» 2018: a terrible year for Facebook – podcast
16/12/18 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Facebook has been hit by a series of data, privacy and hate speech scandals this year. Alex Hern, the Guardian’s UK tech editor, discusses how Mark Zuckerberg has responded. Plus the Guardian environment reporter Oliver Milman on returni...

» North Korea condemns latest US sanctions
16/12/18 20:01 from Global News
They say sanctions risk permanently blocking efforts to rid Korea of nuclear weapons. Washington had vowed to seize the US assets of three top North Korean officials, after a report threw up a raft of human rights abuses in the country. ...

» Does Climate Agreement Lack Ambition?
16/12/18 18:38 from Newshour
There's been a muted welcome to the agreement reached at the UN climate conference in Poland, which lays down how the 2015 Paris Accord will be implemented. But some countries and environmental groups have criticised the deal for lacking...

» Climate Change Accord Criticised
16/12/18 10:21 from Newshour
A deal on how to put the 2015 Paris climate change agreement into action was agreed in Katowice, Poland on Saturday. However critics of this weekend’s plan claim that it does not go far enough. Also in the programme: Georgia’s first fema...

» A new age of diplomacy – Australian politics live podcast
15/12/18 19:35 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
This week Katharine Murphy talks to Menna Rawlings, the outgoing British high commissioner to Australia, who manages the close relationship between the two countries. They delve into the highs and lows of her time in Australia, including...

» Climate deal agreed to implement Paris accord
15/12/18 19:21 from Global News
Delegates reach consensus on single set of rules. Also: US Interior Secretary to step down, Prada accessories recalled over blackface controversy and rare insight into reclusive musician, Kate Bush.

» Nations Agree Rulebook On Climate Change
15/12/18 18:31 from Newshour
Nearly 200 nations agree rules on implementing 2015 Paris agreement at UN climate conference after marathon talks. Also in the programme; Another weekend of unrest in France as the 'yellow vest' protests continue and; more than five deca...

» Итоги недели: хорошо летят ТУ-160. Домой - 15 Декабрь, 2018
15/12/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
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» Хорошо летят ТУ-160 - 15 Декабрь, 2018
15/12/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
Чем известен епископ Епифаний? *** Зачем российские бомбардировщики летали в Венесуэлу? *** В чем смысл дела Бутиной?

» Climate Summit Extended in Bid for Agreement
15/12/18 10:24 from Newshour
Delegates from nearly 200 countries have extended their talks in the Polish city of Katowice, in an effort to reach an agreement on how to limit global temperature rises. Also in the programme: French police are out in force in Paris as ...

» Presidents, Prisoners and Potholes
15/12/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Before the contested referendum on independence, Carme Forcadell was the speaker of the Catalan parliament but since March she has been awaiting trial in a Spanish jail accused of rebellion. Niall O'Gallagher meets the ever defiant separ...

» Best Of: Actor Richard E. Grant / Rockabilly Christmas With JD McPherson
14/12/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Richard E. Grant co-stars as the alcoholic sidekick to Melissa McCarthy in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?', which tells the story of a broke writer who makes money by forging literary letters. Grant talks about growing up in Swaziland, witnes...

» Report says Johnson & Johnson knew about asbestos
14/12/18 20:46 from Global News
Shares in the US pharmaceutical giant plunged by more than ten per cent following the claims made by Reuters. The company's lawyers say its baby powder is safe and asbestos-free and the allegations are "one-sided, false and inflammatory"...

» U.S. Senate Votes to End Saudi Military Aid for Yemen War as U.S. House Stalls; How Tumblr’s Porn Ban Exposes Big Tech’s Hypocrisy; Milos Stehlik Discusses Cultural Controversy of Award-winning Japanese Film, "Shoplifters"; Weekend Passport: Hellenic Mus
14/12/18 19:40 from Worldview Podcast
On today's show:Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia’s intervention in Yemen’s Civil War. The bipartisan... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Dow Lands in Correction Territory; Hackers Breach Navy Contractors
14/12/18 18:29 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 14th: The Dow fell 497 points on Friday, putting all three major U.S. indexes in correction territory. Plus, U.S. officials say Chinese hackers are taking aim at U.S. Navy contractors. The Wall Street Journal's ...

» 14/12/2018 GMT
14/12/18 18:10 from Newshour
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

» Bruce Springsteen
14/12/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
"The Boss" spoke with Terry Gross at his New Jersey home studio in 2016, when his memoir came out, about masculinity, depression, and wishing he was his stage persona. His one-man show, 'Springsteen on Broadway,' will debut on Netflix De...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 14, 2018
14/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
President Donald Trump's former personal attorney says the president has not been truthful about Russia and other matters, French police kill a suspect they believe was responsible for the deadly attack at the Strasbourg Christmas Market...

» Plague of Suspicion
14/12/18 13:00 from On The Media
It’s been 100 years since one of the deadliest diseases... well, ever. The 1918-1919 flu pandemic (usually and mistakenly called the “Spanish Flu”) infected roughly a third of the world’s population and killed somewhere on the order of 5...

» Saudi Arabia and Iran welcome Hodeidah ceasefire
14/12/18 12:36 from Global News
The Hodeidah agreement, sponsored by the UN, was reached during talks in Sweden. Also: proposals for an army in Kosovo enrages Serbia, and the jazz singer, Nancy Wilson, dies aged 81.

» Why we stopped trusting elites – podcast
14/12/18 08:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The credibility of establishment figures has been demolished by technological change and political upheavals. But it’s too late to turn back the clock • Read the text version here Continue reading...

» Building a video game industry from scratch: Chips with Everything podcast
14/12/18 08:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Jordan Erica Webber looks at why it’s difficult to be a game developer in Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina This week we’re travelling to places that have almost no video game industry and talking to individuals who are doing their bes...

» The Return
14/12/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Javier Zamora was nine years old when he made the journey from El Salvador to the U.S.-Mexico border. Now, nearly 20 years later, he has to return to the country where he was born, to apply for a visa to that will allow him to continue t...

» Is Smart Technology Making Us Dumb?
14/12/18 06:00 from NPR: Intelligence Squared Podcast
MOTION: Smart Technology is Making us Dumb. Smart technology grants us unprecedented, immediate access to knowledge and to each other -- a ubiquitous and seamless presence in everyday life. But is there a downside to all of this connecti...

» Building Amazon HQ2s Will Be Slow, Gradual Process
14/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 14: Amazon is building two new headquarters in Queens, N.Y. and Crystal City, Virginia. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens talks about why the Amazon invasion will be slow. Learn more about your ad choices....

» Oh my: a psychological approach to awe – Science Weekly podcast
14/12/18 02:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Nicola Davis asks what’s behind one of humanity’s most powerful and possibly evolutionarily important emotions When it comes to emotions, words such as joy, anger and disgust immediately spring to mind. But in recent years, psychologists...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 13, 2018
13/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
Enlarging Kosovo's army. Trump investigations mounting. Learning to associate tastes with colors. The new Mary Poppins film. Stevie Nicks inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The sounds of the Toys.

» Is the net closing in on Donald Trump? – podcast
13/12/18 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The investigation into Donald Trump’s election campaign has resulted in guilty pleas from some of the president’s former inner circle. The Guardian’s Jon Swaine in New York considers what we have learned so far from Robert Mueller’s fore...

» Strasbourg Christmas market gunman shot dead by police
13/12/18 21:01 from Global News
After 2 days on the run the suspected gunman, Cherif Chekatt, who killed three people at a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg, was shot dead after a brief gun battle with police. Also: A Russian woman accused of infiltrati...

» Brexit: May Awaits EU Help
13/12/18 18:10 from Newshour
Theresa May is in Brussels to seek assurances from EU leaders to make her Brexit deal more palatable to Parliament. Also in the programme: ceasefire agreed in Yemen port of Hodeida and why Australians are going off booze. (Picture: Europ...

» Actor Richard E. Grant
13/12/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Grant co-stars with Melissa McCarthy in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' about Lee Israel, a broke writer who makes money by forging literary letters by famous writers, with the help of her friend Jack. Grant is nominated for a SAG award and a...

» Apple to Build New Sites, Including Texas Campus
13/12/18 16:40 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 13: Apple plans a wave of expansion in the U.S., saying it'll spend one billion dollars on a new campus in Austin Texas. Apple will also build facilities in several other locations, says the Wall Street Journal'...

» Murder Conviction for Killers of Honduran Environmentalist Berta Cáceres, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents ‘Q Brothers Christmas Carol’, Global Activism: ‘House with Heart’ Moving Forward After Founder’s Death
13/12/18 15:01 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: In March 2016, Berta Isabel Cáceres, an indigenous environmental activist from Honduras, was murdered. The Q Brothers... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» #Brexitshambles – Politics Weekly podcast
13/12/18 13:15 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Jessica Elgot is joined by Jonathan Freedland, Lisa O’Carroll and Sam Lowe to review a whirlwind week in Westminster. Plus: Jon Henley on the gilets jaunes protest movement that has seized France It was one step forward and two steps bac...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 13, 2018
13/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends

» Truce breakthrough in Yemen talks
13/12/18 12:24 from Global News
The United Nations says it hopes this is the starting point for ending Yemen's war and humanitarian crisis. Also: The British PM is seeking new assurances from the EU over the Brexit deal and Dracula Ant's snap-jaw makes it the fastest a...

» Theresa May Returns to Brussels After Her No Confidence Vote
13/12/18 11:31 from Newshour
The British prime minister Theresa May is back in Brussels today, trying to make her Brexit agreement more palatable to the parliament back home. She's faced a major challenge to her leadership from within her own party and won, although...

» Spurs, saves, Street Fighter and Atlanta United – Football Weekly Extra
13/12/18 09:19 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Paolo Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss Spurs and Liverpool squeaking through in the Champions League, easy but great saves, Italian strife, Atlanta United and Street Fighter Join the conv...

» May Clings to Power; A Recession Next Year?
13/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 13: Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in the U.K. But the Wall Street Journal's Jason Douglas says the future for both May and Brexit is cloudy. And WSJ's Sharon Nunn says CFOs predict a r...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 12, 2018
12/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
The U.S. Senate pushes for a vote on banning support for Saudi Arabia's efforts in Yemen. President Trump's former longtime attorney is sentenced to 3 years in prison. British Prime Minister Theresa May survives a no confidence vote. A p...

» Theresa May: a crisis of confidence
12/12/18 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
After a frenzied day of infighting among Conservative MPs, Theresa May remains prime minister, having survived a vote of confidence in her leadership. But how damaging has the episode been for her party? Anushka Asthana hears from the Gu...

» British PM survives confidence vote
12/12/18 20:01 from Global News
Conservative MPs voted 200 to 117 to keep Theresa May as Prime Minister but there are still calls for her to resign from within her own party. Also: President Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been jailed for three years for lyin...

» Theresa May Survives Confidence Vote
12/12/18 18:15 from Newshour
The British Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party. We are devoting much of the programme to the outcome. We will be speaking to allies of the prime minister and to those who w...

» From Convict To Criminal Justice Reporter
12/12/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Keri Blakinger is a criminal justice reporter for the 'Houston Chronicle,' but before she reported on prisons, she spent almost 2 years locked up on narcotics charges. Blakinger spoke with Terry Gross about surviving a suicide attempt, s...

» Brexit Update: Theresa May Gets Hammered During “Question Time”, How Trump's Border Wall Will Harm Fish & Wildlife, Global Notes: Aaron Cohen on Aretha Franklin's ‘Amazing Grace’
12/12/18 15:35 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: As British Prime Minister, Theresa May, faces a no-confidence vote today, she also took brutal questions from Parliament... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Kelly's Exit Part of a Major White House Staff Shakeup
12/12/18 14:14 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 12: White House chief of staff John Kelly is leaving at year's end. It's part of a looming staff overhaul at a White House that's already seen unprecedented turnover. More from the Wall Street Journal's Peter Ni...

» Chaos in Brexitland – Brexit Means podcast
12/12/18 13:09 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
May pulls the meaningful vote, Tory rebels mount a leadership challenge, and Europe looks on in disbelief. What next in the Brexit saga? More than ever before, the Brexit process is in a state of complete chaos. At the eleventh hour this...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 12, 2018
12/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons, a manhunt in France continues for the suspect who carried out a deadly attack at the Strasbourg Christmas Market and singer Meghan Trainor has some ne...

» Three Years for Michael Cohen
12/12/18 13:00 from On The Media
Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for financial crimes and for lying to Congress. In rendering the sentence,  Judge William H. Pauley said Cohen’s crimes — among them, tax ev...

» British PM Theresa May faces no confidence vote
12/12/18 12:00 from Global News
The prime minister vows to fight for her job and warns that a change would put Brexit at risk. Also: Strasbourg gunman shouted 'Allahu Akbar', and Japan picks 'disaster' character to define 2018.

» UK Poised for PM Confidence Vote
12/12/18 11:16 from Newshour
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will fight a vote of confidence with everything she has. She is facing the vote because MPs are not happy about the deal she has struck with the EU. We’ll hear from politicians and analysts. Als...

» Letting FedEx, UPS Deliver to Your Mailbox, For a Fee
12/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition: The U.S. Postal Service is billions of dollars in debt. The White House has proposed a way for the Post Office to make money, by selling private companies access to your mailbox. The Wall Street Journal's Heidi Vogt explain...

» 'What happened to me will not happen to my daughters': sexual violence in war – podcast
12/12/18 03:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Kosovan-born Vasfije Krasniqi-Goodman explains how a survivors’ network has empowered her and others to speak out against rape as a weapon of conflict Warning: This episode of Small Changes covers topics that some listeners might find up...

» Guardian podcast: We need to talk about … the death of the high street
12/12/18 02:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Guardian journalists, supporters and industry experts discuss the failing health of UK high streets and the impact on communities. What can local spaces offer that out-of-town shopping centres and online giants can’t? UK high streets are...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 11, 2018
11/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
President Trump and top democrats spar in front of the cameras over paying for a border wall. Could the latest talks and a prisoner swap finally give way to a breakthrough in Yemen? As the Russia investigation continues a new documentary...

» Stansted 15: the conviction of peaceful protesters
11/12/18 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The conviction of protesters who locked themselves around a deportation flight at Stansted airport has been called a ‘crushing blow for human rights’. The Guardian’s Damien Gayle has been following the case and hears from demonstrators a...

» Is #MeToo leaving our most vulnerable behind? – Witch Hunt podcast
11/12/18 22:04 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Since its inception #MeToo has been accused of excluding as many people as it is empowering. What if you don’t fit the dominant narrative of #MeToo? When issues of race, sexuality, disability and gender identity intersect with the discri...

» Strasbourg Gunman Hunted After Two Killed
11/12/18 20:30 from Global News
The man opened fire near a Christmas market in the French city causing widespread panic. Also: Reports of a new challenge to British PM Theresa May and the exhibition that uses blocks of ice to highlight global warming.

» Strasbourg Shooting
11/12/18 18:19 from Newshour
A gunman has opened fire in the French city of Strasbourg, near a busy Christmas market, killing at least two people and injuring ten others. One eyewitness told the BBC that he and other passers-by spent forty minutes trying to save a t...

» A Roots & Rockabilly Christmas Concert With JD McPherson
11/12/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Songwriter JD McPherson pledged he'd never do an album of Christmas songs — but we're so glad he's broken that promise. He and his band perform live in-studio from their album 'Socks,' and McPherson talks about his upbringing on a cattle...

» As Wisconsin GOP Defends Outgoing Walker, Subsidy to Foxconn a Sore Subject, George H. W. Bush Remembered for Ramping Up the War on Drugs
11/12/18 15:20 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: As Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker leaves office, he is looking to shore up his legacy on labor and trade. The U.S. prison... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» U.S., China Restart Trade Talks; Trump, Democrats Clash
11/12/18 15:07 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 11: President Trump had a heated on-camera meeting with Democratic leaders about funding for border security. Plus, the U.S. and China restart talks on reaching a trade agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Bob D...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 11, 2018
11/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
The status of a Chinese telecom executive under arrest in Canada continues to impact relations between the United States and China, a new study says antisemitism is on the rise in the European Union and we hear about a program that eases...

» Brexit: Theresa May meets EU leaders in attempt to rescue deal
11/12/18 11:52 from Global News
Britain's Prime Minister in Europe for talks aimed at salvaging her proposed Brexit plan. Mrs. May has met Dutch PM Mark Rutte and Germany's Angela Merkel after postponing a Commons vote on the deal. Also, India's ruling BJP facing setba...

» May Meets EU Leaders in Bid to Save Brexit Deal
11/12/18 11:20 from Newshour
In this special edition of Newshour, we'll be hearing about Theresa May's talks with Dutch PM Mark Rutte and Germany's Angela Merkel. Mrs May says she needs "further assurances" about the Northern Ireland border plan to get backing from ...

» Portrait Of: Alfonso Cuarón's Roma
11/12/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Roma is Alfonso Cuarón's most personal film to date. Inspired by his own childhood growing up in Mexico City, the two central characters in the film are women: Cleo, an indigenous domestic worker and Margarita, Cleo's employer and a midd...

» Uber, Lyft Prepare for 2019 IPOs
11/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 11th: Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft are planning to go public next year. The Wall Street Journal's Greg Bensinger has more details on their battle on the streets and for global investors. Learn more about...

» Our favourite books of the year, and prose poetry with Claudia Rankine – books podcast
11/12/18 03:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
On this week’s show, Richard looks at whether the prose poem could be the next big thing, with poets Claudia Rankine, Jeremy Noel-Tod and Emily Berry. Claire and Sian join him in the studio to chat about their favourite books of the year...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 10, 2018
10/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
France's president speaks to his nation amid weeks of protest and turmoil. In neighboring Britian...today's Brexit vote is on hold. The U.S. joins Turkey, Russia and Kuwait in opposing language in a world climate agreement. A superhero s...

» Labour's Brexit dilemma
10/12/18 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Theresa May has postponed her crucial Brexit vote amid huge divisions in her party. But there is a dilemma, too, for Labour MPs whose constituencies voted overwhelmingly in favour of leaving the EU. How do they square their voters’ wishe...

» British PM calls off MP's vote on Brexit deal
10/12/18 19:52 from Global News
The European Union insists it will "not renegotiate" after Theresa May says she needs time to ask for changes. Also: the French president promises a minimum wage rise and Asia's glaciers are moving more slowly as they thin.

» UK Prime Minister Delays Brexit Vote
10/12/18 18:20 from Newshour
The British Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal. We speak to supporters and opponents of the Prime Minister and get reaction from the EU. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron has announced...

» How Driverless Cars Could Change Roads, Jobs & Daily Life
10/12/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Autonomous vehicles could be the "most disruptive technology to hit society worldwide since the advent of the motor car," says former New York City traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz. We talk about what driverless cars could mean for traf...

» Macron Fights Eurosceptics in France, as UK Postpones ‘Brexit’ Vote, Protesters from Hong Kong’s Occupy Central Movement on Trial, Film ‘Strike A Rock’ Follows Victims’ Families of South Africa’s Marikana Miners Massacre
10/12/18 15:14 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: This past Saturday in Paris, protesters took to the streets for the fourth weekend in a row, dressed in neon yellow vests,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Amazon Works to Weed Out Scammers
10/12/18 14:41 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 10th: Amazon is cracking down on seller scams, and has fired employees in the U.S. and India who were suspected of abetting scammers' efforts. The Wall Street Journal's Laura Stevens has the details on the crack...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 10, 2018
10/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
British Prime Minister Theresa May postpones a House of Commons vote on Brexit, a Chinese telecom executive appears in a Canadian court for a bail hearing and we hear why editorial cartoons are an effective form of cultural-political exp...

» Raheem Sterling, West Ham and belated joy for River Plate – Football Weekly
10/12/18 13:02 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jacob Steinberg and Vaishali Bhardwaj discuss Chelsea, Manchester City and Raheem Sterling, Arsenal’s run of form, West Ham, the Copa Libertadores, Yorkshire puddings and more Join the conversation on Face...

» UN members adopt global migration pact
10/12/18 12:13 from Global News
The UN has adopted a landmark agreement on migration but a number of countries are refusing to take part. Also: crisis in Britain over Brexit vote, and a second life sentence for Russia's most prolific serial killer.

» Brexit Parliamentary Vote Postponed
10/12/18 11:03 from Newshour
A day before a vote was scheduled, British Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal. Also in the programme: What does Emmanuel Macron have to say to soothe the anger of the French in the most impor...

» Field of dreams: heartbreak and heroics at the World Ploughing Championships – podcast
10/12/18 08:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Some compare it to snooker, others to figure skating. But for those who have given their lives to competitive ploughing, it’s more than a sport, it’s a way of life • Read the text version here Continue reading...

» John Kelly's Exit Could Mean More White House Instability
10/12/18 04:01 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 10: The Wall Street Journal's Peter Nicholas discusses White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's upcoming departure and what that means for stability among President Trump's senior staff. Learn more about your ad ...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 09, 2018
09/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

» What is it like to fear your own child?
09/12/18 23:06 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Child-on-parent violence is a taboo subject and one that is hardly researched in the UK. We speak to Lesley, a mother who lives with daily violence from her eldest son. It has devastated family life and exposed gaps in a system not set u...

» China threatens Huawei arrest consequences
09/12/18 20:27 from Global News
China summoned the US ambassador to demand that Washington withdraw an arrest warrant for Meng Wanzhou. Also: the French finance minister says the recent protests have been 'an economic catastrophe' and we hear from Harmony -- a very spe...

» Paris Protests: 'Catastrophic' Effect on French Economy
09/12/18 18:11 from Newshour
The French economy minister Bruno Le Maire has called the Yellow Vest anti-government protests a catastrophe for the French economy. We hear from a hotel representative on how business has crashed since the protests began. Also: demos in...

» Key Trump aide to leave job
08/12/18 20:01 from Global News
President Donald Trump has announced that his chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by the end of the year. Some reports said that the relationship between the two had deteriorated. But Mr Trump described Mr Kelly as a "great guy"...

» Итоги недели - 08 Декабрь, 2018
08/12/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
Керченский кризис: Украина прекращает действие договора о дружбе с Россией +++ В Вильнюсе заседает Форум Свободной России, в Москве Владимир Путин выступает на съезде единороссов +++ Философа Канта объявили предателем родины

» Off Target
08/12/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
At 13 Basma was forced to marry an older man and then repeatedly abused by him and his family. At 16 she was kidnapped and sent to work in a brothel. Then her own family decided to kill her. Now she lives and works in one of Iraq’s secre...

» Best Of: Bradley Cooper / Samin Nosrat
07/12/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Bradley Cooper talks about writing, directing and starring in his remake of 'A Star is Born.' He not only had to learn how to direct, he had to learn how to sing and play guitar for his role as musician Jackson Maine opposite Lady Gaga. ...

» Germany's CDU choose Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as party leader
07/12/18 19:41 from Global News
Germany's governing Christian Democrats choose Merkels' protege Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to succeed her as party leader. Also: the chief financial officer of Huawei appears in a court in Canada and why a Solzhenitsyn novel has been tur...

» The Bizarre World Of Industrial Musicals
07/12/18 17:48 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Why would someone write a sentimental ballad about a bathroom? For the same reason someone would write a rousing song about air conditioners: So the song could be used in what's called an industrial musical. These musicals were like Broa...

» US Suicide Rates Up, While Global Numbers at Record Low, Milos Stehlik Reviews Films, 'The Favourite' & 'Roma', Weekend Passport: Film Screening Explores Online Voyeur Culture in China
07/12/18 15:32 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: The same report also pointed to the fact that suicides in the U.S. have increased, especially among “middle-aged, white,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Hiring Slowed Last Month; Unemployment Still at 3.7%
07/12/18 14:45 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 7: Employers added 155 thousand jobs in November, a slower-than-expected pace. The Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath says smaller job growth may be consistent with a stumbling stock market and an economy that's ...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 07, 2018
07/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
President Donald Trump makes two key administration nominations, China demands the release of a top telecom executive arrested in Canada and Panic at the Disco releases a new hit single.

» How Quickly We Forget
07/12/18 13:00 from On The Media
The death of George H.W. Bush brought us a week’s worth of ceremony, eulogy and wall-to-wall coverage. This week, a look at the choices journalists made when they set out to memorialize the president. And, immigration stories in our medi...

» France prepares for weekend protests
07/12/18 12:19 from Global News
The French prime minister announced that 89,000 police officers will be on duty this weekend. Also: China expresses concern at reports Japan may restrict Huawei access and is Rudolph the reindeer colour blind?

» Reporter's Notebook: Embedded With the Caravan
07/12/18 08:01 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Over the last few weeks, thousands of migrants from Central America have arrived at U.S. ports of entry without proper shelter or food. Things have become increasingly tense, both with the migrants' Mexican hosts and U.S. authorities. La...

» Organised crime in the UK is bigger than ever before. Can the police catch up? – podcast
07/12/18 08:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Faced with new threats from international gangsters, the boss of the National Crime Agency, Lynne Owens, thinks UK policing needs a radical reboot • Read the text version here Continue reading...

» Drugmakers Accused of Favoring Buybacks Over Lower Prices
07/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 7: House Democrats say drugmakers have used savings from tax cuts for things like stock buybacks, instead of for lowering drug prices. The Wall Street Journal's Peter Loftus says the lawmakers have threatened to...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 06, 2018
06/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

» Stock markets tumble after Huawei arrest
06/12/18 20:03 from Global News
Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was detained in Canada at the request of the US, fuelling fears of a deepening trade war between the world's largest two economies. Also: Germany's CDU party prepares to choose Angela Merkel's success...

» Actor Lucas Hedges / Samin Nosrat Part 2
06/12/18 17:46 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Hedges is best known for his roles in 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Lady Bird,' and now stars in the movie 'Ben is Back' as a teenager in rehab for opioid addiction. He's also nominated for a Golden Globe for 'Boy Erased,' about a teenage...

» Suicide, Geopolitical Intrigue Surrounds Arrest of Chinese Tech Giant Huawei’s CFO, Chicagoan Francesca Ling, Guest-Star of CBS dramedy God Friended Me, Global Activism: Chicagoans Helping Build Classrooms for Refugees in Kenya
06/12/18 15:41 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: Over the weekend, Meng Wanzhou, CFO of the Chinese tech giant Huawei, was arrested in suburban Vancouver. Recently, the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Trump Criticizes Powell, But Congress Supports Him
06/12/18 14:41 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 6: President Trump has criticized Fed Chair Jerome Powell for this year's interest rate increases, but Powell enjoys wide support from Congress for the hikes. More from the Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos. L...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 06, 2018
06/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends

» Yemen peace talks begin in Sweden
06/12/18 12:27 from Global News
The talks aimed at ending nearly four years of civil war in Yemen, have been described by the UN special envoy as an important milestone. Also: China demands the release of a Huawei executive being held in Canada and Australian scientist...

» Reflecting on the Legacy of Former President George H.W. Bush
06/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 6th: Was former President George H.W. Bush the last of his kind? The Wall Street Journal's Gerald Seib says that question was called to mind during funeral services on Wednesday. Seib reflects on the life and le...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 05, 2018
05/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.

» George HW Bush Mourned at State Funeral
05/12/18 20:06 from Global News
Washington funeral of former US president George HW Bush; President Putin issues missile warning if United States pulls out of weapons treaty; Fresh warning that carbon dioxide emissions will hit a record high this year

» Rock Hudson's Double Life
05/12/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Hudson lived a double life as a Hollywood heartthrob and a closeted gay man. Biographer Mark Griffin says Hudson's death from AIDS in 1985 was a turning point in public awareness of the epidemic. His book is 'All That Heaven Allows.' TV ...

» Remembering George H. W. Bush's Foreign Policy Legacy, Global Notes: Tsukasa Taiko Ensemble
05/12/18 17:13 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: Former President George H. W. Bush is being remembered today in a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington D.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Remembering George H.W. Bush
05/12/18 16:40 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 5: The nation paused Wednesday to honor the late 41st president, George Herbert Walker Bush. At his state funeral in Washington, eulogies came from his son, former President George W. Bush and author Jon Meacham...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 05, 2018
05/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
The United States remembers the late President George H.W. Bush, we look at the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan and at-risk young adults learn the art of building wooden boats.

» The Centuries-Old Practice of "Slaying Lewks"
05/12/18 13:00 from On The Media
Satisfaction at the political enemy’s hypocrisy can be so rich that partisan critics strain — sometimes absurdly — to locate it. Such is the case with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, newly elected member of Congress from New York and avowed de...

» Mafia members targetted in Europe-wide police raids
05/12/18 12:06 from Global News
At least 90 members of 'Ndrangheta network arrested in several different countries. The gang is believed to be one of the largest global crime syndicates. Also, how an Irishwoman unearthed a huge scandal over failure to diagnose cervical...

» The Rehab Empire Built on Cakes
05/12/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
It's a common sight in Puerto Rico: men in bright yellow t-shirts going door-to door and selling cakes. They're residents at Hogar CREA, Puerto Rico's biggest drug treatment program. Since CREA's founding in 1968, they've grown to a spra...

» A National Day of Mourning; CEOs Talk Gun Control
05/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 5th: Wednesday is a national day of mourning for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Plus, the CEOs of Dick's Sporting Goods and Aetna talk about gun control, at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Counc...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 04, 2018
04/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
Mourners wait for hours in the cold outside the U.S. Capitol to pay final respects to a former president. Some top U.S. senators say they're convinced the Saudi Crown Prince ordered the killing of a Washington Post contributor. A major U...

» British PM suffers three Brexit defeats in parliament
04/12/18 20:15 from Global News
MPs have backed proposals that could give them a greater say on Britain's relationship with the EU. Also: Nato says Russia is breeching missile treaty and medieval skeleton in thigh-high boots discovery.

» Dow Drops Nearly 800 Points; Jeb Bush Remembers His Father
04/12/18 18:07 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 4th: Worries over a trade truce between the U.S. and China and the pace of economic growth led to a selloff in stocks. Plus, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush reflects on the legacy of his father, former Presiden...

» 'Remaking Journalism' In An Age Of Information Chaos
04/12/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
In 'Breaking News,' former Guardian editor-in-chief Alan Rusbridger reflects on the blockbuster stories he helped publish over the course of his 20-year tenure running the British newspaper (including the Snowden and Assange leaks). "Jou...

» Poland’s Coal Country Hosting UN Climate Summit Amid Upheaval in France, Navy SEALS Facing Several Controversies, Including War Crimes Accusations, China and US Agree to Temporary Relief on Tariffs
04/12/18 16:17 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: International leaders, scientists and activists will gather at the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 04, 2018
04/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
As mourners file past the coffin of the late President George H.W. Bush, we look back at his presidency, the French government suspends a controversial fuel tax hike and the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington features historic trains to c...

» France: PM Edouard Philippe suspends controversial fuel tax rises
04/12/18 12:15 from Global News
Tax rises which led to angry protests across France have been postponed for six months. Demonstrations have been held in several cities and caused widespread damage and disruption. Also, a report on allegations that Burundi's government ...

» Foreign Indie Films Struggle in China
04/12/18 04:00 from Wall Street Journal What's News
A.M. Edition for December 4th: Independent films are having a tough time in China, with filmmakers reporting a slowdown. But it's hard to say just how much of it is due to trade. The Wall Street Journal's Julie Wernau has more details. L...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 03, 2018
03/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
The Nation begins a week of mourning for the 41st president of the United States. President Trump calls for an end to an arms race with Russia and China. World leaders are gathering for a major climate change summit with dire warnings fo...

» Truth Commission in Mexico for Missing Students
03/12/18 20:03 from Global News
Mexico's new president creates a commission to investigate the 2014 Iguala disappearances. Also: a woman dies in French fuel protests and nine hundred year old gold coins found in Israeli well.

» Bradley Cooper On 'A Star Is Born' / Samin Nosrat On 'Salt Fat Acid Heat'
03/12/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Bradley Cooper talks about writing, directing and starring in his remake of 'A Star is Born.' He not only had to learn how to direct, he had to learn how to sing and play guitar for his role as musician Jackson Maine. Cooper talks about ...

» Sen. Dick Durbin, Mexico Swears in New President Amid Migration Negotiations with U.S.; Global Activism: Meet the Chicagoan Who Moved to India to Revolutionize Education
03/12/18 16:14 from Worldview Podcast
On today's show:Sen. Dick Durbin discusses Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the U.S., and remember the life and legacy of the late... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» U.S.-China Truce Leaves Lots of Work Ahead
03/12/18 15:54 from Wall Street Journal What's News
P.M. Edition for December 3rd: The U.S. and China have brokered a truce on trade. But there are still plenty of obstacles to overcome to reach a more lasting agreement. The Wall Street Journal's Will Mauldin has the details. Learn more a...

» International Edition 1305 EDT - December 03, 2018
03/12/18 13:05 from International Edition - Voice of America
President Donald Trump promotes his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the new trade deal with China, the United States prepares to bid farewell to a former president and Texas ranchers combat overgrazing to fight climate...

» Sir David Attenborough: Climate Change is 'Our Greatest Threat'
03/12/18 12:13 from Global News
Naturalist tells conference that humanity faces greatest threat in thousands of years. And he says climate change could lead to collapse of civilisations and extinction of 'much of the natural world.' Also, a report from inside Iraq's se...

» George H.W. Bush's Economic and Political Legacy
03/12/18 04:01 from Wall Street Journal What's News
Former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday at age 94, presided over a time of tumultuous economic and global events. Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses the 41st U.S. president's legacy. Learn...

» International Edition 2330 EDT - December 02, 2018
02/12/18 23:30 from International Edition - Voice of America
Remembering former US President George H.W. Bush. Another violent protest in Paris. Hanukkah begins. A botanic garden Christmas. Astronomers observing first moments of a stellar explosion. The sounds of Al Wilson.

» UN: Global Warming Greater Threat Than Ever Before
02/12/18 19:25 from Global News
United Nations climate chief warns that this year will be one of the four hottest on record and everyone needed to grasp the reality of the situation. Also, a top Taleban leader is killed in Afghanistan and a conversation between a kinde...

» Riot Police Clash with Paris Protesters
01/12/18 20:10 from Global News
Clashes with riot police continue in France for a third weekend of "yellow vest" rallies. Also: leaders of the G20 in Argentina agree a joint communique and the film 2001: A Space Odyssey helps launch the world's first super-high definit...

» Итоги недели - 01 Декабрь, 2018
01/12/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
Керченский кризис: моряки арестованы, россиянам запрещен въезд в Украину +++ Дональд Трамп отказался от двухчасовых переговоров с Владимиром Путиным +++ Сергей Брилев оказался англичанином и не скрывает этого

» Thoughtcrime in Xinjiang
01/12/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
'Orwellian' may have become an overused political term, but in Xinjiang, it has never been more appropriate says John Sudworth. The region’s ten million Uighur people are under constant surveillance by the Chinese state. Kate Adie introd...

» Best Of: Rami Malek On 'Bohemian Rhapsody' / The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System
30/11/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Rami Malek sang at the top of his lungs while playing Queen's iconic lead singer in the new biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Still, he says, "No one can sing like Freddie Mercury." Malek spoke with Terry Gross about learning to sing and move ...

» Rifts Laid Bare As G20 Leaders Meet
30/11/18 20:06 from Global News
Ukraine, trade, climate change and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi on the G20 agenda for world leaders. Also: The president of a gay dating app says he does not believe in gay marriage, a Chinese man is released after 23 years on death row...

» Remembering Magician Ricky Jay
30/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Ricky Jay, the magician, sleight-of-hand artist, actor, and writer died Saturday at the age of 72. "There are a number of effects in the panoply of magic where the method is really better than the effect," Jay told Terry Gross in 1998. "...

» Trade with China is the Headline Concern for G20 Meeting in Argentina, Milos Stehlik Interviews Cast & Producer of TV Series 'Project Blue Book', Weekend Passport: Los Frikis, Revolutionaries within a Revolution
30/11/18 16:04 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: This week, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would likely move forward with raising tariffs on currently imposed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Laugh Until You Cry
30/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
The White House tried to bury a devastating climate assessment on Black Friday; this week, On the Media documents how TV talk shows gave climate change deniers a platform to spin the report for their own ends. We look back on Fox News' c...

» Political and Trade Rifts Threaten G20
30/11/18 11:30 from Global News
World leaders are meeting in Argentina for their annual G20 summit amid new tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China. Also: the Marriott hotel chain says 500 million of its customers have been hacked, and how a home...

» In the Hands of the State
30/11/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the United States today, there are about 437,000 children separated from their parents and living in the foster care system. More than half of them are kids of color. The reasons children end up in the child welfare system are widely ...

» Has Silicon Valley Lost Its Soul?
30/11/18 06:00 from NPR: Intelligence Squared Podcast
Motion: Silicon Valley Has Lost Its Soul. Silicon Valley once promised to solve many of the world's problems with a technological revolution. But now, the tech hub is the center of much scrutiny, and for many, that scrutiny is warranted....

» Trump Ex-Lawyer Admits Lying to Congress
29/11/18 20:30 from Global News
Cohen says he lied 'out of loyalty' to the president; Trump says he is weak. Also: the menace of Measles and will the lights go out on the island of Sark?

» 'Widower's Notebook' Draws A Portrait Of Grief And Guilt
29/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Five years ago, Jonathan Santlofer's wife died suddenly, throwing him into a "fugue state" of grief. Sketching her portrait from old photographs has helped him stay close to her. His memoir is 'The Widower's Notebook.' Also, book critic ...

» Yemen War Resolution Earns Overwhelming Bipartisan Support in Senate, New Study Suggests US Responsible for 500,000 Deaths in Post-9/11 Wars, Global Activism:Genesis at the Crossroads Update
29/11/18 15:28 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: On Wednesday, U.S. Senators took the floor to vote in favor of a resolution to end U.S. support of Saudi Arabia’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Climate Change: Last 4 Years 'World's Hottest'
29/11/18 11:36 from Global News
2018 on course to be 4th warmest on record, says World Meteorological Organization. If the trend continues, the WMO says temperatures may rise by 3-5C by 2100. Also: German police have raided the country's biggest lender, Deutsche Bank, ...

» US Questions Relationship With Saudi Arabia
28/11/18 20:01 from Global News
Pompeo warns senators against downgrading relations with Saudi Arabia. The US Secretary of State says weakening US-Saudi ties could damage the chances of a ceasefire in Yemen. Also: Britain's Government admits Brexit will make the UK poo...

» Trauma Surgeon Takes On The NRA
28/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
After the NRA tweeted that "self-important anti-gun doctors" should "stay in their lane," trauma surgeon Dr. Joseph Sakran started #ThisIsOurLane, mobilizing doctors around the issue of gun safety. Sakran became a surgeon after being sho...

» UK Struggles to Agree on Terms of Brexit, Area Faith Groups Call Attention to Child Detention, Global Notes: Review of Mundial Montreal 2018
28/11/18 15:19 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: British Prime Minister Theresa May states she has not “given up” on Brexit negotiations. For the first time the US detains... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Long History of Ignoring Climate Scientists
28/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
A government climate change report was released last week and summarily dismissed...by the government. It was a worrying development, to be sure — but it was also only the latest chapter in the long history of scientists' unheeded warnin...

» Scientist Defends Gene-Edited Babies
28/11/18 11:06 from Global News
Speaking at a genome summit in Hong Kong, He Jiankui said he was "proud" of altering the genes of twin girls so they cannot contract HIV. His work, which he announced earlier this week, has not been verified. Also, Sri Lanka's top milita...

» UN warns that efforts to tackle climate change are off track
27/11/18 20:02 from Global News
Report says CO2 emissions have risen for the first time in 4 years, also: protests against the Saudi crown prince in Tunisia and what your name says about your chances of success.

» Inside Nancy Pelosi's Bid For Speakership
27/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Journalist Robert Draper talks about why Republicans love to attack Pelosi, the challenges she faces from within her own party, and her bid to be speaker of the House. Draper wrote a cover story about Pelosi for the 'New York Times Magaz...

» Mexico Deports Migrants as it Engages with U.S. Over Border Security, Stephen Walt on How Foreign Policy Elites Ruined the World
27/11/18 15:30 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:Last Sunday at the U.S. -Mexico border, U.S. patrol agents fired tear gas on an unarmed crowd of migrants, including... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Macron Outlines Green Energy Plans Despite Protests
27/11/18 11:20 from Global News
The French president refuses protesters' demands to scrap new fuel taxes; the British Prime Minister dismisses comments by President Trump that her Brexit plans would hamper future trade deals with the US, and a Syrian man who sent seven...

» Stories From 'The Moth'
27/11/18 08:01 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes by everyday people. Latino USA is now partnering with The Moth to feature some of their best Latino Storytellers on our show. This week, we...

» Touchdown Triumph For Nasa's Mars Probe
26/11/18 20:30 from Global News
The US space agency has landed a new robot on Mars after a dramatic seven-minute plunge to the surface of the Red Planet. Also: Ukraine backs martial law after sea clash and the Bank of England releases a shortlist of scientists to be fe...

» The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System
26/11/18 17:31 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Immunologist Daniel Davis says scientists are harnessing the power of the immune system to create new medications to fight cancer, auto-immune conditions and other diseases. He also talks about how the immune system is affected by stress...

» Ukraine Considers Martial Law Ahead of Elections, After Russian Naval Action, Milos Stehlik on Deaths of Film Legends, Bertolucci and Roeg, Puerto Ricanstruction: How to Help Puerto Rico When You Visit
26/11/18 16:51 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: On Sunday, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense reported that three of its ships near the straits that divide the Black and Azov... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» “Indigenous Futurism” Creatively Answers North America's Colonial Past, Julian Schnabel Film, “At Eternity’s Gate”, Dives into Vincent Van Gogh’s Mind, Global Notes: Awesome Tapes from Africa
26/11/18 13:02 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:In the Virtual Reality (VR), Biidaaban: First Light, Anishinaabe artist and filmmaker Lisa Jackson depicts a Toronto,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Russia-Ukraine Tensions Rise after Ship Capture
26/11/18 11:24 from Global News
Ukraine's parliament is considering whether to introduce martial law after Russia seizes three of its naval vessels off the coast of Crimea. Also: the British academic Matthew Hedges, who was jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates...

» EU Leaders Back UK's Brexit Deal
25/11/18 20:01 from Global News
European Union leaders have endorsed the accord under which the UK is due to leave the bloc next year. The British prime minister, Theresa May, has warned those in Britain who oppose the deal that it's the only one on offer. Also: tensio...

» Violent Protests in Paris
24/11/18 19:27 from Global News
Police used water cannon to control some of the people protesting against fuel tax rises. More than forty people were arrested, some demonstrators have called for President Macron to resign. Also: one of the biggest Argentinian matches i...

» Итоги недели: Нефть дешевеет, министерская диета не помогает - 24 Ноябрь, 2018
24/11/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
Нефть стремительно дешевеет, Дональд Трамп этому рад +++ Саратовский депутат попытался перейти на министерскую диету +++ Госдума решила оправдать советское вторжение в Афганистан

» France's Forgotten French
24/11/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
The “gilets jaunes” (yellow vest) protestors trying to bring France to a standstill. Hugh Schofield, says they're angry at having to pay the price for Parisians to live more comfortably and feel they are treated with contempt and condesc...

» Best Of: The Coen Brothers / Free Climbing Yosemite's 'Dawn Wall'
23/11/18 21:01 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen ('Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?,' 'No Country for Old Men') pay homage to old Westerns with their new film, 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.' The movie is a collection of six stories that often subvert the expe...

» Desperate Appeal to End Slaughter in Yemen
23/11/18 20:04 from Global News
The UN envoy to Yemen -- makes an impassioned plea for a ceasefire, A prominent radio journalist shot dead in the rebel-held province of Idlib, China launches campaign to encourage women to have MORE children

» Jazz Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant
23/11/18 17:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
McLorin Salvant grew up in Miami as the child of a Haitian father and a French mother. She first studied classical voice, but turned to jazz because it offered her more range. "I never wanted to sound clean and pretty," she told Terry Gr...

» Whose Streets?
23/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
The message from Silicon Valley seems to be that self-driving cars are the way of the future. This week, On the Media considers the history behind the present-day salesmanship. Plus, why transit rights mean much more than point-A-to-poin...

» Karachi attack: China consulate attack leaves four dead
23/11/18 11:40 from Global News
China has strongly condemned an attack on its consulate in Karachi by militants opposed to its infrastructure investments in Pakistan.The United Arab Emirates says it is studying a request for clemency in the case of a British academic s...

» How I Made It: ÌFÉ
23/11/18 08:29 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Otura Mun has been a central figure in the Puerto Rican independent music scene for over two decades, working as a producer and songwriter for some of the most important underground artists on the island. But, Mun didn't start out in Pue...

» British Prime Minister tries to sell her Brexit deal to Parliament.
22/11/18 20:07 from Global News
Ahead of Sunday EU summit, British Prime Minister defends her Brexit deal, Zimbabwe parliament in uproar as budget includes compensation for white farmers, And a miraculous escape for baby who fell from a train in India.

» Musicians Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis
22/11/18 17:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis come from different generations, but both play the old style of country music — her brother is Jerry Lee Lewis. The duo performed for Terry Gross in the 'Fresh Air' studio in September, sharing stories a...

» Nissan sacks Ghosn over cash scandal
22/11/18 11:17 from Global News
Carlos Ghosn has been ousted after nearly two decades at the helm of Japanese carmaker Nissan, following allegations of financial misconduct. He has been accused by Nissan of under-reporting his salary and using company assets for person...

» Saudis reject new criticism over Jamal Khashoggi murder
21/11/18 20:03 from Global News
The Saudi foreign minister says calls for the removal of Crown Prince Mohammed over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is unacceptable, The British prime minster, Theresa May in Brussels to resolve last-minute difficulties over a draft Brexit...

» Actor Rami Malek On Becoming Freddie Mercury
21/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Malek sang at the top of his lungs while playing Queen's iconic lead singer in the new biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Still, he says, "No one can sing like Freddie Mercury." Malek spoke with Terry Gross about recreating the 1985 Live Aid co...

» Hungry for Home: Filipino Groceries, Restaurants, and Human Rights
21/11/18 15:30 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: Cruising the aisles of a Filipino grocery store offers a history lesson in the colonizers, traders, and neighbors who... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» British PhD Student Jailed for Life in UAE on Spy Charges
21/11/18 11:12 from Global News
Matthew Hedges found guilty but his family say the verdict is based on a false confession. Also, American tourist killed in Andaman islands by local tribes using bow and arrow. And a fish that can repair its heart may hold clues for futu...

» By Right of Discovery
21/11/18 06:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
On Thanksgiving Day, hundreds of people gather on Alcatraz Island, the famous former prison and one of the largest tourist attractions in San Francisco, for a sunrise ceremony to honor Indigenous culture and history. Almost 50 years ago,...

» An IQ2US Thanksgiving Tradition
21/11/18 06:00 from NPR: Intelligence Squared Podcast
Last year, our host John Donvan sat down with Ken Stern, the former National Public Radio CEO, to discuss his book "Republican Like Me: How I Left the Liberal Bubble and Learned to Love the Right, " which chronicles this lifelong liberal...

» At Least 50 Dead in Kabul
20/11/18 19:53 from Global News
A suicide bomber attacks worshippers celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muḥammad. The Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, has condemned what he described as an "unforgivable crime". Also: President Trump suggests that Crown Prince Mohammed...

» Free Climbing Yosemite's 'Dawn Wall'
20/11/18 18:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson talk about scaling the 3,000 foot sheer vertical face of Yosemite's El Capitan that was long thought impossible to ascend. The duo discuss sleeping in portaledges — tents suspended more tha...

» Hungry for Home: Polish and Ukrainian Groceries, Restaurants, and Politics
20/11/18 15:12 from Worldview Podcast
This week, Worldview is launching a series in collaboration with the Chicago Sun-Times called “Hungry For Home,” where... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Saudi Arabia & UAE promise half a billion dollars to tackle famine in Yemen
20/11/18 11:50 from Global News
The aid pledge comes as diplomatic pressure mounts for a political solution to the conflict. Also ... Italy has called for the seizure of the Aquarius migrant rescue ship, alleging it illegally dumped tonnes of potentially toxic waste in...

» Renewed fighting in Yemen undermines hopes of peace
19/11/18 20:00 from Global News
Saudi-led coalition warplanes have bombed Houthi rebel positions in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, while the UN Security Council is considering a resolution meant to open aid routes. Also: What lessons can Zimbabwe teach its neighbour, Sou...

» Filmmakers Joel & Ethan Coen
19/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
The Coen brothers ('Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?,' 'No Country for Old Men') pay homage to old Westerns with their new film, 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.' The movie is a collection of six stories that often subvert the expectations of t...

» Hungry for Home: Korean Groceries, Restaurants, and History
19/11/18 15:45 from Worldview Podcast
This week, Worldview is launching a series in collaboration with the Chicago Sun-Times called “Hungry For Home,” where... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Civil War, One Day at a Time
19/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
On the 155th anniversary of The Gettysburg Address, we bring you a conversation with  Professor Adam Goodheart . He ran The New York Times blog,  Disunion , which covers the American Civil War as if it were a real-time event unfolding to...

» Nissan boss arrested over 'misconduct'
19/11/18 11:00 from Global News
Carlos Ghosn accused of under-reporting his pay package and personal use of company assets. Allegations arose following a whistle-blower's tipoff. Peanut allergy treatment "in sight".

» President Trump is Briefed on Khashoggi Tape
18/11/18 19:24 from Global News
Mr Trump says he has not listened to the recording because it was violent. French President Emmanuel Macron urges Europe to unite to prevent 'global chaos'; and scientists warn that human activity is damaging Africa's wildlife at a faste...

» From Our Home Correspondent 18/11/2018
18/11/18 10:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
In the latest programme of the monthly series, Mishal Husain introduces dispatches from journalists and writers around the United Kingdom that reflect the range of contemporary life in the country. From politics to pastimes, from hallowe...

» Trump visits California after deadliest fire in state's history
17/11/18 20:02 from Global News
President is meeting people affected by wildfires which cost more than 70 lives, also: 280,000 in French fuel protests and: the annual controversy over an old Dutch tradition

» Итоги недели: донбасские подтасовки и "Список Путина" - 17 Ноябрь, 2018
17/11/18 13:05 from Время Свободы - Итоги недели - Радио Свобода
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» Enough to make your cry
17/11/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement has prompted some very different and very passionate reactions. Adam Fleming reveals how, after an agonising wait which included taking the draft agreement on holiday with him - twice, its publication this...

» Best Of: 'Never Home Alone' With Bugs & Bacteria / 'Burning' Star Steven Yeun
16/11/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
"Every surface, every bit of air, every bit of water in your home is alive," says scientist Rob Dunn. His new book, 'Never Home Alone,' examines the bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and insects we live with — from armpit bacteria to b...

» 40 Years Later, What We Learned From Jonestown
16/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
On Nov. 18, 1978, an itinerant preacher, faith healer and civil rights activist named the Rev. Jim Jones led more than 900 of his followers to kill themselves by drinking cyanide-laced Flavor Aid at their Jonestown settlement in the jung...

» Jordan: The Challenges of Democracy-building, Syrian Refugees, and Saudi Arabia, Milos Stehlik Interviews Jason Reitman on His Film, "The Front Runner", Weekend Passport: Soweto Gospel Choir Honors Mandela’s Centenary in Chicago
16/11/18 15:59 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: In the past couple of years, Jordan has been greatly affected by ongoing conflict happening in surrounding areas. Movie... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Do Not Pass Go
16/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
Over a week after the midterms, there's uncertainty in key races in Florida and Georgia. We examine the pervasive conspiracy theories around vote counting. Plus, Amazon has concluded their infamous HQ2 search. At the time, it seemed like...

» Birthrights
16/11/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
A week before the midterm elections, President Trump announced that he wanted to end birthright citizenship in the United States. To help explain what realistically could happen, we spoke with professor Martha S. Jones of Johns Hopkins U...

» The Russian Disinformation Playbook: Exploit Tension, Sow Chaos
15/11/18 17:46 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
A new video series by 'New York Times' reporter Adam Ellick explores Russia's role in spreading fake news, dating back to the '80s conspiracy theory that the AIDS virus was created by the U.S. military. Ellick also talks about the impact...

» Nationalists and Patriots
15/11/18 07:32 from From Our Own Correspondent
In 1918 Poland regained its sovereignty after 123 years of occupation by Austria, Prussia and Russia. This year Poles celebrated its centenary with a state organised march through the capital, Warsaw, which an estimated quarter of a mill...

» 'Shirkers' Dir. Sandi Tan / 'Burning' Star Steven Yeun
14/11/18 17:46 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Sandi Tan was 19 when she wrote and starred in a film directed by her 40-year old mentor. But then her mentor disappeared and took the film's footage with him. 20 years later, Tan got the footage back. She revisits the mystery of her men...

» #MeToo Reaches India - Elites Called Out, Minita Gandhi’s Indo-Themed One-Person Play, "Muthaland" Tackles Sexual Assault, Artworks Projects Presents Photo Exhibit, “Women of Togo”
14/11/18 16:12 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: India is in the midst of its own #MeToo movement, just a year after it shook up major institutions in the U.S Muthaland... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Portrait Of: Raúl Castillo
14/11/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Until recently, Raúl Castillo was known primarily by those who watched HBO's "Looking," a show about thirty-something gay men in San Francisco, and saw his performance as sensitive barber Richie. Four years after the end of that show, Ca...

» Remembering Stan Lee / 'Seduction' In Old Hollywood
13/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Karina Longworth's new book, 'Seduction,' focuses on 10 women that had relationships with Howard Hughes and the exploitation of actresses in Old Hollywood. She also reflects on the #MeToo movement and women coming forward against Harvey ...

» Remembering Stan Lee: Movies and Comics' Complicated History and Culture, Illinois to Drop Electricity Carbon Emissions 22% by 2030, America’s Nuclear Waste Problem Might Soon Be Passing Through Your Neighborhood
13/11/18 15:40 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:Many critics argue that superhero films are ruining the film industry, prioritizing profit over art form. We’ve become... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Stories Fires Tell
13/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
The Camp Fire in California is the deadliest in the state's history, leaving the entire city of Paradise in ashes. Parts of Malibu were destroyed by the Woolsey Fire, which firefighters are still trying to bring under control as of this ...

» With Bugs & Bacteria Living In Your Home, You're 'Never Home Alone'
12/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
"Every surface, every bit of air, every bit of water in your home is alive," says scientist Rob Dunn. His new book, 'Never Home Alone,' examines the bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and insects we live with — from armpit bacteria to b...

» Puerto Ricanstruction: Judge Orders Bond Restructuring, Possibly Signaling More Relief, What Does India’s Opposition Congress Party Stand For Today?, Poet Josè Olivarez Discusses Anti-blackness and Toxic Machismo
12/11/18 15:03 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:Last Tuesday, the Federal Judge tasked with Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy approved a plan to reduce $4 billion owed by the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» A Lasting Legacy
10/11/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
The risks some Indian women are prepared to take to try and have baby boys and how the battle to make them think again seems to be working. Sophie Cousins is in the state of Haryana where there are signs the gender imbalance is slowing i...

» Best Of: 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy / Chef José Andrés
09/11/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. Her new book, 'Why Religion?' combines memoir and biblical scholarship and reflects on loss and faith. Rock critic Ken Tuc...

» Queen Guitarist Brian May
09/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Terry Gross spoke with Queen lead guitarist Brian May in 2010 about recording the many vocals in 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' writing the anthem 'We Will Rock You' and getting a PhD in astrophysics. The new biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' about Fred...

» Ethnic, Political Turmoil in Ethiopia as Women Ascend to Power, Opera Star, Maria Callas, Narrates Her Life Story from the Grave, Weekend Passport: Black Panther History on Display at Stony Island Arts Bank
09/11/18 15:46 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: Yesterday, a mass grave of 200 people was found in Ethiopia. The legend of Greek-American opera singer and actress,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» We're Not Very Good At This
09/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
America’s divisions are all the more clear after another frenzied news cycle. This week, we ask a historian and a data scientist whether we humans are capable of governing ourselves. Plus, the post-midterm prognosis on climate change, an...

» Shades of Blue
09/11/18 08:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
The recent midterm elections highlighted a divide in the Democratic Party between its more centrist incumbents and a rising wave of young, progressive candidates. One of the most consequential races was in California. It featured longtim...

» Is Trump Bad for Comedy?
09/11/18 06:00 from NPR: Intelligence Squared Podcast
Motion: Trump is Bad for Comedy From the opening skit on “Saturday Night Live” to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to the pages of The Onion, President Trump has become the face of comedy. Some comedians and writers argue that in the...

» The Humanitarian Crisis In Yemen
08/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
In 2015, Saudi Arabia initiated a bombing campaign against Yemen that contributed to what is now the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Today, 14 million people in Yemen face starvation. Journalist Robert Worth says the country is "no ...

» With Jeff Sessions Out, What’s Next for the Russia Investigation?, Film "Loyalty Stories" on American Muslims in the Military, Global Activism: Selamta Family Project
08/11/18 15:23 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:After months of President Trump’s threats to fire him, Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned on Wednesday. Loyalty:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Next Move
08/11/18 07:30 from From Our Own Correspondent
Change is coming to South Africa, says Cyril Ramphosa, but we must be patient. As the President plots his next move, and investigations into allegations of corruption under his predecessor Jacob Zuma continue, Andrew Harding reflects on ...

» Did Law Enforcement Overlook The Threat Of Far-Right Extremism?
07/11/18 17:46 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
'New York Times Magazine' journalist Janet Reitman says domestic counter-terrorism strategists ignored the rising danger of far-right extremism — which enabled the movement to grow and become more dangerous. Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel,...

» Midterm Elections from the Perspective of the Marginalized and Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker, Global Notes: WOMEX 2018
07/11/18 15:33 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show: Analysts predicted a “Blue wave”, led by non-white male candidates and voters.  Catalina Maria Johnson, host of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Fugitive Slave Act & The 'Struggle For America's Soul'
06/11/18 17:46 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Author Andrew Delbanco says the 1850 law paved the way for the Civil War by endangering the lives of both escaped slaves and free black men and women in the North. His book is 'The War Before The War.' Also, film critic Justin Chang revi...

» Is there a better way to elect our government officials?, Asylum Seekers Tell Trues Stories in New Project from 90 Days, 90 Voices
06/11/18 15:04 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:The Midterm Elections are finally here. A group of local journalists wants to tell real stories of asylum seekers. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Why We're So Polarized
06/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
Last week on our show, Bob spoke with Lilliana Mason , a University of Maryland political psychologist and author of Uncivil Agreement: How Politics Became Our Identity ,   about the reasons behind the tribalism and enmity that character...

» Dolores Huerta and Her Daughter Talk Gender and Power
06/11/18 08:01 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This Election Day, a record-breaking number of women are on the ballot, and 2018 has been a year in which women all across the country have been speaking up—in the workplace, in protests on the street, and in confirmation hearings. In pa...

» 'Why Religion?' Asks 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy
05/11/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. Her new book combines memoir and biblical scholarship reflects on loss and faith. Also, Lloyd Schwartz visits two art exhi...

» “Us Vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism” In Discussion at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
05/11/18 14:48 from Worldview Podcast
Proponents of globalization promised a world of shared prosperity and universal liberal values. But the political upheavals of recent years... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Keep America Great
03/11/18 09:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Keep America Great’ has replaced ‘Make America Great’ as the favoured slogan among some Donald Trump supporters. Ahead of the US mid-term elections, James Cook meets those who think the President is winning and can’t wait to vote for him...

» Best Of: Jonah Hill / How Newt Gingrich 'Broke Politics'
02/11/18 21:00 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Jonah Hill always wanted to be a writer and director, but an unexpected complement in an acting class shifted him towards performing instead. He co-starred in 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' 'Superbad,' and 'Moneyball.' Now he's written and d...

» Comic Hasan Minhaj
02/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
"I'm an Indian-American-Muslim kid, but am I more Indian or am I more American?" Minhaj asks. The former 'Daily Show' correspondent has a new weekly political comedy series on Neflix called 'Patriot Act.' Minhaj spoke with Terry Gross in...

» Portrait Of: Rosalía and the Future of Flamenco
02/11/18 15:36 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Rosalía combines accents of flamenco with hip-hop and other modern sounds. The Spanish pop singer talks about El Mal Querer and some surprising dark themes that come up in her music.

» In the U.S. The Press Are Labeled “Enemy of the People”. In Mexico, The Press Are Slaughtered, Gabe Polsky’s Documentary, "In Search of Greatness", Probes Minds of Legendary Athletes, Weekend Passport:"American Jornalero” & Chicago’s Muslim History
02/11/18 15:28 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:Mexico is the second deadliest country to be a journalist, second only to Syria For today’s “Master Class”, Milos chats... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» The Others
02/11/18 13:00 from On The Media
After a week of hate-fueled attacks, we examine the "dotted line" from incitement to violence. We dig deep into tribalism and how it widens the gulf between Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the history of antisemitic propaganda and how i...

» How Newt Gingrich 'Broke Politics'
01/11/18 17:45 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
'Atlantic' journalist McKay Coppins says that by the time the former speaker of the house left Congress in 1999, he had enshrined a "combative, tribal, angry attitude in politics that would infect our national discourse in Washington and...

» Report from Honduras As Trump Increases Incendiary Rhetoric Against Asylum-Seekers, Interfaith Faith Leader, Eboo Patel, "Pleads" for Religious Tolerance in Trump Era
01/11/18 17:37 from Worldview Podcast
On today's show: President Trump is preparing to send as many as 5,200 troops to the US-Mexico border, in response to migrants and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Operation Female Outreach
01/11/18 08:30 from From Our Own Correspondent
Recruiting more female peacekeepers is seen as essential to defeating jihadists groups in the Sahel, but the UN's Mali mission is the deadliest active peacekeeping deployment in the world. Jennifer O’Mahony met some of the women trying t...

» U.S. Calls for 30-Day Ceasefire in Yemen, U.N. Head: “Killer Robot” Technology Threatens Humanity like Climate Change, Income Inequality, Global Notes: BBC on when the Nigerian Military Attacked Singer Fela Kuti
31/10/18 18:14 from Worldview Podcast
On today's show: The ongoing conflict in Yemen"Killer robots" and the future of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) For this week's... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Is SCOTUS Too Powerful?
31/10/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Author David A. Kaplan warns that the Supreme Court is becoming increasingly polarized — and influential: "Why should nine unelected, unaccountable judges dictate so much policy in the country?" We'll also talk about what Trump's two app...

» Memories of My Melancholy Ghost
31/10/18 08:01 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Lucía Benavides is an Argentine-American journalist who moved from Texas to Barcelona to pursue a career as a foreign correspondent and freelance journalist. A year into her new life, she wasn't getting any stories commissioned and she w...

» Jonah Hill
30/10/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Hill always wanted to be a writer and director, but an unexpected complement in an acting class shifted him towards performing instead. He co-starred in 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' 'Superbad,' and 'Moneyball.' Now he's written and directe...

» Youth Sue U.S. Government Claiming Climate Change Inaction, BBC Documentary: “Don’t Shoot, I’m Disabled”, Tracking and Stopping Police Brutality
30/10/18 13:41 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:The case Juliana v. the United States asserts the U.S. government failed to do enough to stop climate change. Craig... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Gab is Back in the Headlines and Off the Web
30/10/18 13:00 from On The Media
The social media website Gab has faced  sanction and  scorn in the days since one of its active users killed 11 members of Pittsburgh's Jewish community. Gab had, for the past few years, made itself out as a "free speech" harbor, safe fr...

» A Far-Right Populist Wins in Brazil
29/10/18 23:40 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, elected a new president on Sunday: Jair Bolsonaro. The far-right congressman and former army captain has been called Brazil's Trump. He won with 55 percent of the vote against Fernando Haddad...

» White Nationalism And The Synagogue Massacre
29/10/18 17:30 from NPR: Fresh Air Podcast
Journalist Eli Saslow says white nationalism inspired the man who killed 11 at a Pittsburgh synagogue: "In the horrific hierarchy of white nationalist beliefs, they really consider Jews their primary enemy." Saslow spoke with Terry Gross...

» “​The Violent Consequences of Anti-Semitic Bigotry”, Puerto Ricanstruction: Climate Change and Stories from Hurricane Survivors, Chicago’s Chopin Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary
29/10/18 16:41 from Worldview Podcast
On Today's Show:"The damage done by conspiracy and vigilante violence alters the fabric of democracy," says Steven Gardiner Elizabeth Rush... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

» Bluster, Brazenness and Charm
27/10/18 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from around the world. Saudi Arabia's investment conference put on quite a show - and unlike many foreign investors scared off by the aftershocks of Jamal Khashoggi's death, Sebastian Usher was there to see i...