Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    A housing crisis and the battle between millennials and boomers

    The yes in my backyard movement (YIMBY) wants greater density in established suburbs and inner city.  Nimbies (NIMBY) are happy with the status quo and object to change. But does the framing of the YIMBY vs NIMBY debate help us understand the complexities of urban planning?

    29 min

  2. 3 NOV

    The 2020 US Presidential election—Lies, Fraud and a Democracy in Trouble

    This week the America goes to the polls to elect its President. It will be close, possibly coming down to a few swing states and a few thousand voters, and if that’s the case, we’re likely to see challenges in courts and accusations of election fraud. But we’ve seen it all before - the story of the 2020 election and scheme to overturn it.

    29 min

  3. 26 OCT

    How Oct 7th shattered the vision for Arab-Israeli normalisation

    In recent years, several Arab nations had begun to normalise relations with Israel.  We examine what normalisation meant for the Palestinian cause.  And how Arab countries with closer ties to Israel are responding the current conflict.

    29 min

  4. 20 OCT

    What’s the connection between the rise of the far-right party the Alternative for Germany and the Roman Empire?

    The far-right party the Alternative for Germany or AfD has made impressive electoral gains in recent states elections in Germany – but only in East Germany or the former GDR. The story of East Germany from the Romans to the Soviets, through to unification - it’s a history that is defining German politics today.

    29 min

  5. 13 OCT

    The Iranian Revolution__Modern Iran and the United States Role in its creation

    The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its proxy Hezbollah, has escalated over the past month to a point where a region conflict seems almost inevitable. But could it also lead to a broader conflict between Iran and the United States. Part 2 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the Iranian revolution of 1979.

    29 min

  6. 9 OCT

    Iran__Oil, democracy and a CIA Coup

    In the early 1950s Iran had a democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddeq. On 19 August 1953 that government was overthrown by a CIA coup and the young Shah was installed in its place. Part 1 of our series on the role the United States played in the making of Modern Iran - the 1953 CIA Coup in Iran.

  7. 5 OCT

    The power play for control of the Murdoch Family Trust

    Rupert Murdoch retired last year but now wants his eldest son to have control of the family trust when he dies.  The move would disempower three of his other children and they're fighting the change in court, we examine the story of the Murdoch Family Trust and ask how it all got so messy?

    29 min

  8. 29 SEPT

    Hezbollah — Israel the Middle East and threat of war Part 2

    The Middle East teetering on the brink of a war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. While seen by many western nations as a terrorist organisation – Hezbollah is more than that, it plays a critical role in Lebanese politics and a pivotal role in Iran’s network of alliances in the region. It also has around 150 thousand rockets aim at Israel. The story of Hezbollah.

    29 min
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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  • Years Active
    2006 - 2024
  • Episodes
    317
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