Podcast Episodes

Freed prisoners, the UN general assembly, and HIV/AIDS relief

Five Americans detained in Iran are free and on their way to the United States, as part of a US-Iran agreement, which also includes the release of $6 billion in Iranian funds for humanitarian use. Ch…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Despite government crackdown, change is underway in Iran

President Biden today marked one year since the death of Mahsa Amini, who died after being manhandled by Iran’s “morality police” for not wearing her hijab properly. Many protesters hoped for the dow…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Walter Isaacson on his new book, ‘Elon Musk’

Elon Musk needs no introduction. The world’s richest person, he's a divisive figure, a villain to some, a genius to others. Like many powerful billionaires, he also finds himself willing and able to …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Libya's catastrophic floods

Devastating natural disasters and human tragedy are bedeviling North Africa. In Libya, there are harrowing stories of bodies filling the streets after massive floods caused by a torrential downpour t…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ben Wallace, Paul Krugman, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Paul Tough

First: Former UK defense secretary Ben Wallace talks about Kim Jung Un and Vladimir Putin's recent meeting, the war in Ukraine, and the aftermath of the War in Afghanistan.

Next: Economist Paul Krugm…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Special report: Devastation in Morocco

Morocco continues to deal with the catastrophic damage caused by last week's earthquake, the worst temblor to hit the country in over a century. While it struck close to the economic and tourist hub …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Biden at the G20

It’s a high-stakes weekend ahead for world leaders arriving in India for the G20 summit. For President Joe Biden, it’s an opportunity to showcase the United States’ take on the global world order, in…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

'The Last Politician'

President Biden will soon travel to India for this weekend’s G20 summit in New Delhi, where climate change, economic development, and the war in Ukraine will all be on the agenda. Many of Biden’s fel…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Climate summit recommends global carbon tax

This summer has seen nations across the world battle wildfires and extreme temperatures. It now has the dubious honor of being the world’s hottest summer on record, according to the latest European U…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel

The White House is publicly revealing intelligence that suggests the North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. The administration says Moscow is trying to dr…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago