BACK STORY WITH DANA LEWIS

Dana Lewis is a veteran World Affairs Correspondent. He's been everywhere. From global war zones to the streets of London where he is based. He has been based in Jerusalem, and Moscow. And he loves talking to people about whats behind the headlines. Award winning. "A real in the trenches reporter". Great interviewing skills and easy to listen to.

BACK STORY WITH DANA LEWIS is a news podcast hosted by Dana Lewis, with 181 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dana Lewis hosts BACK STORY WITH DANA LEWIS, a news show with 181 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Iran Ceasefire, And Dubai's Recovery

  Apr 8, 202643 minS6

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A ceasefire in Iran gets announced, but the harder question lands: what if the side that took the most bombing still holds the real leverage? We dig into the Iran ceasefire through the one geographic fact no press conference can rewrite: the Strait of Hormuz. When a chokepoint can function like a toll booth for global shipping, “mission accomplished” starts to sound like marketing, not strategy.<br/><br/>I’m joined by retired British Army officer and former NATO deputy supreme allied commander General Richard Shirreff to unpack why military damage does not automa...

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  Canada And Trump, and Ukraine vs Russia's Imperial Ambitions

  Jan 9, 202542 minS0

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  Episode #6

  Nuclear Escalation: Global Arms and the Ukraine Russia Conflict

  Nov 19, 202440 minS7

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>How close are we to the use of a nuclear weapon in current conflicts?<br/>Join me, Dana Lewis, as I discuss the nuclear arms race with Rose Gottemoeller, a distinguished former arms control negotiator. We dissect the deployment of long-range ATACMS missiles by Ukraine into Russian territory, exploring the nuanced strategic implications and potential nuclear fallout.  <br/><br/> And marking the milestone of 1,000 days since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we reflect on the relentless assault on Ukrainian infrastructure and the role of Western military aid.  I am joined by Ukrainian lawmaker Ole...

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  Episode #5

  Trump's Impact: Europe Rattled By A Trump Return

  Nov 9, 20241h 8mS7

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What if Donald Trump's re-election could redefine global politics? Join us for a conversation that explores this provocative question with Sir Mark Lyle Grant, a distinguished former British diplomat and National Security Advisor, as we dissect the political shockwaves reverberating through Europe and beyond.  <br/><br/>The Back Story examines the potential implications for Ukraine, the dance between President-elect Trump and US intelligence agencies, and the broader rise of extremism with insights from Colin Clark of the Soufan Group.  <br/><br/>And Former Lt General Ben Hodges on concerns Trump could use the U...

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  Episode #4

  SPIRALLING WAR - ISRAEL, LEBANON AND IRAN

  Oct 2, 20241h 7mS7

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>What does Israel hope to achieve with its limited ground operation in Lebanon, and how is Iran’s involvement shaping the conflict? Join us as we tackle these pressing questions with former Israeli Army Colonel Miri Eisen, who provides exclusive insights into Israel's defense strategies and the broader geopolitical landscape.  <br/><br/>The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is heartbreaking and deserves global attention. This episode highlights the severe displacement of over a million people, compounded by Lebanon's economic collapse and political instability.  Dana Lewis talks to UNHRC's Rula Amin. <br/><br/>And, Hassa...

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