Put Simply

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The podcast that simplifies the news and other topical issues, without compromising on the details. Presented by Aroca Media.

  1. A World on Edge

    6D AGO

    A World on Edge

    Two weeks into the Israel-U.S. led war on Iran, the consequences are spreading far beyond the battlefield. Oil prices have surged, markets are rattled, and fears are growing over what happens next in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway that carries roughly a fifth of the world’s oil. As the death toll rises, Iran continues its attacks across the region, and political leaders offer little clarity on the endgame, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune ask the question on everyone’s mind: is this conflict heading toward de-escalation, or are we only at the beginning of something much bigger?

    46 min
  2. War Without a Clear Endgame

    MAR 3

    War Without a Clear Endgame

    The US and Israel has launched its largest Middle East operation in two decades but what exactly is the objective? Nuclear deterrence? Regime collapse? Strategic pre-emption? On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune break down Trump’s shifting rhetoric, the risks of escalation, and whether America is drifting toward another prolonged conflict.

    41 min
  3. Is War with Iran Imminent?

    FEB 19

    Is War with Iran Imminent?

    Are tensions between Washington and Tehran about to boil over? This week, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim and Rodney McCune unpack whether conflict with Iran is truly imminent, what Trump’s newly assembled “Board of Peace” signals about US foreign policy, the return of political dynasty politics in Bangladesh, the fate of a former South Korean president, and why Trump’s approval ratings are trailing Biden’s at the same stage of his presidency.

    44 min
  4. Will the Epstein Files Destroy Starmer and Who’s Next?

    FEB 10

    Will the Epstein Files Destroy Starmer and Who’s Next?

    The Jeffrey Epstein files could shake the foundations of European politics and may even cost UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer his job. But across the Atlantic, the scandal has barely caused a ripple. Why? Meanwhile, voters in Japan and Thailand re-elect their incumbents. On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim discuss the global ripple effects of the Epstein revelations, the silence in Washington, and what the latest Asian elections say about the mood of the region.

    41 min
  5. Trump’s Boldest Move Yet

    JAN 5

    Trump’s Boldest Move Yet

    Donald Trump removes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, sending shockwaves through Latin America and beyond. Is this the start of a Trump-led global reset? On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the stunning power shift in Venezuela, explore how Trump pulled it off, and ask what this could mean for the global order moving forward.

    43 min
  6. Episode 37: Australia's Darkest Day

    12/19/2025

    Episode 37: Australia's Darkest Day

    Last Sunday, Sydney’s Bondi Beach—one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks—was the scene of unthinkable violence. Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more. Among the victims: a 10-year-old girl and a Holocaust survivor. On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune and Ozan Ibrisim speak with David Imber—a communications professional and member of Australia’s Jewish community—about the rise of antisemitism, the failures of prevention, and what comes next for a nation in mourning.

    50 min
  7. SPECIAL EPISODE: X-Press Pearl, A Tangled Web, Part 3

    12/17/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL EPISODE: X-Press Pearl, A Tangled Web, Part 3

    In this penultimate episode, we peel back the layers of the legal fallout surrounding the X-Press Pearl disaster. From jurisdictional battles to compensation claims, our hosts Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim trace the intricate web of lawsuits, investigations, and political pressure that followed in the wake of the spill.

    28 min
  8. SPECIAL EPISODE: X-Press Pearl: Failing the Ocean, Part 2

    12/10/2025 · BONUS

    SPECIAL EPISODE: X-Press Pearl: Failing the Ocean, Part 2

    In the second episode of our four-part special on the X-Press Pearl incident, Sri Lanka’s maritime disaster, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim take a hard look at the official reports that followed the spill, as well as the environmental toll taken by a leaking toxic cargo.

    22 min
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The podcast that simplifies the news and other topical issues, without compromising on the details. Presented by Aroca Media.

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  • Creator
    Aroca Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aroca Media 2024
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