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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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24:56

The West vs. China: A battle for the Pacific

The Truth ·

2025/06/05

In The Battlefield, tensions between the United States and China over the Pacific escalate, affecting the lives of Pacific Islanders. Key figures like former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and tour guide Maria Loweyo reveal how global power struggles impact local communities, culture and sovereignty in the Solomon Islands and Samoa. The episode intertwines these personal stories with the broader geopolitical dynamics, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the Pacific's role in global

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39:25

Saladin: The Righteousness of the Faith

The Truth ·

2025/06/05

Saladin, one of the best-known generals of the Middle Ages, led the Muslim military’s campaign during the Third Crusade. And won. In hindsight, he was renowned in both the Muslim and Christian worlds, he was a fierce protector of Islam who helped shape the modern Middle East.

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21:11

Total Golden Dome cost to be $175 billion: Trump

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2025/06/05

At an event in the Oval Office, President Trump announced some details of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence system for the North American continent.

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28:01

Why is Israel expanding its war on Gaza?

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2025/06/05

Israel expands its military operation in Gaza with increased bombardment by air and more troops on the ground. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says why -- he wants to take control of the entire strip. That is something Palestinian commentators have long been saying. Netanyahu added that the ultimate result of this will be the 'forcible expulsion of Palestinians' from Gaza. While partially lifting the intensive blockade of the strip - now in its third month - he said he is only doing so to

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22:47

Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?

The Truth ·

2025/06/04

The administration of US President Donald Trump has granted refugee status to 49 white Afrikaners, echoing a debunked conspiracy theory about “white genocide” in South Africa. The move comes after Trump cut aid to the nation and threatened to boycott meetings with its government. What’s behind Trump’s fixation on South Africa?

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25:20

Why isn't the world paying attention to Sudan?

The Truth ·

2025/06/04

The United Nations has called this the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. Killings, rapes and famine are affecting millions of people. What will happen to the people of Sudan if things don't change? And why is this crisis being mostly ignored by the international community?

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28:01

Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global...

The Truth ·

2025/05/31

The world's two biggest economies have stepped back from the brink. After imposing retaliatory tariff hikes at rates never seen before, the US and China have agreed to a truce. Extra US taxes on Chinese goods will now fall to from 145 percent to 30, and China will cut them from 125 percent to 10 percent. Some of the levies have been scrapped altogether, while others have been put on hold. After weeks of considerable strain, many people are looking to see how global supply chains will be affected. Is

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28:01

Can the US and China end their trade war?

The Truth ·

2025/05/31

The United States and China have surprisingly agreed to a dramatic de-escalation in their trade war. Under the agreement, the world's two largest economies have paused their respective tariffs for 90 days. That breaks an impasse which has brought much of the commerce between the two nations to a halt. Critics say the talks in Geneva did not appear to yield any meaningful concessions. The two sides aim to reach a broader deal, but this takes too long to negotiate. Also in this episode, we examine

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66:36

Trump Ices Out Netanyahu to Cut Deals with Gulf...

The Truth ·

2025/05/30

Giorgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics, joins the show to break down Trump’s Middle East tour. So far Trump has struck a massive arms deal with Saudi Arabia, met with Syria’s new head of state Abu Mohammed al-Jolani—the former al-Qaeda leader— and announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria. Trump’s major dealmaking is happening absent of any input or face time with Netanyahu – a move Cafiero sees as a shift in Middle East policy that shifts power away from Israel. Sinawo Thambo, a South

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43:04

How the Pro-Israel Lobby Hijacked Judaism and Spurred...

The Truth ·

2025/05/29

Israel and its apologists claim they’re committing slaughter in Gaza to protect Jews and prevent another Holocaust. But that’s a scam.

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51:18

Chinese Social Media Exposes How Western Designer...

The Truth ·

2025/05/28

Chinese manufacturers have hit back at Trump’s tariff war. Viral videos on social media over the last couple of weeks have exposed European and American name brands as being produced in China, at just a tiny fraction of the cost. What does this all say about China’s place in the global supply chain? Journalist Eugene Puryear returns to discuss with Amanda Yee.

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97:46

‘Homegrowns Are Next’: Trump’s Mass Abduction Machine...

The Truth ·

2025/05/28

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, joins the show to break down the Trump administration’s unlawful deportation of hundreds of immigrants,including Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly sent to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. A month later, no one held at CECOT has been allowed to contact their families—not even to confirm they’re alive. Reichlin-Melnick unpacks the human cost, Trump’s refusal to bring Garcia home, and the chilling possibility

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95:36

Axis of Genocide: Trump and Netanyahu Reunite

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2025/05/27

Nadya Tannous of the Palestinian Youth Movement and a national leader of the Mask Off Maersk campaign discusses Trump’s White House reunion with wanted war criminal Netanyahu. As Trump rolled out the red carpet for him, news of unspeakable horrors came from Gaza: the 22 executed medics found in a mass grave, a tent of journalists set ablaze by Israeli strikes, a 14-year-old Palestinian American boy was killed in the West Bank, among the hundreds of children whose deaths by Israeli strikes were

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13:31

DOGE: How to Make the Government Less Efficient in...

The Truth ·

2025/05/27

David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, joins the show to discuss Elon Musk’s DOGE after its first 100 days of slashing the federal government, including Social Security and the Department of Education, health department, EPA, and aviation regulation. Dayen explains how DOGE’s real mission is to rapidly privatize public services, gut the civil service, target programs disfavored by Musk and Trump, and concentrate power in the hands of the White House.

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12:09

Canada Holds Election Amid Trump Threats, Tariffs &...

The Truth ·

2025/05/27

Aminah Sheikh, Union Organizer and Campaigns Strategist, and Vice President of the Canadian Freelance Union, joins the show to break down Canada’s upcoming April 28 election, dominated by tariff wars, annexation threats, and Trump’s push for a massive hike in military spending. Sheikh discusses the key candidates and what’s at stake as the country grapples with a severe cost-of-living crisis.

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60:45

Exporting Genocide: Gaza Burns as Repression Comes...

The Truth ·

2025/05/27

a special episode of Dispatches with Ali Abunimah, executive director of The Electronic Intifada and author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine. They dive into Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, the global silence enabling it, and why this brutal new phase was always Zionism’s endgame. From U.S.-funded fascism abroad to rising repression at home, nothing is off the table.

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101:41

Global Movement for Gaza Is Unstoppable, w/ Game of...

The Truth ·

2025/05/26

Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham joins the show to discuss Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the critical role of public figures in condemning it, and how the Western media enables the violence. Plus, Cunningham, who has long advocated for Palestine, will explain the roots of his own activism in an industry where many face intense backlash and blacklisting for being against the genocide. Lee Camp, host of Unredacted Tonight, joins the show to discuss how ‘antisemitism’ is being cynically weaponized to

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17:47

Congo’s Sham ‘Peace’: US Takes Mineral Wealth to End...

The Truth ·

2025/05/26

Kambale Musavuli of the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa joins the show to discuss how President Félix Tshisekedi’s government agreed to a deal that would grant the US exclusive access to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s critical minerals in exchange for military support against the M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda and Uganda. Musavul explains how Tshisekedi, facing growing unpopularity and mounting pressure from the advancing M23, agreed to the deal without parliamentary approval– and how

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15:45

Yemen Fires Hypersonic Missile at Israel and Takes...

The Truth ·

2025/05/26

Jon Elmer, contributing editor at The Electronic Intifada, joins the show to discuss the escalating US bombing of Yemen. Washington is attacking Yemen to retaliate against Ansar Allah (the Houthi movement) after it reinstated its blockade on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea to stop the genocide. While the deadly attacks have killed hundreds of civilians, Elmer examines how the poorest country in the world continues to hold its own against the two most militarily powerful.

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65:55

US & Israel Rain Hell Around the World, from Gaza to...

The Truth ·

2025/05/26

Israel’s genocide in Gaza has triggered a global crackdown on dissent, with Western governments not only enabling the atrocities but also waging war on human rights and free speech.

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