Best Israel Defense Forces Podcasts (2024)

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The Ongoing Conflict in Northern Israel 22:47

6d ago22:47

22:47

What’s Happening on Israel’s Northern Front? Tune in and dive into the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and learn what life under nonstop rocket attacks looks like. Our guest for this week’s Mission Brief is an experienced operations officer who has been living and serving in reserve duty along the northern front for the past 10 months—LTC Razili. D…

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Israelis Go On Strike After Hostage Deaths, and German Far Right Makes Election Gains 9:06

1h ago9:06

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Plus, the U.S. coffee wars are heating up. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Workers Strike as…

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329: IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas + Ukraine President Fires Senior Air Force Commander + Lithuania to Modernize Soldier Weapons & Equipment + More 22:15

2h ago22:15

22:15

For review: 1. According to final investigation report, the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024, was caused by bad weather. The main cause of the helicopter crash was the “complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring.” 2. IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages Murdered by Hamas. Prime Min…

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328: Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor + Qatar & Turkey Joint Air Force Squadron + UK New Medium Helicopter Program Has Only 1 x Bidder + More 24:40

2h ago24:40

24:40

For review. 1. USAID Report on Gaza Pier- available at USNI News. 2. Israeli Security Cabinet Supports Remaining on Philadelphi Corridor. Israel's security cabinet voted Thursday to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s position in favor of maintaining IDF presence along the Gaza-Egypt border as part of any potential ceasefire and hostage releas…

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Adversaries and the Army: A Conversation with the U.S. Army Chief of Staff 47:50

4h ago47:50

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General Randy A. George is the 41st Army Chief of Staff, making him a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Army. He enlisted in the Army decades ago, has commanded at all levels, and deployed to war multiple times. What are America’s adversaries up to, and what lessons can be drawn from the conflicts in Uk…

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Stalemate in Colombia: A Conversation with Former Vice President Francisco Santos 40:00

31m ago40:00

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At the halfway mark of his presidency, Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces resistance in implementing his populist vision for the country. The erosion of the coalition that brought him to office in 2022 has led him to consider implementing “people’s assemblies” to advance constitutional reforms, which would risk further exacerbating tensions in…

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Gaza Fighting to Pause for Polio Vaccinations, and Harris’s CNN Interview 9:30

3d ago9:30

9:30

Plus, complacency as Covid cases surge. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Israel Agrees to Sta…

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327: IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi Corridor - Rafah Brigade Collapsed + Poland Preparing to Receive F-35s + Thailand Leans Toward Saab's Gripen E/F Warplanes + More 26:41

2h ago26:41

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For review: 1. Among Hostage Negotiations, Israel PM faces tough decisions on status of Philadelphi Corridor. 2. IDF Says 80% Tunnels Destroyed on Philadelphi Corridor - Rafah Brigade Collapsed. 3. Israel & Hamas likely to agree to humanitarian truce for child polio vaccinations. Unnamed Egyptian sources as expecting a truce to kick off within days…

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Israel Steps Up West Bank Raids, and Trump’s Arlington Incident 8:45

1d ago8:45

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Plus, the Paralympics begin in Paris. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: At Least 10 Killed as …

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AUKUS Pillar 2: New Partners and Opportunities 59:10

21h ago59:10

59:10

In April 2024, the governments of the AUKUS (Australia–United Kingdom–United States) security partnership announced their willingness to cooperate with Japan on advanced capabilities projects as part of AUKUS Pillar 2. To date, the group has set up eight such working groups in areas including artificial intelligence, information sharing, and hypers…

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Federal Cases Against Trump Revived, and Israeli Forces Raid West Bank 9:43

1d ago9:43

9:43

Plus, a new theory about orca boat attacks. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: How the Federal …

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Resisting the Taliban and Preparing for the Future of Afghanistan 1:09:01

1d ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Three years ago, the Taliban returned to power in Kabul after America’s disastrous abandonment of Afghanistan. Since then, the situation in the country has deteriorated considerably. Afghanistan faces an acute humanitarian crisis and has once again become a haven for transnational terror groups, especially al-Qaeda. Additionally, the human rights o…

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Russia Pounds Wide Swath of Ukraine, and F.T.C. Fights Grocery Merger 9:41

1h ago9:41

9:41

Plus, the rock band Oasis is back. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Russia Pounds Ukraine Wit…

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326: US SEC DEF - 2 x US Carriers to Remain in CENTCOM AOR + North Korea Demonstrates Loitering Munitions that Curiously Resemble Israeli Design + Chinese Y-9 Aircraft Violates Japanese Airspace + More ... 17:25

4h ago17:25

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For review. 1. Hezbollah attacks Northern Israel with missiles and drones in retaliation for strike on senior commander. 2. US SEC DEF: 2 x US Carriers to Remain in CENTCOM AOR. With the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), there will now be 2 x aircraft carriers and their warships available for US Central Command. …

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Airstrikes, and U.S. Border Crossings Drop 9:00

2h ago9:00

9:00

Plus, an ambitious, risky private space mission. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: After Attac…

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Israel launches Wave of Airstrikes on Lebanon is “Self Defense” 1:15:25

2d ago1:15:25

1:15:25

Welcome to the 194 episode of The BlackBox Podcast, in this episode we will cover the following topics: Israel launches wave of airstrikes on Lebanon is “self-defense” Three killed in Germany Knife attack and is linked to a terrorist attack Prosecutor says ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of a airman at his home Michigan do…

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325: Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal Yet + Indian PM Visits Kiev - Encourages Dialogue + Germany to Station Combat Brigade in Lithuania by End of Decade + More 22:28

7h ago22:28

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For review: 1. Israel & Hamas Negotiations Continue - No Deal Yet. Philadelphi Corridor still a sticking point. Egypt-based Alghad TV reported Saturday, citing citing an unnamed informed source, that Israel had notified Cairo it was prepared to withdraw under a deal from five security points out of eight discussed along the Philadelphi Corridor. Th…

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Matt Pottinger and the Boiling Moat 1:01:44

6h ago1:01:44

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Before Matt Pottinger was a reporter in China, he served as a U.S. Marine, deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He then spent four years in senior roles on the White House National Security Council, including as senior director for Asia, and deputy national security advisor. Now, he’s a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and …

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Harris Makes Her Case, and the New Covid Vaccine 9:38

1h ago9:38

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Plus, an aquarium bids farewell to a queer icon. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris Prom…

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Kennedy Is Expected to Drop Out, and Revised Data Shows Job Market Cracks 10:47

1d ago10:47

10:47

Plus, the Mennonites making the Amazon home. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Robert F. Kenne…

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324: US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Arrives in CENTCOM AOR + IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostages in Khan Younis + Australia and Kongsberg to Build Joint & Naval Strike Missiles in New South Wales + More 26:06

2h ago26:06

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For review: 1. US Carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) Arrives in the Middle East according US Central Command. The Lincoln is set to relieve USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), which has been operating in the Middle East since June. 2. IDF Recovers Bodies of Six Hostage in Khan Younis. 3. Israel - Hamas Negotiations losing momentum. 4. Ukraine Kursk oper…

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The Obamas' Back-to-Back Speeches, and a Secret U.S. Nuclear Defense Plan 8:33

1h ago8:33

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Plus, why eating meat may raise diabetes risk. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Highlights Fr…

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Biden Passes Torch to Harris, and Blinken Pushes for Gaza Cease-Fire 8:14

7d ago8:14

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Plus, the legacy of the talk show pioneer Phil Donahue. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Bide…

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323: Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in Negotiations + Ukraine Destroys Key Bridges in Kursk Region + USMC Marine-One Helicopter First Flight with President + More 24:16

9d ago24:16

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For review: 1. Israel Accepts US "Bridging Proposal" in Negotiations. Statement from Israeli Prime Minister's Office: “The Prime Minister reiterated Israel’s commitment to the current American proposal on the release of our hostages, which takes into account Israel’s security needs, which he strongly insists on." 2. Ukraine Destroys Key Bridges in …

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Division at the Democratic Convention, and G.O.P. Efforts to Impeach Joe Biden 8:43

1d ago8:43

8:43

Plus, a hospital system gets into show business. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Democrats’ …

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322: Israel - Hamas Negotiation Update + US Carrier & Guided-Missile Submarine Moving Toward CENTCOM AOR + AUKUS Countries Lower Arms Export Restrictions + More 23:25

6h ago23:25

23:25

For review: 1. US Carrier (USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72) & Guided-Missile Submarine (USS Georgia SSGN-728) Moving Toward CENTCOM AOR. 2. Israel - Hamas Negotiation Update. The US “bridging proposal” does not provide for an ongoing Israeli presence along the Gaza-Egypt border or for a mechanism in central Gaza to prevent the return of armed Hamas forc…

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321: US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations + IDF Destroys Tunnels & Rehearses Long-Range Strikes + US Navy Installs Drone Control Room on Aircraft Carrier + IVAS Update + More 25:56

1d ago25:56

25:56

For review: 1. US President: Significant Progress on Negotiations. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in months, a senior Biden administration official told reporters on Friday. 2. IDF Combat Engineers have destroyed over 50 tunnels along the Philadelphi Corridor. The IDF did not detail how many…

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Taiwan, Under the Guns 50:06

7d ago50:06

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Taiwan is a vibrant democracy in the western Pacific just east of Communist China where Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese ruler since Mao Zedong, is the decider. His intentions toward Taiwan are imperialist and predatory. But it’s not just Taiwan that is in his crosshairs — he also seeks to displace the United States as the preeminent global po…

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Focusing the Force: A Conversation with General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force 1:12:44

4d ago1:12:44

1:12:44

General David Allvin, chief of staff of the Air Force, will discuss how today’s strategic environment requires a force that is aligned and focused on the requirements and attributes that will keep the service competitive. Specifically, the Air Force needs to deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. The complexity and speed o…

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One Year after Camp David: How Durable Are Trilateral Ties? 1:50:05

15d ago1:50:05

1:50:05

United States–Japan–South Korea relations have surpassed all expectations. On the sidelines of the November 2022 East Asia Summit in Cambodia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and US President Joe Biden issued the Phnom Penh Statement, in which they pledged to align “their collective efforts in pursuit of…

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Harris’s Strategically Vague Economic Message, and Russians Feel the War 8:40

14d ago8:40

8:40

Plus, charges in Matthew Perry’s death. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris Is Set to Lay…

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All Eyes on Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Kennedy Explores a Cabinet Job 8:24

9d ago8:24

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Plus, a scourge of “deepfake” Elon Musk scams. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: In Gaza, Isra…

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Episode 104: MonkeyPox (MPox) Wahala-Public Health Emergency 20:03

3h ago20:03

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Monkeypox-Mpox Wahala on Wellness Wahala Podcast! 🦠 In this crucial episode, Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba dives deep into the recent surge of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) cases across Africa. Get informed on the latest updates from the Africa CDC and learn about the potential declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of conti…

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Abortion Access on the Ballot, and Hamas Won’t Attend Peace Talks 8:47

21h ago8:47

8:47

Plus, new details on Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Arizo…

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320: IDF Division Commander Discusses Gaza Operations + China Urges De-Escalation after Kursk Incursion + Norway to Procure M142 HIMARS + Poland Signs Deal for AH-64E Apache Helicopters + More 23:50

43m ago23:50

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For review: 1. President Biden hopeful that successful negotiations between Israel & Hamas will stave off Iran retaliatory strike. President Biden was asked by reporters if he expected Iran to hold off on a retaliatory strike if a deal is reached. “That’s my expectation,” the President replied. 2. IDF 98th Division Commander Discusses Gaza Operatio…

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Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion: What We Know So Far 34:57

3h ago34:57

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Earlier this week, Ukraine shocked the world by launching a surprise military operation into the Russian Federation. Open-source intelligence shows that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have made considerable advances in the first 72 hours of the incursion, but many details remain unknown. Join Hudson experts Luke Coffey and Can Kasapoğlu for a discussio…

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New Details on Gaza Cease-Fire Obstacles, and Musk Interviews Trump 8:20

1d ago8:20

8:20

Plus, scenes after a Ukrainian attack in Russia. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Israel Was …

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Hacking Hits the 2024 Race, and a Pivotal Week for Gaza 8:57

1d ago8:57

8:57

Plus, a cheery au revoir to the Paris Olympics. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: The Hacking …

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319: Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at Kursk + Hamas Supports Negotiations But Will Not Send Delegation to Upcoming Talks + US Army 2d MDTF in Morocco Exercise + More 28:44

1d ago28:44

28:44

For review: 1. Forbes Report: Ukraine Combat Brigades Digging In at Kursk. There’s growing evidence that some or all of the 5 x Ukraine Combat Brigades- have plans to stay. (The Russians are digging in, too.) 2. Hamas Supports Negotiations But Will Not Send Delegation to Upcoming Talks. It (Hamas) said it had asked mediators to present a plan based…

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318: Defense News Annual Top 100 Defense Companies (2023) + Ukraine Sends 5 x Combat Brigades into Russia's Kursk Oblast + Iran's IRGC Claims Undetectable Naval Cruise Missiles + More 25:15

18d ago25:15

25:15

For review: 1. Ukraine Sends 5 x Combat Brigades into Russia's Kursk Oblast. Russia declared a “federal-level” emergency in the region and sent reinforcements there on Friday. Russia’s Defense Ministry said reinforcements were on their way to Kursk to counter Ukraine’s raid. 2. Ukrainian First Person View Drone takes down Russian MI-28 Havok Attack…

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Trump Tries to Retake the Spotlight, and Ukraine Pushes Into Russia 8:21

24d ago8:21

8:21

Plus, Noah Lyles’s Olympic run with Covid. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Tries to Wr…

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MAAGA: Make the Abraham Accords Great Again 1:00:56

24d ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Growing up a religious Muslim in Saudi Arabia, Loay Ahmed Alshareef believed that Jews descended from pigs and apes and Israelis lived on stolen land. Later in his twenties, he went to study abroad in France where his homestay family turned out to be… Jewish. Despite initially contacting his school to be moved, he stayed put. Eventually his views e…

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The Campaign for the Midwest, and Antiracism Demonstrations in the U.K. 8:20

25d ago8:20

8:20

Plus, a Hawaiian town debates how to rebuild. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris and Wal…

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317: Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meets in Saudi Arabia + Russia Malva 152mm Mobile Artillery + Thailand to Procure Chinese Assault Rifles + More 29:16

6d ago29:16

29:16

For review: 1. Secretary of National Security Sergei Shoigu, delivers Russian President Putin's message of restraint during his visit to Tehran on Monday. 2. Organization of Islamic Cooperation Meets in Saudi Arabia. Iranian and Palestinian officials called for Wednesday’s gathering of the 57-member OIC in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah, saying t…

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Walz Makes His Debut, and Hamas Elevates Leader Who Planned Oct. 7 8:26

26d ago8:26

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Plus, Olympic medal redemption. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Walz, Throwing Punches at Re…

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Harris Is Said to Choose Tim Walz as Running Mate 7:53

27d ago7:53

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Plus, the markets begin to rebound. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Tim Walz Is Said to Be K…

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