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Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
Episode 1596
Is the rise of prediction markets unstoppable? Companies like Polymarket and Kalshi have boomed and so have the controversies that surround them. US …
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Brief: Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran.
Episode 1595
This week, 214 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 828 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Israel continues…
3 weeks ago
Another Take: Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
Episode 1594
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 11, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from tha…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
Episode 1593
A new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller and h…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Episode 1592
Explosions rocked Mali's capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali’s defence minister was killed along w…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
Episode 1591
An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the disaster. The exclusion zone remains radioactive - now shaped by war. From deserted cities to returni…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
Episode 1590
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
What does the White House dinner shooting mean for Trump?
Episode 1589
Gunshots shattered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, throwing Washington’s biggest night into chaos. We unpack how it happened, who the suspect…
4 weeks ago
Brief: No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza.
Episode 1588
This week, 207 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 809 Palestinians in Gaza. No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its…
4 weeks ago
Another Take: Lost childhood - Haiti’s kids in the grip of gangs
Episode 1587
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 25, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from…
4 weeks, 1 day ago