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Has Macron become an authoritarian president?
Episode 996
French President Emmanuel Macron took two months to appoint a new prime minister. Did Macron's move indicate a turn towards authoritarianism, or has …
1 year, 4 months ago
Inside the epicenter of the mpox emergency in the DRC
Episode 995
Doctors and health officials are struggling to manage a recent surge in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vaccine shipments recently ar…
1 year, 4 months ago
Harris and Trump – another chance at the US presidential debate
Episode 994
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris prepare for a high-stakes presidential debate, the nation holds its breath. With polls razor-thin in key swing stat…
1 year, 4 months ago
How the Houthis showed up for Palestine – and failed Yemenis
Episode 993
After nine years of conflict, 18 million Yemenis need aid as the country grapples with human rights violations and economic instability. Now, the Hou…
1 year, 4 months ago
Brief: Schools start but not in Gaza, Israelis withdraw from Jenin
Episode 992
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: More children have been killed in Gaza. A 10-day …
1 year, 4 months ago
Another Take: Running from murder and abuse in Kenya
Episode 991
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 3, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that…
1 year, 4 months ago
Is the UK’s arms suspension on Israel a meaningful shift?
Episode 990
The UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, citing a "clear risk" of violating international law. However, campaigners say it’s no…
1 year, 4 months ago
What’s behind the massive protests in Israel?
Episode 989
A general strike and massive protests took place in Tel Aviv after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in a Gaza tunnel by Israeli forces. …
1 year, 4 months ago
Reels of revolution: capturing Algeria’s fight for liberation
Episode 988
Never-before-seen footage. A trove of long-forgotten 35mm reels. An archive of the Algerian Independence War. It’s all the work of Yugoslav cameraman…
1 year, 4 months ago
Venezuela unrest: can Nicolas Maduro hold onto power?
Episode 987
Despite fraud claims and international condemnation, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro remains defiant, a month after a disputed election. He has r…
1 year, 4 months ago