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
Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
The seizure of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters has not deterred other aid convoys from heading towards Gaza. Palestinian-American writer Ahmad Ibsais explains how humanitarian aid ha...
11 Jun 202520min
Can Europe’s music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?
Barcelona’s Sónar Festival, a major music and technology event, is seeing artist withdrawals after revelations about its parent company, Superstruct. The live events giant is backed by the investment ...
10 Jun 202522min
How to become a bike-friendly city? Lessons from a Paris revolution
Smog once choked Paris streets. Now, cleaner air, grassroots pressure and a bold city agenda are reshaping how the city breathes and moves. From bottom-up activism to political pushback, Paris’s trans...
9 Jun 202518min
Brief: Multiple air strikes on Beirut, Israel admits to arming gangs in Gaza
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Dozens of Palestinians killed across Gaza during the Eid weekend. Israel admits ...
8 Jun 20256min
Another Take: What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 14th, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Impeachment proceedi...
7 Jun 202523min
