I listened backwards, stopped at episode 13. The summary of events leading to this conflict was quite biased towards Israel. There were significant events left out that give much needed context to the history. Episode 82, loved it. I could feel the nerves but truly enjoyed the open and honest conversation.

Pro Hamas echo chamber. The end of objective journalism from CNN.

dishonest journalism in "tug of war" episode april 2024. disingenuous zxnxst propaganda, both sidesism fallacy ("both sides are convinced the other side wants them wiped off the face of the earth") yet there's only evidence that izxhell is committing genocide against the others. incredibly dishonest and harmful pro-gxnxcxd propaganda.

There is a lot of focus on the Arab perspectives ie Lebanon, Gaza, etc., and very little focus on the Israeli POV. Where are your journalistic principles? Much more balance is needed.

1. Gaza and the West Bank is separated by Israel in between. Think East and West Pakistan. 2. Kushner proposed a tunnel connecting the two. What was he smoking? It would be a nightmarish security threat for Israel. 3. Look at the map of the West Bank. It is dotted with Jewish settlements, Palestinian controlled, Israeli controlled and jointly controlled areas. How is this going to be consolidated into two contiguous areas. 4. What are the proponents of a two state solution hallucinating about? This is an unconventional situation that does not lend itself to a political, diplomatic negotiated solution. What Israel should do is set up secured refugee camps for women, children and elderly. Take over Gaza and the West Bank. Turn these refugee camps over to the international community to serve, with the understanding that they will be relocated out of Israel. End the Palestinian cause once and forever.

Very informative, right to the point. Really appreciated how she told the Palestinian story as well. Feels like that story is less well-known in the US so really liked the historical context starting back in the 1800s. Thank you!

The coverage of the war in Israel and Gaza has been so strong. Human-centered and informative. A must listen.

jim sciutto today said on cnn newsroom today discussing russian students turning in their teacher for speaking the truth about what russia is really doing to Ukrainian people and their country. sciutto said that sounds like something from wwII. true but as of lately it is right here in out own country committed by the gop. remember not very long ago parents and children were asked to turn in public school teachers in virginia by glenn youngkin newly elected gov to turn in teachers who talk about racism in the classroom and how it exists in america. jim, you don’t have to go back very far to hear fascist language out of the mouths of republicans. heed the warning america, we need to take this renewed and trump energized facism seriously!

If your looking for information about the 2014 coup or the past 7 years of Zelenskys racist and neo-nazi takeover of Ukraine, you won’t find it here. Leave it to the propaganda producers at CNN, a dying network for good reason, to completely try to shift the narrative and place blame entirely on Russia. It seems that’s the only reason they exist today. Please, if you value the truth and getting unbiased information, stay far away from any of these “journalists” there are to many great sources today to waste time with this paid for propaganda.

As a family who values the news, we daily tune in to National/Minnesota Public Radio as well as other news sources we can trust, of which CNN is one. Today I finally took the time to listen to the first episode of Tug of War and found it brief and to the point without filling the podcast with endless so called experts, instead using interviews of the people who are actually living in their real and often horrendous world. There seems to be no place on our planet that is without conflict so we are thankful for honest and brave journalists who risk their lives to show us the reality of what is actually happening. We would be unable to work together to bring about peace in the world if we were not aware of what is happening to others. Thank you. Elizabeth Forsythe

The episodes individually sound to be good, by journalists I admire. Yet who wrote the main description of this podcast—in particular “where democracy is in its dying days”? What? I do not think the Ukrainians would agree!! This sounds like it was written by someone with an underlying agenda! The love for freedom and the Ukrainian commitment to democracy and each other is why they are so successful against a much larger force that is arrayed against them. My rating? It is for the journalists that I see are doing the individual episodes, not the misleading overall statement!

I just found this podcast in the last few days and appreciate it so much. I've often wondered what motivates journalists to go to war zones. The compassion shown by Anderson and his colleagues and interviewees to bring the human stories is inspiring. It is obvious that it is a true calling to serve humanity. Thank you so much for bringing these stories.

Thank you for your reporting. I am first generation Ukrainian American. I am so thankful I can follow so deeply on the war in Ukraine. All of you at CNN may be a reporter/ journalist but to us you are more, like the heart way to voices that need to be heard. Thank you.

Clarissa Ward is one of the best journalists of our time. Her bravery, intelligence, heart, and dedication is beyond my comprehension. Thank you so much for making your work more accessible with this podcast. Keep up the good fight and stay safe - we can’t afford to lose you.

Clarissa Ward is a fantastic journalist and story teller. She really brings the stories to life and makes them interesting with her clear and concise reporting. I am in awe of her bravery traveling to volatile and dangerous countries to report on events taking place. I have learned a lot listening to this podcast.

How can anyone with more then two active brain cells actually believe anything that comes from them?!

This is an amazing work by one of today’s most brave journalists. Clarissa gives voice to the oppressed and silenced by dictators around the world.

I personalize the podcast with my heart and soul scramble for everyone who is trying to get a life better than everything that they have. It’s heart breaking and tragic reality that the mind has become so much in afghans life with this time being like 20 years ago for the people there! I am American and have had no clue how to handle the pain and factor of the tragic fact on my heart because my very important friend and in my life on Facebook for 3 bucks who is afghan and now I’m not sure even alive or anything ever sence us left had a heart of gold and spent a great time with trying and get a real way to the USA, now I’m not sure if everything that we talked to with future good or anything else ever could have happened but I’m pretty sure I lost him ! Beginning to get hopeless right away from the future and his servivle! I’m sorry buddy barrakatulla nashiebulla my heart hurts and my everything is hurting so much I have been through with your life and hard to get everything out! But we failed in our mission and I can’t even stand it anymore I’m sure I did do anything I could ever do but no success and then that’s what happened with my exspience! Thanks you cnn for your courage in right real experience of life in the afghan world tragic as it is god bless you all and your mission will help for the future I only pray!! Rashelle j 35 v

Each episode takes us to the scene of major international stories and I feel as though I am on the ground with the journalists. Some episodes have moved me to tears. The production value is excellent. I can’t wait for Season 2.

This is simple, accessible storytelling based on the hard work that is journalism. Make a cup of coffee, sit back, feel smarter and connected to the struggles of people. Highly recommend!

Such an important and informative podcast. Give credit where credit is due, this is exceptional journalism that needs to be heard.

Clarissa Ward is fearless, a must listen.

Excelling reporting and story telling from Clarissa and her production team. I think these stories are so important to hear and know about!

I just listened to another weekly episode of Clarissa Ward’s podcast sand I am moved to tears. It was called “Three Finger Salute.” It was about what happened in Miramar earlier this year. Her report begins low key and I almost turn it off then she steps out of the security that country has given her visit and really tells the story of the coup that has taken place after a democratic election. This real time reporting an experienced journalist is exceptional. I will continue to listen every week.

Great weekly snapshots about many things I have only heard a little about. It’s perfectly narrated and I’m always eager to listen to the next episode.

Clarissa ward is my hero and mentor and inspiration! Thank you for all you do! Such an amazing podcast- concise and to the point through excellent story telling.

Clarissa Ward’s excellent reporting on complex and challenging moments in history is a gift to the whole world. Her podcast is so clear, honest, emotive and full of the voices of those on the ground. Thank you for sharing these stories with us.

Highly recommend, it is such incredible reporting about what is truly happening around the world.

Clarissa gives the listener the feeling of right there with her. She is incredible. I could listen to her podcast daily.

Such incredible depth, insight and compassion. Thank you Ms Ward!

I am in awe of Clarissa Ward. She is a role model for my 16-year-old daughter.

Truthful, real and raw international reporting that we are lucky to have today from Clarissa Ward.

Reminds me of one of my favorites, Embedded. Appreciate getting to hear from real people, and the show doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of conflict reporting. Incredible.

As an Afghan American, I can’t thank enough this brave journalist for her courageous work. The places that she has gone to cover the people’s suffering, I never imagine I can go even it is in a country I was born. Her work is outstanding! Her coverage is second to none!

Excellent reporting from intrepid international correspondent Clarissa Ward. Her reporting is brimming with insights and empathy, carrying these stories to us from some of the world’s most fraught and dangerous places. Excited for the next five episodes.

Why it took so long ?. This is transparency, freedom, justice, human liberty and our basic human rights, we cannot afford to ignore. Clarissa Ward is a beacon of hope.

So excited for these episodes

Can’t wait to listen to this production

Omg hype trailer sounds dope

I’m so excited for Tug of War, podcasts with Clarissa is guaranteed to be a must listen!

Finally! It’s high time to for us to hear CNN’s fearless international coverage in a podcast. Clarissa is a deeply-informed journalist whose passion for humanitarian reporting is evident in her harrowing, but important, investigations & on-the-ground live reports. Thank You, CNN!

Excited!

This is going to be awesome! Love Clarissa Ward!

What an important, timely topic to learn more about! Cannot wait for episodes to drop… subscribed ✅

Such an important topic and excited that CNN is doing more international podcasts. I know with Clarissa as host, this will be significant.

So much respect for Clarissa. Important news reporting about our wider world. I will be listening!

cannot wait for this!