Matt Wolfe
Theatre critic at the International New York Times who discusses the Olivier Awards and theatre recommendations in the episode.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 36min
The Middle East war: why did diplomacy fail and what now?
Matt Wolfe, theatre critic at the International New York Times, shares stage picks. Latika Burke, writer-at-large for The Nightly, brings sharp reporting on international affairs. Oscar Guardiola Rivera, professor of international law, adds legal and geopolitical analysis. They debate failed diplomacy in Islamabad, risks around the Strait of Hormuz, US policy toward Cuba, political popularity, and ethical dilemmas of AI and the afterlife.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 58min
Venezuela opens up its oil industry. Plus: a look ahead at Costa Rica’s presidential elections
Terry Stiasny, political journalist and author, offers concise international political takes. Matt Wolfe, theatre critic at the International New York Times, reviews stage highlights. Andrew Thompson, Latin America specialist, breaks down Venezuela’s move to open oil to foreign firms and previews Costa Rica’s presidential contest. They also touch on Cuba, regional political shifts and theatre standouts in short, lively segments.
Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
Trump convenes the Board of Peace
Andrew Muller, satirical Monocle commentator; Matt Wolfe, International NYT theatre critic; Gorana Gerjic, Monocle security correspondent; Volker Perthes, former UN special representative on Sudan; Zizet Dhaka-Zali, former UN adviser on multilateral diplomacy. They discuss Trump’s Board of Peace and who joined, the harsh reality in Gaza, how diplomacy could push a Sudan ceasefire, fractures in multilateralism, plus a roundup of global headlines and theatre picks.
