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How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen
Episode 1273
What does it mean to be the “other”? Viet Thanh Nguyen, a South Vietnamese-born American writer links his personal story to US actions abroad and at …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Brief: Israel attacks Iran, Palestinians attacked at aid site
Episode 1272
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel attacks Iranian nuclea…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Why is Israel attacking Iran now?
Episode 1271
After Israel launched strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities, Iran responded with its own firepower. What is behind this dramatic escalation, and…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Can ChatGPT be your therapist?
Episode 1270
AI chatbots can reduce anxiety and depression, according to recent research. As chatbot therapy goes mainstream, can it replace a real therapeutic re…
7 months ago
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles?
Episode 1269
Los Angeles has become a military zone. As citywide protests erupted following ICE raids on local immigrant communities, United States President Dona…
7 months ago
Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
Episode 1268
The seizure of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters has not deterred other aid convoys from heading towards Gaza. Palestinian-American w…
7 months ago
Can Europe’s music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?
Episode 1267
Barcelona’s Sónar Festival, a major music and technology event, is seeing artist withdrawals after revelations about its parent company, Superstruct.…
7 months ago
How to become a bike-friendly city? Lessons from a Paris revolution
Episode 1266
Smog once choked Paris streets. Now, cleaner air, grassroots pressure and a bold city agenda are reshaping how the city breathes and moves. From bott…
7 months ago
Brief: Multiple air strikes on Beirut, Israel admits to arming gangs in Gaza
Episode 1265
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Dozens of Palestinians killed…
7 months ago
Another Take: What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?
Episode 1264
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 14th, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references fro…
7 months ago