The aftermath of Venezuela’s contested election results
Venezuelans cast their votes on Sunday, but the election has been clouded by reports of irregularities, including fraud and voter intimidation. While the National Electoral Council has declared curren...
30 Jul 202417min
Why a China-brokered deal is uniting Palestinians
It’s been hailed as an “historic moment for the cause of Palestinian liberation.” Fourteen Palestinian groups, including longtime rivals Fatah and Hamas, signed a deal for “national unity” aimed at ma...
29 Jul 202417min
Brief: Golan strike kills 12 Israelis, Israel attacks Khan Younis
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Rockets killed 12 Israelis in the occupied Golan Heights. Residents of Khan Yunis were trapped under...
28 Jul 20245min
Another Take: Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Venezuela’s referend...
27 Jul 202417min
Joy and politics collide at the Paris Olympics 2024
As Paris kicks off the 2024 Summer Olympics, global conflicts and homegrown controversies threaten to cast a shadow over the events. How will this impact the players and the games? In this episode: ...
26 Jul 202418min
What met Israel’s Netanyahu in Washington DC?
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United States Congress, many lawmakers failed to appear, including Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential ...
25 Jul 202418min
After Israel’s strike in Yemen, what’s next for the region?
Israel launched its first strike on the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, a day after a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. As the conflict widens, what will this mean for Israel and the region? In this epis...
24 Jul 202418min
Why are Bangladesh students protesting?
School’s out in Bangladesh, and students are up in arms against government job quotas. In response, there’s been a deadly crackdown in which authorities shut down all public universities and cut mobil...
23 Jul 202417min
