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Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it?
Episode 1239
United Nations agencies are facing an unprecedented financial crisis, with the United States abruptly pulling aid, European contributions shrinking, …
10 months, 1 week ago
Is there a cure for the loneliness epidemic?
Episode 1238
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one, and it’s not just in your head. The World Health Organization has called loneliness a global health threat, …
10 months, 1 week ago
Brief: Israel approves plan for Gaza displacement, Iran-US talks resume
Episode 1237
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel approved a new plan fo…
10 months, 1 week ago
Another Take: Will Diddy’s downfall shift the US music industry?
Episode 1236
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 25, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from …
10 months, 1 week ago
Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
Episode 1235
It’s the biggest military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and deadly shelling have struck on both s…
10 months, 1 week ago
What does Israel's escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?
Episode 1234
Israel bombed Yemen’s Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port within 24 hours, as tensions have been escalating in response to Israel's war on Gaza. On Sunda…
10 months, 1 week ago
25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?
Episode 1233
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin celebrates 25 years in power this week, along with a Victory Day parade attended by leaders from around the world. …
10 months, 1 week ago
Why was a Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla' ship attacked?
Episode 1232
Drones struck the Conscience, a ship carrying humanitarian aid in international waters, after more than two months of blockade by Israel of aid into …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How are Chinese TikTokers fighting Trump’s trade war?
Episode 1231
TikToks claiming luxury brand goods are manufactured in Chinese factories have gone viral in shoppers’ feeds. This comes after the closure of a major…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Brief: Civilian aid ship bound for Gaza attacked, Israel bombs Syria
Episode 1230
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 in Gaz…
10 months, 2 weeks ago