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.
Trump’s Self-incriminating Audio
A Russian Coup Against Putin? (Bonus Pod!)
Tony Blinken goes to China
How Trump’s Mar-a-lago Docs Endanger National Security
Did Ukraine bomb the Nord Stream pipeline?
Lindsey Graham’s Russian Arrest Warrant
The War Goes to Russia
Zelensky’s Secret War Plan
Defining Victory for Ukraine
Israel on the Brink
The Pope’s peace talks
Crisis in Sudan
21-year-old Pentagon leaker exposed
The Pentagon documents leak
The world watches Trump’s arrest
Netanyahu backs down
Is prosecuting presidents a good idea?
20 years after the invasion of Iraq
China’s Iran Deal
Who is poisoning girls in Iran?
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