Ash Badwaj
Journalist and author known for commentary on travel and geopolitics, contributing analysis on international affairs and cultural topics during the episode.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 36min
The war in Iran’s effect on Ukraine. And: Universal healthcare as a moral imperative
Emin Agalarov, developer behind the Seabreeze masterplan in Baku. Tira Schubart, scientist offering policy-minded takes on geopolitics and tech. Ash Badwaj, journalist on travel and international affairs. They discuss Iran’s strikes and leadership uncertainty affecting Ukraine. They debate drones, satellite intelligence, Europe’s support politics, the moral push for universal healthcare, school phone bans, and large-scale urban development plans.
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Nov 13, 2025 • 41min
Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?
Rachel Cunliffe, Associate Political Editor at The New Statesman, and Ash Badwaj, journalist and author, delve into Russia's surprising recruiting of over 200 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine. They discuss unorthodox recruitment tactics and the troubling narratives from captured recruits, revealing low morale and tragic consequences. Meanwhile, in a separate segment, Sebastian Bazin, CEO of Accor Hotels, shares insights from the Tourize Summit, exploring the Middle East's hospitality and tourism growth amidst global shifts.
Mar 27, 2026 • 59min
Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation? Plus: Art Basel Hong Kong
Andrew Muller, witty news satirist; Alexei Korilov, Central Europe reporter; Yossi Mecklenburg, Middle East analyst; Ash Badwaj, aviation expert; Karsten Brzezki, European macro economist. They discuss how the Iran war could spike energy and food prices, ripple through European growth and fiscal choices, and force airlines to reroute, cut capacity and rethink connections. Art Basel in Hong Kong and cultural stories round out the conversation.
