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Remembering 2022: Iran’s Gen Z army and hashtag wars
Episode 1487
Back in 2022, protests in Iran were bolder than at any time since the 1979 revolution — and that time, it was teenage girls leading the way. Gen Z us…
2 months ago
Why is Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ for Big Oil?
Episode 1486
US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major oil …
2 months ago
Iran, Trump, and the deadliest crackdown on protests yet
Episode 1485
Iran’s protests started with economic demands. Now, the Iranian government says it’s ready for war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has told Ira…
2 months ago
What Aleppo’s fighting reveals about Syria’s fragile peace
Episode 1484
A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting, after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. With civilians displaced and trus…
2 months ago
Inside ICE’s deadly ‘surge’ in Minneapolis
Episode 1483
A deadly ICE operation in Minneapolis has sparked protests and political conflict. US officials say a federal immigration agent acted in self-defense…
2 months ago
Brief: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Syrian and Israeli negotiators meet in Paris
Episode 1482
This week: 102 days into a cease fire, Israel has killed at least 439 Palestinians in Gaza. Weather continued to threaten the lives of displaced Pal…
2 months ago
Another Take: Why is drought-hit Brazil saying ‘yes’ to AI data centers?
Episode 1481
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that…
2 months, 1 week ago
As Iranians protest, why is the US threatening intervention?
Episode 1480
Iranians have taken to the streets in nationwide protests against the country's economic crisis. During a police crackdown on protesters, dozens of p…
2 months, 1 week ago
‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza
Episode 1479
In the three months since the US unveiled a 20-point Gaza plan, more than 400 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in near-daily Israe…
2 months, 1 week ago
Is AI headed for a breaking point?
Episode 1478
Artificial intelligence is moving fast - from chatbots to autonomous systems and physical machines. As investment surges, so do concerns about job lo…
2 months, 1 week ago