Tag Archives: The Globalist Podcast

News: Blinken Middle East Tour, US Troops Exit Iraq, Ecuador Organized Crime

The Globalist Podcast (January 8, 2024) Antony Blinken’s latest multi-stop tour of the Middle East, Iraq prepares US-led troop exit and Ecuadorean president Daniel Noboa’s plan to hold a referendum on security measures.

Also, the business news and the winners of the Golden Globe Awards.

News: Fears Of A Wider Middle East War, Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Exchange

The Globalist Podcast (January 5, 2024) A discussion of the effect of the Israel-Gaza war on Lebanon and the potential for a broader fallout after a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.

Also, the latest on Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the invasion. Plus: Louis Vuitton’s first luxury hotel, film news and Helsinki’s annual light-art festival.

News: Bomb Blasts In Iran Kill 84, U.S. Reopens Mexico Border To 2024 Crossings

The Globalist Podcast (January 4, 2024) – The latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico.

Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce.

The Year In Review: Music, Film And Fashion In 2023

The Globalist Podcast (December 26, 2023) – Tom Edwards looks back at the year in music and film, and recaps some of 2023’s biggest moments in fashion. Plus: a survival guide to Christmas and New Year’s parties.