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Why is tourism a problem in Barcelona?
Episode 927
Locals are fighting to reclaim their city from tourism in a mass demonstration in Barcelona on July 6. The tourism boom has impacted local life, hous…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why is the UK voting for the left as Europe moves to the right?
Episode 926
The Keir Starmer-led Labour Party appears set to win its first UK election in 14 years. But can it capitalize on its gains once it takes the reins?
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1 year, 8 months ago
How a notorious US prison still haunts Afghanistan
Episode 925
Thousands of people were imprisoned for years without charge or trial by the United States during its so-called “war on terror”. Moazzam Begg was one…
1 year, 8 months ago
Why is Iran seeing its lowest voter turnout ever?
Episode 924
Iranians are voting for a new president – but the first round of the election saw the lowest voter turnout in the country’s history. Will more people…
1 year, 8 months ago
The art of the debate: What the Biden and Trump face-off was missing
Episode 923
The first US presidential debate of 2024 left many watchers wondering about the state of debate and democracy in the United States. We hear debating …
1 year, 8 months ago
Brief: Israel attacks more tents in Gaza, garbage poses worsening threat
Episode 922
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel's Prime Minister said operations in Gaza w…
1 year, 8 months ago
Another Take: The trial of Julian Assange
Episode 921
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 26, 2022. None of the dates or references from that time have …
1 year, 8 months ago
How is Argentina faring under Javier Milei?
Episode 920
Argentina’s lower legislative house is set to approve President Javier Milei’s package of economic reforms. Despite signs of economic improvement on …
1 year, 8 months ago
Israel signals a shift in the war on Gaza
Episode 919
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is ending the “intense” phase of the war on Gaza and signals a shift of focus to the simme…
1 year, 8 months ago
What triggered the protests in Kenya?
Episode 918
Protesters stormed the Parliament of Kenya on Tuesday as gunshots rang out in the capital, and at least five people were killed. The violence erupted…
1 year, 8 months ago