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In this episode of The Source, we interview author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler and examine the latest news on the Nord Stream pipeline bombing. We then discuss the war in Ukraine and whether NATO's delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine would give it the edge it needs over Russia. Finally, we discuss the Israeli pager attack in Lebanon and Syria, which, according to Israel, targeted Hezbollah militants. The page...

In this episode of The Source, we interview independent journalist and economist Dr. Shir Hever on the latest developments in Israel and Gaza. We begin the interview by examining the motivations behind the expansion of the Israeli military operation into the West Bank in Jenin and Tulkarem. We then talk about the domestic political situation in Israel, which includes the large-scale protests demanding a hostage deal as well as the ...

In this episode of The Source, we interview journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about his recent visit to southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah exchange rockets on an hourly basis. Lascaris gives us an insight into the escalating situation on the ground and into Hezbollah. We also discuss US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to Israel and whether the ceasefire agreement he...

In this episode of The Source, we speak with historian, journalist and author Vijay Prashad about the recent escalation between Israel and Iran. We then discuss the context of the recent elections in Venezuela by shedding light on the history of US intervention. We discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, including the US decision to deploy Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany by 2026, and which of the two US president...

In this episode of The Source, we speak with author, history professor and director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, Peter Kuznick, about recent developments in US politics, including the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump and the withdrawal of current US President Joe Biden from the upcoming US presidential election. We also examine the significance of the US decision to deploy Tomaha...

In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about Israel's Hannibal Directive, which, according to an investigation by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, was used by Israel during the Hamas attack on October 7. The Hannibal Directive allows the Israeli military to use all necessary force to prevent the capture of soldiers. They also dis...

In our final Julian Assange case update, we report on what led up to the conclusion of the extradition proceedings of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. After several months of intense negotiations between Assange’s legal team and the United States Department of Justice, a plea agreement was reached. Assange plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defense information and was sentenced to time served. ...

In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza interviews former International Peace Bureau executive director and peace activist Reiner Braun. Zain begins the interview by assessing the significance of the results of the 2024 European Union elections. They then discuss the escalating situation in Ukraine, in particular France's decision to send French military trainers to support the Ukrainian military. Finally they mo...

In this episode of The Source, our Senior Editor Zain Raza interviews Lawrence Wilkerson, retired Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, on the latest developments surrounding Gaza and Ukraine. Zain begins the interview by assessing the significance of growing political sentiment in the US and Germany for lifting Ukraine's long-standing restriction on striking targets in Russian territory. They then discuss Ukraine...

In this episode of The Source, we interview journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants against Israel and Hamas. We also assess the international reaction and the double standards of the West, which supported the ICC when it came to the indictment of the Russian leadership, but undermines it when it comes to Israel. We also evaluate the signi...

In this report, we provide an update on the extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from London, England. During a two-hour permission to appeal hearing on Monday May 20 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Judges Victoria Sharp and Jeremy Johnson listened to arguments presentated by both the Crown Prosecution Service and the defense. The judges also took into consideration both parties written submissions. Shortly after th...

In this episode of The Source, we interview world-renowned economist, UN advisor and best-selling author Jeffrey D. Sachs on the recent developments in Ukraine and Gaza. We begin the interview by assessing the student protests at American universities and whether they are anti-Semitic. Then we examine the role of the United States in relation to Israel's attack in Gaza. Finally, we talk about recent developments regarding Ukraine, ...

In this episode of The Source, we speak with author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler about the latest developments surrounding Israel-Gaza and Ukraine. We begin the interview by examining the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then we talk about the recent row between Israel and Iran and the West's response. We look at the recent government crackdown on the Palestine conference organized by Je...

In this episode of The Source, we interview journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about Iran's retaliatory strike against Israel with 300 drones and missiles. We also provide context to this incident and examine the West's reaction. Finally, we discuss how to de-escalate tensions and prevent a major war between Israel and Iran.

ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. ...

In this episode of The Source, we speak with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice, accusing the country of enabling the genocide in Gaza. We also discuss the significance of the Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria. We analyze the Western portrayal of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, which asserts that i...

In this episode of The Source, we interview independent journalist and economist Dr. Shir Hever about a recent report that reveals the shocking extent of German military aid to Israel. We also discuss a lawsuit filed against the German government based on this report, which aims to ensure that it complies with international law and ends its arms supplies to Israel. A similar lawsuit filed by human rights groups in the Netherlands f...

In this episode of The Source, we interview historian, journalist and author Vijay Prashad. We begin the interview with a look at the recent UK High Court ruling on the extradition of Julian Assange to the US. We then inquire about the reasons for the US abstention in the recent UN Security Council vote on Gaza, which enabled the adoption of a resolution calling for a ceasefire. Previously, the US had vetoed any resolution calling ...

In this episode of The Source, we interview Professor Emeritus of Economics (University of Massachusetts) and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff, on the economic impact of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on the global economy. We also assess the reasons for the economic downturn in Germany and take a look at the global rise of artificial intelligence and question whether society would benefit from it.

ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: ...

In this episode of The Source, we speak with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about the recent audio leak on the Taurus cruise missile, also known as the wiretap affair. This leak revealed how high-ranking German air force officers discussed the use of the Taurus cruise missile in Ukraine to attack Russia. This contradicted the public statements of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had rule...