Is the world ready for the next pandemic?
The clock is ticking down to the next pandemic, which could be deadlier than the last, as new zoonotic diseases emerge and global vaccine inequity persists. Five years since COVID-19, what lessons hav...
10 Mar 202521min
Brief: Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, Israel continues blocking aid
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Negotiations are expected in Doha over the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. ...
9 Mar 20255min
Another Take: What’s Andrew Tate’s appeal?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 19th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Andrew Tate is a s...
8 Mar 202524min
How can women navigate the tech ‘broligarchy’?
Silicon Valley’s “broligarchy” rose to power with the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, putting tech billionaires like Elon Musk in key roles. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we speak wit...
7 Mar 202524min
Can the Arab plan for Gaza build a future for Palestinians?
Arab countries have agreed on a plan to rebuild and govern Gaza without displacing its Palestinian population, a direct response to United States President Donald Trump’s vision of transforming Gaza i...
6 Mar 202523min
Can AI save endangered Indigenous languages?
AI is being used to save Indigenous languages, but is it the right fix? One new project aims to use tech to help keep these languages alive without replacing human connection. In this episode: Danie...
5 Mar 202520min
Can Europe defend Ukraine without the US?
After clashing with US President Donald Trump over support, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned to London for European and UK backing. His reception was warmer, but without US help, can Eur...
4 Mar 202522min
Syrian TV dramas during a post-Assad Ramadan
Ramadan is peak season for watching Syrian TV dramas, a cherished tradition once stifled by censorship under Bashar al-Assad's regime. Writers, actors and directors were exiled, yet many still shaped ...
3 Mar 202521min
