The podcast episodes highlight the issue of civilian displacement as a major consequence of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in the Israel-Palestine region.

The episodes discuss the mass displacement of people from border villages in southern Lebanon due to tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, as well as the displacement of civilians in Rafah, Gaza, as a result of the Israeli military offensive and the threat of an invasion. The episode 'Another Take: What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?' and the episode 'Escaping Rafah: on the ground in Gaza's last refuge' provide detailed accounts of the humanitarian crises caused by these displacements.

The episodes also touch on the broader regional dynamics, the politicization of humanitarian aid, and the challenges faced by journalists covering these conflicts, all of which are closely related to the issue of civilian displacement.