» From the archive: Inspired by nature: the thrilling new science that could transform medicine – podcast
22/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: Jeffrey Karp is at the forefront of a new generation of scientists using natu...
» The first days of Trump and the migrant raids to come – podcast
21/01/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Senior political reporter Joan E Greve talks through the string of radical executive orders on immigration enacted by Donald Trump on his first day in office Donald Trump’s first two days in office have brought many drastic changes – fro...
» Trump announces multi-billion dollar AI programme
21/01/25 20:06 from Global News
President Trump has announced a multi-billion dollar programme for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Also: arrests for Turkish fire which killed at least 76 people, and the new robotic glove teaching piano playing.
» US pulls out of World Health Organization
21/01/25 18:37 from Newshour
In his first 24 hours back in office, US President Donald Trump has signed a range of executive orders, one of which removes the US from the World Health Organization. He claims the agency mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside othe...
» President Trump begins his first full day back in the White House
21/01/25 12:22 from Newshour
President Trump begins his first full day back in the White House, having signed a flurry of executive orders and making other policy announcements immediately after his inauguration on Monday. The new president also issued pardons or co...
» Trump overturns convictions for hundreds of rioters
21/01/25 11:05 from Global News
The president pardons those who took part in the storming of the Capitol in 2021. Also; a deadly fire kills dozens of people in Turkey and why filmmakers are heading to Saudi Arabia.
» The second coming of Donald Trump – podcast
21/01/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and has vowed to ‘put America first’ in his inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol rotunda. The chief Washington correspondent, David Smith , tells Reged Ahmad wh...
» WSL returns with derby delight for Toone and a big win for Arsenal – Women’s Football Weekly
21/01/25 08:56 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Emily Keogh to discuss the action as WSL returns On the podcast today: the WSL is back with a bang as Ella Toone steals the show in the Manchester derby, scoring a hat-trick in Un...
» Telepathy…what’s the evidence? – podcast
21/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
A podcast promoting claims that non-verbal autistic children can read minds briefly knocked Joe Rogan off the top of the charts this month, which made the Science Weekly team wonder, how has science attempted to prove or disprove the exi...
» Extreme weather special
21/01/25 01:00 from Global News
We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to experts from the weather, climate, tech, and disinformation teams to ask how we can better predict and possibly prevent them. Image: A table an...
» The financial time bomb facing special educational needs – podcast
20/01/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Richard Adams reports on the Send funding cliff edge affecting children and their development Violet in north London is six years old and loves butterflies and moths. She’s autistic with speech and language difficulties and even before s...
» Executive orders, Gulf of America and flags on Mars: Trump’s first day in office – podcast
20/01/25 19:48 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The cold forced the speeches indoors but it didn’t stop Donald Trump from announcing a flurry of executive orders dismantling much of the work of his predecessor. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the US commentator Molly Jong-Fast about what...
» Donald Trump begins second term as US president
20/01/25 19:42 from Global News
We assess President Trump's promises on his first day back in office and what it means for the rest of the world. Also: who will govern Gaza after ceasefire and first study into how weight loss drugs affect the body.
» Donald Trump becomes US president
20/01/25 18:17 from Newshour
In this special Newshour edition: Donald Trump says a "golden age" has begun for America after he was sworn in as president for a second time. He criticised his predecessor, Joe Biden, and set out a series of executive orders to be signe...
» US inauguration special
20/01/25 15:22 from Global News
Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.
» Trump inauguration: preparations ramp up
20/01/25 11:53 from Newshour
Preparations ramp up for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as 47th president of the United States. We hear from our correspondents across Washington D.C., and speak to the singer performing the national anthem in today’s ceremony, and ...
» Washington gears up for Trump inauguration
20/01/25 11:16 from Global News
Crowds brave freezing cold ahead of Trump's inauguration. He's promised to sign dozens of executive orders on his first day to push through his radical agenda. Also: the Gaza ceasefire is holding into a second day.
» The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
20/01/25 10:35 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza ceasefire in place, how close are we to lasting peace in the Middle East? Click here ...
» Hope and fear as a Gaza ceasefire begins – podcast
20/01/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
For over a year the flash of bombs and deafening sound of explosions have filled the night sky over Gaza. Now, finally, there is a ceasefire. Nour Haydar speaks to Mostafa Rachwani about how the deal has brought the refugee community in ...
» Ange Postecoglou in danger as Spurs slump again – Football Weekly
20/01/25 08:26 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Seb Hutchinson as Everton beat Spurs to pile the pressure on Ange Postecoglou, while Liverpool go six points clear Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboo...
» ‘Look, they’re getting skin!’: are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies? – podcast
20/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? By Sophie McBain. Read by Chloe Pirrie Continu...
» Trump 2.0 – podcast
19/01/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, Hugo Lowell and David Smith discuss what to expect from his first few weeks Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. Michael Safi speaks to the Guardian’s Washington DC bureau chief Dav...
» Three Israeli hostages 'stable' after being freed
19/01/25 20:38 from Global News
The first three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal have reunited with their families in hospital in Tel Aviv. Also: TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge.
» First Hostages Return to Israel as Palestinians Await Prisoners
19/01/25 19:00 from Newshour
Doctors in Tel Aviv say the three women hostages released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel are in a stable condition, while in the occupied West Bank, crowds have gathered outside Ofer Prison to see the first 90 Palestini...
» Gaza special: Three freed hostages back in Israel
19/01/25 13:35 from Global News
Three freed hostages - Doron Steinbrecher, 31, UK-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24 - have been returned to Israel. 90 Palestinian prisoners are also due to be released by Israel.
» Gaza ceasefire after 470 days of war
19/01/25 10:59 from Newshour
Four hours into the truce, we hear from Gaza, where thousands of displaced people have already begun heading back to their homes. We also speak to a doctor preparing to receive some of the first Israeli hostages due to be released. Also ...
» Do multivitamins work? – podcast
19/01/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Multivitamins offer the promise of guiding us to ultimate health. But are all vitamins created equal, and is there proof behind the wellness claims? Reged Ahmed talks with science writer Donna Lu about the multi-promises of multivitamins...
» LA on Fire and in Solidarity
19/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week on Latino USA, listen to those directly impacted by the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles County, where at least 25 people have died, thousands were displaced, and communities completely destroyed. Guest host Fernanda Ec...
» Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
18/01/25 20:23 from Global News
Israel's PM says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza, if negotiators for a 2nd phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas collapses. Also: two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead, and what is dark oxygen?
» Netanyahu says Israel 'reserves right to return to war'
18/01/25 18:23 from Newshour
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says his country reserved the right to go back to war in Gaza if the negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire are fruitless. Also on the programme: pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrato...
» The Happy Pod: The young couple keeping old photography alive
18/01/25 09:45 from Global News
We hear how a young couple's passion is keeping traditional film photography alive in central America. Also: an Olympic life saver; an amazing pianist who learnt using a cardboard replica; and a grandma whose advice went viral.
» Escaping the LA Fires
18/01/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Los Angeles, Cambodia, Argentina, Nigeria and Washington DC. The Los Angeles wild fires have left thousands of people homeless, and caused damage costing billions of dollars. Among those Angelenos who na...
» Huel creator James Collier on bodybuilding and bullies; Marina Hyde on fawning Trump tech bros; and Philippa Perry’s advice on a dwindling sex life – Podcast
18/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Move fast, break things, sprint to kiss Trump’s ring: Marina Hyde on the tech bro inauguration derby. ‘I get hate from both sides – vegans and carnivores’: James Collier on UPFs, emotional eating and why he created Huel. And “My partner ...
» Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
17/01/25 20:00 from Global News
Israel’s cabinet has given its final approval to a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite some ministers’ opposition. It will begin on Sunday with a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. Also: The US Supreme Court upholds a ban on TikTok.
» Farewell TikTok? Plus, the Role of Memory and Forgetting with the L.A. Wildfires
17/01/25 18:53 from On The Media
The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok. On this week’s On the Media, hear how the ruling could affect other media companies, and where TikTokers are going next. Plus, California’s latest wildfires are devastating, but they’re not u...
» Ukraine battles on ahead of Trump's inauguration
17/01/25 18:16 from Newshour
During Donald Trump's election campaign, he claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in a single day. As his inauguration nears, the goal widens. Amid growing speculation that negotiations will happen, our Senior International Corresponde...
» Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza – podcast
17/01/25 15:33 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McKernan explains the pact reached between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent Bethan McK...
» Finally, a ceasefire in Gaza - podcast
17/01/25 12:19 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The Guardian’s Jerusalem correspondent, Bethan McKernan , explains the pact reached between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting On Friday afternoon, after more than a year of continuous war between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli security ca...
» Israeli cabinet meets to approve ceasefire
17/01/25 12:13 from Newshour
The Israeli cabinet is meeting to approve the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. Some relatives of the hostages say it should have come months ago, but several ministers have threatened to resign if it is ratified. We hear fro...
» Israeli security cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal
17/01/25 10:32 from Global News
Some Israeli ministers have threatened to resign over the agreement. Also: Imran Khan is sentenced to a further 14 years in prison. And a Russian court jails Alexei Navalny's three lawyers.
» Indigenous Science With Jessica Hernandez
17/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
As a Zapotec and Maya Ch’orti’ environmental scientist, Dr. Jessica Hernandez has always found academia to be a hostile place. She had looked forward to sharing what she learned from her grandmother and father about nature as an undergra...
» Inside the Vatican’s secret saint-making process – podcast
17/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Canonisation has long been a way for the Catholic church to shape its image. The Vatican is preparing to anoint its first millennial saint, but how does it decide who is worthy? By Linda Kinstler Continue reading...
» The Middle East, inflation and Trump’s return – what will Biden’s legacy be? – podcast
17/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
After 15 months of war, a ceasefire deal in Gaza has been reached. In his farewell address to the nation, Joe Biden tried to convince the US public that it was just one of many successes he’d had in the White House. But is that how his t...
» A golden age of cancer treatment? – podcast
16/01/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The Guardian’s health editor Andrew Gregory explores the promises and challenges of revolutionary technology in the fight against cancer Decades ago, the treatment options for cancer patients could be summed up in three words: cut, burn,...
» Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
16/01/25 19:44 from Global News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute changes to the agreement.
» Israeli minister threatens to quit over ceasefire
16/01/25 18:49 from Newshour
Itamar Ben-Gvir is a far right politician who, if he does resign, could bring down the Israeli government. He says a ceasefire would be a win for Hamas, Also on the programme: the American director David Lynch, whose work included films ...
» Labor’s attempt to reboot the NBN - podcast
16/01/25 12:48 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The federal government is promising $3bn to improve the national broadband network – but is this enough to fix Australia’s internet? Reged Ahmad talks to reporter Josh Taylor about why the NBN remains expensive and slow compared with man...
» Gaza ceasefire: Israeli cabinet meeting delayed
16/01/25 11:23 from Newshour
An Israeli cabinet meeting to ratify the ceasefire agreement for Gaza between Israel and Hamas is delayed, with the government accusing Hamas of reneging on the terms. We hear from a member of the governing coalition and from Hamas, whic...
» Last minute hitch in Gaza ceasefire deal
16/01/25 11:22 from Global News
Vote by Israeli cabinet on Gaza ceasefire delayed, as Israel continues to carry out strikes; S Korea's arrested president refuses to take part in more questioning, and Pakistan’s national airline accused of bad taste.
» North London is red and are Newcastle title contenders? - Football Weekly Extra
16/01/25 09:04 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Dan Bardell as Arsenal beat Spurs to reignite their title challenge Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud , Acast and Stitcher , and joi...
» Our science predictions for 2025 – podcast
16/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Last year was full of unexpected science news, from a new strain of Mpox emerging in the DRC, to artificial intelligence dominating the Nobel prizes and two astronauts getting ‘stuck’ in space. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample an...
» Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK
16/01/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire situation on the ground...
» Celebrations and relief over Gaza ceasefire deal
15/01/25 20:28 from Global News
Israelis and Gazans welcome the ceasefire but express concern it won't end the conflict. Also: Trump's secretary of state pick, Marco Rubio, stresses the US First agenda, and rethinking women's roles in ancient Britain.
» The resignation of Tulip Siddiq – podcast
15/01/25 20:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Political correspondent Kiran Stacey traces the allegations of corruption against Labour MP Tulip Siddiq that caused her to resign from her ministerial role in Keir Starmer’s government On Tuesday afternoon, Labour’s Tulip Siddiq resigne...
» Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire deal
15/01/25 18:13 from Newshour
After 15 months of war, Hamas and Israel have agreed a ceasefire agreement which will come into force on the 19th January. The deal will enter a 42-day first phase, after which the second phase of the ceasefire and further release of hos...
» Gaza special: ceasefire and hostage deal agreed
15/01/25 16:48 from Global News
A Gaza ceasefire, which involves a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of all the hostages, has been agreed by Israel and Hamas. The announcement was made by the PM of Qatar, which helped broker the deal.
» A Shake Up In The Briefing Room?
15/01/25 14:24 from On The Media
There have been hints dropped that the incoming administration intends to shake up the White House briefing room to potentially allow in more podcasters and outlets friendly to Trump. Whether or not it happens, the threats set the tone f...
» South Korea's suspended president arrested over his attempt to impose martial law
15/01/25 11:25 from Newshour
South Korean investigators say the impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is refusing to answer questions under interrogation. He was arrested on Wednesday in relation to his short-lived imposition of martial law in early December. In a vid...
» South Korea's impeached president arrested after police scale walls
15/01/25 10:45 from Global News
In custody Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law last month. Also: dozens of bodies have been pulled from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, and how to stay motivated and not give up on your New Year's resolutions.
» ‘The entire community is just gone’: inside the Los Angeles wildfires - podcast
15/01/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Gabrielle Canon reports from Los Angeles on the wildfires destroying homes and communities You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport As the Los Angeles wildfire spread closer to his home, George Elmaraghi was anxio...
» Are Nottingham Forest the real deal? – Football Weekly
15/01/25 08:11 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Lars Sivertsen as Nottingham Forest and Liverpool play out an all-action 1-1 draw at the City Ground. Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud ,...
» Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Qatar
14/01/25 20:10 from Global News
Hopes remain high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is very close. Also: South Korean investigators again try to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol; and why Starbucks says you can’t stay unless you pay.
» Signs of imminent ceasefire deal for Gaza
14/01/25 10:59 from Global News
Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations. Also: US Justice Department report says Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
» Negotiators close to securing Gaza ceasefire deal - White House
13/01/25 21:02 from Global News
President Biden says a Gaza ceasefire deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition. Also: Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's controversial photographer, dies aged 82, and a Scottish island finally celebrates New Year.
» China's trade booms amid threat of US tariffs
13/01/25 11:10 from Global News
China has reported its largest-ever annual trade surplus, amid Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs. Also, an investigation into the fast fashion giant Shein; and the millions taking part in Kumbh Mela in India.
» Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
12/01/25 20:42 from Global News
The Ukrainian president says he is willing to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. Also: Kenya investigates the metal structure that fell from the skies.
» The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic
12/01/25 10:00 from Global News
Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targeting Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic. Competition is heating up over shipping routes and stores of natural resources. The Global ...
» Hombre: Understanding Latino Men ft. Chuck Rocha
12/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Much has been said about Latino men after the presidential election, but a lot of it lacks context. In order to deepen our understanding of Latino manhood and its influence in the United States at this moment, we are launching a new seri...
» Los Angeles firefighters battle to contain a large wildfire from spreading
11/01/25 20:45 from Global News
The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are likely to continue for several more days. Also: is A.I. dubbing the future for foreign-language dramas and films?
» The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies
11/01/25 10:10 from Global News
We meet a Texas woman whose donated breastmilk helped thousands of premature babies. Also: surviving thirteen days alone in Australia's mountains; a chess playing NBA star; and appealing for friends to tackle loneliness.
» The Israeli and Palestinian schism
11/01/25 08:01 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Israel and the Palestinian territories, South Korea, Canada and Finland. If and when a ceasefire deal is agreed between Israel and Hamas, it is likely to do little to mend the deepening mistrust between ma...
» Night-time curfew imposed in fire-hit areas of Los Angeles
10/01/25 20:51 from Global News
In Los Angeles, a night-time curfew has been imposed in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires, as police warn against looting. Also: a Stradivari violin heads to auction with an estimated $18m price tag.
» Public Broadcasting Is In Danger (Again)
10/01/25 19:33 from On The Media
NPR and PBS stations are bracing for war with the incoming Trump administration. On this week’s On the Media, the long history of efforts to save—and snuff out—public broadcasting. Plus, the role of public radio across the country, from ...
» 2024 warmest year on record
10/01/25 11:21 from Global News
EU scientists say 2024 was the warmest year on record, and the first to exceed the 1.5C global warming limit. Also: Los Angeles residents return to their burnt-out homes, and is time running out for TikTok?
» 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' on Screen
10/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Netflix has brought Gabriel García Márquez’s iconic novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" to life with a two-part limited series spanning over 16 hours of television. The Colombian masterpiece tells the multi-generational saga of the Bue...
» Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding to lead protests
09/01/25 21:01 from Global News
The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has emerged from hiding to lead anti-Maduro protests. Also: extracting what may be the world’s oldest Antarctic ice, and the etiquette of air kissing.
» Multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles
09/01/25 11:11 from Global News
A crescent of flames looms over Los Angeles as wildfires burn. Firefighters manage to bring under control the blaze that had been threatening Hollywood. Also: the dangerous journey across the Darien Gap jungle.
» First deaths as wildfires wreak havoc in LA
08/01/25 19:48 from Global News
At least two people have died as wildfires rage uncontrolled in several parts of Los Angeles. President Biden has promised extra help. Also: Egypt hails possibly the greatest find since the discovery of Tutankhamun.
» Thousands flee LA wildfires
08/01/25 11:55 from Newshour
Firefighters are working through the night in Los Angeles to contain wildfires that have forced thousands of people to flee their homes. Also in the programme, European governments continue to react to President-elect Trump's latest thre...
» Los Angeles wildfires force thousands from their homes
08/01/25 11:05 from Global News
Los Angeles' mayor says windstorms will worsen. Also: European nations warn borders must not be altered by force - after Trump threatens Greenland. And China steps up relief efforts for the earthquake in Tibet.
» How Trump Re-Wrote the History of January 6
08/01/25 04:00 from On The Media
In the aftermath of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January 2021, politicians, pundits, and the American public condemned the violence—while many considered Donald Trump responsible for what had happened. In a few weeks, Trump wi...
» Trump's threats to seize Greenland and Panama Canal
07/01/25 20:20 from Global News
Donald Trump has threatened to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal. Also: the climber who spent an earthquake up Mount Everest, and the Italian residents who are banned from becoming seriously ill.
» Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
07/01/25 11:29 from Global News
A big earthquake has killed more than 100 people in Tibet and wrecked the Buddhist holy city of Shigatse. Also: the French far-right leader Jean Marie Le Pen has died, and the weird and wonderful species under threat.
» Canada's PM Justin Trudeau resigns
06/01/25 20:42 from Global News
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau has resigned, citing 'internal battles' in his governing Liberal party. Also: the drink absinthe, once banned by governments and now rehabilitated, and what does silence sound like?
» South Korea: police refuse to arrest impeached President
06/01/25 10:55 from Global News
South Korea's political chaos worsens as police refuse to arrest the impeached President. Also: Russia says it has captured a key town in eastern Ukraine, and the wild cat that's come back from the brink of extinction.
» Millions hit by huge winter storm in US
05/01/25 21:23 from Global News
A state of emergency is declared across parts of the United States as a major winter storm brings chaos to road, air and train travel. Also: prisoners in a high security jail try to find redemption through singing.
» Nacho's Special
05/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Nachos: They’re one of the most popular snack foods in the United States, and the name is instantly recognizable worldwide. Bright yellow nacho cheese is now a staple at countless sports events and movie nights, serving as a flavor of no...
» Six-day state funeral for Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia
04/01/25 21:11 from Global News
A motorcade carrying the body of the former US president, Jimmy Carter, has arrived in Atlanta -- the capital of his home state, Georgia. He will lie in repose for a few days for the public to pay their respects.
» The Happy Pod: The professionals and tradespeople cleaning up Ghana
04/01/25 10:02 from Global News
Meet the Buz Stop Boys, a group of volunteers helping to clean the streets of Ghana. Also, the treehouse escape for people with chronic illnesses, and the Hawaiian crow which went extinct in 2002 returns to the wild. Presenter: Nick Mile...
» Mexico prepares for Trump 2.0
04/01/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Mexico, Lebanon, Liberia and Tanzania. Mexico's first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is preparing for a potentially bumpy year, as Donald Trump returns to the White House with threats of tariffs and...
» Mike Johnson survives razor-thin vote to remain US House Speaker
03/01/25 20:41 from Global News
Trump-backed Mike Johnson has been re-elected as US House Speaker in the first round of voting, after overcoming a Republican revolt. Also: Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri "listening" lawsuit.
» America’s Empire State of Mind
03/01/25 14:15 from On The Media
The complete story of American imperialism is missing from our history books. On this week’s On the Media, how the United States worked to capture territory and expand power, while preaching democracy and freedom. [01:00] Host Brooke Gl...
» Police suspend efforts to arrest impeached South Korean president
03/01/25 11:03 from Global News
South Korean police called off an attempt to arrest the suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol, following a long standoff with his security team. Anti-corruption officers have appealed to the acting president to intervene.
» iLe on Song and Protest
03/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
For Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ileana Cabra — known by her stage name, iLe — music has always been a way to reflect and comment on the world around her. iLe began her musical career singing with her brothers in their renowned rap gro...
» FBI says New Orleans attacker appeared to act alone
02/01/25 21:02 from Global News
The FBI says the man who carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans was acting alone, and he had declared his support for ISIS militants. Also: do you use traditional maps or an app to find your way around a city?
» First victims in New Orleans attack named
02/01/25 11:10 from Global News
Details have emerged about some of the 15 people killed in New Orleans on New Year's Day. Also: Syria's new Islamist-led administration outlines changes to education, and huge footprints reveal how dinosaurs got around
» New Orleans attack: death toll rises to 15
01/01/25 20:01 from Global News
US authorities say they do not believe the man who rammed his truck into New Year revellers acted alone. Also: a Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas, and the shipping forecast celebrates 100 years.
» Ten killed in New Orleans attack
01/01/25 10:50 from Global News
Ten killed in New Orleans as a truck drives into crowds in the French Quarter. Also, the flow of gas from Russia to Europe stops as Ukraine refuses to renew a transit deal and trains are 200 years old this year.
» Do Sex Scandals Matter Anymore in Politics?
01/01/25 04:00 from On The Media
With Trump’s imminent return to the White House, we’ve decided to take stock of how political and journalistic norms have evolved over the years. For this week’s midweek podcast, we’re sharing an episode from Radiolab that aired in Octob...
» Ecuador judge orders troops detained after children’s bodies found
31/12/24 19:45 from Global News
A judge in Ecuador orders the detention of sixteen military personnel over the disappearance of four boys whose badly burned bodies have been found outside an air force base.
» Gaza babies dying from the cold as winter temperatures drop
31/12/24 10:46 from Global News
Six babies in Gaza have died from the cold weather within a two week period according to local health officials.
» Russia and Ukraine carry out major prisoner swap
30/12/24 20:02 from Global News
Russia and Ukraine carry out a major prisoner swap with at least 300 people set free. Also: The UN warns of climate breakdown after a 'decade of deadly heat', and what will make people want to have more children?
» Tributes pour in for former US President Jimmy Carter
30/12/24 11:55 from Global News
Joe Biden leads tributes to former President Jimmy Carter as his humanitarian legacy is celebrated. Also: uncertainty in Ukraine - we hear from the frontline, and 5 charged in connection with popstar Liam Payne's death.
» President Carter dies at 100
30/12/24 11:18 from Newshour
The former US President Jimmy Carter - who came to politics after a successful career as a peanut farmer – is credited with bringing peace between Egypt and Israel for which he received a Nobel prize. We hear from those who worked with h...
» Former US president Jimmy Carter dies
29/12/24 19:56 from Global News
Carter went on to become an international statesman and human rights campaigner. Also: South Korea mourns the victims of its worst-ever air disaster. And incumbent in Croatia elections fails to avoid second round.
» South Korea special: Plane crash kills 179
29/12/24 09:09 from Global News
179 people were killed when a plane crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea. It burst into flames after skidding off the runway and hitting a wall. The only survivors were two members of the flight crew.
» If They Kill Me
29/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
On May 3, 2017, a young woman was found dead on the campus of a prestigious university in Mexico City. Soon after the Mexico City Attorney General's office sent out a series of tweets—that would be picked up by the Mexican media—that cha...
» Putin apologises over plane crash, without saying Russia is at fault
28/12/24 20:58 from Global News
The Russian president apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame. Also: chess champion walks out of tournament over jeans row.
» The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas
28/12/24 09:45 from Global News
We meet the family who kept their shop open on Christmas Day to help locals feel less lonely. Also, the parents creating visual memories for their children and the restaurant where most of the staff have Down's Syndrome.
» A Song for Valentina
28/12/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, Mayotte, Liechtenstein and France. BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is regarded as a 'propagandist' by some Russians, but a song he wrote about a Russian friend seemed to thaw the ice, and unexpec...
» Mexico unveils emergency strategy to protect its migrants in US
27/12/24 20:48 from Global News
Mexico has announced an emergency strategy to protect migrants in the US, after president-elect, Donald Trump, threatened to deport millions of illegal people. Also: the virtual blaze that is an internet success.
» How AI and Algorithms Are Transforming Music
27/12/24 16:00 from On The Media
It’s been almost a year since the historic music outlet Pitchfork shrank considerably. On this week’s On the Media, why the distinctive voices in music journalism are worth saving. Plus, how AI music generators could upend the industry. ...
» Nato steps up efforts to protect cables in Baltic Sea
27/12/24 11:44 from Global News
Nato steps up efforts to protect cables in the Baltic Sea after a power line is cut between Finland and Estonia. Russia accused of sabotage. Also: Another impeachment in South Korea, and NASA sun probe makes history.
» Spain’s Pact to Forget
27/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Filmed over six years, "The Silence of Others" reveals how survivors and their families have struggled to cope in the aftermath of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco. The film, executive produced by Pedro Almodóvar, follow...
» Israeli airstrikes have hit several targets inside Yemen
26/12/24 21:10 from Global News
Israeli airstrikes have hit a number of sites in Yemen, after Houthi militants have been targeting Israel and vessels in the Red Sea. Also: Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after nearly 250 years.
» 20 years on: Remembering the tsunami
26/12/24 10:50 from Global News
Memorial events have been held around the Indian Ocean to mark 20 years since the tsunami that killed more than 220,000 people. Also: Did Russia down an Azerbaijani plane? And the rise of non-alcoholic wine.
» The Happy Pod: 2024 News Review
25/12/24 10:00 from Global News
The happiest stories of 2024 - from the extraordinary achievement in raising Notre Dame Cathedral from the ashes, to the success of the chopsticks manoeuvre to catch a rocket booster; and the baby hippo who went viral.
» A New Film Unearths the Depths of Netanyahu's Corruption
25/12/24 04:00 from On The Media
For the new documentary, The Bibi Files , director Alexis Bloom uses hundreds of hours of leaked, previously unseen interrogation footage of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara, his son Yair, his staff and inner cir...
» Armed men open fire at Haiti hospital reopening
24/12/24 19:55 from Global News
Armed men in Haiti kill at least two journalists and a police officer, after opening fire at the reopening of its biggest public hospital. Also: Syria’s rebel factions agree to merge under the defence ministry.
» Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun
24/12/24 10:37 from Global News
The probe is plunging into the sun's outer atmosphere, amid brutal temperatures. Also; the UN warns that famine is spreading in Sudan, with Darfur among the worst affected regions.
» Trump ally Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says
23/12/24 20:01 from Global News
A long-awaited report into Matt Gaetz says the former congressman paid for sex and drugs while in office. Also: marches take place in Magdeburg, and a new government in France after days of political turmoil.
» Joe Biden commutes dozens of death sentences
23/12/24 11:00 from Global News
The president switched 37 capital punishment convictions to life in prison without parole. Also: motoring giants Nissan and Honda take their first steps to merge, and tactics taken in South Korea to increase the country’s birth rate.
» Syria's new leader says armed factions will come under state control
22/12/24 19:35 from Global News
Turkey says there's no room for Kurdish militias in Syria's future. Also: Germany promises a thorough investigation into the Magdeburg attack.
» Reservations
22/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
The Yakama Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington is home to 11,000 Native Americans and almost three times as many Latinos. Over recent decades, the reservation has attracted Mexican farmworkers and their families who made the valley ...
» Five dead and 200 injured in Magdeburg Christmas market attack
21/12/24 20:01 from Global News
The German city of Magdeburg is in mourning after a Christmas attack killed five. We hear the possible motives of the suspect. Also: Albania shuts down TikTok, and in Guatamala children are rescued from a sect.
» The Happy Pod: Playing the piano saved my life
21/12/24 09:42 from Global News
A man filmed playing the piano while homeless went viral. Now he's raising money for others and says it's saved his life. Also: showing love with Christmas lights; how a cat saved its owner; and AI spots dolphin accents.
» Searching for Syria's missing
21/12/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories on Syria, Myanmar, Ivory Coast, the Russian Orthodox church and Tunisia. The threat of being 'disappeared' was central to Bashar al Assad's system of repression and intimidation. Now he is gone, Syrian famili...
» Fatalities and injuries in German Christmas market attack
20/12/24 21:07 from Global News
A car has been driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. There have been a number of fatalities and injuries.
» The Harvard Plan: The Universities Are The Enemy
20/12/24 16:22 from On The Media
Donald Trump has a big plan to remake American universities. On this week’s On the Media, hear how the distinctly American idea of “diversity” has fallen out of favor—from higher education to the Supreme Court. Reporter Ilya Marritz exp...
» US sends diplomats to Syria
20/12/24 11:15 from Global News
US diplomats are visiting Syria to hold talks with the new de facto leader. Also: a new attempt to find the wreckage of missing flight MH370, and a controversial new TV game show, Beast Games.
» The Return
20/12/24 03:00 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. Last year, nearly 20 years later, he returned to the country where he was born, to apply for a visa that will allow him to continue to ...
» Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
19/12/24 20:56 from Global News
Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of fatally shooting a US healthcare insurance executive, has been extradited to New York to face new federal charges. Also: the ground squirrels in California that are hunting voles.
» Guilty verdicts and jail sentences in France's biggest rape trial
19/12/24 11:03 from Global News
In a major trial in France, Dominique Pelicot and 50 pther men are jailed for repeatedly raping his wife Gisèle. Also, Israeli jets attack Houthi targets in Yemen, and Czech experts restore damaged Ukrainian artworks.
» Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
18/12/24 20:58 from Global News
Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa told the BBC that Syria is exhausted by war and is not a threat to its neighbours or to the west. Also: listen to the 'earliest known country song' ever recorded.
» Man detained after Russian general's assassination
18/12/24 11:06 from Global News
Russia has detained an Uzbek man suspected of assassinating an army general. Russia says the suspect was recruited by Ukraine. Also: The UN warns Syria is unable to cope with large numbers of refugees returning home.
» How to Plan for Inevitable Disaster
18/12/24 04:00 from On The Media
This year was earth’s hottest on record, and the Atlantic storm season brought with it five major hurricanes. And yet in December, the Pew Research Center found that only some 20 percent of Americans expect to make major sacrifices in th...
» US says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is within reach
17/12/24 20:33 from Global News
After months of deadlock, there are new signs that Israel and Hamas could be moving closer to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Also: repairs are to be carried out on Venice's "slippery" glass bridge.
» The rebels turned rulers providing law and order in Syria
16/12/24 19:56 from Global News
Syria's new rulers pledge to protect minority Alawite community in Latakia after recent attacks. Also: Germany’s chancellor loses vote of confidence, and hundreds of new species are found in Mekong in south east Asia.
» French ministers arrive in Mayotte after devastating cyclone
16/12/24 11:07 from Global News
France to provide relief and security to people in Mayotte, after Saturday's destructive cyclone. Also: Western powers step up their engagement with the new rulers of Syria. And Serbia accuses journalists of spying.
» Hundreds, possibly thousands, feared dead in Mayotte cyclone
15/12/24 20:03 from Global News
Hundreds, possibly thousands, are feared dead in cyclone-hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Also: the previously unheard stories of women inside Iran’s Evin Prison, and the world's biggest iceberg - on the move again.
» Natasha Alford on Growing Up 'American Negra'
15/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Natasha S. Alford has always been three things: Black, Latina and an overachiever. Weeks after a historic presidential election, Maria Hinojosa and Natasha —a political analyst, journalist, and media executive— sit down to talk about sol...
» South Korea's president impeached
14/12/24 20:01 from Global News
South Korea's Parliament impeaches President Yoon over failed martial law bid. The USA says it’s engaging with Islamists who ousted Syria’s President Assad - and cyclone Chido wreaks havoc on French territory Mayotte.
» The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance
14/12/24 09:33 from Global News
We hear from a cafe in Massachusetts that spreads joy by asking customers to dance as they enter. Also: the toys made from cigarette butts; a community library destroyed by fire reopens; and Italy's festive Krampus Run.
» Returning home to Syria
14/12/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Syria, Ukraine, France, Ghana and Saudi Arabia. The speed at which President Assad was deposed was a shock to many, including the BBC's Lina Sinjab. She had been forced to leave her home country in 2013,...
» The secret police's grip on Syria under Assad
13/12/24 20:34 from Global News
Revelations of how the secret police controlled society under Assad. Also: the mystery of huge drones spotted in the US, and how fidgeting can drive others mad - and what psychologists can do to help.
» A Cold-Blooded Killing Ignites a National Conversation. Plus, Part Two of The Harvard Plan.
13/12/24 17:41 from On The Media
The suspected killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has been crowned a hero by many on social media. On this week’s On the Media, what the fandom reveals, and what the coverage of it has missed. Plus, tune in to part two of The Harvard Plan...
» Syria: thousands celebrate 'Victory Day'
13/12/24 11:24 from Global News
Streets were packed and revolutionary music blared out across Syria to mark the end of the Assad regime. Also: health misinformation on the Diary of a CEO podcast, and why pets are the big winners this Christmas.
» An All-American Tragedy
13/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the In The Thick podcast. ITT hosts Maria Hinojosa and Paola Ramos are joined by NBC News correspondent Jacob Soboroff for a deep dive into the devastating consequences of Donald Trump’s firs...
» US top diplomat holds talks with Turkey on Syria
12/12/24 20:10 from Global News
US top diplomat Antony Blinken holds talks with President Erdogan on establishing stability in Syria. Also: an 18-year-old Indian becomes youngest world chess champion, and Kyrgyzstan wants to update its national anthem.
» Biden in largest single-day act of clemency
12/12/24 10:41 from Global News
US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people. Also: inside Syria's abandoned presidential palace, recreational use of cannabis banned in Japan, and the secret to being happy at work.
» Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
11/12/24 20:44 from Global News
Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of late president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar, in the family's home town of Qardaha. Also: "Christmas lights" galaxy reveals how Universe formed.
» South Korea stand-off outside presidential office
11/12/24 11:04 from Global News
Security guards at presidential office in Seoul try to stop police from getting martial law documents. Also: new Syrian PM promises to guarantee rights for all religions, and humpback whale makes epic migration.
» Enron is Back, and Birds Aren't Real
11/12/24 04:00 from On The Media
Last week, the website for Enron – yes, that Enron – came back online. And on Monday the new CEO, Connor Gaydos, introduced himself, with what the fine print called "First Amendment protected parody." And it so happens that Gaydos is a s...
» Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet
10/12/24 20:52 from Global News
Israel attacks Syria's naval fleet as part of efforts to neutralise the country's military assets after the fall of the Assad regime. Also: New Zealander wins Spanish Scrabble championship - without speaking Spanish.
» Syria rebel leader discusses 'transfer of power' after Assad is ousted
09/12/24 20:54 from Global News
Syrian rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani has met the outgoing PM to discuss the "transfer of power" - a day after Bashar al-Assad fled the country. Also: Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip.
» Syrians attempt to free political prisoners
09/12/24 10:58 from Global News
Civil defence workers in Syria are trying to reach underground cells to release some of the nation's tens of thousands of political prisoners. Also: More than 150 mostly elderly people are killed by gangs in Haiti.
» Moscow gives Assad asylum
08/12/24 20:29 from Global News
Moscow has given asylum to Syria's former president, Bashar al-Assad. Also: Trump threatens to take the US out of NATO, and Zelensky says 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the conflict with Russia.
» The Border Has Eyes
08/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
The “virtual wall” across the U.S.-Mexico border is made up of things like drones, sensors, cameras and… surveillance towers. Both Democrats and Republicans have supported border technology through the years, but advocates and researcher...
» Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus
07/12/24 19:42 from Global News
Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels. Also: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is rededicated in front of world leaders and the conman in India who duped families into thinking he was their...
» Syria special
07/12/24 15:04 from Global News
Syria's army says it's bolstering defences around the capital, Damascus, as rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the city.
» The Happy Pod: Meet Italy's Tom Cruise and Blake Lively
07/12/24 10:01 from Global News
We're at an Italian film festival with a difference, for actors who become the voice of Hollywood stars and achieve fame in their own right. Also: California's canine mayor; and why diplomacy can work better in a sauna.
» Sudan and the story of Mama Nour
07/12/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Sudan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, South Africa and Ireland. Lyse Doucet recently gained rare access to Sudan, where she met the remarkable Mama Nour. A steely woman, orphaned in childhood, she now provides r...
» Romanian court criticised for annulling election results
06/12/24 20:26 from Global News
Both candidates in Romania's presidential election have denounced a court's decision to quash the results. Also: why it's hard to be a woman in Iceland, and the bid to save handwriting in the age of the computer.
» Donald Trump’s Cabinet of Influencers. Plus, The Harvard Plan.
06/12/24 17:02 from On The Media
Many of Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are emulating online influencers in their efforts to sell products and promote themselves. On this week’s On the Media, hear about the phenomenon academics are calling “influencer creep.” Plus, a look...
» Syrian rebels continue their rapid advance
06/12/24 12:06 from Global News
In Syria, Islamist-led rebels continue their rapid advance. The UN says 300,000 have fled their homes as rebels reach the outskirts of Homs. Also: Romania will rerun its election, and how to survive a polar bear attack.
» The Burden: Avenger
06/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the The Burden: Avengers podcast. Miriam Lewin is one of Argentina’s leading journalists today. At age 19, she was kidnapped for her political activism and thrown into a concentration camp. T...
» Syrian rebels celebrate capture of Hama
05/12/24 19:37 from Global News
Islamist rebels celebrate the capture of the Syrian city of Hama. Also: US Police search for the gunman who shot dead a health insurance boss on the streets of New York, and a faster way to predict the weather.
» Syrian rebels take control of second major city
05/12/24 11:11 from Global News
The Syrian army says it’s withdrawn from the city of Hama after intense clashes. Also: health workers in Sierra Leone will be among the first to receive an Ebola vaccine, as part of a nationwide campaign.
» French government collapses in no-confidence vote
04/12/24 20:40 from Global News
The French government has collapsed after PM, Michel Barnier, was ousted in a no-confidence vote, after forcing through his budget. Also: Mexican police make their biggest ever seizure of the synthetic drug fentanyl.
» South Korean president faces impeachment vote
04/12/24 11:26 from Global News
South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his move to impose martial law. Also: jailed Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is temporarily released.
» Kash Patel’s Crusade Against the Media
04/12/24 04:00 from On The Media
Over the weekend, president-elect Donald Trump nominated a little-known, largely inexperienced civil servant to an enormous role in his upcoming administration – Kash Patel as FBI director. Firing current FBI director Christopher Wray, ...
» South Korea president reverses his decision to impose martial law
03/12/24 19:43 from Global News
The president of South Korea has reversed his shock decision to impose martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol had ordered the deployment of troops hours earlier, accusing the opposition of being criminals and anti -state forces.
» Taliban in Afghanistan ban all medical training for women
03/12/24 11:00 from Global News
Female students studying midwifery in Afghanistan have been told to stay away from classes. Also: Joe Biden is in Angola on his first visit to Africa as US president, and Jaguar unveils its new luxury electric car.
» Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah targets military
02/12/24 20:33 from Global News
Israel said it struck targets in Lebanon after vowing to retaliate for an attack by Hezbollah, with both sides accusing each other of violating last week's ceasefire. Also: protecting the price of pasta dishes in Rome.
» BBC hears of horror and hunger in rare visit to Darfur
02/12/24 11:34 from Global News
The UN's humanitarian chief is calling for action to help people in the Darfur region of Sudan - we have a special report on the horrors of the civil war. Also: President Biden pardons his son Hunter.
» Syria's president meets the Iranian FM as he tries to marshal support against a rebel offensive
02/12/24 03:44 from Global News
The Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has described help from Iran and Russia as "vital" in the fight against a surprise rebel offensive. Also: did Louis the XV really keep a rhinoceros at the palace of Versailles?
» Portrait Of: Immortal Technique
01/12/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Felipe Coronel, aka Immortal Technique, is a legendary underground hip-hop artist known for his skills on the mic and his raw, highly political lyrics. The Peruvian-American rapper became well-known for his first album in 2001, "Revoluti...
» Syria's President Assad insists he will defeat rebels
30/11/24 20:14 from Global News
Syria's President Assad has insisted he will defeat the rebels who have attacked Aleppo. Also: Georgia's president vows to remain in post after her term ends, and why killer whales are wearing dead salmon on their heads.
» The Happy Pod: Swimming against depression
30/11/24 09:29 from Global News
We hear from a Ukrainian refugee who says cold water swimming has helped her tackle depression and keep moving forward. Also: making fuel from washed up seaweed; how a community rescued a pod of whales; and driving rats.
» The story of a Russian deserter
30/11/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces dispatches on Russia, Germany, Hong Kong, India and Sweden. A Russian soldier who once responsible for guarding Russia's nuclear weapons reveals why he fled the army. In a secret meeting, at an undisclosed location, ...
» UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying
29/11/24 20:12 from Global News
The terminally ill in England and Wales could soon have the right to end their lives as MPs vote in favour of assisted dying. Also: Rebel forces take control of parts of Aleppo in Syria, and a big weekend for Hollywood.
» How Conservative Talk Radio Came to Dominate the Airwaves
29/11/24 13:00 from On The Media
How did the right get their vice grip of the airwaves, all the while arguing that they were being censored? On this week’s On the Media, a look at the early history of American radio, and why, in the post-war era, the U.S. government enc...
» Notre-Dame cathedral returned to former glory
29/11/24 11:13 from Global News
Emmanuel Macron praised workers for restoring Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral, five years after the fire. Ukraine faces blackouts as Russia targets energy facilities, plus an interview with the world's best nurse.
» Portrait Of: ‘Taina’ and the Love of Nostalgia TV
29/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In 2001, Nickelodeon started airing "Taina," a show about a Latina teen who attends a performing arts high school in NYC and daydreams of being a star. While the show only lasted two seasons, "Taina" is seared into the memories of many w...
» Putin says attack on Ukraine power grid 'response to US-made missiles'
28/11/24 19:59 from Global News
Putin says Russia's attack on Ukraine's power grid was in response to the use of US-made missiles. Also: Syrian rebels launch a major offensive in Aleppo province, and Greenland opens a new international airport.
» Massive Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
28/11/24 10:35 from Global News
Hundreds of thousands across Ukraine are without power after Russia launches a massive attack on its energy infrastructure. Also: The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding.
» Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to hold
27/11/24 19:42 from Global News
A fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah is holding, but both sides are on alert. In the US, Donald Trump's incoming cabinet have received bomb threats. Also: will Parisians embrace Les Misérables in French?
» Thousands return home as Israel-Hezbollah truce comes into force
27/11/24 11:21 from Global News
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in effect in Lebanon after a deal to end 13 months of fighting. Thousands of Lebanese civilians have started returning to their homes in the south.
» Hank Green Makes the Truth Go Viral (EXTENDED VERSION)
27/11/24 04:00 from On The Media
Our latest episode featured Micah's interview with Hank Green, a very popular YouTuber and science communicator. We got a lot of nice feedback about the conversation, and there were some interesting exchanges that we couldn’t fit in the ...
» Strikes continue hours before Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon
26/11/24 21:50 from Global News
President Biden has welcomed a US and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He said the deal showed that peace was possible.
» Lebanon ceasefire Special
26/11/24 17:27 from Global News
President Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah to come into effect on Wednesday. He described it as a new start for Lebanon.
» Army deployed to protests in Islamabad
26/11/24 11:25 from Global News
Security forces in Islamabad have clashed with thousands of protestors demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The army has been deployed to central parts of the Pakistani capital.
» US judge dismisses election case against Trump
25/11/24 21:12 from Global News
A US judge has dismissed the criminal case accusing President-elect Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election. Also: Israel and Hezbollah said to be close to Lebanon ceasefire deal..
» Shock result in first round of Romania's presidential election
25/11/24 10:41 from Global News
A little known candidate, Calin Georgescu, unexpectedly wins first round of Romania's presential election. Also: Italian museum honours the British poet Byron.
» Arrests made in UAE after body of missing rabbi found
24/11/24 20:56 from Global News
The authorities in the United Arab Emirates say three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, Zvi Kogan, found dead in the country.
» The Dream 9
24/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
With DACA and the Dreamers poised to be back in the center of the national conversation, Latino USA revisits this episode about what it means to be young and undocumented in the United States today. In 2013, a group of young undocumented...
» $300bn cash deal rescues COP29 climate talks from collapse
23/11/24 21:55 from Global News
At the climate summit in Azerbaijan, richer countries agreed to increase their contribution to $300bn a year by 2035, to help poorer countries most affected. Also: many killed during Israeli air strike in Beirut.
» The Happy Pod: The dolphins who 'smile' at their friends
23/11/24 10:14 from Global News
Researchers have found that just as we smile at friends, dolphins change their expression too while interacting. Also: the college baseball star with a prosthetic leg and the first robotic double lung transplant.
» Life in the shadow of a melting glacier
23/11/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Pakistan-administered Gilgit Balistan, Brazil, the United States, the Faroe Islands and Austria The remote mountain villages of Pakistan-administered Gilgit Baltistan are on the frontline of climate change...
» How Hank Green Makes the Truth Go Viral. Plus, the Escape Fantasies of the Uber Rich.
22/11/24 20:28 from On The Media
A recent report from the Pew Research Center finds that 1 in 5 Americans get their news from influencers. On this week’s On the Media, YouTuber and science communicator Hank Green explains how he makes the truth go viral. Plus, hear how ...
» Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'
22/11/24 19:50 from Global News
President Vladimir Putin said Russia had a stock of powerful new missiles "ready to be launched" and promised to carry out more tests including in "combat conditions".
» Russia gives North Korea more than one million barrels of oil, report finds
22/11/24 10:56 from Global News
Satellite images indicate that Russia has supplied North Korea with more than one million barrels of oil. Analysts say the oil is payment for weapons and troops North Korea has sent Moscow to fuel its war in Ukraine.
» Fixing Immigration
22/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of Future Hindsight. Host Mila Atmos is joined by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, the Policy Director at the American Immigration Council, a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen the United...
» Israel and US critical of ICC arrest warrant
21/11/24 20:04 from Global News
Israel and the United States have strongly criticised the decision by the ICC to order the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes. Neither country recognise the court's jurisdiction.
» ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
21/11/24 11:23 from Global News
Israeli politicians denounce ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against prime minister and former defence minister. Also: the UN chief urges negotiators at the climate summit to do more to reach a final deal.
» Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai testifies for first time
20/11/24 19:53 from Global News
Apple Daily founder, Jimmy Lai, appears in Hong Kong court and denies foreign collusion. Also: Ukraine uses British-made long-range missiles for first time inside Russia, and ‘manifest’ is Cambridge word of the year.
» Why Men And Boys Are Struggling
20/11/24 14:47 from On The Media
In the run up to the election Donald Trump was doggedly pursuing the votes of young men. He courted them, as we described on the show, through interviews with influencers like Joe Rogan and Adin Ross, and Logan Paul. These personalities ...
» MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff
20/11/24 11:14 from Global News
MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff. Also: US approves supply of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, why olive oil prices are plummeting and tennis bids adios to Rafael Nadal.
» US confirms Ukraine used its missiles to strike Russia
19/11/24 20:41 from Global News
The US has confirmed Ukraine used American-supplied missiles to strike Russia. Also: no charges for the Iranian student who stripped to her underwear, and King Richard III of England 'speaks' again after 500 years.
» Russia says Ukraine has launched long-range American missiles into its territory
19/11/24 10:43 from Global News
Russia says Ukraine attacked Bryansk region with US missiles, after restrictions on them were lifted. Also, long jail terms for pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, and 40 years of searching for extraterrestrial life.
» US pledges more support for Ukraine at UN meeting
18/11/24 21:08 from Global News
The US envoy to the UN has said Ukraine will get more American security help. Also: the dozens of medics on trial in Turkey over baby deaths, and a Russian company picks a seven-year-old as its future head of training.
» Moscow responds angrily to Biden's Ukraine weapons decision
18/11/24 11:14 from Global News
Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use US long-range missiles sparks angry response from Moscow. Also: Delhi bans diesel trucks because of air pollution, and how organisations in Central African Republic are using radio to combat m...
» Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles
17/11/24 21:19 from Global News
President Biden has authorised Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia. Also: the AI technology that's cloning voices, and we meet Miss Merkel, the Miss Marple of German Television.
» More Than A Friendship: An Intimate Conversation With Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal
17/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Maria Hinojosa sits down with award-winning Mexican actors Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal to talk about their latest projects together—"La Máquina", Hulu’s first original Spanish language series and "State of Silence," a Netflix docum...
» Biden meets Xi Jinping as concerns over a US-China trade war grow
16/11/24 20:24 from Global News
Joe Biden has met Xi Jinping as concerns over a US-China trade war grow. Also: the discovery of ancient volcanoes on the Moon, and a secret garden in Venice is opened to the public for the first time in 500 years.
» The Happy Pod: How saving an otter changed our lives
16/11/24 09:03 from Global News
Billy and Susan's life changed when they spotted a starving otter. Now, Molly is part of the family and a film has been made about their story. Also, the invention giving people with disabilities greater freedom.
» North Korea and Russia's flourishing friendship
16/11/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from China, Ukraine, Australia, Panama and Lithuania. Reports of North Korean troops being deployed to join the Russian offensive in Ukraine has compounded fears in Kyiv about its ability to win the war. And it...
» Netanyahu aide accused of changing 7 October documents
15/11/24 20:18 from Global News
An aide to the Israeli PM has been accused of altering 7 October records to improve Mr Netanyahu's image. Also: the growing trade in smuggling tarantulas, and why people prefer AI-generated poetry.
» Fox News is Back at the White House. Plus, No Joke, The Onion Buys Infowars.
15/11/24 19:18 from On The Media
Many of Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks have something in common: a very close relationship with Fox News. On this week’s On the Media, hear about the revolving door from the conservative network to the White House. Plus, election conspi...
» A left-wing landslide in Sri Lanka
15/11/24 11:34 from Global News
The left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new leader wins a landslide. Also; volunteers enter South Africa mine to aid illegal workers, and a look ahead to one of the most controversial boxing bouts in modern history.
» Becoming Paloma: A Young Woman’s Transition Journey
15/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
When Paloma, a second-generation Mexican-American trans woman, was attending Maria Hinojosa’s class at Barnard College, she was using they/them pronouns. Back then, she was downcast and barely spoke a word. Years later, Maria started see...
» One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
14/11/24 20:17 from Global News
A Brazilian judge says a foiled suicide bomber wanted to blow up the country's Supreme Court. Also: the hundreds of miners hiding in a South African mine, and the dead British soldiers - identified after 70 years.
» Unpacking American Extremism
14/11/24 19:20 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
A week after the re-election of Donald Trump, Maria Hinojosa is joined by ITT all-stars Imara Jones, journalist and founder of Translash Media, and Karen Attiah, Washington Post Opinion columnist. They dive into the far-reaching implicat...
» Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of the permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
14/11/24 11:23 from Global News
The Israeli authorities have caused massive and deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, in what amounts to a war crime, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
» Using Conspiracy Theories to Make Sense of a Loss
14/11/24 00:42 from On The Media
Many media outlets were prepared for conspiracy theories and lies to spread after the election. But many thought that it would be coming from Donald Trump or his supporters spreading the “Big Lie.” But since Donald Trump’s win, some soci...
» Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda
13/11/24 19:31 from Global News
Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.
» Blinken calls for longer pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza
13/11/24 11:41 from Global News
The US Secretary of State also said Israel had achieved its war aims in Gaza – and the fighting there should stop. Elsewhere: President Elect Donald Trump puts Elon Musk in charge of rooting out government inefficiency.
» Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal
12/11/24 20:41 from Global News
The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over an abuse scandal. Also: the six word google search that can expose you to hacking, and the female magician who pulled off a disappearing act from the all male Magic Circle.
» Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza relief – aid groups
12/11/24 13:19 from Global News
Israel opens a fifth border crossing as aid agencies say it has missed a US deadline to boost aid into Gaza. Also: New Zealand's PM apologises to children in care, and a Russian doctor is jailed for pro Ukraine comments.
» The Tenant Association
12/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week, Latino USA brings you the first episode of The Tenant Association, produced by Los Angeles Public Press. The series follows a group of tenants who came together and fought back against their landlord. It’s a story about neigh...
» Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of genocide
11/11/24 20:19 from Global News
The Saudi Crown Prince says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide". Also: COP29 gets underway amid warning 2024 will be hottest year on record, and scientists rethink chances of life on Uranus.
» COP29 climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory
11/11/24 11:22 from Global News
COP29 has kicked off in Azerbaijan, with finance for developing countries at the centre. An Indian court rules that entering a hotel room with a man does not equal consent. Also: We hear from the director of Squid Game.
» Hezbollah defeated, says Israeli minister
10/11/24 20:01 from Global News
Israel has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon. Also: the COP 29 climate meeting gets underway, and the secret of making a great panettone from the new world champion.
» Climate change: Your questions answered
10/11/24 08:00 from Global News
We've teamed up with the The Climate Question to answer your questions about climate change. We learn how far nations are from meeting their targets, how people are coping with the impact, and about possible solutions.
» Tens of thousands demonstrate in Valencia over floods
09/11/24 20:39 from Global News
Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over the Spanish authorities' handling of the deadly floods. Also: the women giving up sex with men because of Donald Trump, and an emperor penguin's epic journey to Australia.
» The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet
09/11/24 09:45 from Global News
We hear about innovative environmental projects awarded millions of dollars in this year's Earthshot prizes. Also: the twins cleaning streets for free; detecting tumours with graphene; and a remarkable Himalayan rescue. Presenter: Andrew...
» Donald Trump’s Sweeping Victory
09/11/24 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Lebanon, Spain, Morocco and Greenland Donald Trump won a resounding victory in the US election, heralding an imminent return to the White House. This was achieved through a new coalition of support...
» Alleged 'Iranian plot' to assassinate Trump
08/11/24 20:26 from Global News
The US has brought charges over an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Also: calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over an abuse scandal, and why Swedish police can now seize luxury goods.
» The Manosphere Celebrates a Win. Plus, M. Gessen on How to Survive an Autocracy
08/11/24 19:02 from On The Media
Since Donald J. Trump won the election, journalists have been retreading his path to victory, and discussing how the press should cover his next presidency. On this week’s On the Media, hear how a group of powerful podcasters helped boos...
» Trump Is Back, Now What?
08/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
To cap off our 2024 election coverage, The Latino Factor: How We Vote, Latino USA teamed up with Futuro Media’s political podcast In The Thick to bring you a special episode. In the election that many Americans said was “the most importa...
» Biden promises a 'peaceful and orderly transition'
07/11/24 20:17 from Global News
Joe Biden has promised a 'peaceful' transition and praised Kamala Harris; Elon Musk's plans for America as he prepares to join the Trump administration, and arm-wrestling in Africa.
» The Day After
06/11/24 19:38 from On The Media
Brooke and Micah recorded a conversation on Wednesday morning after the election. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter...
» Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President
06/11/24 10:26 from Global News
Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.
» Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election
06/11/24 06:00 from Global News
Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.
» US Election Special: What we know so far
06/11/24 02:01 from Global News
US Election Special: What we know so far. Donald Trump is projected to have won Georgia and North Carolina - two of the seven swing seats that will determine the outcome of the US presidential election.
» US exit polls show democracy and the economy are the top issues in the election
05/11/24 19:43 from Global News
US exit polls show state of the democracy and the economy are the most important issues. Also Israel's Prime Minister fires his Defence Secretary and a piece of 77 year-old cake goes for a princely sum.
» Pro-EU leader ahead in tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin interference
03/11/24 19:36 from Global News
Moldova's pro-EU president Maia Sandu appears on course for a second term. The King of Spain is met by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. US presidential candidates make last pitch for support.
» Going Viral: How Influencers Are Impacting the Battle Over Young Latino Voters
03/11/24 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Since 1986, there has been an enduring 26-point gap in youth voter turnout in presidential elections. And as the Latine population continues to grow in the US, they are making up a large portion of new young eligible voters. So, in this ...
» The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life
02/11/24 10:10 from Global News
Charlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Janna...
» What next for Georgia?
02/11/24 09:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Georgia, the US, Benin and Egypt. In Georgia, tens of thousands of people took to the streets this week amid claims of election violations, highlighting the rift between voters hoping for closer ties to Eu...