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We cover the major headlines worldwide, updates on the latest political, economic, and global events. We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.We’ve covered your daily news fix, from breaking news to ongoing trends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

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21:31

Why countries back Palestinian statehood but arm Israel

The Truth ·

2025/08/23

Australia is joining a growing list of countries saying they will recognize Palestine as a state - a move Palestinians and their advocates warn is symbolic at best, and dangerous at worst - even as those same countries continue supplying arms to Israel. So what does recognizing Palestinian statehood actually mean?

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24:03

Will Trump’s ‘fast deals’ policy prevent peace for...

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet his US counterpart in Alaska, there were no indications that a deal to end the Ukraine war was imminent. Editor of the National Interest, Jacob Heilbrunn, tells host Steve Clemons that US President Donald Trump “will try and reach an agreement with Putin and impose it upon Ukraine. If Ukraine refuses, then he'll wash his hands of it and say that Ukraine is the obstacle to peace.”

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28:36

What's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined. So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

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25:31

Is your privacy up for sale?

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

We say we care about privacy, but this episode examines whether our actions reflect that. In The Privacy Paradox, we unravel the disconnect between our stated values and our digital behaviour. From mindless clicks to routine app permissions, this episode exposes how everyday online habits feed a vast, invisible data economy, often without our knowledge or consent.

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22:00

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza again. Who will...

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, were killed in an Israeli strike on a press tent in Gaza. They had lived the story they told, from hunger and displacement to the relentless bombardment. As Israel plans to seize Gaza City, what will the world lose without the ears and eyes who bore witness from inside?

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21:57

When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control?

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

AI agents are taking charge. They’re booking appointments, managing your inbox, and handling tasks with minimal input. They promise convenience, but some have leaked data, made surprise purchases, and even tried to replicate themselves. Big Tech and the military are betting big on their future. As we hand over more control, are we ready for what comes next?

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24:02

Israel’s gambit: Massacre the Palestinians, subjugate...

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

By offering nothing except continual massacre for the Palestinians, and attempting to subjugate the surrounding areas to its will, Israel finds itself “in a predicament of its own making”, argues former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy. Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project, tells host Steve Clemons that Israel has put Arab leaders in a bind, as regional disgust grows towards Israel for its war crimes in Gaza.

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28:26

Sigrid Kaag on Gaza: Aid under siege & the collapse...

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

Former UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag speaks to Talk to Al Jazeera about delivering aid under Israeli siege, amid what many world leaders call genocide. She discusses blocked aid, famine, the collapse of humanitarian norms, and the UN’s credibility crisis. Kaag, also a former deputy prime minister, finance minister, and foreign minister of the Netherlands, offers her perspective on what future remains for a rules-based order when even humanitarian

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28:36

Can Israel have a 'normal' place in the Middle East?

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

Nearly every state in the Middle East has condemned Israel’s war on Gaza. Saudi Arabia says normalising relations with Israel hinges on a Palestinian state. Jordan, Egypt and some Gulf nations have diplomatic ties with Israel, but have criticised it publicly. In Europe, a growing number of countries are recognising Palestine and the EU is reviewing economic relations with Israel. But are words enough to make Israel stop killing and starving Palestinians? And what would it take for countries to cut

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98:16

Israel Kills Journalists Exposing Genocide, Global...

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

Abubaker Abed, a Palestinian journalist from Gaza, joins us to discuss Israel’s systematic targeting of Gaza’s journalists, after the assassinations of five Al-Jazeera staff, including prominent reporter Anas Al-Sharif. More than 200 journalists have been killed by Israel since Oct 7, making it the deadliest conflict zone for media workers. Israel forbids foreign reporters from entering Gaza and is killing the Palestinian journalists inside in an attempt to create a total media blackout. Glenn

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25:17

The secret to a long healthy life?

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

Blue Zones are five diverse regions where people live longer and stay healthy into their 90s and 100s. Their secrets? Mostly plant-based diets, daily natural movement, strong social ties, and a clear sense of purpose. These simple, sustainable habits keep people active and resilient. As the modern world faces chronic illness and ageing populations, the Blue Zones offer practical lessons on how we might live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

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23:31

How the military-industrial complex captured US...

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

When it comes to selling weapons, the United States is in a league of its own: more than 40 percent of all arms sold worldwide come from US companies. Five corporations, known as the "big five", dominate that trade – and since the start of the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, their revenues have soared. But selling weapons overseas is only part of their business. At home, they enjoy an almost guaranteed windfall every year, from a US military budget worth roughly a trillion dollars.

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22:47

Trump announces peace deal between Azerbaijan and...

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a US-brokered peace agreement during a meeting with US President Donald Trump that would boost bilateral economic ties after decades of conflict. The deal between the South Caucasus rivals - assuming it holds - would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump administration that is sure to rattle Moscow, which sees the region as within its sphere of influence.

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15:27

Trump’s Hostile Takeover: D.C. Is a ‘Test Run’ for...

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, a constitutional rights attorney and Co-Founder of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, joins the show to discuss Trump’s unlawful federal takeover of D.C., declaring a “crime emergency” despite a 30-year decline in violent crimes. Verheyden-Hilliard explains how this manufactured crisis is a prototype for martial law that he has threatened to take to Chicago and NYC next.

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14:41

Trump-Putin Summit: Will Ukraine Proxy War Finally...

The Truth ·

2025/08/20

Glenn Diesen, Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway and author of The Ukraine War and the Eurasian World Order, discusses the upcoming Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska – a meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky was not invited to. Trump recently acknowledged NATO’s role in starting the proxy war, and Diesen says this “reflects the power struggle within the US and the political West itself.” Will Trump's admission of the roots of the proxy war impact peace negotiations after three

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148:53

Mass March for Humanity: Stop Starving Gaza

The Truth ·

2025/08/19

Watch the livestream of the Mass "March for Humanity, Stop Starving Gaza" rally and demonstration in New York City. Thousands of protesters are mobilizing to demand an immediate end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and an end to US military aid to Israel.

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45:19

‘Hypocrites!’ Krystal Ball Torches Dem Leaders on Israel

The Truth ·

2025/08/19

Journalist and co-host of Breaking Points Krystal Ball joins Rania Khalek on Dispatches for a raw conversation about Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, the Democratic Party’s moral bankruptcy, Republican hypocrisy, and the media’s role in selling lies. From grilling Rep. Elissa Slotkin to confronting corporate media censorship, Krystal unpacks the political shifts, propaganda, and double standards defining U.S. politics today.

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16:51

Trump’s Police Takeover in D.C. Isn’t Random. It’s a...

The Truth ·

2025/08/19

Trump has declared a police state in D.C., announcing a federal military takeover. Despite recent violent crime rates in D.C. at a 30-year low, he cited “crime” as the reason—but professor Richard Wolff & Brian Becker discuss his real goals. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.

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15:38

Why Lula Won’t Cow to Trump’s Tariff ‘Blackmail’

The Truth ·

2025/08/19

Zoe Alexandra, editor at Peoples Dispatch, joins the show to discuss Brazil’s Supreme Court placing former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest, just days after Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian products and accused the government of persecuting him. Alexandra says the tariffs are about more than Bolsonaro, they’re an attempt to “undermine Brazil as a major player on the world stage and Lula’s commitment to building structures that don’t favor the US.” She explains how Lula is

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16:35

Blackwater in Haiti: Deadly Crisis ‘Made in...

The Truth ·

2025/08/19

Dr. Jemima Pierre, professor of Global Race at the University of British Columbia and member of Black Alliance for Peace, joins the show to discuss the role of private mercenaries like Erik Prince, the founder Blackwater, in escalating violence in Haiti. As Prince funnels weapons and armed drones into Haiti, Pierre warns the real goal isn’t security, but profit and imperialist control, using militarized violence against Haitians to serve US geopolitical interests.

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