The Foreign Report

Written by: Last Podcast Network
  • Summary

  • The world is speckled with powder kegs ready to pop off into conflicts that could cost the US billions in blood and treasure. Understanding the current context, history, and motivations of all the players will inform audiences into what is actually happening in the world. Hosts Seena Ghaznavi (producer, comedian, lawyer) and Saman Arbabi (activist, journalist, satirist, and producer) will combine history, current public data sets, and expert interviews to forecast what could happen in the coming years in hot zones throughout the world.
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Episodes
  • TikTok's Quiet Dance Around Data Mining
    Jan 25 2025

    Trump has welcomed us into the “Golden Age” of America, so of course we’re talking about all that he warned us of in his inauguration speech. From declaring cartels as terrorist organizations and issuing energy-focused executive orders to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, we unpack the far-reaching implications of these decisions. And our main story this week is all about TikTok– the temporary ban, its controversial data practices, and the app's potential as a tool for espionage or social manipulation.

    Follow The Show:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow

    Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/

    Follow the Hosts:

    https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/samanism/

    Articles referenced:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transcript-trump-inauguration-speech-2025/

    https://www.npr.org/2025/01/20/g-s1-43759/trump-inaugural-address-key-moments

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    59 mins
  • The Space Race 2.0
    Jan 18 2025

    Seena talks about the horrific LA fires and climate change – we also discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and turn to clips of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. It turns out Saman may be just as qualified if not more, to be the Defense Secretary. And our main story this week is the modern space race. Saman gets us up to speed on the strategic competition between global powers and private companies in the quest for space domination.

    Follow The Show:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow

    Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/

    Follow the Hosts:

    https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/samanism/

    Articles referenced:

    https://time.com/7205644/los-angeles-california-fires-climate-change/

    https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-01-12/california-homeowners-are-getting-cancelled-by-their-insurers-and-the-reasons-are-dubious

    https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/01/military-emissions-climate-cop28/677151/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/09/emissions-gaza-israel-hamas-war-climate-change?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/g-s1-42883/ceasefire-israel-hamas-gaza-hostage-release

    https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-01-15-24/index.html

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    59 mins
  • Demo Dick and SEAL Team 6
    Jan 11 2025

    Trump wants the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada - what’s next, renaming the Gulf of Mexico? Yes, actually! This week, we talk about all of Trump’s desires, Jimmy Carter's passing, and the New Year’s Day terrorist attacks. And for our main course, Saman serves up a juicy story about Richard Marcinko and we deep dive into the history of Navy SEAL Team 6 and the Red Cell project.

    Follow The Show:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow

    Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/

    Follow the Hosts:

    https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en

    https://www.instagram.com/samanism/

    Articles Referenced:

    https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-wont-rule-out-using-economic-military-coercion-to-gain-control-of-greenland-panama-canal-ff6baf14?utm_source=semafor

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tesla-cybertruck-appears-burst-flames-trump-hotel-las-vegas-rcna185932

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-orleans-vehicle-crash-bourbon-street-crowd-casualties-shooting/

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    47 mins

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