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Ep.65 - Post-Truth Politics, with Matthew D'Ancona
This conversation, originally recorded in the Summer of 2025, sees Matthew D'Ancona, author of Post-Truth: The New War on Truth and How to Fight Back (2017), sit down with Sophie Seitler, a Policy…
Ep. 64 - Diplomacy in Action, with Stephen Evans, former British Ambassador to Afghanistan
In this episode, Stephen Evans, former British Ambassador to Afghanistan, High Commissioner to Bangladesh and NATO assistant secretary general, sits down with Ava Grainger Williams, policy fellow at…
Ep. 63 - Iran’s Place in a Changing Middle East, with Behnam Ben Taleblu
Over the past two years, the Middle East has experienced seismic geopolitical shifts. Most recently, tensions between Israel and Iran escalated to new levels, with the U.S. also intervening to strike…
Ep. 62 - Visions for a Better Future, with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
In this episode, Policy Fellow James Abrahams and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discuss a vision for a better future. Ahmed grew up in the Middle East, spending time in Gaza during his childhood. He is now a…
Ep. 61 - Colonel Richard Kemp on the Israel-Iran Conflict
In this special edition of the podcast, we sit down with Colonel Richard Kemp, discussing Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and leadership, the ensuing conflict, and the the impact…
Ep. 60 - Trump Cards and Trade Deals: the Special Relationship in 2025, with Dr. Nile Gardiner
In this episode, Noah Arazi, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellow, sits down with Nile Gardiner, Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, to discuss Britain's recent trade…
Ep. 59 - Are NATO Member States Adapting to New Realities?
In this episode, Policy Fellows James Abrahams and Sophie Seitler discuss all things NATO. They look at internal and external challenges faced by member states, like whether nations are positioned to…
Ep. 58 - The Changing Nature of Urban Warfare - with John Spencer
John Spencer is the Chief of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point's Modern Warfare Institute, and the Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute. Spencer also has over 25 years of active…
Ep. 57 - Could France Broker Peace Between Lebanon and Israel?
In this episode, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellows Nadav, Sophia and Ava examine French influence in the Middle East today. They discuss the unique nature of the Franco-Lebanese relationship, and whether…
Ep. 56 - Israel in a Changing Middle East, with Elhanan Miller
In this episode, Jacob Gibson, a Policy Fellow at the Pinsker Centre, interviews the Shalom Hartman Institute's Rabbi Elhanan Miller. The pair discuss leadership changes in some of Israel's…
Ep. 55 - Lord Brady on a changing Britain
In our first episode of 2025, Pinsker Centre Policy Fellow, Charles Aldous, sits down with Lord Brady. The pair discuss major changes in British politics over the past two decades, before focussing…
Ep. 54 – Are international organisations biased against Israel?
Tune in for the new episode of People Talk…Politics! Max, Samantha and Felix discuss whether Israel is disproportionately targeted by international organisations. They debated whether the anti-Israel…
Ep. 53 – On the frontlines of Ukraine – with Shaun Pinner
Our Policy Fellow Lucas Blasco Argullós recently interviewed Shaun Pinner, an ex-British soldier who served in the Ukrainian army, was captured by the Russians and released in a prisoner swap. They…
Ep. 52 – Life as an Iranian political prisoner - with Professor Kian Tajbakhsh
In the new podcast episode, our Policy Fellow Ellie Guaschi interviewed Professor Kian Tajbakhsh, former political prisoner in Iran released during a prisoner swap under the Obama administration.…
Ep. 51 – China in the Middle East – filling a void?
In this podcast episode, Policy Fellows Blerton, Alex and Jack discussed the economic, political, and security implications of China’s involvement in the Middle East as the US is perceived to be…
Ep. 50 – What do emerging technologies mean for the future of warfare?
Tune in for the new episode of People Talk...Politics! Our Policy Fellows Alex, Blerton and Jack discuss how emerging technologies are changing the character of warfare. They consider the ethical…
Ep. 49 – British politics updates with Sir David Lidington
In this episode of People Talk...Politics, our Policy Fellow Matthew Brooker interviewed Rt Hon Sir David Lidington CBE, UK's longest serving Minister for European Affairs, Leader of the House of…
Ep. 48 – Is the UK military ready for war?
As Britain's involvement in a war does not seem like an outrageous fantasy anymore, our Policy Fellows Lucas, Baran and Orla discuss whether the UK defence spending is sufficient, explore the role…
Ep. 47 – AI and digital technologies: dangers and opportunities
Is an AI revolution upon us? In this episode of People Talk...Politics, Policy Fellows Calista Toner and Jonathan Gibson delve into the debate about opportunities and dangers associated with AI. They…
Ep. 46 – The next general election: a foregone conclusion for the Conservatives?
With the looming general election, Policy Fellows Matthew and Ellie discuss why Conservatives are polling so poorly and argue that Labour and Kier Starmer aren't particularly popular with voters but…
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