Damage Control: Germany's Struggle to Contain Fallout from Ukraine Leaks

On this edition of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including Germany's attempt at damage control over the Ukraine leaks that revealed a discussion by the Bundeswehr's leadership about striking Russia.

Steve Gill - Lawyer and Political Commentator

Melik Abdul - Political Strategist and Analyst, Co-Host of Fault Lines

Mark Sleboda - International Relations and Security Expert

Kevork Almassian - Host of Syriana Analysis and Independent Journalist

In the first hour of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to political commentator Steve Gill about the SCOTUS ruling that prohibited the removal of Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot.

Rachel followed up the SCOTUS story by hosting political strategist and analyst Melik Abdul, who previewed Super Tuesday as Donald Trump and Joe Biden attempt to cement their candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.

To begin the final hour of The Backstory, Rachel spoke to international relations and security expert Mark Sleboda about Germany's reaction to the Russian leaks that exposed an intercepted conversation between high ranking Bundeswehr officials about striking the Kerch Bridge.

In the last segment of the show, independent journalist Kevork Almassian provided his analysis on the potential Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon, along with his take on the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.