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 • 215 episodes
Factal Forecast
Latest Episodes
Brutal cold threatens Ukraine as Russia continues to attack energy grid
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the energy crisis impacting Ukraine due to relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, plus more on the Munich Security Conference, Lunar New Year celebrations, former South Korean President ...
•
Episode 215
•
13:13
Deadly militant attacks rattle Pakistan’s restive Balochistan region
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss the recent militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan, plus more on an election in Japan, a court hearing for Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, a general strike in Argentina, and US immigration enf...
•
Episode 214
•
12:36
Tempers flare after Minneapolis sees its second fatal shooting by federal agents
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the shooting and protests in Minneapolis, plus more on South Korea and Japan’s defense ministers meeting, an election in Costa Rica, Colombia’s president visiting the White House, and the Winter Olymp...
•
Episode 213
•
12:11
EU-US trade on thin ice as Trump demands control of Greenland
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss US President Trump's demands to control Greenland, plus more on Australia Day, India’s summit with the EU, Bangladesh resuming flights with Pakistan and a US government funding deadline.Subsc...
•
Episode 212
•
16:06
Tensions continue to rise in Iran as Trump threatens attack amid protests
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the deadly protests in Iran and a looming potential U.S. attack, plus more on an election in Portugal, the Davos World Economic Forum, Japan restarting a nuclear plant and a US Supreme Court hear...
•
Episode 211
•
16:25