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The Lede

The Lede

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 This is The Lede, the New Lines Magazine podcast. Each week, we delve into the biggest ideas, events and personalities from around the world. For more stories from New Lines, visit our website, newlinesmag.comCopyright New Lines Magazine 2023 All rights reserved | 185634 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Inside the System That Built the Modern World

    Inside the System That Built the Modern World
    Jan 19 2026

    Sven Beckert joins Faisal Al Yafai on The Lede to unpack how capitalism came to shape our modern world, as set out in his new book, “Capitalism: A Global History,” taking in Aden, Cairo, and Guangzhou along the way.

    Produced by Finbar Anderson
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    41 mins
  • Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right

    Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right
    Jan 12 2026

    The Financial Times journalist and writer Victor Mallet joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss the rise of the far right in France, the prospects of victory for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, and his new book, “Far-Right France.”

    Produced by Finbar Anderson
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    49 mins
  • Queens, Cities and States in the Making of Africa

    Queens, Cities and States in the Making of Africa
    Jan 5 2026

    In this first episode of 2026, award-winning broadcaster Zeinab Badawi joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss why traditional histories of Africa miss the mark, remarkable African figures from Cleopatra to Shaka Zulu, and Badawi’s book “An African History of Africa.”

    Produced by Finbar Anderson
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    42 mins
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