Roger Bennett and Tommy Vietor take a look at the history of Saudi Arabia, US-Saudi relations, and the Kingdom’s path to becoming a geopolitical force. They trace the unlikely rise of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman from a lowly place in the royal hierarchy to de facto leader of the country, and examine his record of enacting major social reforms while brutally cracking down on critics and rivals. Guests Ben Hubbard, Sarah Leah Whitson, and Khalid Al Jabri provide insight through stories about the infamous lock-up at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and the disappearance of even the family members of MBS’ political rivals. And finally, they unpack what MBS’ massive investment into soccer means for the global game. Listen to the second episode of this four-part series to find out.
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The 2020 Democrats and foreign policy
War between Russia and Ukraine, Wikileaks, Brexit and more
Update on Jamal Khashoggi and monitoring right-wing extremism
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Foreign lobbying and what Bob Woodward taught us about Trump's foreign policy
Trump's racist South Africa conspiracy theory
Revoking John Brennan's security clearance
"Space Force all the way!"
Devastation in Syria and Yemen
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