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.
The Israeli Ground Invasion Begins
America's Warning To Israel
Biden Heads To Israel
Breaking: Israel Tells Civilians In Gaza To Evacuate
What’s next for Israel and Gaza?
Hamas Goes To War With Israel
Will Republicans Kill Support For Ukraine?
Don’t Clap For Nazis
Canada Accuses India of Assassination
Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Kim Jong Un and Putin’s Budding Bromance
Spain’s #MeToo moment?
Wagner Leader Prigozhin Killed?
Has Ukraine’s counteroffensive stalled?
Tripping Balls with Janet Yellen
Ukraine Sea Drones and Peace Talks
Russian War Crimes and a Coup in Niger
Israel’s Judicial Coup, and Samantha Power on Ukraine
Ukraine and the 2024 Presidential Campaign
NATO Grows on Russia’s Borders
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