Aaron Bushnell, Gaza and the meaning of ‘no longer complicit’
Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his...
27 Helmi 17min
Is the US negotiating with Iran or preparing to strike?
Iran and the United States are heading into a third round of indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva, while US military assets build up across the region. Is either side prepared to compromise, or is ...
26 Helmi 22min
What El Mencho’s death means for Mexico’s cartels
Mexico says it killed El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Within hours, highways burned and violence spread across multiple states. His death is being called a victory, bu...
25 Helmi 22min
What to expect from Trump’s State of the Union address
As US President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, we look at what he’s expected to outline, from foreign policy tensions and sweeping tariffs to immigration crackdowns, ...
24 Helmi 22min
Omar El Akkad on the West’s hypocrisy over Gaza
Acclaimed author Omar El Akkad writes a powerful reflection of Western hypocrisy over Gaza in his book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. We speak to El Akkad on the immense suffer...
23 Helmi 25min
Brief: Palestinians in Gaza skeptical of Board of Peace, Israeli escalation in Lebanon
This week: 144 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 612 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump's Board of Peace met in Washington DC. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed m...
22 Helmi 5min
Another Take: How Trump’s tariffs are changing the rules of global trade
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. United States President D...
21 Helmi 25min
How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan?
Sudan’s civil war is shifting into a drone-driven phase, erasing the lines between battlefield and civilian life. As Ramadan begins under famine conditions, how do the people of Sudan mark the holy mo...
20 Helmi 23min
