Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTwelve Years in an Iranian Prison for a Punctuation Mark
It's been two years since the death of a woman in the custody of Iran's morality police led to protests across the country. The brutal government cra…
1 year, 7 months ago
Why Palestinians Often Struggle for Water in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank
Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank say springs are taken over by Israeli settlers and taps in towns barely run. And in Britain, Princess C…
1 year, 7 months ago
Afghan Women's Musical Protest
The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan issued a sweeping morality law in August. Among other things, it bans women's voices outside the home: no laughing,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is Netanyahu an Obstacle to a Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hamas?
There has been nearly a week of protests in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas. They're calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benja…
1 year, 7 months ago
Seeing a Changed Bangladesh from a Double-Decker Bus
Last month in Bangladesh, street protests grew into a movement that eventually ended the rule of the autocratic prime minister. Now the country is pi…
1 year, 7 months ago
A Constitutional Showdown in Mexico
There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken …
1 year, 7 months ago
Israel Mourns Dead Hostages; Gaza Civilians Don't Know Where to Go
Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Darker Side of the Allies' D-Day Victory in France
In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma tha…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Pain and Frustration of Families of Israeli Hostages Held in Gaza
As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of…
1 year, 7 months ago
Accusations that Amazon Mistreats Workers in India
Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subj…
1 year, 7 months ago