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Tug of War

CNN

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 118

CNN reporters take us on-the-ground in Israel to document the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world.

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Did Israel Just Kill a Key Ceasefire Negotiator?

Season 3 · Episode 85

Thursday, August 1, 2024 • Duration 16:51

The Middle East is on edge following the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh inside Iran. While Israel hasn’t commented on the strike, it came just hours after the Israeli military took credit for the assassination of a senior Hezbollah military commander in Lebanon. In this episode, we look at the impact of Haniyeh’s death on Gaza ceasefire negotiations and whether the region is about to tip into all-out war. Guest: Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Senior Investigations Writer Follow CNN One Thing here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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One War, Two Stories of Pain & Frustration

Season 3 · Episode 84

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 24:44

Israel’s seven-month war against Hamas in Gaza has killed more than 36,000 Palestinians while reducing much of the enclave to rubble. Meanwhile, Israel believes about 125 hostages remain in Gaza after being captured on October 7th. In this episode, we hear from two people dealing with the fallout of this unprecedented war. First, 19-year-old Mahmoud Jarousha tells us about being displaced multiple times inside Gaza and his frustration with not being able to attend school. Then, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga tells us how the mother of a kidnapped Israeli soldier is coping with the unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why Sanctions May Not Stop the Violence in the West Bank

Season 3 · Episode 75

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 16:12

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli ministers have lashed out against reported plans by the United States to sanction an Israeli military unit for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The uproar comes amidst an uptick in violence against Palestinians in the territory. In this episode, CNN's Nada Bashir examines why the reported plans have struck a nerve and gives us an update on the dire situation inside Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is Russia Shifting Strategy?

Season 2 · Episode 10

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 • Duration 19:38

After the latest round of in-person talks between Ukraine and Russia, Moscow said it would “drastically reduce” military activity around two major Ukrainian cities. However, many experts remain skeptical about this strategy shift and believe peace could still be a long way off. CNN Senior National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt lays out what both sides are looking for in negotiations and examines President Biden’s unscripted comments about regime change in Russia. He also tells us about a Ukrainian hotline being used by Russian families trying to locate their loved ones on the battlefield. Recorded on March 29, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Christiane Amanpour on Red Lines and War Crimes

Season 2 · Episode 9

Sunday, March 27, 2022 • Duration 25:20

Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine has left widespread destruction in some of the country’s major cities. But as Ukrainians fight back, there are fears that Vladimir Putin could escalate the conflict by using even deadlier weapons. In this episode, CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour talks about why Vladimir Putin’s strategy isn’t working as well as he had hoped. She also examines the war crimes allegations leveled against Putin and breaks down how battlefield losses could backfire in Moscow. Recorded on March 25, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can NATO End This War?

Season 2 · Episode 8

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 • Duration 23:33

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches its one-month mark, President Biden joins other world leaders in Brussels, Belgium for a NATO summit where he hopes to sustain the Western alliance. The stakes are high, as the world will be watching closely and Ukraine is especially eager to know how far the alliance will go to deter Putin's advance. CNN’s White House reporter Natasha Bertrand has been reporting from NATO headquarters in Belgium and will discuss what to expect from Biden’s visit, how drones may complicate his response, and what a possible stalemate in Ukraine might mean for the rest of Europe. Recorded on March 22, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why is Swan Lake Playing on Russian TV?

Season 2 · Episode 7

Sunday, March 20, 2022 • Duration 27:44

As Russia’s unprovoked destruction and targeting of civilians wreaks havoc across Ukraine, Russian citizens have been hearing a different story entirely. That’s because Putin is also waging a war on his own people through a merciless effort to crack down on independent media and dissent. Hear how one TV station used a ballet to make a point. Anderson Cooper talks to CNN’s International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson about the current state of Russian media, disinformation, and what 30 years of reporting on Russia has led him to believe about Putin’s next moves. Recorded on March 17, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What Happens to the Millions Who Are Fleeing Ukraine?

Season 2 · Episode 6

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 • Duration 21:53

More than 3 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia’s invasion. Many are escaping though Poland, which borders the west of Ukraine. Anderson Cooper talks to CNN’s Sara Sidner who has been reporting from the region for the past several weeks. They discuss what she’s witnessed there — from the incredible generosity of the Polish people to blatant discrimination when it comes to people of color trying to reach safety to the weaponization of the term “fake news”. Interview recorded on March 11, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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"Russia does wars very differently"

Season 2 · Episode 5

Sunday, March 13, 2022 • Duration 21:56

As Russia continues its violent assault on Ukraine, it has also unleashed an assault on the truth. CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks with International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh who has been covering the conflict in southern Ukraine. They discuss the struggles of covering a war when one side is deliberately lying about the reality on the ground and his approach to talking to people experiencing the worst moments of their lives. Recorded on March 11, 2022. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bearing Witness With Anderson Cooper and Clarissa Ward

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 • Duration 25:48

CNN reporters in Ukraine have witnessed countless horrors since the Russian invasion began. But they’ve also seen incredible moments of kindness and perseverance from Ukrainians as the war rages on around them. Anderson Cooper and Clarissa Ward, both currently on the ground in Ukraine, discuss what it’s like to bear witness to war, when to keep reporting and when to help the people in front of you, and why they keep coming back to it. Recorded on March 8th, 2022. This episode contains potentially sensitive content. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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