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Why Bangladeshi students say protests aren’t over
Episode 953
As internet connections gradually come back online in Bangladesh after deadly protests sparked a shutdown, we hear what students experienced and why …
2 years, 1 month ago
The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results
Episode 952
Venezuelans cast their votes on Sunday, but the election has been clouded by reports of irregularities, including fraud and voter intimidation. While…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why a China-brokered deal is uniting Palestinians
Episode 951
It’s been hailed as an “historic moment for the cause of Palestinian liberation.” Fourteen Palestinian groups, including longtime rivals Fatah and Ha…
2 years, 1 month ago
Brief: Golan strike kills 12 Israelis, Israel attacks Khan Younis
Episode 950
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Rockets killed 12 Israelis in the occupied Golan …
2 years, 1 month ago
Another Take: Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
Episode 949
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references fro…
2 years, 1 month ago
Joy and politics collide at the Paris Olympics 2024
Episode 948
As Paris kicks off the 2024 Summer Olympics, global conflicts and homegrown controversies threaten to cast a shadow over the events. How will this im…
2 years, 1 month ago
What met Israel’s Netanyahu in Washington DC?
Episode 947
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress, many lawmakers failed to appear, including Vice President Kamala H…
2 years, 1 month ago
After Israel’s strike in Yemen, what’s next for the region?
Episode 946
Israel launched its first strike on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, a day after a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. As the conflict widens, what wil…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why are Bangladesh students protesting?
Episode 945
School’s out in Bangladesh, and students are up in arms against government job quotas. In response, there’s been a deadly crackdown in which authorit…
2 years, 1 month ago
Joe Biden’s departure: a political earthquake
Episode 944
Joe Biden has exited the 2024 US presidential race, yielding to mounting pressure after a poor debate showing and growing Democratic unease over his …
2 years, 1 month ago