Factal Forecast
Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.
Podcasting since 2021 • 174 episodes
Factal Forecast
Latest Episodes
Ecuador president closes borders ahead of election
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss Ecuador's upcoming election, plus more on Baltic countries disconnecting from a Russian power grid, a parliamentary election in Kosovo, the Super Bowl and an African Union summit in Ethiopia....
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Episode 174
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11:26
Tensions spiral as Rwanda-backed rebels seize key city in eastern DR Congo
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the fighting underway in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, plus more on U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada, airlines resuming some flights to the Middle East, elections in Delhi and naval exe...
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Episode 173
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17:15
Precarious Gaza ceasefire holding so far, but tensions remain high
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the precarious Gaza ceasefire, plus more on the end of the 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon, a presidential election in Belarus, Lunar New Year and the Bank of Canada cutting rates.Subscribe to ...
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Episode 172
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16:23
Trump takes office, promising swift changes on Day One of administration
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss President-elect Trump's upcoming inauguration and administration, plus more on Russia and Iran signing a strategic pact, election campaigns in Honduras, the World Economic Forum, and the 14th annivers...
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Episode 171
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12:56
Moldova’s energy crisis leaves thousands without heat or gas in pro-Russian region
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and James Morgan discuss Moldova's energy crisis, plus more on Pakistan’s national airline resuming flights to Europe, parliamentary elections in Comoros, nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries and confirma...
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Episode 170
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