Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIsraeli Soldiers Refusing to Serve in Gaza
Following Israel declaring an end to the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza last month, the Israeli military has called in reservists to return to war. How…
1 year, 3 months ago
War and Peace in Sudan's Capital
Until very recently Sudan's capital, Khartoum, had spent nearly two years at war. A paramilitary group went to war with the Sudanese army, occupying …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Opaque War Against the Houthis in Yemen
We heard a lot about the planning by U.S. national security officials for a bombing campaign against Houthi fighters in Yemen, because a journalist w…
1 year, 3 months ago
Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War
The world is reacting to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on nearly every country on the planet. The move is meant to re-shape the globa…
1 year, 3 months ago
Syria Struggles to Find Unity
The new government in Syria, formed after the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, is working to disband local militias to form one national army. But s…
1 year, 3 months ago
China's Global Electric Vehicle Boom
Sales of electric vehicles worldwide have been growing and the largest manufacturer of EVs is China's BYD. Their global revenue was over $100 billion…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trump Policies Lead to a Wave of Reverse Migration
During his campaign, President Trump promised to stem migration to the United States. And since taking office his administration has deported plane l…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Sounds of Ramadan in Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end. It is a holiday marked with fasting during the day and feasts with family in the evening. In Ga…
1 year, 3 months ago
China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle
China has long been the world's factory, but it's economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddl…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals
The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The …
1 year, 3 months ago