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Gisèle Pelicot and the 51 men she faced in court
For months a court room in the small French town of Avignon has demanded the world’s attention and shaken attitudes towards sexual violence and conse…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why Mexico is electing judges by popular vote
Next year, Mexico will become the first country in the world to begin electing all its judges by popular vote. The radical judicial reform was passed…
1 year, 6 months ago
Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato?
Donald Trump's return to the White House is seen as a potential threat to European security. Some believe he could abandon the transatlantic military…
1 year, 6 months ago
Path to the Presidency: Policy priorities
Trump's immigration plans, their effect on agriculture, and social media clashes. On this episode, Caitríona Perry is joined by Sumi Somaskanda and N…
1 year, 6 months ago
Life and death activism in Iran
In 2022, mass protests erupted in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Those protests dissipated after a fierce crackdo…
1 year, 6 months ago
The AI models invading our feeds
Is artificial intelligence making social media more dangerous? With online personalities increasingly dictating the way many of us live our lives, we…
1 year, 7 months ago
As Syrians celebrate, IS watches closely
This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence.
When Bashar al-Assad’s power was challenged in 2014, the Islamic State group fille…
1 year, 7 months ago
Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’
Syria’s notorious Saydnaya prison is one of many that have been liberated as rebels take control of the country. We hear from our correspondent Barba…
1 year, 7 months ago
The final hours of the Assad regime
President Bashar al-Assad has fled Syria, ending 50 years of authoritarian rule by his family. Over the weekend, rebels who had already taken Aleppo …
1 year, 7 months ago
Path to the Presidency: Foreign policy
In a week of high-stakes diplomacy, President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, has sparked intense debate. On this episode, Cait…
1 year, 7 months ago