Review by Emily Shultis

The short:

The award-nominated podcast dives into the intricacies of Middle Eastern foreign relations, the complexities of their multifaceted history, and places their politics in the wider global context, incorporating first-hand experience.

The long: 

The podcast is hosted by Thomas Small, a Middle East expert, and Aimen Dean, a former Al Qaeda member and jihadist turned MI6 agent. With two seasons, they first explore the War on Terror and what this meant for armed groups in the region. They then turn their attention to the New World Order, the era of capitalism triumph, touching on regions spanning from Russia to the U.S. Aimen and Thomas explore the complexities of the region, unraveling inside secrets and never-before-told stories from former Al Qaeda members.

To listen or not to listen:

100% Listen!!! This podcast breaks down the Middle East historical complexities in such a manner that makes it both highly intriguing, and equally feasible to grasp. For anyone who is interested in current Middle Eastern affairs, this podcast helps to bridge the information gap that undoubtedly exists in other podcasts.