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Trump’s “Woke AI” ban: can AI be free of bias?
Episode 1318
US President Donald Trump says AI is too “woke.” His executive order targets what he sees as liberal ideology in artificial intelligence tools in fed…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Why a so-called ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has sparked national outrage
Episode 1317
She was accused of having an affair. Then shot dead on camera, allegedly under orders from a tribal council in Balochistan. But only after the video …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
Episode 1316
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after clashes along their disputed border, home to centuries-old temples and decades-old tensions. T…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Gaza’s starvation crisis: when will it end?
Episode 1315
A choice between starvation or being shot at. That’s the decision many Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to make. More than 900 people have been …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Brief: Starvation deaths mount in Gaza, Israel intercepts Handala
Episode 1314
This week, airdrops of aid are once more injuring Palestinians in Gaza. Israel intercepted the Handala. It is day 660 of the war in Gaza, where at le…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Another Take: Why are Bangladesh students protesting?
Episode 1313
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 23, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the US is collecting DNA from migrants
Episode 1312
DNA may be the new front line of immigration control. The US government has collected the DNA of more than 130,000 migrant children and teenagers, so…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Has media freedom in the US collapsed?
Episode 1311
US television network CBS seemingly handed President Donald Trump two major victories this week after announcing $16 million would settle his lawsuit…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Settlers killed US citizen Sayf Musallet. Will there be justice?
Episode 1310
Sayfollah Musallet, a US citizen, was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on July 11 — days before his 21st birthday. His death is o…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How the gentrification crisis is hitting Mexico City
Episode 1309
Mexico City has seen an influx of foreign renters, including those calling themselves digital nomads. This has led to increasing housing prices, disp…
7 months, 3 weeks ago