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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.

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Erdogan targets political opponents in ever expanding crackdown 15:24

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It seems Erdogan's main political opponents - primarily from the main opposition - are up against an unprecedented crackdown over the past months that has seen more than 500 people detained. Erdogan has said this government probe targets what he has called a network that is like "an octopus,” both within Turkey and abroad. Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this story. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey detains hundreds of Erdogan opponents in pursuit of 'octopus' of corruption Turkey's Erdoğan makes high-stakes Kurdish gamble Greece PM defends halt to asylum processing for North African migrants Demographic crisis spells end for 146-year-old village school…

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Athens and Brussels focus on Libya as migration takes center stage 13:21

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We’re turning our attention to Libya today, as a surge in the number of migrants traveling from the divided country to Greece’s shores is sounding alarms in Athens and in Brussels. As Greece and the European Union look to tackle this new challenge, Athens is also looking to engage diplomatically with the two rival factions in Libya’s east and west. Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini’s Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Brussels gets blamed for Libya trip fiasco Benghazi expels EU migration envoys Athens adopts measured response to recent diplomatic incident with Libya Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist PM unveils tough new migration measures Trump’s pick for US ambassador completes senate hearing smoothly…

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Will Trump's new tariff deadline deliver trade deals? 16:47

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Originally by today - July 9th - we were supposed to have 90 trade deals in 90 days, and new tariffs were supposed to go into effect. This week, the Trump administration extended the deadline to August 1st. President Trump is now insisting that there will not be another extension to this deadline. Maria Demertzis, the chief economist for Europe at the Conference Board in Brussels, joins Thanos Davelis as we look at what message this latest extension of the tariff deadline sends to America’s trading partners, particularly Europe. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: No TACO Tuesday: Trump insists Aug. 1 tariff deadline won’t be extended Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball What Trump Trade Policy Has Achieved Since ‘Liberation Day’ Greek PM to brief Parliament on migration surge from Libya Benghazi expels EU migration envoys Houthi rebels release video of attack on Greek ship Magic Seas Death toll from Red Sea attack on Greek-owned vessel rises to three…

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Merkel's reflections on the Greek debt crisis 14:34

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Speaking at an event organized by Kathimerini last week in Athens, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reflected on her tenure, touching on a number of issues, from her relationship with leaders like former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the Greek financial crisis. Iliana Magra, a journalist with Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down the main takeaways from this visit. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Τι είπε και τι είδε η Μέρκελ στην Αθήνα Merkel says Trump is an attention seeker and Greek debt crisis brought her to tears Merkel: Tsipras’ call about 2015 referendum was ‘most surprising’ in her career Withdrawing 2011 referendum idea was ‘best possible decision,’ says Merkel Cyprus goes high-tech in search for people missing from past conflict US transforms Souda base into fortress…

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Even if Turkey gives up the S-400s, F-35s should be off the table 19:25

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Recent reports indicate that the White House is looking to find a way to move past Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missiles, and pave the way for Ankara to return to the F-35 program. Sinan Ciddi and Bradley Bowman, the authors of the recent op-ed “S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35”, join Thanos Davelis to make the case that even if Turkey gives up the S-400s, F-35s should be off the table for both practical and moral reasons. Bradley Bowman is senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and Sinan Ciddi is a senior fellow at FDD and director of its Turkey Program. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35 US expands military footprint in Greece as priorities evolve Foreign minister in Benghazi Sunday for high-level talks…

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The Black Sea and European security 13:47

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While everyone’s attention has been on the Middle East over the past weeks, I want to turn us to the Black Sea. The Black Sea is not just critical to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, but it is a key part of the wider standoff between Moscow and the West, raising questions about European security and drawing in other powers as well like Turkey and the US. Dimitar Bechev, a senior fellow with Carnegie Europe, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at why the Black Sea is increasingly on the West and Europe’s radar. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: The Black Sea Has Become the Fulcrum of Europe’s Security US sanctions on Turkey could be lifted, envoy says S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35 Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month…

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Farm scandal rocks Greek politics 10:58

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A scandal involving EU funds and farm subsidies has rocked the Greek government and is the lead story coming out of Greece. Over the weekend we saw the resignation of a few ministers, including migration minister and former agriculture minister Makis Voridis, and we’ve seen Prime Minister Mitsotakis acknowledge the government’s failure while announcing steps to address the issue. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this story. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Greece names new ministers after high-level resignations over farm scandal Greek farm scandal triggers top-level government resignations Mitsotakis: Task force to trace illegal farmer subsidies ‘We failed’: Mitsotakis addresses OPEKEPE scandal and party’s role Turkey detains 120 opposition officials including former mayor…

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Turkey's opposition, Erdogan's crackdown, and the country's economic woes 12:14

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We’re turning to Turkey today, where Turkish markets rallied on Monday after a Turkish court adjourned a case that could force the removal of the main opposition party's leader. Despite this decision, there is still rising political uncertainty in the country as Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu remains imprisoned, and questions remain about the direction Turkey’s economy is heading. Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into these developments. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkish Markets Rally After Key Opposition Case Adjourned Turkey’s economic woes catch up with Erdoğan Cyprus invites Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasion Inviting the invader? Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader…

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The US presence in the Greece, Turkey and the East Med 12:20

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Since President Trump stepped back into the Oval Office, Greece has been on the lookout for the arrival of a new US ambassador. While nominee Kimberly Guilfoyle has yet to go through her Senate hearing, the US ambassador in Ankara, Tom Barrack, seems to be charting a new course for US-Turkey ties. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down why the US can not afford to be under-represented in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: No US ambassador in Athens US envoy signals restart in US–Turkey relations as F-35 thaw begins Subsidy scandal shakes ruling party ‘We failed’: Mitsotakis addresses OPEKEPE scandal and party’s role Greece names new ministers after high-level resignations over farm scandal Severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks Firefighters in Turkey battle to contain wildfires for second day…

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Libya on Greece's radar 15:47

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Today we’re turning to Greece’s south, and looking at developments in Libya which are increasingly moving onto Athens’ radar. Greece is closely monitoring recent energy agreements between Libya’s Tripoli-based government and Turkey, and is moving ships south of Crete amid a new surge in migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Libya and heading to Greece. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at Libya, and break down what recent developments there could mean for Athens. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey to start exploring for gas off Libya Mitsotakis: EU must use ‘carrot and stick’ in approach to migration Erdogan says Trump would join Ukraine peace talks in Turkey if Putin attends EU leaders seek a big boost in Ukraine military support but make little progress on Russia sanctions…

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Are Armenia and Turkey inching closer to normalization? 17:39

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Turkey late last week for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first formal meeting of its kind and a move Yerevan described as a "historic" step. Despite previous efforts - and a slew of concessions by Pashinyan to both Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past years - there has been little tangible progress in normalizing relations. Dr. Laurence Broers, an associate fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House and an expert on the South Caucasus region, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this normalization effort. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Armenia's Pashinyan, Turkey's Erdogan to hold 'historic' talks amid Iran-Israel war Armenian PM Pashinyan meets Erdogan in Turkey on 'historic' visit Armenian prime minister discusses reconciliation with Erdogan in landmark Turkey visit PM touts defense spending at NATO summit Libya, Turkey sign MoU on offshore areas, Athens reiterates rejection…

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Deadly attack raises new fears for Syria’s Christians and minorities 14:27

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A few days ago the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, Syria, was bombed in a terrorist attack that left dozens of people dead. The attack has left Syria’s Christians struggling to understand why their community was targeted, and wondering if they can rely on the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa for safety. Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at what this deadly attack means for Syria’s Christians and minorities. Nadine Maenza is the President of the IRF Secretariat, an international organization focused on building infrastructure to support the religious freedom movement globally. She also serves as a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center, and previously served as chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Syria's Christians ask 'Why us?' after suicide bombing at Damascus church Attack on Christians threatens Syria's postwar cohesion Syrian Christian leader chides president over deadly church bombing Greece to deploy frigates off Libya to curb increased migrant flows, PM says Wildfires wreak widespread destruction on Chios Authorities begin damage assessment in Chios, woman arrested for arson…

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The NATO summit and the future of the alliance 15:15

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We’re turning our attention to the Hague today, where NATO leaders are gathering this week for a two day summit. While European allies - keen to avoid clashing with President Trump - already agreed to Washington’s demands that they increase defense spending, key questions loom over Ukraine, the Middle East, and the future of the transatlantic alliance. Ian Lesser, the vice president and Brussels chief of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what’s at stake at this summit. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Weathering the Storm: The Hague Summit and the Future of NATO NATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5% How Europe would fill an America-shaped hole in NATO Iranian spies target bases on Crete and Cyprus Live Updates: Israel and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire Announced by Trump Israel accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, vows to 'respond forcefully'…

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Turkey stokes Aegean tensions with new map 13:37

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Turkey’s latest move to submit a new so-called maritime spatial plan to UNESCO laying claim to half of the Aegean Sea is once again putting the spotlight on its revisionist Blue Homeland doctrine, and raising questions about its commitment to maintaining calm in the region. Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this development, breaking down what it means for Greece and the sense of calm that has prevailed over the past few years in the Aegean. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey draws line of marine influence right down the Aegean Sea Athens navigates the day after the US inserted itself into the wars in Israel Middle East conflict’s intensity, duration to shape impact on Greek economy Shipping faces elevated risk, Strait of Hormuz closure looms FM to visit Libya amid maritime tensions…

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Is Greece's economy ready for climate change? 13:21

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