Factal Forecast
Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.
Episodes
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the US-Denmark-Greenland deal aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, plus more on the anniversary of the Iguala mass kidnapping in Mexico, protests by supporters of Pakistan’s Imran Khan, a bank strike in India, and a public-sector strike in France.
FYI: Our next episode will be out Oct. 8, 2026
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Matthew Hipolito discuss election-related violence in the southern Philippines' Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, plus more on a NATO Chiefs of Defense meeting, the UN General Assembly Debate, elections in Morocco, and China’s president visiting the US.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the escalation of the war in Yemen, plus more on the BRICS summit, a parliamentary election in Sweden, Mexico’s Independence Day, and a parliamentary election in Russia.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the devastating flooding in Nepal, plus more on a rail strike in Italy, the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the recent coordinated arson attacks in southern Thailand, plus more on a voting rights march in Washington, D.C., a constitutional referendum in Guinea-Bissau, the start of the US Open, and a presidential election in Estonia.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss a controversial border project involving Big Bend National Park in Texas, plus more on an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., an annual speech from Singapore’s prime minister, a doctors’ strike in Paraguay, and Independence Day in Ukraine.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the deadly earthquake in Colombia, plus more on Pakistan's Independence Day, the migrant influx in Spain’s Ceuta, several primary elections in the US, and tariffs on Canada possibly kicking in.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jess Fino discuss the rush of migrants at the border between Morocco and the Spanish territory of Ceuta, plus more on a WorldPride March in Amsterdam, regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, several primary elections in the US, and a general election in Zambia.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the devastating flooding in Chile, plus more on an election in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a State of the Nation Address in the Philippines, an inauguration for Peru’s new president, and a meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
FYI: Our next episode will be out Aug. 6, 2026
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the renewed U.S. blockade and attacks on Iran as well as new escalations in Yemen, plus more on Colombia’s new congress getting started, former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appearing in a U.S. court, protests in Peru, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, plus more on the 250th Independence Day in the United States, an impeachment trial for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, Israel attending a UN policing conference, and the U.K.’s Labour Party undergoing a leadership contest.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, plus more on Juneteenth, a runoff election in Colombia, primary elections in New York, Maryland, and Utah, and the World Cup “Pride Match.”
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FYI: Our next episode will be out July 2, 2026
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the earthquake in the southern Philippines that's left dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced, plus more on a UFC fight at the White House, a referendum in Switzerland, the EU Summit, and the Juneteenth holiday in the U.S.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss protests in Kenya over an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans, plus more on an oil workers strike in Norway, elections in Armenia and Peru, and the opening game of the World Cup.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jordan Seagrove discuss the elusive Iran peace deal, plus more on the Champions League Final, elections in Colombia and Ethiopia, and a general strike in Portugal.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss the protests spreading across Bolivia amid their worst economic crisis in decades, plus more on an election in Cyprus, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, talks on a U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, and the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the Iran war impasse and growing public concern, plus more on a primary election in Louisiana, a general strike in Italy, Taiwan’s legislature voting on impeachment against President Lai, and NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Matthew Hipolito discuss the deadly hantavirus outbreak affecting a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, plus more on Victory Day in Russia, a U.S. Supreme Court deadline on an abortion drug, a national strike in Belgium, and U.S. President Donald Trump headed to China.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the recent coordinated attacks across Mali by al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists, plus more on the UAE's exit from OPEC, South Korea’s plan for nuclear-powered submarines, local elections in the U.K., and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit in the Philippines.
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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the Iran blockade, plus more on air traffic controllers striking in Spain, an election in Bulgaria, Trump’s tariff refund tool going live, and a redistricting referendum in Virginia.
Our next episode will be out April 30, 2026.
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