Factal Forecast

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Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.

  1. 1D AGO

    Iran war continues as ships targeted in vital waterway

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the latest escalations in the Iran war, plus more on Kazakhstan voting on a new constitution, an election in Vietnam, trade negotiators from the U.S. and Mexico meeting, and a European Council Summit in Brussels. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Ahmed Namatalla, James Morgan, Jess Fino, Theresa Seiger, and Matthew Hipolito. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    17 min

  2. FEB 26

    Killing of cartel leader sparks days of narco-terrorism in Mexico

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the killing of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho" and the deadly narco-terrorism that followed, plus more on Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, the annual meetings of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies, a Japanese court ruling on the Unification Church dissolution, and the start of the Paralympic Games in Italy. Our next episode will be out March 12, 2026. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Alex Moore, Theresa Seiger, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Hua Hsieh, and Jess Fino. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  3. FEB 19

    US weighs possible strikes in Iran as nuclear talks drag on

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the threat of U.S. strikes in Iran, plus more on  U.S. Supreme Court opinions, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Israel, an International Criminal Court hearing against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, and the European Parliament voting on a trade pact with the U.S. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Ahmed Namatalla, Alex Moore, Jess Fino and Michael Archer. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    13 min

  4. FEB 12

    Brutal cold threatens Ukraine as Russia continues to attack energy grid

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the energy crisis impacting Ukraine due to relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, plus more on the Munich Security Conference, Lunar New Year celebrations, former South Korean President Yoon’s sentencing, and the National Governors Association Meeting at the White House. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Alex Moore, James Morgan, Hua Hsieh, and Michael Archer. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    13 min

  5. FEB 5

    Deadly militant attacks rattle Pakistan’s restive Balochistan region

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss the recent militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan, plus more on an election in Japan, a court hearing for Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, a general strike in Argentina, and US immigration enforcement officials testifying before Congress. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Awais Ahmad,, David Wyllie, Alex Moore, James Morgan and Joe Veyera. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    13 min

  6. JAN 29

    Tempers flare after Minneapolis sees its second fatal shooting by federal agents

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the shooting and protests in Minneapolis, plus more on South Korea and Japan’s defense ministers meeting, an election in Costa Rica, Colombia’s president visiting the White House, and the Winter Olympics in Italy. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, David Wyllie, Michael Archer, Theresa Seiger, and Alex Moore. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions, or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    12 min

  7. JAN 22

    EU-US trade on thin ice as Trump demands control of Greenland

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss US President Trump's demands to control Greenland, plus more on Australia Day, India’s summit with the EU, Bangladesh resuming flights with Pakistan and a US government funding deadline. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Owen Bonertz, David Wyllie, Vivian Wang, James Morgan and Alex Moore. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  8. JAN 15

    Tensions continue to rise in Iran as Trump threatens attack amid protests

    Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the deadly protests in Iran and a looming potential U.S. attack, plus more on an election in Portugal, the Davos World Economic Forum, Japan restarting a nuclear plant and a US Supreme Court hearing concerning the Federal Reserve. Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more.  These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter. This episode includes work from Factal editors Ahmed Namatalla, Jess Fino, James Morgan, Vivian Wang and Theresa Seiger. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.  Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.com What's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.  If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com. Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog. Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

    16 min
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Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.

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  • Creator
    Factal
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Factal Forecast
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