt McNulty - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia's major political parties continuing to grapple with a surge in support for One Nation, after a recent survey put the party polling ahead of the governing Labor Party. 

We're going to talk international trade now, because an article in The Post caught our eye, it states that New Zealand has become Taiwan's second largest source of food imports. In fact in the past year our food and beverage exports to Taiwan have surged 24 percent. To explain why New Zealand's goods are so appealing to Taiwan, and also how we manage the relationship given the geopolitical tension with China, I'm joined by University of Canterbury's Professor of political science Alex Tan.

Brandon Weichert is a former U.S. congressional staffer, geopolitical analyst, and national security expert with an M.A. in Statecraft & National Security Affairs from the Institute of World Politics. He serves as Senior National Security Editor at 19FortyFive.com, hosts The National Security Hour on America Outloud News/iHeartRadio, and runs The Weichert Report online journal while consulting for the Department of Defense and private organizations.-----Link to All Things Viva: https://www.shoutout.fans/vivafreiBUY A BOOK! https://amzn.to/4qBXikSSEND ME SOMETHING! David Freiheit 20423 SR 7 Ste F6319 Boca Raton 33498TIP WITH CRYPTO! bc1qt0umnqna63pyw5j8uesphsfz0dyrtmqcq5ugwmFor advertising inquiries please email sponsorships@rumble.comTHAT IS ALL!

In his new book, Resources, Power, and Nation Building: Afghanistan and the Promise of Minerals, Dr. Haroon Hakimi analyzes how critical and strategic minerals can either underpin nation building efforts or intensify conflicts. Drawing on his doctoral research at the Institute of World Politics, this lecture examines lessons from U.S. nation building, China's resource strategy, and the emerging global competition over critical minerals that is reshaping power in the 21st century. Dr. Haroon Hakimi is an academic practitioner with more than fifteen years of experience across media, public policy, research, teaching, and diplomacy. His career bridges government service and scholarly research, focusing on the connections between energy and mineral security, national resilience, and international stability. A former diplomat and senior government official, Dr. Hakimi, has advised on foreign affairs, resource policy, and strategic communications at the national and international levels. He has served as Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, Youth and Tourism of Afghanistan, and Head of Chancery and Latin America Affairs at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C. Currently, Dr. Hakimi leads the Energy Security and Minerals Program at the America–Eurasia Center and serves as a Research Analyst at the Global Policy Institute, focusing on the evolving role of critical and rare earth minerals in the global energy transition. His research explores how energy resources shape national policy design and the architecture of state-building in post-conflict and emerging economies. **Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academics/graduate-degree-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=3

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Supuloni; Survey finds Kiwis more likely to see China, not US as friend; Chloe Swarbrick discusses potential ban on bottom trawling; Christine Fletcher discusses Auckland's intensification plans; Bernie's Barrow creator live from Fieldays

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Associated Press journalist Julia Frankel spoke to John Campbell from Jerusalem as Iran and Israel agree to halt their attacks on each other for now.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in British politics over the murder of university student Henry Nowak, while NHS staff across the UK could be barred from wearing political badges on their uniforms in a bid to tackle antisemitism. UK corresponent Grace Thomas spoke with Lisa Owen.

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. And Donald Trump responds to vote to rein in US military action in the Iran war. Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke with Lisa Owen.

A vote which aims to halt the conflict in Iran has passed. It is the fourth time the House of Representatives has voted to limit President Trump's war powers. However, it does not guarantee the war will end. Washington DC correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the rise of black market tobacco consumption across the Tasman and the Finke Desert Race revving up for it's 50th anniversary.

The United States Trade Representative has called out 54 countries including New Zealand for failing to impose and effectively enforce a ban on imports made with forced labour. It claims US workers are competing globally on an unlevel playing field as a consequence. To address it, the US Trade representative is proposing an additional tariff of 12.5 percent on most New Zealand goods. Meanwhile a Modern Slavery Bill with cross-party support is already making its way through New Zealand's parliament. Sarah Cotgreave is on the board of Transparency International NZ, which has made a submission on the proposed law. She spoke with Lisa Owen.

Sixty countries - including Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand - now face a new 12.5 percent tariff on goods exports to the United States.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon. BBC's Samantha Granville spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Beirut.

Foreign Affairs Minister responds to latest tariff threat; Selwyn District mayor discusses amalgamation plans; Outgoing chair of Remuneration Authority on MP entitlements; Queenstown tourism boss discusses new tourism figures; Beige Bridge co-founder excited for upcoming summer of cricket

The United States has reportedly carried out new strikes in Iran targeting a military site which officials say could have endangered American forces. Meanwhile, at a White House cabinet meeting Donald Trump made it clear that he's in no rush to secure a deal with Iran. Washington DC correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Lisa Owen.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

In Australia there's been some rare good news on the cost-of-living front with householders told they can expect significant cuts to electricity prices.

A flurry of optimism over a potential U.S. - Iran deal has failed to deliver a conclusion to the ongoing tensions. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen.

UK correspondent Lucy Thomson speaks to Lisa Owen about the latest British news.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

US President Donald Trump says he has told his negotiators not to "rush into a deal" to end the Iran war. Yesterday he said a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated" and would be announced "shortly" over the weekend. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to our correspondent in Washington, Simon Marks.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how newly released files have revealed more about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as a trade envoy and how the late Queen Elizabeth was involved. She also spoke about how new figures reveal migration to Britain has dropped significantly and how Lord of the Rings fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new "precious" collectable.

Transparency is seen as a hallmark of democracy — yet some authoritarian states have real open government policies too. Why? New research suggests a striking answer: transparency may help non-democratic regimes maintain stability, by steering citizens towards official channels and away from protest. The research tests this idea in China and finds clear supporting evidence. Joining host Alan Renwick is Dr Handi Li, Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the UCL Department of Political Science. Mentioned in this episode: Transparency for Authoritarian Stability: Open Government Information and Contention with Institutions in China by Handi Li, World Politics (forthcoming).

The Trump administration has filed murder charges against Cuba's former president Raúl Castro. The 94 year old is accused of playing a key role in the shooting down of two American planes which killed three US citizens and one resident 30 years ago. It comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries brought on by US sanctions and a push for regime change in the communist nation. Washington DC Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen. 

The price of plastic continues to climb because of ongoing disruption to oil supplies out of the Middle East. The use of petrochemicals and plastics is vast, they're used in manufacturing, health care including pharmaceuticals, the construction industry, packaging and recycle bins. New Zealand imports most of the raw ingredients used by the plastics manufacturing sector. CEO of Plastics New Zealand Rachel Barker spoke to Lisa Owen.

In Australia the political storm continues to engulf the Albanese government as it attempts to reform the nation's tax laws to remove what it calls "distortions' in the way Aussies pay tax. Our correspondent Nick Grimm joins us with more.

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group 'Brothers to the Rescue'. Four Americans were killed while flying in civilian aircrafts when a Cuban military aircraft shot their planes down in international waters. It's the latest flashpoint in the U.S.-Cuba relationship after CIA Director Ratcliffe traveled to the island warning Havana to reform. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says it is a move that could inspire the Cuban people to take back their country from the decades long dictatorship. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group 'Brothers to the Rescue'. Four Americans were killed while flying in civilian aircrafts when a Cuban military aircraft shot their planes down in international waters. It's the latest flashpoint in the U.S.-Cuba relationship after CIA Director Ratcliffe traveled to the island warning Havana to reform. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Christine Balling, former U.S. Defense Advisor and the Senior Vice President at the Institute of World Politics, who says it is a move that could inspire the Cuban people to take back their country from the decades long dictatorship. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump says "the clock is ticking" for Iran as the road to resolving the Middle East conflict drags on.

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about how another Labour MP has weighed in on Keir Starmer's leadership and how the Metropolitan police have revealed the scale of efforts to deescalate two rival protests held in London. She also spoke about how England is preparing for the annual Watercress Festival.

President Trump Trump has rejected the latest proposal by Iran saying officials in Tehran had previously agreed to allow the removal of enriched nuclear material from a site he described as "obliterated" by U.S. strikes, but then left it out of a written commitment sent to Washington. The President called it 'totally unacceptable' on social media. Meanwhile, new reports are emerging that China is supplying Iran with weaponry as President Trump is meeting with President Xi as the administration seeks to rebalance ties with Beijing. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. James Robbins, Dean of the Institute of World Politics, who says the Iranian regime is just absolutely desperate to stay in power. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill explains how the U.S. dominates militarily but not economically and how the world doesn't care what's happening inside Iran. Dr. James Robbins, Dean of the Institute of World Politics, breaks down how there's no incentive for Iran to make a deal, and whether he was surprised the Trump administration thought destroying the country would bring them to reach an agreement. Is there room for Republican candidates to veer away from Trump? Bill looks at a recent news report, arguing that some media are ignoring ICE deportations of dangerous illegal migrants. Why US Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui is saying the alleged WHCD shooter is being treated worse than gang members and Jan. 6 rioters. Final Thought: Gift a BillOReilly.com membership this Mother's and Father's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices