Best Quest for the Best with Tristan Podcasts (2025)

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Brazil (Anime) Mentioned! | Michiko & Hatchin 2:00:39

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Quest 027: The party watches Michiko & Hatchin, discuss anime that would have had a greater affect on them if, and for their side quest...They Kill Quest Lazarus. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What are the best 100 a…

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The Supreme Court battle over Trump’s tariffs 26:17

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The Trump administration faces a Supreme Court challenge on Wednesday over its use of tariffs, an economic policy that has upended global trade. This case, which has been described by the President in epic terms, questions the legality of Trump’s signature economic policy - and poses one of the biggest existential threats to his second term so far.…

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What if Russia wins? 26:29

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Discussion of nuclear weapons has returned both to our news cycle and to the cultural conversation. Last week, President Donald Trump said that the US would resume testing nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, several recent films and books imagine a near future scenario where a nuclear attack is threatened or carried out. Tristan talks to Carlo Masala, prof…

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When the two most powerful men in the world met 26:45

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On Thursday, Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China held a closed-door meeting in South Korea. The subjects of negotiation ran the gamut — from rare earth minerals, to fentanyl, to computer chips — and, according to President Trump’s subsequent news conference, the two parties reached a long-awaited deal. But exactly what did the world’s tw…

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How a Venezuelan prison gang became the face of Trump’s immigration crackdown 26:35

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The Trump administration has centred on Tren de Aragua – a Venezuelan prison gang – as a justification for cracking down on Venezuelan immigrants, and for several attacks on boats in the Caribbean Sea. When President Trump designated the gang a Foreign Terror Organisation, and invoked a 1798 law that allows presidents to swiftly deport citizens of …

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Why the US-Canada relationship is on shaky ground 26:42

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After months of tense negotiations, President Trump has announced that he has terminated trade talks with Canada. The reason: a new Canadian TV commercial featuring an anti-tariff message from an old Ronald Reagan speech. The ad played during a World Series game and ran on various US cable channels, angering President Trump. The ad is just the late…

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Why is the French president suing Candace Owens? 29:48

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The controversial right-wing podcaster Candace Owens is being sued by the French president and his wife in a US court. The Macrons are accusing Owens of spreading a conspiracy theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man. So where has this theory come from? We speak to the BBC’s Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, host of the Fame Under Fire podcast, about w…

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May All Your Bacon Burn | Howl's Moving Castle 1:56:03

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Quest 026: The party watches Howl's Moving Castle, discuss anime tropes, and for their side quest...Geoff goes over his top 10 video games. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What are the best 100 anime of all time? Join …

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If China attacked Taiwan, what would Trump do? 26:29

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President Trump is in Asia this week to strike deals with several countries, including with China. One of the big questions overshadowing the trip is Taiwan’s future. China has long vowed to "reunify" with self-governing Taiwan and has not ruled out the use of force. On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US wouldn’t abandon the island …

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How Giorgia Meloni became Trump's best friend in Europe 26:54

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Giorgia Meloni is Italy’s first female Prime Minister, and her political star has risen rapidly - from working class roots in Rome, to becoming one of the most important and divisive leaders in Europe. A populist whose party has roots in Italian fascism, and who takes a hard right stance on migration and family values, she has formed a kinship with…

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The cost of USAID cuts to women in Afghanistan 26:39

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Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, the US has contributed billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan for food and medical care – a lifeline in a country ravaged by two decades of war. But earlier this year, following deep cuts to USAID under the Trump administration, more than 400 USAID-backed medical clinics have closed, and for pregnant women in …

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Jeffrey Epstein and the downfall of Prince Andrew 26:45

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***This episode contains themes of sexual abuse and grooming*** The memoir of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most well-known accusers, was published posthumously this week, repeating allegations against Epstein as well as Prince Andrew. The revelations come as Prince Andrew gave up his royal titles, amongst renewed and increasing scruti…

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The Louvre daytime heist that shocked the world 26:32

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The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed for 2 days as the police investigated a brazen heist which resulted in the theft of France's “priceless” crown jewels. Thieves wielding power tools broke into the world's most visited museum in broad daylight, before escaping on scooters with eight items of jewelry of great historical significance. Erin Thompso…

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Josh Strife-Hayes's Favourite Anime? | Pokemon 2:16:00

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Quest 026: The party is Joined by Josh Strife-Hayes and watches Pokemon! They discuss what loot they would drop if they died, and for their side quest they briefly discuss the ultimate question of Pokemon VS Digimon. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the …

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Is the AI boom actually a bubble? 26:42

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AI companies are seeing a monumental surge in investment – but some experts are now warning of the risks of an economic bubble. Could AI be the biggest market bubble since the dot-com crash? Or is it a genuinely transformative technology that’s simply taking time to deliver? We speak to the BBC’s Evan Davis. Producers: Aron Keller and Xandra Ellin …

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Why has Trump authorised CIA action in Venezuela? 26:20

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On Wednesday, President Trump confirmed that he has authorised the CIA to take covert lethal action in Venezuela. The revelation came off the back of a series of US strikes on Venezuelan boats accused of transporting drugs in the Caribbean Sea, which resulted in the death of 27 people in what some human rights experts are calling "extrajudicial exe…

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A Gazan journalist’s diary 26:37

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Reporting on the war in Gaza has only been possible because of the work of Palestinian journalists, because the Israeli government will not let foreign broadcasters – including the BBC – inside the territory to report freely, even now a ceasefire is in place. One month ago, freelance journalist Ghada Al-Kurd began sharing voice notes with us, talki…

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Is the US-China trade war back on? 26:50

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“If there’s a fight, we’ll fight to the end”, a Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, of the increasingly fierce trade war playing out between the US and China. As President Donald Trump threatens imposing 100% tariffs on goods coming from China, his counterpart, President Xi Jinping, has restricted US access to its rare earth min…

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Trump is bailing out Argentina. What happened to ‘America first’? 27:48

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President Trump’s administration may have frozen foreign aid but this week it’s giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline. It's a move his critics are suggesting is more about politics than sound economics. Argentina’s president, the chainsaw-wielding Javier Milei, is a friend and close ally of Trump’s. On on Tuesday, Milei will visit the White House…

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The Walrus Abides | Odd Taxi 2:19:19

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Quest 024: The party watches Odd Taxi, discuss Anime Opening Styles, and for their side quest...They Kill Quest My Hero Academia. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What are the best 100 anime of all time? Join Tristan, M…

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Why Hamas agreed to a ceasefire – but isn’t disarming yet 26:31

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Donald Trump is in Israel today on a victory lap after securing what he claims is the beginning of lasting peace in the Middle East. The Gaza ceasefire – and with it, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners – follows weeks of intense talks brokered by American negotiators. Some of the hostage families have credited the US presiden…

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Will the Gaza ceasefire hold? 26:56

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Israel and Hamas have approved President Trump’s plan for a ceasefire and approved a framework including the release of all the hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of Gaza. It is being described as the first phase of a wider agreement, but is the deal secure enough to last? We speak to Liran Berman, whose brothers Gali and Ziv …

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Australia’s mushroom killer trial 26:50

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It’s been called ‘Australia's trial of the century’. Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer, was sentenced last month and given a life sentence, but that wasn’t the end of the story. Both the prosecution and the defence are lodging competing appeals. Patterson wants her conviction overturned, and if her appeal succeeds there could be a retrial. Her …

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Trump’s ‘CEO of everything’ 26:19

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The billionaire Larry Ellison could soon control huge portions of America’s AI, attention economy and legacy media. He already owns swathes of AI infrastructure and is preparing to takeover TikTok, whilst his son, whose company already owns Paramount, is preparing a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. So who is this ‘CEO of everything’, and how is …

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One man's quest to get his brothers released from Gaza 26:31

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When Shonen meets Shoujo | Dandandan 1:32:03

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Quest 023: The party watches Dandadan, discuss the best rivalries in anime, and for their side quest they open up Youtube and talk about the anime short film Bâan: The Boundary of Adulthood. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them …

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Is Trump on the brink of achieving peace in Gaza? 26:37

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Mediators for Hamas and Israel are set to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect talks, after Hamas agreed to a US peace plan. It’s a stunning diplomatic breakthrough for Donald Trump, whose plan proposes an immediate end to fighting and the release within 72 hours of 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Today we discuss with the BBC’s State Dep…

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How a festival in Saudi Arabia rocked the American comedy world 26:33

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This week, some of the world’s most influential comedians have travelled to Saudi Arabia, for comedy festival organized by the government of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The bill for the Riyadh Comedy Festival includes superstars like Aziz Ansari, Dave Chapelle, Kevin Hart and Louis CK. And the event has attracted significant backlash, with cr…

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Why did Trump bring Tony Blair into the Gaza peace process? 26:24

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On Monday, President Trump outlined his proposal for a peace deal in Gaza, a moment he described as ‘potentially one of the great days ever in civilisation’. In a press conference announcing the plan, the President name-dropped Sir Tony Blair and said the former UK Prime Minister would have a key role in the governance of post-war Gaza. Blair has b…

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The rehabilitation of Syria’s ex-jihadist president 28:51

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After getting the red-carpet treatment at the UN in New York last week, the former al-Qaeda fighter who now leads Syria is about to hold an election. But is Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, really about to transition the country into democracy? Or does he have other plans? The BBC's senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joins us fro…

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Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export? 26:29

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Mistrust in science has never been higher. Fewer people are getting vaccinated, a known vaccine skeptic is leading the most powerful health agency in America and an outbreak of measels in Texas this year led to the first fatalities in almost a decade. Then, in August, a gunman opened fire on the headquarters of the Centre for Disease Control with m…

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Just for the Vibes | Space Adventure Cobra 1:45:09

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Quest 022: The party watches Space Adventure Cobra, discuss if they ever stopped watching anime, and for their side quest: What is a "universal starter anime"? And is Death Note it? Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What…

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Why Netanyahu gets what he wants from the US 26:29

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Israel’s Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu visits the White House later today, as details from the Trump administration’s 21-point plan to end the war were revealed over the weekend. As Israel continues its offensive in Gaza City, Netanyahu has vowed to ‘finish the job’ against Hamas and shows little sign of making concessions to end the war. Netan…

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The disgraced UK doctor behind autism misinformation 26:29

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On Monday President Trump and the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a press conference in which they made extraordinary new claims about autism. They suggested a potential link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and the development of autism. They also advocated spacing out childhood vaccinations. The two men's interest in t…

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Why is Trump suddenly saying Ukraine can win the war? 26:29

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On Tuesday night, Donald Trump signalled a drastic U-turn in his position on Ukraine, claiming in a Truth Social post that Kyiv could win the war against Russia, and take back all the land it has lost. The Kremlin was quick to dismiss his assertion, saying it has, “no alternative” but to continue its offensive. So, is this just another rhetorical t…

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Trump asks: What’s the purpose of the UN? 26:29

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Heads of state and high-level diplomats have descended on New York to attend the 80th annual United Nations General Assembly. During a meandering address, President Trump railed against immigration and green energy, claimed credit for a spate of recent diplomatic victories, and questioned the legitimacy of the UN as an institution. How right is the…

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Can Apple cut ties with China? 26:29

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Apple is promising to make more products in the US, backed by a $600bn investment over the next four years. But after decades of relying on Chinese manufacturing that promise is going to be tough to keep. Today we’re joined by journalist and author Patrick McGee to discuss whether Apple can navigate the demands of Donald Trump’s America First agend…

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No Humans, No Problem | Apocalypse Hotel 2:00:53

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Quest 021: The party watches Apocalypse Hotel, discuss anime that have "fundamentally changed" us, and for their side quest: they spend some time responding to you. The listeners. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them all: What a…

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Britain, Canada and others are recognising a Palestinian state. Why now? 26:29

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World leaders are currently gathered at the United Nations in New York for the annual General Assembly. This year, the future of the Palestinian territories hangs in the balance: several nations like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia are formally recognising the state of Palestine for the first time. The Trump administration strongly opposes th…

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Putin’s new Eurovision 26:29

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At the height of the cold war in the 1970s, the Soviet Union set up an international song contest to rival Eurovision. It was called Intervision, and like its western counterpart, featured a bevy of cheesy songs, sequins and highly flammable outfits – albeit with a different political message. Intervision burned bright and fast – disappearing long …

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Why Trumpworld is obsessed with free speech in Britain 26:29

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President Trump is in the UK on a State visit, where he’s been hosted by the royal family and is set to meet with Prime Minister Starmer. The two leaders appear to have a strong relationship. But there's one big issue that’s become a sticking point between them. Increasingly, free speech in the United Kingdom is a hot button rallying cry among the …

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Israel accused of genocide as Gaza City offensive begins 26:29

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On Tuesday, as Israel launched its long-anticipated ground invasion of Gaza City, a United Nations commission of inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Israel's foreign ministry said it categorically rejected the report, denouncing it as "distorted and false". The report is a major moment in the ongoing debate over whether th…

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The dark memes behind Charlie Kirk’s murder 24:04

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The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shocked America and exposed the depth of its political divides. Since a suspect has been arrested, the search for clear motive has only become more complicated. In today’s episode, the BBC’s Social Media investigations correspondent Marianna Spring examines the meaning of the inscriptions o…

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(Studio) Trigger Warning | Panty & Stocking 1:57:53

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Quest 020: The party watches Panty & Stocking, discuss our favorite mech pilots, and for their side quest: Producer Yazy runs the party through a Anime themed version of The Price is Right. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest question of them a…

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Why France might soon have a far-right government 26:28

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France is in political turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed his fifth prime minister in two years. But it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to form a government. There are calls for Macron's resignation amid nationwide protests and shutdowns. He is running out of options. Waiting in the wings is Marine Le Pen, whose far-right Nationa…

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The Charlie Kirk blueprint 26:29

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On Wednesday, the divisive conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on the first stop of his ‘American Comeback Tour’, where he invited students to engage him in political discussion. Kirk was the founder of the conservative nonprofit Turning Points USA and one of Donald Trump’s most powerful advocates, especially among youn…

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Russia and Israel put Steve Witkoff's diplomacy to the test 26:29

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Donald Trump wants to broker peace in two of the world’s most intractable wars: Gaza and Ukraine. But this week, both crises have escalated – and the man he’s tasked with solving them has no previous diplomatic experience. Steve Witkoff, a real estate mogul and Trump’s closest confidante, is now at the center of American foreign policy as the ‘envo…

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Trump blindsided as Israel strikes Qatar 26:29

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On Tuesday, Israel carried out a series of unexpected bombings, targeting senior Hamas leaders. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it was a "precise strike" on those responsible for the October 7 attacks, but the Qataris have called the strike a "blatant violation" of international law. Qatar has been mediating indirect negotiations between Isra…

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Why is the US government deporting people building factories? 26:29

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Hundreds of workers, most of them South Korean nationals, were detained last week at a Hyundai plant in Georgia after the largest immigration raid of Trump’s second term. The raid puts two of the administration’s key priorities to the test - cracking down on illegal immigration and bringing manufacturing back to America - but has it exposed a confl…

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Come on and Slam and Welcome to Japan | The First Slam Dunk 1:52:47

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Quest 019: The party watches The First Slam Dunk, discuss what anime were affected by different directors, then for their side quest: a hyperfixation of at least some of the hosts, the game Blue Prince. Since the beginning of time, man has been in search of the answers to life’s greatest mysteries. Three friends set off to answer the greatest quest…

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