# The InnerView

The InnerView is a Turkish weekly television interview program hosted by Imran Garda, which premiered on 21 November 2022. It is broadcast every Monday on TRT World. The show consists of interviews, both in and out of the studio.

## Presenter

Imran Garda is a journalist since 2003. Garda has presented several programs at TRT World and Al-Jazeera English. He also serves as The InnerView's executive producer.

## Production

Every episode is a half-hour-long and was set up to feature Garda conducting in-depth conversation with a range of guests, from politics and science to arts and sports.
The first episode aired on November 21 2022, and featured Jordan's Prince El Hassan bin Talal. Garda has interviewed many influential people on the show. They include President of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Australian philosopher Peter Singer, former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid, ICC Chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, British historians Bettany Hughes and Antony Beevor, football star Frédéric Kanouté, British singer Yusuf / Cat Stevens, UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, actor Andrian Grenier, Canadian Physician Gabor Maté, Philosopher John Vervaeke, and South African artist Zapiro.

## Episodes 2022 - 2024

| No. | Original air date | Guest (s) | Promotion |
| 1 | November 21 | Prince El Hassan bin Talal | Jordan's Prince El Hassan bin Talal on choosing dialogue over hate |
| Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan speaks to The InnerView about his quest to bring human dignity to the region, through dialogue and cooperation instead of conflict. |||
| 2 | November 28 | Yusuf / Cat Stevens | Yusuf / Cat Stevens on reconciling his past and present |
| In a deeply personal interview Yusuf / Cat Stevens speaks to The InnerView about his life in the spotlight and his evolution as an artist and Muslim. Back on stage and performing some of his old hits, he tells Imran Garda how, even in his 70s, he's still trying to find a sense of harmony between his past and present. |||
| 3 | December 5 | Kersti Kaljulaid | Estonia's former President: Ukraine is fighting for all of us! |
| The InnerView travels to Tallinn to speak with Estonia's former President Kersti Kaljulaid, a woman expected to be a frontrunner for next NATO Secretary-General. |||
| 4 | December 19 | Joram van Klaveren | Joram van Klaveren: from the Dutch far-right to Islam |
| Joram van Klaveren, once seen as the heir apparent to anti-Islam ideologue Geert Wilders, speaks to The InnerView about disavowing his previous views and "falling in love" with Islam. |||
| 5 | December 30 | Richard D. Wolff | Richard D. Wolff: American empire in decline |
| Economist Richard D. Wolff says runaway inflation and economic crises while hundreds of new billionaires are being minted are all signs of a global economy undergoing fundamental shifts, where inequality gets worse and wealth moves away from traditional centers of power in the West, who don't know how to handle it. |||
| 6 | January 2 | Emira Woods | Do African leaders understand the power they have? |
| Emira Woods of Africans Rising for Justice, Peace, and Dignity believes much more needs to be done to reverse the historical exploitation of the continent. She says African leaders should know that world powers need them more than they think. |||
| 7 | January 16 | Ron Garan | NASA astronaut Ron Garan's epiphany in space |
| When former F-16 fighter pilot Ron Garan went up into space for NASA, the astronaut came back down to earth a changed man. He explains to Imran Garda on The InnerView why he believes we all need to live with an "orbital perspective" to save us from ourselves. |||
| 8 | January 23 | Steve McCurry | Photographer Steve McCurry: his secret to capturing history |
| His world-famous photographs have graced the cover of National Geographic and given us an intimate sense of the humans at the heart of conflicts, diverse cultures and remote outposts. Steve McCurry reflects on a career that has spanned almost half a century and on how much he, and photography have changed over the years. |||
| 9 | January 30 | Vanessa Nakate | Climate activist Vanessa Nakate on holding world leaders to account |
| Vanessa Nakate speaks to The InnerView about her new role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, her ongoing quest for climate justice and why her faith is so important to her. |||
| 10 | February 27 | Winnie Byanyima | UNAIDS Head Winnie Byanyima: Inequality is driving HIV/AIDS |
| The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima says humanity is not on track to meet the goal of ending HIV and Aids. She blames a global system rigged against the poor and as unequal as ever. |||
| 11 | March 6 | Luis Moreno Ocampo | Does Luis Moreno Ocampo think International Justice is flawed? |
| Luis Moreno Ocampo speaks to The InnerView about why the trial is still relevant today, with democracy under threat worldwide and he addresses the limitations and double standards inherent in the international justice system. |||
| 12 | March 13 | Adrian Grenier | How did Adrian Grenier go from Entourage to Ecology? |
| Adrian Grenier talks to The InnerView about the contradictions of fame and why Vincent Chase is no longer chasing the limelight, but tilling the soil and trying to make the world a better place. |||
| 13 | March 20 | John Kiriakou | John Kiriakou, the CIA spy who blew the whistle on torture |
| Former CIA officer John Kiriakou speaks to The InnerView about his time at the CIA after 9/11 during George W. Bush's "War on Terror" and how the promise of a presidential pardon from Donald Trump left him $50,000 poorer. |||
| 14 | March 27 | Peter Singer | Peter Singer says we're living in a global moral crisis |
| Peter Singer speaks to The InnerView about the moral and ethical dilemmas facing humanity today, from extreme poverty to artificial intelligence, discussing the role we as individuals can play in addressing them. |||
| 15 | April 3 | Nafees Hamid | Cognitive Scientist explains what makes extremists tick |
| Nafees Hamid tells The InnerView what we can learn from their traumas, their social context and their "sacred values" in order to understand why some are willing to fight, kill and die for their beliefs. |||
| 16 | April 10 | Omar Barghouti | Is BDS Palestine's only hope against Israeli occupation? |
| Palestinian activist Omar Barghouti tells Imran Garda why he believes the movement is winning hearts and minds around the world and forcing Israel to confront the consequences of its occupation of Palestinian territories. |||
| 17 | April | Mariam al-Mahdi | Sudan's former Foreign Minister says Khartoum is suffering |
| Sudanese politician Mariam al-Mahdi appeals to the army and RSF paramilitary group to stop risking the lives of innocent Sudanese. In an emotional interview, the former foreign minister explains to Imran Garda what the root causes of the crisis are and describes her hopes for a way forward. |||
| 18 | April 24 | Pekka Haavisto | Why joining NATO means everything to Finland's Foreign Minister |
| Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto sayshis country had no other choice but to join NATO. However, Finland has no plans to house NATO's nuclear weapons. |||
| 19 | April 27 | Enver Tohti | Enver Tohti: I was forced to harvest organs in Xinjiang |
| Dr. Enver Tohti describes to Imran Garda how he was forced by Chinese authorities to harvest one prisoner's organs and says life for his fellow Uyghurs in Xinjiang is "hell" on earth. |||
| 20 | May 8 | Miguna Miguna | Miguna Miguna's "liberation war" in Kenya |
| Kenyan democracy activist and lawyer, Miguna Miguna speaks to The InnerView's Imran Garda about his recent return from exile and his now defunct alliance with former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. |||
| 21 | May 15 | Pretty Yende | Pretty Yende and the Coronation of Charles III |
| Acclaimed soloist Pretty Yende's breathtaking performance at the coronation of King Charles III brought her voice to the attention of the world. She talks to Imran Garda about what it means to be a black woman in a genre that is traditionally considered white and elitist. |||
| 22 | May 29 | Rimla Akhtar | Vinicius Jr abuse: How to end racism in football? |
| The InnerView speaks to inclusion and diversity activist Rimla Akhtar OBE about what needs to be done to end all forms of discrimination across football and other sports. |||
| 23 | June 5 | Neil Woods | Neil Woods: The former undercover narcotics cop against the war on drugs |
| Neil Woods speaks about his time in the shadows, waging a "war on drugs" that he no longer believes in. Woods reflects candidly on his experiences and argues passionately for a new way to combat the illicit drug trade. |||
| 24 | June 13 | Fadzayi Mahere | Fadzayi Mahere: The 2023 elections are a turning point for Zimbabwe |
| Fadzayi Mahere speaks to Imran Garda on The InnerView about why she believes the government of Emmerson Mnangagwa has lost its credibility. |||
| 25 | June 19 | Karpe | Karpe: A musical fusion of cultures |
| Chirag and Magdi speak to Imran Garda about the experiences they had growing up as immigrant children in Norway, and how their heritage has influenced their music. |||
| 26 | June 26 | Freddie Kanoute | Freddie Kanoute on football, faith and giving back |
| Frederic Oumar Kanoute reflects on his career in the limelight for footballing and non-footballing reasons and tells The InnerView why he's devoted to giving back to those in need. |||
| 27 | July 3 | Valerie Plame | Valerie Plame: the CIA spy who was outed by her own government |
| Valerie Plame shares her perspective of the events that changed her life forever with The InnerView's Imran Garda, and delves into the ongoing global threat of nuclear warfare. |||
| 28 | July 10 | Kurt Volker | Kurt Volker on Ukraine war, Wagner and Pentagon leak |
| Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker talks to The InnerView about why he thinks Ukraine will not turn into a protracted quagmire. |||
| 29 | July 17 | Stephen J Shaw | Stephen J Shaw: The surprising truth about world fertility rates |
| For centuries, the global population has been increasing at a steady rate, but in recent decades, the fertility rates of many nations have taken a downturn. One man believes this "Birthgap" could spell disaster for societies. On a new episode of The InnerView, Imran Garda explores the causes and consequences of the global baby bust with insights from esteemed data scientist, filmmaker and demographer Stephen J Shaw. |||
| 30 | July 24 | Barry Schwartz | Barry Schwartz on why the abundance of choice is driving us crazy |
| Barry Schwartz discusses why the explosion of options in wealthier nations paralyses decision-making capabilities and makes people less happy and more prone to depression. |||
| 31 | July 31 | Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi | The American Buddhist monk calling for social change |
| The InnerView travels to Chuang Yen Monastery in Upstate New York where Imran Garda meets Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi. The prominent monastic discusses the principles of Engaged Buddhism and explains why he believes being silent on issues affecting humanity's most vulnerable is not an option. |||
| 32 | August 7 | Charles Bolden Jr | Charles Bolden Jr: Space exploration should not be politicised |
| Charles Bolden Jr discusses how advances that come from international cooperation in space exploration have the power to save humanity from itself. |||
| 33 | August 14 | Jack Barsky | Former KGB Spy Jack Barsky on living a double life, communism and love |
| Jack Barsky discusses his experience with espionage, love, and the difficulties he encountered living a double life. |||
| 34 | August 21 | Norman Finkelstein | Norman Finkelstein's lifelong rebellion and new war on woke |
| Norman Finkelstein tells Imran Garda how it feels to be labelled a holocaust denier and self-hating Jew. Finkelstein also addresses his fall from grace within some Palestinian circles after taking issue with the BDS movement. |||
| 35 | August 28 | John Bolton | John Bolton on why he now wants to stop Trump at all costs |
| Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton opens up about his tumultuous term during Donald Trump's tenure as President, leading to a high profile falling out and a tell-all book. |||
| 36 | September 6 | Mustafa Nayyem | How to rebuild Ukraine while the war still rages? |
| Mustafa Nayyem says that rebuilding critical infrastructure, damaged by Russia's attack, in order to serve the war effort, is just one part of his challenge. |||
| 37 | September 11 | Nita Farahany | Nita Farahany is fighting for your cognitive liberty |
| Nita Farahany discusses how our thoughts and feelings are closer than ever to being hacked and tracked, and in what ways we can shape new legal and ethical frameworks to tackle this uncharted territory in human existence. |||
| 38 | September 12 | Jacob Glanville | Is this a breakthrough for a universal flu vaccine? |
| Every year the flu kills hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Biotech entrepreneur Jacob Glanville has raised $10 Million in his efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine. He tells The InnerView what a possible breakthrough could mean in combatting not only influenza, but also coronaviruses and HIV. |||
| 39 | September 18 | Philip Schlaffer | Why I became a Neo-Nazi and how I found my way out |
| Philip Schlaffer shares his story of redemption, giving unique insights into the psychology of all-consuming hate and the hope of finding forgiveness. |||
| 40 | September 25 | Tim Urban | Tim Urban: What's Our Problem? (Hint: Political tribes!) |
| Tim Urban joins The InnerView to tell Imran Garda about his most recent book: What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies. Together they delve deeper into the profound challenges that shape our identity and the era we live in. |||
| 41 | October 2 | Rebecca Smith | Rebecca Smith on the rise of women's football |
| Rebecca Smith explains why she believes women's soccer is growing and discusses how the recent kissing scandal at the World Cup reflects the state of women's sport. |||
| 42 | October 24 | Rick Alan Ross | Cult expert Rick Alan Ross decodes brainwashing tactics |
| Rick Alan Ross joins The InnerView to give his insight into the coercive persuasion techniques infamous cult leaders like Charles Manson and Adnan Oktar employ and explains why these groups extend beyond mere quirky movements. |||
| 43 | October 30 | Sherine Tadros | Sherine Tadros: The Gaza War, human rights and leaving journalism |
| Sherine Tadros says she feels "destroyed" watching the latest carnage unfolding in Gaza. |||
| 44 | November 30 | Timothy Cho | Timothy Cho: Escaping North Korea |
| Timothy Cho shares his harrowing experiences and raises awareness about what life is like for people inside North Korea. |||
| 45 | November 13 | Bettany Hughes | Bettany Hughes on Istanbul and why history matters |
| Bettany Hughes joins Imran Garda for a stroll around Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet Square as they discuss what the unique monuments of the ancient hippodrome tell us about this great city's history, her love for the city and why history matters now more than ever. |||
| 46 | November 20 | John Vervaeke | John Vervaeke on finding your life's purpose amidst the meaning crisis |
| John Vervaeke says we are experiencing a profound lack of depth and meaning in our lives. He delves into the concept of the meaning crisis, which he argues is a global phenomenon affecting modern humanity. |||
| 47 | November 27 | Kate Raworth | Kate Raworth: Why the world needs Doughnut Economics |
| Kate Raworth says it is high time to reshape the economy of the 21st century to a more equal one. She speaks to The InnerView about why others should join Amsterdam, Brussels, and Copenhagen in using her innovative concept, and how a single-minded pursuit of growth has left many people behind. |||
| 48 | December 4 | Ehud Olmert | Ehud Olmert on Hamas, Gaza and why Netanyahu is a "disaster" |
| Imran Garda travels to Tel Aviv to ask Ehud Olmert why he supports Israel's latest war in Gaza, while fervently opposing current leader Benjamin Netanyahu. |||
| 49 | December 11 | Hanan Ashrawi | Hanan Ashrawi: "Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza" |
| Palestinian activist and politician Hanan Ashrawi says Benjamin Netanyahu's government has been conducting a genocidal war in Gaza. |||
| 50 | December 18 | Sami Abu Shehadeh | Sami Abu Shehadeh: "Israeli identity is built on racism" |
| The conversation explores how October 7th and the war in Gaza have impacted the delicate balance that exists between Jaffa's Jewish and Palestinian communities. An unexpected interruption shows Imran first-hand the danger of publicly expressing dissent against Israel and the war in Gaza. |||
| 51 | December 25 | John Francis | John Francis: The Planetwalker who kept a vow of silence for 17 years |
| John Francis tells what he learned during his years of silence and why we need to be kinder to one another. |||
| 52 | January 2 | Stephanie Gibaud | Stephanie Gibaud: The woman who knew too much |
| Stephanie Gibaud tells The InnerView why her experience has left her feeling disillusioned with the world of finance and her government's willingness to reform it. |||
| 53 | January 8 | Avinash Persaud | This banker is financing the fight against climate change |
| Avinash Persaud speaks to The InnerView about why he believes developing countries are key to climate action, while blaming rich nations for their lack of concern in formulating a comprehensive global strategy to address climate change. |||
| 54 | January 15 | Betül Kaçar | Betül Kaçar: What ancient DNA can tell us about life on Earth... and beyond |
| Betül Kaçar says DNA holds the key to unraveling the fundamental attributes of life itself. |||
| 55 | January 22 | Connor Leahy | Why this top AI guru thinks we might be in extinction level trouble |
| Connor Leahy tells Imran Garda why he is now sounding the alarm. |||
| 56 | January 29 | Sliman Mansour | Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour: "Revolution is not only shooting, it is art" |
| Sliman Mansour describes his artistic process to Imran Garda and explains why, amid the backdrop of occupation and dispossession and a brutal war raging in Gaza, he still believes in portraying beautiful things. |||
| 57 | February 5 | Cristina Mittermeier | Cristina Mittermeier's stunning photography and her mission to save the oceans |
| Cristina Mittermeier joins The InnerView to describe the thrill and challenges she faced in photographing marine wildlife and the importance of really listening, especially to indigenous communities around the world. |||
| 58 | February 12 | Daniel Amen | Brain disorder expert reveals how lifestyle choices can impact your brain health |
| Daniel Amen believes that we can reverse brain damage and overcome issues such as Alzheimer's disease, brain injuries, and even psychological problems. He speaks to The InnerView about what he has learned from his unique scanning approach and how we can improve our brain health. |||
| 59 | February 19 | Datcher Keltner | Dacher Keltner: Why we all need more awe in our lives |
| Dacher Keltner says that by making space for awe in our lives, we can live a more fulfilling and connected existence. |||
| 60 | February 26 | Anil Seth | Anil Seth: Consciousness, subjectivity and what it means to be "you" |
| Anil Seth says what we perceive as reality is actually a constructed representation created by our brains. He tells Imran Garda that even being yourself is not as simple as it sounds. |||
| 61 | March 19 | Jose Ramos-Horta | Jose Ramos-Horta on Gaza, Mandela, J.Lo and how to run a country after liberation |
| Ramos-Horta gives strong views on the persecution of the Rohingya, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and reflects on key moments in his life, expanding on touching personal anecdotes that include Nelson Mandela and even Jennifer Lopez. |||
| 62 | April 15 | Sandiaga Uno | Can "Gemoy" Prabowo Subianto be the president for all Indonesia? |
| Imran Garda travels to Jakarta to talk to a range of Indonesians in activism, business and politics in the aftermath of the vote. |||
| 63 | April 22 | Ronald Lamola | Ronald Lamola of South Africa: Justice at the ICJ, injustice at home? |
| Ronald Lamola argues that there is no contradiction between South Africa's championing of the rights of the downtrodden and persecuted in the international legal arena and its own poor record of criminal justice back home. |||
| 64 | May 6 | Antony Beevor | Sir Antony Beevor on Russia, writing history and why he hates (most) war movies |
| Sir Antony Beevor joins Imran Garda to talk about his latest book, Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 to explain why those events more than one hundred years ago echo with relevance in today's turbulent times. |||
| 65 | May 13 | Thuli Madonsela | Can South Africa live up to its post-Apartheid ideals? |
| Thuli Madonsela says those in power should be at the forefront of using every cent to improve the quality of life of all citizens. She explains why the justice system lets fraudulent politicians get away with it. |||
| 66 | May 20 | Gabor Mate | Gabor Mate: "Gaza occupies my heart!" |
| Gabor Mate discusses dehumanization, why the legacy of colonialism is a driver of extremism and explores how we can find healing in our "toxic" culture. |||
| 67 | May 28 | Mmusi Maimane | Mmusi Maimane: I can change South Africa's government |
| Mmusi Maimane meets Imran Garda in Gugulethu, a township just a stone's throw away from the much celebrated success story of Cape Town, where the struggles and inequalities that many South Africans face are laid bare. |||
| 68 | June 3 | Zapiro | Cartoonist Zapiro: Why I am still fighting monsters everywhere |
| From his home in Cape Town, Zapiro talks to Imran Garda about his creative process and artistic influences, shaped during his early years in Apartheid South Africa. |||