Barham Salih

Barham Salih, UNHCR chief and former Iraqi president, on displacement and regional humanitarian strain. Maria Tadeo, Euronews EU editor, on the Hungary leaks scandal, EU reactions and security implications. Benny Engelbrecht, Danish Social Democrat MP, on the snap election result and coalition prospects. Multiple short, sharp conversations on politics, leaks and mounting regional tensions.

Barham Salih, former Iraqi president and new UN refugee chief, reports from Kharkiv on mass displacement, winter hardships, and global refugee pressures. Joachim Trier, Norwegian filmmaker, discusses Sentimental Value, family trauma, and awards season. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN medical correspondent, compares Danish and U.S. childhood vaccine approaches. Jon Meacham, presidential historian, explores memory, contested history, and threats to democratic norms.

This podcast features Dr. Barham Salih, the recently appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Wahiga Mwaura, a field reporter at Kakuma refugee camp. Salih discusses the pressing need for reform in response to global displacement and emphasizes durable solutions for refugees. Mwaura shares on-the-ground insights into refugees' experiences at Kakuma. The conversation also touches on the growing urban fitness communities in Africa, where social media is fostering connections and wellbeing among runners in cities like Abuja and Nairobi.