Intrigue Outloud Podcast

Intrigue Outloud

International Intrigue
Your one-stop shop for global news: includes recaps of the day’s top stories in under 15 minutes, and interviews with elected officials and policy experts from around the world. Brought to you by International Intrigue. Hosted by Ethan Plotkin.
Intrigue Explained: Al-Jabbering about COP28
Hey Intriguers! We'll be back soon posting new and exciting content in this feed, but in the meantime, check out an episode of our sister podcast Intrigue Explained. On this episode, Intrigue co-founders John Fowler and Helen Zhang are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski of ExplainTrade to discuss the COP28 Summit in Dubai. Check out more episodes of Intrigue Explained here.
Dec 4, 2023
43 min
Don't touch that dial!
After 100 episodes, we're taking a break from Intrigue Outloud for a few weeks to create something even better. If you love this podcast, you'll love what we're making next, so make sure you stick around this channel!If you have feedback to help us make Intrigue audio even better, email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Nov 21, 2023
3 min
17 November: Biden and Xi meet in San Francisco
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting between Xi and Biden: how it happened, why it happened when it happened, and what it all means.Thanks to our sponsor, Talk Eastern Europe.
Nov 17, 2023
22 min
14 November: Tides turn in Myanmar and Spanish politicians spar
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss a major breakthrough for rebel forces in Myanmar, and the risky political gambit that set off protests in Madrid.Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway!
Nov 14, 2023
21 min
10 November: How we cover the Israel-Hamas war
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and managing editor Jeremy Dicker join (live from the Intrigue retreat in Austin, Texas) to discuss the challenges of covering the war in Israel and Gaza from far away, and why it feels different than other global conflict zones.Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right.
Nov 10, 2023
26 min
7 November: Albanese meets Xi and Africa goes visa-free
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the historic meeting between Australia's Anthony Albanese and China's Xi Jinping, and to examine the new visa-free travel program sweeping across Africa.Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway!
Nov 7, 2023
23 min
The "Day After" Dilemma: where do Palestinian politics go next?
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Khaled Elgindy joins to discuss Palestinian politics, the legacy of Mahmoud Abbas, and who can take up the Palestinian cause on the "day after" Abbas leaves office.Khaled is the director of the Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs at the Middle East Institute and a former adviser to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah.Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems.
Nov 3, 2023
26 min
31 October: Tensions in Bangladesh stir up and war continues in Europe
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss protests in Bangladesh and later gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems.
Oct 31, 2023
21 min
27 October: Can Biden constrain Bibi?
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Israel's ground operation in Gaza on Thursday morning, and to explain why Biden wants - but may struggle - to prevent a wider war. Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right.
Oct 27, 2023
24 min
24 October: Pakistan's former PM is back and a suspicious Baltic attack
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the return of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and the potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland.Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly.
Oct 24, 2023
20 min
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