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Disorder Podcast
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Ordering our era of global disorder.

Hosted by Jason Pack. Regularly featuring @alexhh.bsky.social, @janekinninmont.bsky.social, @snellarthur.bsky.social

disordershow@gmail.com

Latest ep - https://tr.ee/ksicr-3Wty

Partnered with @rusi.bsky.social
With Zohran Mamdani set to be New York's next Mayor, Democrats face a choice. How do they talk about winning issues – cost of living, housing, transport – from a centrist view?

This week, Jane and Jason discuss the key takeaways from Mamdani's win, and what it says about the Democrats' path ahead.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Could the election of Mamdani inadvertently help Trump?

Could Zohran Mamdani's election win as New York mayor actually be a gift for disorderers like Trump? Jason and @janekinninmont.bsky.social debate this in next week's episode. Here's a preview.
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Can Trump be defeated by courts or ballots?

Whether on immigration or tariffs, Trump has repeatedly tussled with the courts. So, is the justice system strong enough to contain him? Or does it all depend on elections? Listen to CNN legal analyst Elie Honig's answer on Disorder's Youtube channel.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Trump's presidency has seen a more weaponised Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi.

So, is the DOJ being used to go after Trump's political enemies? And if so, what is the best way to resist executive overreach?

Jason speaks to CNN's Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig to find out.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Is the US-Israel relationship a strategic asset or liability?

In this listener questions episode, Jason and Jane discuss the strategic value of the US-Israel alliance and the new sanctions on Russia, asking how the US could better approach both conflicts.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Why has the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban been so controversial?

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans have been banned from Aston Villa game due to safety concerns, according to  West Midlands Police. But that has created uproar with Kier Starmer and Israeli politicians. So why was it made? Mark Lobel explains.
October 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As Trump paraded as a self appointed peacemaker, there was another person being thanked behind the scenes.

Jonathan Powell isn’t a name most people know. But he was very influential in getting Gaza ceasefire deal signed. How does he do it?

Join disorder.supportingcast.fm to find out.
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Will Gaza Ceasefire lead to lasting peace?

Now that the Gaza Peace Deal has been signed between Israel and Hamas, how do we make it long lasting? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Israel's military has started to withdraw from Gaza and the struggle for control over the strip has begun. But what would a Palestinian state look like?

We speak to Palestinian-American businessman Sam Bahour about life in the West Bank and what's next for the region.
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Why is everyone talking about Farage?

UK Conference season saw multiple leaders try to take on Nigel Farage and Reform UK, despite the party only having a handful of MPs. But why? And who is the leader refusing to do the same? Mark Lobel explains.

Mark on Disorder www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoiD...
October 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Is Trump's Gaza Ceasefire Going to Last?

Trump has announced a ceasefire deal today between Hamas and Israel, but can it stick? And how can it lead to lasting peace in the region? @janekinninmont.bsky.social discusses.

For more on October 7th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNq...
October 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Marking 2 years since October 7th, Disorder host Jason Pack speaks to Phil Rosenberg, President of The Board of Deputies of British Jews.

They discuss how misinformation fuels antisemitism’s rise and whether UK policy is helpful.

Join us next week to hear Sam Bahour share the view from Ramallah.
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
How is Trump changing the UN? Can it adapt to declining US support?

Running through the highlights of UNGA week, Crisis Group's UN expert Richard Gowan tells Disorder host @janekinninmont.bsky.social of @una-uk.bsky.social how Trump's presidency has changed the UN in an era of global conflict.
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Will Trump's Gaza peace plan work?

Trump and Netanyahu announced their peace plan for Gaza, but is it realistic? @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains.

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October 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
In the latest episode of Disorder, Jane and Jason answer your top questions.

Is free speech dead in America? How does censorship work? Can the UK Green Party’s Zack  Polanski fight Farage’s Neo-populism? Is the answer to Trump Gavin Newsom or Zohran Mamdani?

Watch the latest episode to find out!
September 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
What does Trump's UNGA speech mean for the future of the UN?

Reporting from New York, @janekinninmont.bsky.social explains what the US' approach to the UN might be under Trump, and what it means for the future of the organisation.
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Amid the chaos of Trump's presidency - ever-changing tariffs, tampering with the Fed, and mass deportation efforts - markets have rallied to record highs. Worldwide, US trading partners rush to gain tariff concessions from the president.

Jason asks FT columnist @katie0martin.ft.com why.
September 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Israel's strike on Qatar, the leading mediator in ceasefire talks and a close US ally, has put the region on edge. GCC countries have reacted swiftly: Saudi Arabia signed a defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan.

So, how has the strike been viewed across the region - and within Israel itself?
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
What can we expect from Trump's UK visit?

On the latest Disorder episode, Jason and Mark argue some time with King Charles and a golf range couldn't hurt British efforts at diplomacy with the US president. So, will Starmer know how to play his cards right?

Catch the episode on Youtube or Spotify.
September 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Is Trump's 'America First' a real strategy? How will Israel's strikes on Qatar impact the region? Can AI change our economic habits?

Listen as BBC's Mark Lobel joins Jason Pack on the latest episode of Disorder podcast to discuss Trump's foreign policy, Israel's right-wing shift, and much more.
September 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
What happens now that Israel has bombed Hamas leaders in Doha?

@janekinninmont.bsky.social explains whether Israel's bombing in Qatar has ruined any chance of a ceasefire.
September 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Can Britain lead on Migration, Rule of Law and Public Health?

This week, Disorder co-hosts Jane and Jason speak to Michael Stephens about his new report, ‘Rules Britannia’. From migration to climate, Gaza to Iran, and Trump to Ukraine, Michael explains how Britain can Order the Global Disorder.
September 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Are China and India competing in Bangladesh?

As Bangladesh enters a new era, so does its role in the world. So how does China see this moment? And where does South Asia fit in the new Cold War?

Listen to Jason and Taufiq Rahim discuss all of this and more on this week's episode of Disorder.
September 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A struggle for influence is unfolding inside Bangladesh: undergoing an rocky democratic transition, it is at the heart of a new great game for South Asia.

Investigating Bangladesh as a microcosm of the Global Enduring Disorder, Jason speaks to Taufiq Rahim to explore what's next for the region.
September 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM