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What is behind the clashes in Syria?
Episode 1176
With hundreds dead after days of fighting between armed supporters of former leader Bashar al-Assad and government forces, the worst violence since a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is the world ready for the next pandemic?
Episode 1175
The clock is ticking down to the next pandemic, which could be deadlier than the last, as new zoonotic diseases emerge and global vaccine inequity pe…
1 year, 2 months ago
Brief: Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, Israel continues blocking aid
Episode 1174
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Negotiations are expected in …
1 year, 2 months ago
Another Take: What’s Andrew Tate’s appeal?
Episode 1173
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 19th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references f…
1 year, 2 months ago
How can women navigate the tech ‘broligarchy’?
Episode 1172
Silicon Valley’s “broligarchy” rose to power with the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, putting tech billionaires like Elon Musk in key role…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can the Arab plan for Gaza build a future for Palestinians?
Episode 1171
Arab countries have agreed on a plan to rebuild and govern Gaza without displacing its Palestinian population, a direct response to United States Pre…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can AI save endangered Indigenous languages?
Episode 1170
AI is being used to save Indigenous languages, but is it the right fix? One new project aims to use tech to help keep these languages alive without r…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can Europe defend Ukraine without the US?
Episode 1169
After clashing with US President Donald Trump over support, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned to London for European and UK backing. His…
1 year, 2 months ago
Syrian TV dramas during a post-Assad Ramadan
Episode 1167
Ramadan is peak season for watching Syrian TV dramas, a cherished tradition once stifled by censorship under Bashar al-Assad's regime. Writers, actor…
1 year, 2 months ago
Brief: Israel extends ceasefire under US terms, Hamas yet to respond
Episode 1168
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel adopted a US proposal …
1 year, 2 months ago