Journalist Jack Parker presents ‘Window on the World’, the podcast asking big questions about issues that aren’t happening on your doorstep. Each episode discusses a major story in international current affairs and politics, with the help of expert guests.
After a turbulent few months in Israel, Jack speaks to fellow journalist Barnaby Papadopulos about the recent deadly flare-up in the Israel-Gaza conflict, whether the new eight-party coalition government can survive, and whether the Netanyahu era really is over.
17 Mar 2021
06. France: Is the Right in crisis?
With former President Nicolas Sarkozy the latest centre-right politician found guilty of corruption in France, Jack speaks to Dr David Lees from the University of Warwick about whether the Right's image has been tarnished, and how far-right leader Marine Le Pen has become a contender for President.
22 Feb 2021
05. Will the farmers' protests change India?
Jack speaks to Dr Subir Sinha, Senior Lecturer in Institutions and Development at SOAS, about why millions of farmers in India are protesting against new laws, how international figures have entered the scene, and what the protests could mean for India in the short and long term.
Content warning: this episode contains brief discussion of suicide as a form of protest.
24 Jan 2021
04. Germany: Are the Merkel years really over?
As Germany enters its final year with Angela Merkel as Chancellor, Jack speaks to Omran Shroufi from the University of York about the recent CDU leadership vote, Merkel's legacy, and how coronavirus could shape the upcoming federal elections.
15 Nov 2020
03. Are Democrats and Republicans really so different?
Journalist Jack Parker talks to two Americans living in the UK – one voted for Donald Trump, the other for Joe Biden. They discuss their reasons for voting the way they did, and their thoughts on the state of America today.
1 Nov 2020
02. Why are Azerbaijan and Armenia at war right now?
In this episode, journalist Jack Parker is joined by expert Dr Carol Weaver to discuss the reasons for war over Nagorno-Karabakh, the state of international relations, and the role of propaganda in the conflict.
22 Oct 2020
01. Is Trump trying to lose the election?
In this first episode, journalist Jack Parker discusses the importance of mail-in ballots, polling data, and a divisive strategy that Donald Trump could use to return to the White House.
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