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With One Regime Gone, Syrians Must Now Recreate Their Government
In the aftermath of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, how are the insurgents planning to resurrect the state?
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1 year, 5 months ago
The Mood Inside Syria
For the first time in a generation, Syrians are no longer living under the regime of a brutal dictator. Our reporter travelled from Lebanon to Syria'…
1 year, 5 months ago
Syrian Refugees Displaced for Years Return Home
The regime of President Bashar al-Assad crumbled in rapid fashion as rebel groups challenged his power. Assad is now in exile in Russia and the rebel…
1 year, 5 months ago
Will Assad Survive in Syria? And Will the Conflict Widen Into a Regional War?
Rebels in Syria are making rapid advances against the government forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Assad has managed to stay in power throughout t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Protecting Unique Wilderness at the Bottom of the World
Chile is poised to create it's 47th national park in the coming year, protecting wilderness at the southern tip of South America. That's thanks in la…
1 year, 5 months ago
The U.S. and China Vie for Influence in Africa
Joe Biden's first and last trip to Africa as president wrapped up in a port city in Angola. It's the end of an 800 mile train line connecting the por…
1 year, 5 months ago
What on Earth is Happening In South Korea?
In a shocking turn of events, martial law was declared late at night by the president of South Korea, giving him extraordinary powers. Then after pro…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rebels Make Surprise Advances in Syria. Who are They and What Does it Mean?
Syria's bloody civil war against the government of Bashar al-Assad started in 2011 but it had been in a stalemate for years. All that changed recentl…
1 year, 5 months ago
Who Invented Indian Butter Chicken? (Encore)
In an episode we first brought you in March, we consider butter chicken. It is a much-loved Indian dish, both within that country and around the worl…
1 year, 6 months ago
Return to the Motherland or Illegal Land Transfer? Depends on Who You Ask (Encore)
In an episode we first posted in January, we go to the West African country of Ghana. The Ghanaian government began encouraging people of African de…
1 year, 6 months ago