Putin’s Military Adventures, From Syria to Ukraine — with Anand Gopal and Faisal Al Yafai

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Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right

The Financial Times journalist and writer Victor Mallet joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss the rise of the far right in France, the prospects of victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, and his new book, “Far-Right France.” Produced by Finbar Anderson 

Queens, Cities and States in the Making of Africa

In this first episode of 2026, award-winning broadcaster Zeinab Badawi joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss why traditional histories of Africa miss the mark, remarkable African figures from Cleopatra to Shaka Zulu, and Badawi’s book “An African History of Africa.” Pro ...  Show more

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