Current Affairs

Analysis

Analysis makes sense of the ideas that change the world. What made Islam political, whether the Government can make us go green, why we think the market in human organs is repugnant are just some of the subjects the series tackles. With thought-provoking and expert presenters like Camilla Cavend... more

C-SPAN - Podcast of the Week

C-SPAN provides our viewers with a comprehensive range of public policy programs. "Podcast of the Week" is a noteworthy program drawn from the three C-SPAN networks and our popular series, such as "Washington Journal," "Road to the White House" and "American Perspectives." more

CBC Radio: Dispatches

Dispatches host Rick MacInnes-Rae knows what it is like to be an eyewitness to history. Go beyond the headlines with correspondents on assignment all over the globe. In repeats over the summer. more

CBC Radio: The Best of The Current

The Current is a meeting place of perspectives with a fresh take on issues that affect Canadians today. more

CFR: Inside CFR Events (Audio)

A chance to go inside Council on Foreign Relations events. Listen to world leaders and foreign policy experts discuss and debate the most pressing issues in international affairs. more

Comment

A weekly reading of the magazine's "Comment" essay: Hendrik Hertzberg on same-sex marriage; Elizabeth Kolbert on Bush's midnight rules; Hendrik Hertzberg on the big win; Steve Coll on Presidential greatness; Hendrik Hertzberg on spreading the wealth; Steve Coll on the final debate; Hendrik Hertzb... more

From Our Own Correspondent

Insight, wit and analysis as the BBC's foreign correspondents take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the UK on Saturdays at 1130 BST and for about 25 weeks of the year, on Thursdays at 1102 BST. BBC World Service broadcasts on S... more

Guardian Weekly Podcast

The GW podcast presenter discusses the week's key international news stories, plus a compilation of the best of the Guardian's audio material. more

NPR: Fresh Air

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. more

RNW: Network Europe: Radio Netherlands Worldw...

Network Europe is a unique example of European co-operation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters and reflecting the diversity of European society and voices. When Radio Netherlands Worldwide takes its turn at coordinating the programme, your host will be Richard ... more

swissinfo - Podcast

The Podcast is a weekly roundup of Swiss current affairs, business, offbeat and culture news as well as travel features. It is presented by swissinfo journalists, and includes interviews with newsmakers and analysts. more

The Economist

Audio content from The Economist magazine, including interviews with journalists and experts on world politics, business, finance, economics, science, technology, culture and the arts. more

The New Yorker Out Loud

A weekly conversation about what's new in The New Yorker: James Wood discusses V. S. Naipaul; Burkhard Bilger talks about the rise of extreme beer; George Packer on what to look for in the next Administration, and whether the Internet's pro-Obama movement will continue to support him as President... more

Worldview Podcast

Chicago Public Radio's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell. This podcast is free, in mp3, and updated weekdays. more

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