What led to the attempted assassination of a Colombian politician?
A 15-year-old pulls the trigger on a presidential candidate in Bogota, and Colombia’s ghost of political violence suddenly feels very present. Is the latest episode of political violence a sign that C...
19 Jun 202521min
Why US troops are concerned about Trump’s deployment
US President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against immigration raids. It’s been widely considered to be an illegal deployment. Meanwhile, hotlines...
18 Jun 202522min
How close are Iran and Israel to full-scale war?
After Israel’s strikes on Iranian cities, Iran launches a wave of retaliatory attacks. With mass evacuations under way in Tehran, the government struggles to control the growing panic. What does this ...
16 Jun 202521min
How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen
What does it mean to be the “other”? Viet Thanh Nguyen, a South Vietnamese-born American writer links his personal story to US actions abroad and at home, discussing ICE raids, protests, and the war o...
16 Jun 202525min
Brief: Israel attacks Iran, Palestinians attacked at aid site
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel attacks Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran. Palestinians continue to be att...
15 Jun 20256min
Why is Israel attacking Iran now?
After Israel launched strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities, Iran responded with its own firepower. What is behind this dramatic escalation, and what will it mean for the region and beyond? In th...
14 Jun 202524min
Can ChatGPT be your therapist?
AI chatbots can reduce anxiety and depression, according to recent research. As chatbot therapy goes mainstream, can it replace a real therapeutic relationship? In this episode: Michael Alcée (@mike_...
13 Jun 202525min
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has become a military zone. As citywide protests erupted following ICE raids on local immigrant communities, United States President Donald Trump sent federal forces into the city for the ...
12 Jun 202522min
