Eligible Receivers Podcasts

Warren and Eric look at the ultimately inconsequential games from last week before discussing Jonathan Smith leaving Oregon State for East Lansing, and taking stock of another lackluster win by Washington. Then we talk a little CFP for the first time all year, before previewing Washington's upcoming conference championship game against a different …

This week, the Beyond the Byline podcast takes stock of what's been happening at the UN's Climate Summit COP28, currently taking place in Dubai. What can we expect from the negotiations? What's the world's reaction been to the summit, and what is currently topping the list of concerns for climate analysts and activists? To answer these questions, w…

This week, the Beyond the Byline podcast delves into the European Commission's recent decision to approve the release of 920 million euros as part of Hungary's recovery and resilience plan. The decision raises concerns over incomplete achievements in areas such as judicial independence and anti-corruption measures. Commissioner Hahn's recent report…

In this episode, the Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the results of the Dutch elections, which saw the party of anti-Islam populist, Geert Wilders, lead the polls. The success of Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) signalled a notable rightwards shift in a country that's seen over a decade of centrist governance. Geert Wilders is now positioned to le…

Warren and Eric recap the latest in a maybe-neverending streak of Washington victories. The general consensus Washington moving up to #4 in the CFP is "Who cares? Win your game."By Warren and Eric

In this episode, the Beyond the Byline podcast dives into the upcoming Dutch elections. Who can win the race, and what will the election result bring to the Dutch and the European Union? This Wednesday, 22 November, the Dutch are heading to the polls to vote in a snap parliamentary election. For the first time in 16 years, Mark Rutte, the previous …

Warren and Eric were adamant Washington was beating Utah last week, and are significantly less so ahead of the game against the Beavers. We also talk about Oregon handling USC and Oregon State whooping Stanford, and how about Arizona? Then we pick this week's games against the spread!By Warren and Eric

This week, the Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the critical situation unfolding in Gaza's hospitals as Israel continues its military operations in the strip. Medical centres - once a refuge for civilians - have been struggling to continue to operate with their fuel, electricity and medical supplies cut off. On Wednesday, the Israel Defence For…

Warren and Eric recap Washington's big time road win against USC, and try to figure out why everybody is just so sure Oregon is the best team in the conference.By Warren and Eric

This week the Beyond the Byline podcast looks at Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's tour of the Western Balkans. The EU executive chief talked to leaders of Western Balkans countries to encourage their governments to continue their hard work to meet EU membership standards, while warning that many are falling short of the requirements, and…

Warren and Eric try to figure out how much to be concerned about Washington's recent poor play, and acknowledge Oregon looking forceful against Utah. I'm proud of us for not saying much at all about the CFP in this ep, bc it's too early. Who cares. We pick this week's Pac-12 games against the spread.…

The European Commission's plan to reduce pesticide use has faced criticism from European farmers, primarily due to concerns about the availability of alternatives by 2030. In response, a new target is being proposed to make the EU executive accountable for providing farmers with low-risk options and actively contributing to creating a robust market…

Warren and Eric do a post mortem on Washington's ugly escape of a win vs ASU, look at Utah beating USC, again, and try to figure out why Ethan Garbers is starting at qb for UCLA again. Then we pick this week's games against the spread!By Warren and Eric

This week the Beyond the Byline podcast takes a deep dive into the global rules governing warfare - or international humanitarian law, as it’s officially called. The rules, established in the wake of the Second World War, seek to limit the effects of armed conflict, guided by the 1949 Conventions that 196 states are party to. To find out what the g…

This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast takes a look at the division sweeping across the EU amid mixed signals from officials on the Israel-Hamas war. EU leaders held a virtual conference on Tuesday (17 October) to decide their common stance regarding the conflict that has exploded between Israel and Hamas in recent days. The talks came in …

Eric and Warren celebrate Washington's big time win against Oregon that puts the Dawgs in the driver's seat for the Pac-12, for the time being. We also note Arizona's resurgence and USC's collapse in South Bend. Then we pick this week's games against the spread.By Warren and Eric

Eric and Warren review last week's garbage Pac-12 slate, and look ahead to this week's much improved offerings including, yes, the biggest UW Oregon game ever. We pick em all against the spreadBy Warren and Eric

With Polish citizens due to head to the polls to vote in the country's national elections on Sunday (15 October), this week Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast is exploring what is at stake in the vote. The incumbent Law and Justice party (PiS), in power since 2015, has introduced divisive reforms including massive restrictions on women's reproduc…

This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast takes a deep dive into the evolving crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Thousands of ethnic Armenians living in the territory have been displaced following Azerbaijan's recent offensive to regain control of the contested enclave - dramatically reshaping the conflict landscape. The dissolution of Nagorno-Karab…

Eric and Warren recap Utah's predictable Friday night road loss to Oregon State, and emerge ultimately happy Washington simply won the game on the road in Arizona. Then we pick this week's games against the spread!By Warren and Eric

This week, Euractiv’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the hotly contested report on the regulation of sex work. EU lawmakers adopted a report advocating the decriminalisation of people engaged in sex work, while suggesting the 'punishment' but not criminalisation of those who use their services. The report, although lacking direct legislative …

Eric and Warren review Oregon's thrashing of Colorado, Utah's defensive masterclass against UCLA, and Washington's continued dominance among the rest of last week's Pac-12 games. Then we pick 'em all for this week's Pac-12 slate against the spread.By Warren and Eric

This week in a special episode for EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast we explore the challenges and resilience of European farmers within the context of food chains and sustainable food production. We delve into the recent State of the Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, where she expressed gratitude to farmers an…

Warren talks about Colorado to explain how mad he is that Colorado is all anybody talks about. Eric and Warren review last week's Pac-12 action and pick this week's games against the spread.By Warren and Eric

Eric and Warren discuss another strong non-conference week for the Pac-12 including WSU doing the double over Wisconsin. Then we look ahead to Washington at Michigan State amid the Mel Tucker fiasco and pick every game against the spread.By Warren and Eric

This week, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast brings you a breakdown of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech on Wednesday (13 September). In her final SOTEU address under the current mandate, von der Leyen used the speech to lay out her achievements - and hopes for the future - for…

Eric and Warren talk Deion and the Pac-12's undefeated start before previewing big week 2 tests for WSU and Cal. No team in this conference will ever lose a non-conference game again.By Warren and Eric

This week, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the EU’s enlargement strategy. With Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine bringing the topic of EU enlargement back into sharp focus, the next political season could be crunch time for decisions that will shape the Union of the future. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi stated th…

Eric and Warren recap USC's win over San Jose State before picking this week's Pac-12 games against the spread. We then discuss college football media rights and realignment, which is maybe more interesting than this sentence reads.By Warren and Eric

EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast is back and this week, we're looking at the wildfires that have devastated regions across southern Europe. The continent was once again battling scorching temperatures this summer, with wildfires blazing across Europe from Portugal to Greece. The latter is still battling with the largest wildfire in the EU since…

In the last episode before the summer break, EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the summer strikes across the continent. As Europe enters the summer season, a wave of transport strikes is causing significant disruptions to travel across the continent. Employees from various sectors, including air traffic controllers, security staff, ca…

This week on EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast looks into the hotly contested nature restoration law, recently passed by a narrow margin within the EU. Aligned with President Ursula von der Leyen's ambitious European Green Deal, this legislation aims to protect nature by implementing recovery measures on 20% of the EU's land and sea by 2030, wit…

In this week’s episode of EURACTIV’s Beyond the Byline podcast, we look at how a contentious migration law collapsed the Dutch government, marking the end of 13 years of leadership for the country's prime minister, Mark Rutte. The government's months-long negotiations to curb the influx of new migrants into the Netherlands were marred by political …

In this week's episode of EURACTIV's Beyond the Byline podcast, we delve into the pressing issue of police violence in France. The country has been engulfed in clashes following the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. Racial profiling and police brutality are concerns in France and in some other European countries, according to the …

This week on Beyond the Byline, EURACTIV looks at the recent events that unfolded in Russia, presenting a major domestic incident for President Vladimir Putin. The crisis ensued when Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner Group, a Russian state-funded paramilitary organisation, turned on the country's Ministry of Defence in what some are calling …

This week on Beyond the Byline, EURACTIV digs into the new economic security strategy presented by the European Commission on Tuesday (20 June). The plan seeks to persuade all 27 EU member states to implement stricter regulations for the export and transfer of technologies that could potentially be used for military purposes by third countries, thr…

Last week, EU member states finally reached a consensus on the New Pact on Asylum and Migration, which seeks to streamline the management of incoming asylum seekers and distribute responsibility for hosting newcomers more evenly across the bloc. This week on Beyond the Byline, we dig into the controversy around the bill. Whilst many 'frontline' mig…

This week on the 100th episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we dive into the negotiations on a potentially groundbreaking global treaty to end plastic pollution. Eirik Lindebjerg, Global Plastics Policy Lead at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Willemijn Peeters, CEO & Founder of Searious business, a company that aims to prevent plastic pollution,…

On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, EURACTIV looks at the reasons behind the growing trust in conservative and right-wing parties by citizens across Europe and beyond. According to experts, there has been a notable shift in many countries towards conservative political parties, with voters increasingly placing their trust in tr…

On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, EURACTIV looks at the case of Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president who recently lost his appeal against a conviction for bribery and corruption. The court of Paris upheld the lower court's decision, resulting in a one-year prison sentence for Sarkozy. However, the former president mai…

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This week, can Turkey still experience a change of government or has it passed the Rubicon to the extent that democratic elections do not mean much and the regime is very strong and united around Erdogan?By Euractiv

On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, and we take a closer look at why press freedom is in demise in several European countries. We asked Oliver Money-Kyrle, Head of Europe Advocacy and Programmes at the International Press Institute, and Laurens Hueting, Senior Advocacy Officer at the Europe…

Have you ever ordered food on an app from the comfort of your home, or booked an Uber to take you home after a party? If the answer is yes then you’ve participated in the gig economy and you’ve used services offered by the platform workers. This week, we look at the platform work directive proposed by the European Commission. But what are platform …

On this week’s episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are taking a closer look at Twitter's current troubles with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), why journalists and media companies are turning their back on the platform and what its future looks like in the European market. The once-pioneer of social media has become the black sheep sin…

On this week's episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we will be discussing the groundbreaking legal case in which 15 member states of the European Union are taking legal action against the government of Viktor Orbán. This historic move highlights not only the rift between Brussels and Budapest, but also emphasises that numerous other European c…

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at the anti-money laundering and terrorism financing reform approved by the European Parliament on March 28th. Recent successive scandals such as Qatar gate and Danske Bank have led to calls for a more comprehensive and effective EU approach to monitoring money trails, the financing of terr…

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast, we are looking at the trouble in the financial markets, following the collapse of the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Credit Suisse had to be taken over by UBS in an emergency operation. The turbulence triggered anxiety on both sides of the Atlantic, with comparisons being made to the financial crisis…

In this special episode of the Beyond the Byline podcast, we take a look at the EU’s packaging regulation – the issues it seeks to address, and whether it has any chances of succeeding where its predecessors failed. The European Commission tabled its packaging and packaging regulation in November last year in a bid to cut waste, promote recycling, …

This week on the Beyond the Byline podcast we are looking at the train collision in Tempe, Greece, in which 57 passengers lost their lives. We also look at the impact of the crash on the upcoming elections and reactions from citizens, who have been demanding the government takes responsibility for the neglect of the railway network. Protests and cl…