The Inside Story Podcast

Is social media addictive? Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court, defending his company against charges of deliberately designing features that are addictive to children. Just how much influence does social media have on youth users? And how harmful could it be to their mental health?
In this episode:
Adele Walton, Online safety campaigner and author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World
Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely.org
Donna Dawson, psychologist focusing on personality and behaviour
Host: James Bays
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The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. It cites security concerns, but is the move enough to prevent ISIL from re-emerging in Syria?
In this episode:
Zeidon Alkinani, independent researcher on identity politics in Iraq and the Middle East
Colin Clarke, executive director of The Soufan Center
Sarah Sanbar, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch
Host: James Bays
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India hosts an international gathering focusing on the impact of AI's growing dominance. What's the best approach to governing the use of such rapidly advancing technology? And can it be regulated?
In this episode:
Amba Kak, Co-Director of the A.I. Now Institute
Ruta Piepina, Associate Professor at Riga Graduate School of Law
Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Israel has taken another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank — approving the registration of Palestinian land as state land. It follows a decision that makes it easier for settlers to seize Palestinian property. So, what are the implications of Israel's ongoing land grab?
In this episode:
Mohammad Dahleh, Human rights lawyer
Mitchell Barak, Founder of KEEVOON Research, Strategy and Communications
Simon Mabon, Professor of Middle East and International Politics at Lancaster University
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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African nations must have permanent seats on the UN Security Council, the head of the world body tells the African Union. Most of Asia and Latin America don't have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the United Nations be reformed?
In this episode:
Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Scholar, International Relations and African Politics, University of Colorado Denver.
Mukesh Kapila, Former UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan.
Tim Murithi, Senior Advisor, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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