The Rachman Review

4.8 (17)
POLITICS
UPDATED WEEKLY

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 DAYS AGO

Donald Trump and the autocrats' playbook

Gideon talks to Ivo Daalder, a former American ambassador to Nato and chief executive of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, about the potential threat to US democracy if Donald Trump wins next week’s presidential election. Clip: Politico Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: How Trump learnt to love big business Trump is the man who would be king America isn’t too worried about fascism Kamala Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Donald Trump and vows ‘different path’ Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
24 OCT

The trauma of life and death in Gaza

Gideon talks to Sigrid Kaag, the UN’s Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, about her efforts to keep hope alive during a humanitarian catastrophe. Clip: United Nations Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Israel ‘starting to implement’ north Gaza starvation plan, say rights groups Hamas chief’s death opens up choice for Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza war US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid Israel, Lebanon and the mirage of a new Middle East Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
17 OCT

Afghanistan: a country on the edge

After three years of sanctions, women's lives in Afghanistan are highly restricted and hunger is widespread. So if sanctions have failed, is it time for the outside world to change its approach and re-engage with the country's Taliban rulers? Gideon discusses this question with Saad Mohseni, chair of Afghanistan’s largest television station and co-author of a new book Radio Free Afghanistan, and Afghan women's rights activist Fatima Gailani. Clip: CBS News Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Leaving Kabul: what happened when the Taliban returned Taliban’s closer ties with UAE signal global divide over Afghan regime How the Taliban’s return made Afghanistan a hub for global jihadis Singer Elaha Soroor on her anthem for Afghan women Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 min
10 OCT

Germany’s ‘deplorable’ divide on the Ukraine war

Gideon talks to Norbert Röttgen, a CDU member of the foreign affairs committee of the German parliament and author of a new book called Democracy and War. Röttgen criticises Chancellor Olaf Scholz for failing to live up to his early pledges of support for Ukraine. He laments the country's 'deplorable' divide on the Ukraine war, but says he is convinced that most Germans recognise that a victory for Russia would be disastrous for Europe. Clips: SPD; Info fur die Welt Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Germany, political extremism and the risks to Ukraine Victory for the AfD raises difficult questions about east Germany Germany to launch limited military service in push to be ‘war ready’ Ukraine’s shifting war aims Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min
3 OCT

Israel presses its military advantage

Gideon talks to Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East programme at Chatham House in London, about what Israel and Iran may be planning for their next move as the region slides towards all-out war. Clips: The Telegraph; BBC Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Middle East at war: 12 key moments Oil prices climb as Iran missile attack prompts supply fears Israel steps up offensive against Hizbollah as region braces for retaliation How Israeli spies penetrated Hizbollah Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
26 SEPT

How will Hizbollah respond to Israel’s Lebanon onslaught?

Gideon talks to Kim Ghattas, an FT contributing editor based in Beirut, about Israel’s decision to step up its war against Lebanon’s Hizbollah. How will the militant group and its allies respond, and can the war be contained? Clips: Sky News; The Guardian Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Israel tells troops to prepare for possible ground offensive in Lebanon Military briefing: Israeli intelligence and air force use ‘victory doctrine’ against Hizbollah ‘Leave your homes now’: Lebanon endures bloodiest day in decades Its strategy may lie in ruins, but Hizbollah will not admit defeat Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 min
19 SEPT

Does the UN still matter? With António Guterres

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Gideon Rachman speaks to António Guterres, secretary-general of the UN. Guterres explains why he thinks the organisation remains indispensable - as the world struggles to get to grips with an array of daunting global challenges - including war and climate change. Clip: The Guardian Free links: World must exit ‘highway to climate hell’, UN boss warns, as records are again broken China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks ‘Enfeebled’ UN fights for relevance in divided world Alarm raised on sea level rise and ocean warming as Pacific Islands leaders meet Nobel winners hit out at removal of fossil fuels from draft UN pact China and US push each other on priorities for UN COP29 climate talks Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner and Simon Panayi. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min
12 SEPT

Why Russians are still backing Putin

Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region of Russia represented another sign that Vladimir Putin’s invasion is not going to plan. But numerous setbacks, and the sanctions regime imposed by the west, have so far failed to loosen the Russian leader’s grip on power. Gideon discusses why Russians are still backing Putin with Alexander Gabuev of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center. Clip: Deutsche Welle Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Free links to read more on this topic: Vladimir Putin visits Mongolia despite international arrest warrant US accuses China of directly supporting Russia’s ‘war machine’ The Kremlin princelings cementing Putin’s rule Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps: latest updates Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.8

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17 Ratings

Unmissable news coverage

23 Jan

Bravo Daily team!

It’s concise, it’s considered, always topical. You walk away with a grasp of the issues, the benefit of Gideon’s thoughtful questioning and access to leading commentators. Brilliant.
Terrific podcast

12/06/2022

ro55hh

Can anyone tell me what the background piano music is.
A great listen

28/06/2021

tslewis4

This is one of those podcasts where when you’re not interested in an episode, you feel as though you really should be! The host does two great things: finds interesting “behind the scenes” people to speak with, then makes each episode all about them, rather than himself. At the same time the host’s questions are interesting and penetrating. Really makes me wish the FT was just not so expensive to subscribe to!

Gideon Rachman, the Financial Times chief foreign affairs columnist talks to the decision-makers and thinkers who are shaping world affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.