Beat the press: why Netanyahu sat down with the Nelk Boys
Tel Aviv nightlife and the Burger King order of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among the talking points of a viral podcast interview with the Nelk Boys. Influencer-driven podcasts are ...
1 Aug 202525min
Trump’s “Woke AI” ban: can AI be free of bias?
US President Donald Trump says AI is too “woke.” His executive order targets what he sees as liberal ideology in artificial intelligence tools in federal tech. But what biases already exist in AI tool...
31 Jul 202522min
Why a so-called ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has sparked national outrage
She was accused of having an affair. Then shot dead on camera, allegedly under orders from a tribal council in Balochistan. But only after the video of the killing went viral did authorities in Pakist...
30 Jul 202519min
What is the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire after clashes along their disputed border, home to centuries-old temples and decades-old tensions. The conflict is tied to political dynasties, shiftin...
29 Jul 202523min
Gaza’s starvation crisis: when will it end?
A choice between starvation or being shot at. That’s the decision many Palestinians in Gaza have been forced to make. More than 900 people have been killed at the GHF's aid distribution sites. Why is ...
28 Jul 202522min
Brief: Starvation deaths mount in Gaza, Israel intercepts Handala
This week, airdrops of aid are once more injuring Palestinians in Gaza. Israel intercepted the Handala. It is day 660 of the war in Gaza, where at least 59,733 Palestinians have been killed. In this ...
27 Jul 20254min
Another Take: Why are Bangladesh students protesting?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 23, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. School’s out in Banglades...
26 Jul 202518min
Why the US is collecting DNA from migrants
DNA may be the new front line of immigration control. The US government has collected the DNA of more than 130,000 migrant children and teenagers, some as young as four, and stored their profiles in C...
25 Jul 202524min
