Disorder Podcast

Does Zack Polanski understand democracy?

Jason analyses Zack Polanski's appearance on The Rest is Politics: Leading – is he just another neo-populist like Trump?

What's the real reason for Trump's tariffs - is it about the economy?

Disorder hears from FT journalist Philip Coggan to learn how Trump is reshaping the global economy and the dire economic challenges facing European leaders.

Catch the full episode on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Was COP30 a success or failure?

With the COP30 Conference in Brazil closing without much of a deal, what does this mean for the future of multi lateral agreements? @una-uk.bsky.social's @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.

Can Canada mega-order the world?

Despite stormy relations with the Trump administration, Canada's PM Mark Carney is unfazed, recently passing one of the largest budgets in the nation's history.

So, how is Carney handling ties with Canada's closest ally? And is there a lesson for other US allies?

Why did Mamdani meet Trump?

Zohran Mamdani meet Donald Trump in the White House on Friday and the result caught many people by surprise. So why did they meet? Jason Pack explains.

Disagreeing agreeably with Jason about Mamdani this week

With Zohran Mamdani set to be New York's next Mayor, Democrats face a choice. How do they talk about winning issues – cost of living, housing, transport – from a centrist view?

This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.

Could the election of Mamdani inadvertently help Trump?

Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.

Can Trump be defeated by courts or ballots?

Whether on immigration or tariffs, Trump has repeatedly tussled with the courts. So, is the justice system strong enough to contain him? Or does it all depend on elections? Listen to CNN legal analyst Elie Honig's answer on Disorder's Youtube channel.

Trump's presidency has seen a more weaponised Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi.

So, is the DOJ being used to go after Trump's political enemies? And if so, what is the best way to resist executive overreach?

Jason speaks to CNN's Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig to find out.

Is the US-Israel relationship a strategic asset or liability?

In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.

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Why has the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban been so controversial?

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been banned from Aston Villa game due to safety concerns, according to  West Midlands Police. But that has created uproar with Kier Starmer and Israeli politicians. So why was it made? Mark Lobel explains.

As Trump paraded as a self appointed peacemaker, there was another person being thanked behind the scenes.

Jonathan Powell isn’t a name most people know. But he was very influential in getting Gaza ceasefire deal signed. How does he do it?

Join disorder.supportingcast.fm to find out.

Will Gaza Ceasefire lead to lasting peace?

Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.

Israel's military has started to withdraw from Gaza and the struggle for control over the strip has begun. But what would a Palestinian state look like?

We speak to Palestinian-American businessman Sam Bahour about life in the West Bank and what's next for the region.

Why is everyone talking about Farage?

UK Conference season saw multiple leaders try to take on Nigel Farage and Reform UK, despite the party only having a handful of MPs. But why? And who is the leader refusing to do the same? Mark Lobel explains.

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Is Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Going to Last?

Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.

For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...

Marking 2 years since October 7th, Disorder host Jason Pack speaks to Phil Rosenberg, President of The Board of Deputies of British Jews.

They discuss how misinformation fuels antisemitism’s rise and whether UK policy is helpful.

Join us next week to hear Sam Bahour share the view from Ramallah.

New episode: dissecting UNGA in 30 mins - less than half the length of Trump’s speech! - with @crisisgroup.org’s @richardgowan1.bsky.social.

How is Trump changing the UN? Can it adapt to declining US support?

Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.

How is Trump changing the UN? Can it adapt to declining US support?

Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.

Will Trump's Gaza peace plan work?

Trump and Netanyahu announced their peace plan for Gaza, but is it realistic? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.

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In the latest episode of Disorder, Jane and Jason answer your top questions.

Is free speech dead in America? How does censorship work? Can the UK Green Party’s Zack  Polanski fight Farage’s Neo-populism? Is the answer to Trump Gavin Newsom or Zohran Mamdani?

Watch the latest episode to find out!

What does Trump's UNGA speech mean for the future of the UN?

Reporting from New York, @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains what the US' approach to the UN might be under Trump, and what it means for the future of the organisation.

Amid the chaos of Trump's presidency - ever-changing tariffs, tampering with the Fed, and mass deportation efforts - markets have rallied to record highs. Worldwide, US trading partners rush to gain tariff concessions from the president.

Jason asks FT columnist @katie0martin.ft.com why.

Israel's strike on Qatar, the leading mediator in ceasefire talks and a close US ally, has put the region on edge. GCC countries have reacted swiftly: Saudi Arabia signed a defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan.

So, how has the strike been viewed across the region - and within Israel itself?

What can we expect from Trump's UK visit?

On the latest Disorder episode, Jason and Mark argue some time with King Charles and a golf range couldn't hurt British efforts at diplomacy with the US president. So, will Starmer know how to play his cards right?

Catch the episode on Youtube or Spotify.

Is Trump's 'America First' a real strategy? How will Israel's strikes on Qatar impact the region? Can AI change our economic habits?

Listen as BBC's Mark Lobel joins Jason Pack on the latest episode of Disorder podcast to discuss Trump's foreign policy, Israel's right-wing shift, and much more.