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The World at Large

By Politics1001

Do you want to learn more about international news? Are you tired of bias and needlessly complex reporting? Are you looking for a clear, and entertaining description of current events from across the globe? Tune in to "The World at Large!"
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Where'd that Embassy Go?

The World at LargeJun 09, 2020

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Josh and Ian provide updates on what has been going on and their plans for the future.

Jun 01, 202110:02
Get Off My Lawn

Get Off My Lawn

Iran threatens to increase uranium enrichment to record levels, Seven Clergy members are kidnapped in Haiti by a local gang, the Egyptian Government Seizes the ship which was lodged in the Suez Canal, and a far-right party has been outlawed in Pakistan.


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Apr 14, 202131:16
Sue's Number One Fan

Sue's Number One Fan

A group of British tourists are rejected from entering Spain due to new restrictions from Brexit, an army of militants attack a town in Mozambique causing major destruction, the Italian government cuts off cruise ships from the inner part of Venice, and Sabra recalls thousands of its products due to them being infected with Salmonella. 


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Apr 01, 202137:39
Don't Tell Me What Democracy Is!

Don't Tell Me What Democracy Is!

China and Russia make a joint statement opposing sanctions from the West, A massive shipping container gets lodged in the Suez Canal, temporarily halting world trade, The Venezuelan army clashes with partisan units in the southern part of the country, and Twitter’s CEO sells his first tweet for $2.9 million. This is the World at Large, and we are Politics1001

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Mar 24, 202135:15
A New Hope

A New Hope

The President of Tunisia lands in Libya to push forward with the fragile democracy, Israel prepares for its fourth round of elections, Iran slams the UK as hypocritical, and a boy finds a hidden message from 25 years ago. 

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Mar 17, 202132:16
The only time we ever mention Oprah

The only time we ever mention Oprah

The German foreign minister makes a speech regarding relations with the US, The leader of the Brazilian left gets his criminal charges dropped, and drama in the Royal family.

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Mar 10, 202135:24
The Purrfect COVID Test
Mar 03, 202132:57
Winter Putty is Coming
Feb 24, 202130:00
The "H" is Silent
Feb 17, 202134:29
Enough of this Ruckus

Enough of this Ruckus

Saudi Arabia announces new modernization laws, An Australian Reporter is arrested in Beijing for espionage, Denmark announces a large construction project, and the skinniest house in London is put up for sale. 

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Feb 10, 202127:59
Hollyboob

Hollyboob

French Lawmakers introduce a bill to counter religious extremism, The UN condemnation of the coup in Myanmar Fails, The Croatian Government accuses four members of the European Parliament of trying to discredit their reputation, and the Hollywood sign gets a makeover.

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Feb 03, 202132:41
Good Morning, Vietnam!

Good Morning, Vietnam!

Protestors in India storm the Red Fort in Delhi, Poland calls on the EU to levy sanctions against Russia, The Congress in Vietnam meets to elect the new leaders of the communist party, and a man returns a library book that 72 years overdue.

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Jan 27, 202133:03
Twelve Angry Women

Twelve Angry Women

The Palestinian authority announces its intentions to hold elections, President Trump passes one final act giving amnesty to Venezuelan refugees, South Korea asks Japan to pay reparations for their actions in world war two, and protests erupt across Tunisia demanding economic reform. 

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Jan 20, 202134:09
To Russia with Love

To Russia with Love

Turkey announces its intentions to mend ties with Europe, the Russian opposition leader says he will return to Moscow after an assassination attempt, the US state department cancels a trip to Taiwan, and a man smashes the windows of the New Zealand Parliament.

Jan 13, 202135:38
Congress is in Session

Congress is in Session

Saudi Arabia and Qatar restore diplomatic relations, the UK and Turkey sign a large trade deal, Kim Jong Un admits that his economic plans failed, and violence erupts in Washington D.C.This is the World at Large, and we are Politics1001

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Jan 06, 202131:09
Chil'ean without a mask

Chil'ean without a mask

The Saudi Led coalition in Yemen once again attempts to unify, the Israeli Knesset dissolves leading the country into new elections, a new strain of Covid-19 and the president of Chile gets fined $3500 dollars for not wearing a mask.

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Dec 23, 202030:35
I'll Keep That in Mind, UN

I'll Keep That in Mind, UN

The UN votes again to demand that Russia leaves Crimea, Japan announces its intentions to build up missiles which can hit the Korean peninsula, Saudi Arabia and its allies attempt to lift their blockade and restore relations with Qatar, and an interview in Israel says that Alien life exists and Trump knows about it.

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Dec 09, 202027:01
The March on Delhi

The March on Delhi

Israel releases a backlog of over $1.2 dollars in tax revenue to the Palestinian Authority, Tens of thousands of farmers march on the Indian capital in rage, a bank is put under siege and raided in Brazil, and a woman is arrested in Sweden for locking her child up for 28 years.

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Dec 02, 202026:38
A real-life Batman?

A real-life Batman?

Pakistan and India both submit reports to the UN accusing each other of terrorism, A defector from North Korea leaps across the border into the South, a Turkish ship to Libya is forcibly stopped by the German Navy, and the leader of the right-wing party in the Netherlands steps down for racism.

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Nov 26, 202026:25
Australia Started It

Australia Started It

Truce broken after airstrikes are carried out in the capital of Iraq, the president of Turkey calls for a two-state solution in Cyprus, Poland and Hungary veto a stimulus bill in the EU, and China tells Australia to work to fix the deteriorating relationship between their two countries. 

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Nov 18, 202031:23
Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences

The crisis in Ethiopia continues to escalate, members of the UN human rights council such as Iran and Venezuela ask the United States to stop with its human rights violations, Violence breaks out in the Ivory coast over a recent election, and Azerbaijan and Armenia sign a peace deal.

Nov 11, 202031:05
The Haunting of Politics1001

The Haunting of Politics1001

Russia carries out intense bombing raids onto Turkish backed militias in Syria, India and the US sign a defense pact against China, the Filipino ambassador to Brazil is recalled for abuse, and an analysis of The Republican and Democrat parties before the US presidential election.

Oct 28, 202052:17
Whose oil is it anyway?

Whose oil is it anyway?

The German foreign ministry expresses deep concern with the actions of Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean. Canada slams China over human rights abuses, Israel and Lebanon meet to discuss border disputes, and protests arise in Thailand over the future of the monarchy.

Oct 14, 202020:60
Daralyse Lyons

Daralyse Lyons

Ian and Josh sit down with Daralyse Lyons, author of more than two dozen full-length books, podcast host of the demystifying diversity podcast, and actor. When she is not doing all that, she is discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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Oct 13, 202019:45
The Middle East's Worse Rom-Com

The Middle East's Worse Rom-Com

The Houthi leadership in Yemen tells the Saudi led coalition to take up their problems with Iran directly, the US holds a summit with leaders across Asia on the danger of China, a member of the Moroccan parliament suggests getting rid of pensions, and a couple from New York is kidnapped and brought to Canada to be held ransom.

Oct 07, 202024:32
Sugarcane Jane

Sugarcane Jane

Husband and wife music duo-Sugarcane Jane-joins Ian and Josh to talk about their new pro-trump album and their experience in the music industry as open conservatives. 

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Oct 04, 202027:39
Josh's Ultimatum

Josh's Ultimatum

Armenia and Azerbaijan reject international calls for peace amid continued violence, the leader of Hezbollah demand that France stops with its patronizing attitude, the Catalonian Separatist leader is forced to step down by the Spanish government for 18 months, and three ministers of the Bolivian government resign right before the election.

Sep 30, 202024:07
Regina Hanson

Regina Hanson

Regina Hanson author of “Racism: The Real Reason I Left the South," joins Ian and Josh to talk about her experience in the South, history, and modern race issues.

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Sep 28, 202032:49
The 2020 Election from a Romanian's Perspective | Andrei Serbanescu

The 2020 Election from a Romanian's Perspective | Andrei Serbanescu

“Sometimes an outside perspective is the clearer perspective.”  Andrei Serbanescu joins Ian and Josh to discuss the 2020 Presidential election from his nuanced and Interesting perspective.  

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Sep 26, 202026:29
Josh's Trash

Josh's Trash

The European Union draws up a new contract to deal with refugees from the Middle East and Africa, Cyprus vetoes a vote by the EU to place sanctions on Belarus, California promises to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in 15 years, and the flag of New Zealand was put atop a bridge in Australia, except its design was wrong.

Sep 23, 202021:31
Jeffrey Deskovic

Jeffrey Deskovic

At age 17 he was falsely accused of the rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl. After his exoneration and release after sixteen years in prison, he has dedicated his life to improving the Criminal Justice system and helping people stuck in situations like his own.  Jeffrey Deskovic joins Ian and Josh to share his story, and his thoughts on America's Criminal Justice system in these tumultuous times. 


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Sep 19, 202037:46
The UN is a Party Pooper

The UN is a Party Pooper

War continues to rage in Libya amid a UN call for an arms embargo, Venezuela has been accused by the international community of human rights violations, a peace deal is signed at the white house between Israel and its Arab counterparts, and Japan elects its new prime minister.

Sep 16, 202019:21
Nikola Mikovic

Nikola Mikovic

Freelance Journalist Nikol Mikovic joins Ian and Josh to talk about Belarus, the recent peace deal between Serbia and Kosovo, Serbian relations with Israel, and more!


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Sep 12, 202018:49
Digital Nomads

Digital Nomads

The Montenegrin opposition promises to continue to be pro-western once ascending to power, Australia seizes the visas of two Chinese scholars, flooding continues to ravage Sudan, and the US announces for more troops to be pulled out of Iraq.

Sep 09, 202017:01
Andrew Roberts

Andrew Roberts

Andrew Roberts-- historian and bestselling author of "Churchill: Walking with Destiny"-- joins Ian and Josh to discuss the life of Winston Churchill, Churchill's legacy, modern revisionist history, and more! 

Check out Andrew Robert's spectacular book "Churchill: Walking with Destiny," which has been called "the best single-volume biography of Churchill yet written" by the New York Times: https://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Walking-Destiny-Andrew-Roberts/dp/1101980990

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Sep 03, 202030:17
Good Spy to the Spanish Monarchy?

Good Spy to the Spanish Monarchy?

Resentment for the Spanish Monarchy continues to grow, Unemployment in Chile skyrockets, the US intercepts Russian fighter jets off the coast of Alaska, and a French military officer has been detained for links to the Russian Federation. 

Aug 30, 202020:59
Peace Deals Carry a lot of Weight

Peace Deals Carry a lot of Weight

Iran is furious at the United Arab Emirates for negotiating peace with Israel, a restaurant in China gets in trouble for weighing customers before they sit down, and the chairman of the Irish tourism authority resigns.

Aug 15, 202019:13
Jacinda's Dark Secert

Jacinda's Dark Secert

Opposition leader to the president of Belarus flees the country, a US court in Washington DC summons the crown prince of Saudi Arabia to face a lawsuit, the German foreign minister expresses frustration over possible US sanctions regarding a pipeline with Russia, New Zealand experiences an outbreak of COVID-19 after 102 days. and Putin says that his country has created a vaccine, which he tested on his own daughter.

Aug 11, 202019:59
Coup d'é-kim

Coup d'é-kim

Former US soldiers who tried to perform a “coup” of the Venezuelan government have been sentenced to 20 years in prison, Greece says that they and Turkey should go to court to settle their disputes, Kim Jong-Un takes his SUV to the countryside, and the US and Canada place new tariffs on each other.

Aug 08, 202019:50
Slightly Sophisticated
Aug 07, 202059:23
A Man of Pleasure?

A Man of Pleasure?

The Japanese government expresses outrage at a statue depicting their Prime minister as a man of pleasure, Poland agrees to a deal with the US allowing for more troops to be stationed within their borders, Turkey threatens the UAE by saying they will be held accountable for their actions, and Pakistan releases an updated map of their country, which includes Kashmir within its borders.

Aug 05, 202018:12
Iran's New Hobby: Model Boats

Iran's New Hobby: Model Boats

Iran tests its new ballistic missiles on a mock US naval vessel, China warns India to stop messing with its economy, the EU rejects requests for aid from towns across Poland for being anti LGBTQ, and Egypt sends troops to Syria.

Jul 30, 202018:15
Captain Philips 2

Captain Philips 2

Somalian prime minister kicked out of office in a surprise vote of no-confidence, Israel and Hezbollah exchange gunfire along the northern border, Germany rejects call for Russia to join the G7, and Tom Hanks becomes a citizen of Greece.

Jul 27, 202018:40
The (British) Empire Strikes Back

The (British) Empire Strikes Back

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Canada increase exponentially after the kingdom demands the return of a political refugee, Argentina condemns the UK for its continued hold on the Falkland Islands, and protests continue to grow in eastern Russia calling for the resignation of Putin.

Jul 18, 202019:14
Corona-Violence

Corona-Violence

Violence erupts across the Serbian capital after a clash with police in front of the parliamentary building, evidence emerges that former mayor of Seoul South Korea possibly committed suicide, and a series of events describing the rise and fall of the Brazillian Empire. 

Jul 11, 202030:06
License and Registration, Please

License and Registration, Please

Cuba calls for its people to grow their own food amid shortage, planes grounded in Pakistan due to some pilots not having a license to fly, controversy in Hong Kong, and a look into the series of events leading up to the US invasion of Iraq.

Jun 30, 202024:57
Trouble on the High Seas

Trouble on the High Seas

An unidentified submarine spotted off the coast of Japan, pirates ravage the Gulf of Mexico and an explanation behind the Yemen civil war. The crew breaks it all down for you in this swashbuckling episode of the world at large. 

Jun 21, 202040:05
Czech Your Dam Privilege, Poland

Czech Your Dam Privilege, Poland

Poland apologizes for accidentally invading the Czech Republic, Ethiopia and Egypt continue to fight over the limited water in the Nile River and deep dive into the collapse of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This is the World at Large, and we are Politics1001 

Jun 14, 202032:22
Where'd that Embassy Go?

Where'd that Embassy Go?

UN Recognized government in Libya makes major gains in the civil war, Chile Announces the shutdown of many embassies around the world, an abundance of stories from around the globe, and a look into the creation of the Austria Hungarian empire. 

Jun 09, 202029:33
Power Vacuums

Power Vacuums

Controversy in Turkey regarding Hagia Sophia and Greece, Russia pushes its influence in the Middle East and in space, Coronavirus continues to act up, and a deep dive into the Congo under Belgian Occupation. 

Jun 01, 202036:18