Podcast Episodes

Like the weather, race for US president heats up

In the heat of the American summer, presidential candidates are focused on the dead of winter. That’s when the primaries start, just six short months from now. It’s a crowded Republican field and it’…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Democracy threatened in Israel?

First: Israel is experiencing the biggest internal crisis in the nation's history, as the government passes a controversial move to weaken the Supreme Court and mass protests continue. Christiane ask…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Dissident Nathan Law, author Colson Whitehead, author Paco de Leon

First: As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, speaks with targeted dissident Nathan Law about living with a bounty on his head. 

Then: In his new book Crook Manifesto, Pulitzer Prize-winning author…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Ukrainian journalist/activist Daria Kaleniuk

The Ukrainian port city of Odesa has faced its third consecutive night of Russian strikes. These kinds of attacks punctuate the life of Ukrainian journalist and activist Daria Kaleniuk. The head of t…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Israel's president faces US Congress

“Ironclad” is how Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is describing the relationship between his country and the United States. Today he addressed a joint meeting of Congress, just the second Israeli pre…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Trump, now a 'target,' expects to be arrested

Donald Trump’s legal woes just got a whole lot worse. He’s indicated he expects to be arrested as part of the federal investigation into January 6th and election interference. In a social media post,…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

How Europe is adapting to rising temps

Greeks are facing life-threatening elements today as temperatures soar with no relief in sight. A wildfire burned near Athens, and tourists sweltered visiting the sites, forcing the temporary closing…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Russian journalist on Moscow intrigue

The cracks are clear in Moscow in the wake of the failed Wagner mercenary army coup last month. The Russian journalist Mikahil Zygar, who was forced to flee his country when the invasion began, talks…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

US has 'no doubt' Ukraine will join NATO

In Ukraine, controversial cluster bombs have just arrived from the US. Ukraine’s military commanders say they will give them the advantage over Russia on the battlefield, but critics say cluster muni…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Estonian PM Kaja Kallas

As the critical NATO summit wraps up, Ukrainian President Zelensky may not be walking away with membership to the alliance, but he is leaving with a huge boost in military support. US President Biden…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago