The Rachman Review

Scientists are using AI to decode animal sounds and potentially 'translate' them into human language. The podcast explores the possibility of 'speaking' to animals like whales and bats and the ethical implications of doing so responsibly.

The podcast discusses the aftermath of Brexit in Britain, exploring the negative impact on trade relationships and regulations. It analyzes the government's response and the potential long-term effects, including the decline of Britain's reputation and global standing.

Gideon Rachman discusses nuclear war, deadly pandemic, and AI risks with Jason Matheny, president of the Rand Corporation and former director for technology policy on President Biden’s National Security Council. They explore China's belief in controlling nuclear escalation, the importance of direct communication, and the urgent need for biodefenses and surveillance systems. The speakers emphasize rethinking national security strategies to address emerging technologies like AI and synthetic biology.

US Senator Chris Murphy discusses Biden's proposed peace deal and strained US-Saudi Arabia relationship. Saudi Arabia's global activity and Putin's hold on power. Reflections on Trump's potential conviction and broken Republican Party. Transatlantic cohesion, China, and Brexit challenges. Saudi-Israeli normalization and implications for US security.

Gideon and Sergei discuss the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, its impact on Russian stability and the war in Ukraine. Topics include Prigozhin's actions, the Russian economy, and the effectiveness of sanctions.

Who is Sergei Leontiev? To the US asylum system, he’s an exiled Russian banker who was persecuted by the state and forced to flee. To Russia, he’s said to be responsible for massive fraud. On The Russian Banker, a new series from the Financial Times, reporters Courtney Weaver and Stefania Palma try to uncover the truth, and find a story that tells us about Russia today and how people in the west build stories about who’s good and who’s bad. The Russian Banker is a special series that will run on the Behind the Money podcast starting Aug. 30. Listen to The Russian Banker by subscribing to the Behind the Money podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigative journalist Miles Johnson discusses the intricate links between international crime and geopolitics, including state-backed criminal groups, religious extremists involved in the drug trade, and the global reach of criminal networks. The podcast also explores encrypted messaging systems used by criminals, the security risks faced by journalists, and the connections between Italian criminals and the Colombian drug trade.

China’s assertiveness on the global stage has reinvigorated economic and political ties between the US and Japan. Leo Lewis, the FT’s Asia business editor, discusses what’s changed with Rahm Emanuel, the US ambassador to Japan. Want more? Free links:Corporate Japan back in the hunt for US dealsJapan looks to expand diplomatic corps in overseas charm offensiveTokyo could win ‘not China’ global hub status — but it must want itSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts – please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Lulu Smyth and Fiona Symon. Sound design by Breen Turner.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump was indicted this week on charges related to his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. But the former president is also in the running for the 2024 presidential election and polls suggest he’s likely to win the Republican nomination. Gideon Rachman is joined by Professor Peter Trubowitz, director of the US Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to discuss what this all means for Trump’s future and the future of American democracy. Want more?Trump and American democracy’s time of trial  Donald Trump indicted for ‘unprecedented’ attempt to overturn US election The cases against Donald Trump  Subscribe to The Rachman review wherever you get your podcasts – please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Lulu Smyth and Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sudanese people are being held hostage by warring generals in a power struggle that has already lasted 100 days. With no solution in sight, the fighting risks drawing in outside actors like Russia’s Wagner group and destabilising neighbouring countries. David Pilling, the FT’s Africa editor, discusses the state of the conflict and its repercussions for the region with political analysts Kholood Khair and Alan Boswell. Clips: Middle East Eye; VOA; Human Rights Watch; Sky News.More on this topic:Sudan’s descent into violence poses new threat to volatile Sahel regionThe crisis in Sudan calls for a new model of humanitarian aid‘The garden of war’: horseback killers return to DarfurSudan conflict delivers fresh blow to China’s African lending strategySubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by David Pilling. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.