Charles Hecker
Russia analyst and author who appears for the newspapers segment and to discuss US politics and international developments.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 58min
The week in world affairs: Asia’s elections and global developments
Ash Bhardwaj, travel and defence expert and author, weighs in on tourism trends, major sporting events and security. Charles Hecker, Russia analyst and author, discusses geopolitics, media turmoil and international business ties. They explore train carriage design, Olympic reporting, global soft power through sports, newsroom economics and recent elections in Japan and Thailand.
Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
How close is too close for Germany and China? Beijing meeting sets the stage
Aaron Burnett, a Senior Fellow in Berlin, dives into Germany's critical economic reliance on China, exposing risks tied to rare earths and defense. Charles Hecker analyzes political shifts, including Trump’s stance on Epstein files and US military moves near Venezuela. Inzaman Rashid reports on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 at Cityscape Global, while Juliette Lindley discusses the Pope's outreach to Hollywood, blending faith with modern culture. Andrew Ross Sorkin warns of potential financial bubbles, making connections to AI's influence and past market crashes.
