The Inside Story Podcast

Resetting ties with China. Canada's Prime minister visits Beijing hailing what he calls "a new partnership adapted to new global realities". The two countries are under pressure from U.S. tariffs. So, who stands to gain the most from this deal? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation; which is a Canadian think tank. William Lee, Chief Economist and Managing Director at Global Economic Advisors. Jean Charest, former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

What are the hurdles to implementing the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza? The US says it's a transition to disarmament and reconstruction. But with Israel repeatedly violating the ceasefire, is that transition even possible? In this episode: Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation team Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Middle East Center Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests? In this episode: Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide? In this episode: Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So what's at stake for one the world's youngest populations? In this episode: Robert Kabushenga, Host of The Bad Natives Podcast Alex Vines, Africa Programme Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations Joseph Ochieno, Commentator on African affairs Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube