Put Simply
by Aroca Media
The podcast that simplifies the news and other topical issues, without compromising on the details. Presented by Aroca Media.
Podcast episodes
Season 2
Episode 12: Trump Targets Harvard, U-turns on Tariffs, and Britain Scrambles to Save Steel
On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack a blistering week in global politics. Harvard pushes back against White House demands—and loses $2.2 billion in funding. President Trump and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele stage a surreal Oval Office performance amid defiance of a Supreme Court ruling. Trump blames Zelensky for starting the Ukraine war just after a deadly Russian missile strike. Plus, we break down the chaos around US tariffs and the UK government’s last-ditch effort to save British steel.
Episode 11: Trump vs the World
This week on Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune unpack a tense moment in global politics. With Trump’s tariffs set to hit and markets on edge, the US president digs in — even as allies urge caution. Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran are set for high-level nuclear talks. And in France, far-right figure Marine Le Pen rails against a court ruling banning her from office. Is it justice — or a political takedown? All that and more, broken down simply.
Episode 10: Leaked Strikes, Arctic Tensions, and Some Elections
On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim unpack the chaos inside Donald Trump’s national security team after a Signal group chat leaked sensitive military strike plans on Yemen...to a journalist. JD Vance heads to Greenland amid outrage over U.S. intentions toward the island, reigniting questions about American ambitions in the Arctic. Plus, Canada and Australia gear up for elections, but how much sway will Trump’s second presidency have on allies abroad?
Episode Nine: McGregor’s White House Punch, Ceasefires in Doubt, and Canada’s PM on Tour
This week on Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Rodney McCune, and Ozan Ibrisim break down Conor McGregor’s headline-grabbing visit to the White House, where he met with Donald Trump—fueling speculation about his political future. Meanwhile, Trump prepares to speak with Putin about a Ukraine ceasefire, even as Israel’s assault on Gaza shatters peace efforts in the Middle East. And Canada’s new prime minister embarks on a global tour—what’s the strategy behind his first major diplomatic move?
Episode 8: Ukraine Pauses, the U.S. Wobbles, and Duterte Faces International Charges
A 30-day ceasefire brings a rare moment of calm to Ukraine, but will it last? Meanwhile, Trump’s tariffs are back, the U.S. economy shows signs of a possible recession, and former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is headed to The Hague to face trial. On this week’s episode of Put Simply, Erdem Koch, Ozan Ibrisim, and Rodney McCune break down the biggest global stories.