The Daily Presents “Caliphate,” Chapter 5
The New York Times has introduced a documentary audio series that follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The Times, on her quest to understand ISIS. Today, as a special episode of “The D...
19 Touko 201822min
Does Mueller Have a Plan for Trump?
White House lawyers have claimed that Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation, will not indict the president, regardless of his findings. If that’s true, then wh...
18 Touko 201820min
A Child of Gaza Becomes a Political Symbol
The death of a Palestinian baby during the protests in Gaza became a rallying cry for critics of Israel. Within hours, the family’s story was being questioned. Guest: Declan Walsh, the Cairo bureau ch...
17 Touko 201821min
When Facebook Rumors Incite Real Violence
A series of damning posts on Facebook has stoked longstanding ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka, setting off a wave of violence largely directed at Muslims. How are false rumors on social media fueling rea...
16 Touko 201821min
Two Views of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Many Israelis see the relocation of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv as a historic milestone for the Jewish state. But for Palestinians, who hope to see the eastern part of Jerusal...
15 Touko 201824min
The Prospect of Peace With North Korea
The time and place for a historic meeting between the president of the United States and the leader of North Korea have been set. Does President Trump deserve credit for the diplomatic breakthrough on...
14 Touko 201819min
The Daily Presents “Caliphate,” Chapter 4
The New York Times has introduced a documentary audio series that follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The Times, on her quest to understand ISIS. Today, as a special episode of “The D...
12 Touko 201825min
A Life-or-Death Crisis for Black Mothers
Black mothers and infants in the United States are far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. The disparity is tied intrinsically to the lived experience of be...
11 Touko 201825min
