Episodes
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Published 12/04/23
Published 12/04/23
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Published 11/21/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting between Xi and Biden: how it happened, why it happened when it happened, and what it all means. Thanks to our sponsor, Talk Eastern Europe.
Published 11/17/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss a major breakthrough for rebel forces in Myanmar, and the risky political gambit that set off protests in Madrid. Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway!
Published 11/14/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and managing editor Jeremy Dicker join (live from the Intrigue retreat in Austin, Texas) to discuss the challenges of covering the war in Israel and Gaza from far away, and why it feels different than other global conflict zones. Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right.
Published 11/10/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the historic meeting between Australia's Anthony Albanese and China's Xi Jinping, and to examine the new visa-free travel program sweeping across Africa. Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway!
Published 11/07/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Khaled Elgindy joins to discuss Palestinian politics, the legacy of Mahmoud Abbas, and who can take up the Palestinian cause on the "day after" Abbas leaves office. Khaled is the director of the Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs at the Middle East Institute and a former adviser to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems.
Published 11/03/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss protests in Bangladesh and later gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems.
Published 10/31/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Israel's ground operation in Gaza on Thursday morning, and to explain why Biden wants - but may struggle - to prevent a wider war. Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right.
Published 10/27/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the return of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and the potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly.
Published 10/24/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss the flurry of diplomatic activity across the Middle East. Thanks to our sponsor, Ryse.
Published 10/20/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss this past weekend's elections in Poland, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Australia. Thanks to our sponsor, Patent Drop.
Published 10/17/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Ethan is joined by Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro, Partner and Director of Geopolitical Analysis at Cognitive Investments, to break down the latest from the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and to consider what the fighting tells us about the state of the world order. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems.
Published 10/13/23
On this episode of Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the fallout from the attacks in Israel this weekend. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi.
Published 10/10/23
On this emergency podcast, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins Ethan to discuss the shocking assault on Israel by militants from Gaza.
Published 10/07/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud, a deep dive interview with Kudret Özersay, a former foreign minister, member of Parliament, chief negotiator, and presidential candidate in the unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Thanks to our sponsor, Babbel.
Published 10/06/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Slovakia's general election over the weekend, and why some US politicians are threatening to invade Mexico. Thanks to our sponsor, Patent Drop.
Published 10/03/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the alleged assassination by India of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil. Later, John gives an update on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. Thanks to our sponsor, Nautilus.
Published 09/29/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud live from New York City, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan to recap the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Proudly supported by The Economist.
Published 09/22/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud from NYC, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins Ethan to discuss the side events at UNGA week, and how world leaders are setting rules around tech and AI. Proudly supported by The Economist.
Published 09/21/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud live from NYC, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan to discuss the first day of UNGA speeches - from US President Biden, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and Brazilian President Lula (among others). Proudly supported by The Economist.
Published 09/20/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan live from New York City to recap the "Sustainable Development Goal" Summit on Monday, and to look ahead to leaders' speeches on Tuesday. Proudly supported by The Economist.
Published 09/19/23
On today's special Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins Ethan from New York City to preview this week's UN General Assembly. Proudly supported by The Economist.
Published 09/18/23
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Ursula von der Leyen's State of the EU address, and the meeting between Kim Jong Un and President Putin in Russia. Make sure to sign up for our special UN General Assembly newsletter!
Published 09/15/23