Assal Rad, scholar of modern Middle East history, non-resident fellow at DAWN, and author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture & Identity in Modern Iran, joins the show to discuss the renewed US-Iran nuclear talks in Rome, as Israel threatens to sabotage diplomacy with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rad explains how Israel—rattled by any move toward peace—is working to upend negotiations and drag the US into another catastrophic war. With Trump reengaging on Iran, will Washington continue enabling Israel’s path of endless escalation, or step back from the brink? Rad breaks it all down.

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Trump’s return is not just a political comeback—it’s a warning. As the tendency towards fascism gains strength in the U.S., what does that mean for the world’s most powerful empire? And what kind of resistance can actually stop it? On this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined by Eugene Puryear to break down what rising fascism looks like in an American context, from the weaponization of ICE to the collapse of international law in Gaza, and why anti-imperialism must be at the heart of any movement that wants to fight back. They explore the legacy of US empire, the limits of liberalism, and the dangers of accelerationist fantasies as Gaza burns and the global order unravels.

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In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Jeremy Corbyn, an Independent MP in the UK Parliament. Corbyn has long fought for economic justice, peace and a British foreign policy that tries to atone for its imperial legacy.

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Todd Miller, an author, journalist, and host of The Border Chronicle, joins the show to discuss the growing lawlessness of ICE as Trump escalates his mass deportation agenda. From the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and the DOJ's assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver during their visit to the Newark ICE facility, to the expansion of ICE through the 287(g) task forces, Miller discusses what these developments reveal about the rise of state repression in the US.

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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, devastating communities across the country. Al Jazeera was the only international broadcaster with a team on the ground to witness the unfolding crisis. What emerged was a story of survival against overwhelming odds. From the capital Naypyidaw to the spiritual heart of Mandalay, our cameras captured the desperate search for survivors and the scale of destruction. At the epicentre, entire neighbourhoods lay in ruins as hundreds of thousands of people found themselves without shelter, clean water or food. Emergency services struggled to cope with the response required. The disaster struck a nation already fractured by civil conflict, where a military government appeared ill-equipped to handle the crisis. Over seven days, Al Jazeera correspondent Tony Cheng documented not just the immediate aftermath, but how this natural catastrophe exposed deeper challenges facing the people of Myanmar during their darkest hour.

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Assal Rad, scholar of modern Middle East history, non-resident fellow at DAWN, and author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture & Identity in Modern Iran, joins the show to discuss the renewed US-Iran nuclear talks in Rome, as Israel threatens to sabotage diplomacy with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rad explains how Israel—rattled by any move toward peace—is working to upend negotiations and drag the US into another catastrophic war. With Trump reengaging on Iran, will Washington continue enabling Israel’s path of endless escalation, or step back from the brink? Rad breaks it all down.

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Congressman Randy Fine calls for Gaza’s nuclear annihilation, the Trump administration tries to bar international students from going to Harvard, Trump threatens even more tariffs, NATO leader calls for an even stronger NATO, and more. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coalition, a popular educator, the Education Director at The People’s Forum, and an editor at 1804 Books.

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It's been several days now, since Israel launched its attack on Iran. The conflict has since escalated. And since the warring sides don't share a border, the attacks have largely been focused on air strikes. While Iran may have the largest stock of missiles and drones in the Middle East. Israel’s air force is considered one of the most powerful in the world. And its air defence system, one of the most advanced. And more crucially, Israel has US backing. So, is one military at a clear advantage? Does the length of the conflict make a difference?

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Trump threatened Europe with tariffs and stocks plummeted. He paused them and stocks climbed. Now the EU says they are ready for “fast track talks.” Is Europe bowing to Trump or are retaliatory tariffs coming? Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss what’s going on between the Trump Administration, Europe, the elites, and what it means for workers.

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Latest Update Iranians urged to ‘fight hand in hand’ as Israel continues deadly assault Iran launches a new wave of ballistic missile attacks on Israel – including Tel Aviv and Haifa – killing at least eight people hours after the Israeli military again bombed the Iranian capital, Tehran. Stay tuned for the latest updates and in-depth analysis from our correspondents and experts on the ground.

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