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Fair Observer is an independent, nonprofit media organization that engages in citizen journalism and civic education. Our digital media platform has 2,500 contributors from 90 countries, cutting across borders, backgrounds and beliefs. With fact-checking and a rigorous editorial process, we provide diversity and quality in an era of echo chambers and fake news.

  1. 27 DE AGO.

    Why Has Trump Deployed Thousands of National Guard Troops in Washington, D.C. | FO° Podcasts

    In this episode of FO° Podcasts, Fair Observer’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks to American voting rights attorney and Washington D.C’s Shadow Senator, Ankit Jain, on US President Donald Trump’s policy of deploying thousands of National Guard troops and federal agents in the nation’s capital. Jain and Singh discuss crime in Washington, D.C. and why it has been a top concern among D.C’s voters. Jai speaks about why Washington, D.C. should be a state and how the national capital suffers for being a federal district. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about what the Trump Administration is doing in the national capital.

    43min

  2. 15 DE AGO.

    The Story of 6 Million Syrian Refugees and Why They Can Never Return Home

    In this episode of FO° Podcasts, Fair Observer’s Founder and Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks to foreign affairs analyst William McChesney about the Syrian refugee crisis. They talk about the fall of former Syrian leader Hafez al-Assad, his son Bashar al-Assad, and the current interim government under former Al Qaeda member Ahmed al-Sharaa. They also discuss the role of Turkey in Syria’s politics and why Ankara has backed Ahmed al-Sharaa. Singh and McChesney then dive into the sectarian violence and tensions in Syria which have forced millions to leave the country. Watch the full episode to know more.

    49min

  3. 1 DE MAR.

    Iran's Axis of Resistance Is Now in Shambles. What Next?

    The Iranian regime’s network of terror in the Middle East has been greatly reduced to rubble over the past year. With US President Donald Trump back in office the frenzied Ayatollah is adapting to the new reality and Tehran leaping for a nuclear bomb appears to be among the cards. In this episode we talk all that and more. Note: After this episode was recorded, Trump reinstated the Maximum Pressure campaign from his first term on the Islamic Republic. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reacted by saying that talks with the United States were “not smart, wise, or honorable.”

    34min

  4. 1 DE JAN.

    Religious Freedom Hangs in the Balance in Syria

    HTS, an Islamist group with al-Qaeda roots, is now the strongest force in Syria. The fallen Assad regime, while brutal, was formally socialist and secular, allowing a degree of religious freedom. Syria is now in danger of losing this relative freedom.   Flavius Mihaies is an investigative journalist with extensive field experience in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Eastern Europe, and Africa. His journalism primarily focuses on conflict, the experiences of minorities at war, and the effects of economic sanctions. Before his journalistic career, Flavius worked with the US Congress, think tanks, international organizations, and private sector entities in development and foreign policy. HuffPost, the Atlantic Council, and Al Jazeera have featured his work. Flavius frequently travels to the Middle East, where he has firsthand experience working in a Syrian refugee camp, touring towns in the Kurdish region, and visiting local Christian communities. He has also completed a book on Syria.

    27min

  5. 16/12/2024

    Donald Trump Is Back. Why, and What Happens Now?

    Antoine van Agtmael, a sage of our times who coined the term “emerging markets” in 1981, discusses Donald Trump’s victory, its reasons, its significance and its consequences in this episode of FO° Podcasts. He says it is the end of an era, but the world is still much better off than a hundred years ago, and there is reason for hope.

    48min

  6. 12/12/2024

    Making Sense of the New Trumponomics Starting in 2025

    The upcoming second Trump administration has ignited a debate about its economic impact, referred to as "Trumponomics." This approach diverges from traditional Republican free-trade principles while keeping elements like deregulation, lower taxes, and a strong stance on China. The effectiveness of these policies will largely depend on the administration's appointees in key departments, but Trump's unpredictable nature introduces further uncertainty. The outcome remains uncertain.

    49min

  7. 07/11/2024

    Making Sense of South Africa's Rich History

    South Africa's history is a journey from colonization and racial injustice to resistance and the overthrow of apartheid. In this episode of FO° Podcasts, we peel back the many layers of the country’s past, make sense of the present and ponder the future.

    37min

  8. 30/10/2024

    A Swiss Perspective on World Affairs Today

    Switzerland continues to navigate complex global challenges while maintaining its traditional neutrality and economic interests. The country's diplomatic efforts, economic partnerships, and strategic approach to international relations demonstrate its commitment to fostering peace, stability, and prosperity on the world stage.

    38min
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Fair Observer is an independent, nonprofit media organization that engages in citizen journalism and civic education. Our digital media platform has 2,500 contributors from 90 countries, cutting across borders, backgrounds and beliefs. With fact-checking and a rigorous editorial process, we provide diversity and quality in an era of echo chambers and fake news.

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  • Criado por
    Fair Observer
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2025
  • Episódios
    52
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
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  • Site do podcast
    FO° Podcasts

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