The Israeli government is under MORE pressure to secure the release of ALL captives in Gaza... after four were freed on Saturday. Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is ALSO under threat of collapse. So how will all this affect talks to reach a deal on captives and a ceasefire?

In this episode:

• Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director, International Communities Organization.

• Mohammad Dahleh, Lawyer and Founder, Muhammad Dahleh and Associates.

• Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Host: Laura Kyle

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A list of shame...Israel lashes out at the UN after being added to a blacklist of countries harming children in wars. It says its army is the most moral in the world. So how does that stand up given the thousands of children it's killed in its ongoing war on Gaza?

In this episode:

• Damien Lilly, Former Head, Protection Division, UNRWA.

• Arwa Damon, Founder, INARA.

• Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.

Host: Laura Kyle

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Sudan has the world's largest number of displaced people and a majority are facing famine after more than a year of conflict. Sudan sits in a strategic area of northeast Africa, so, what are the regional implications of this conflict? And what can the international community do to bring Sudan back from a nationwide food emergency?

In this episode:

• Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of the Sudanese think-tank Fikra for Studies and Development.

• Dr. Alaaeldin Nugud, Leadership member of the Civil Democratic Forces Alliance.

• Alex De Waal - Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to curb the flow of asylum seekers at the southern border - a departure from his policies when he came to power. So, is the move motivated by the upcoming election?

In this episode:

• Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of the non-profit organisation, Global Refuge.

• Amy Koch, Republican Strategist

• Leon Fresco, Immigration Attorney.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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He failed to get the sweeping majority he promised voters...India's Narendra Modi will now have to join a coalition to form a government. He's been accused of promoting divisive policies. But what lesson has this vote sent to his party? And will there be change?

In this episode:

• Asif Bhamla, BJP Spokesman, Maharashtra.

• Valay Singh, Author, 'Ayodhya: City of Faith, City of Discord'.

• Ravi Agrawal, Editor-In-Chief, Foreign Policy.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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A general strike demanding higher wages brings Nigeria to a standstill. Protesters say economic reforms have pushed more people into poverty, but the government argues that they're needed. But what's the root cause of the crisis in Africa's most populous country?

In this episode:

• Khalil Halilu, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria's National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure.

• Amaka Anku, Head, Africa Practice, Eurasia Group.

• Hamzat Lawal, Founder, Connected Development.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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It's a US ceasefire plan that's stirred heated debate in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu is warned by his allies that their coalition will collapse if he accepts. Hamas said it's positive, but work still needs to be done. So could President Joe Biden's proposal end the war on Gaza?

In this episode:

• Alon Liel, Former Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman and Ambassador.

• Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies.

• Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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The ANC has controlled politics in South Africa for three decades. But not anymore. The African National Congress has lost its majority for the first time since taking power. So what's behind this setback? And how will it shape politics in this country?

In this episode:

• Malaika Mahlatsi, Researcher, Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation.

• Jan Hofmeyr, Head, Policy and Analysis Programme, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

• Mondli Makhanya, Editor-at-Large, City Press.

Host: Tom McRae

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