As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel killed more than 200 people as it rescued four captives. Fighting again escalated on the Israel killed more than 200 people as it rescued four captives. Israel's offensive in Rafah continued. Fighting again escalated on the Lebanese Israeli border.. It is day 247 of the war. At least 37,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. In this episode: Hind Khoudary, ( @HindGaza ), Journalist Akra...
Jun 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 901
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 24, 2023. None of the dates or references from that time have been changed. Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been in a United States maximum security prison for over 47 years. The US government says he aided in the murder of two FBI agents. But since his trial, allegations of false evidence and coerced testimony have come up. His parole hearing on June 10 might be his last opportunity for freedom. In t...
Jun 08, 2024•20 min•Ep. 900
Seeking traditional healers in South Africa has grown as a popular method for dealing with mental health issues. They have come a long way - from being criminalized to being preferred by many today over psychologists. An Al Jazeera reporter discovers and experiences the methods of traditional healers and what it means for mental health. In this episode: Drew Ambrose ( @drewambrose ), Presenter and Series Producer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with Sarí el-Khalili an...
Jun 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 899
How did a chemical company keep a popular pesticide on the market despite mounting research showing a link to Parkinson’s disease? Syngenta denies the link, but the weedkiller Paraquat is banned in more than 50 countries. Now, thousands of Americans are suing Syngenta, the maker of Paraquat. In this episode: Jeremy Raff ( @JeremyRaff ), Producer of the Fault Lines film, “The Pesticide Playbook” Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, with Catherine Nouhan and our host Mal...
Jun 06, 2024•22 min•Ep. 898
In Sudan, if nothing changes, it’s projected that 2.5 million people could die by September. Yet the international community has funded less than 15% of the aid that is needed. Aid that does arrive may be blocked or looted. So what are Sudanese doing to fill the gap? In this episode: Hiba Morgan ( @hiba_morgan ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Mohanad El Balal ( @mohanadelbalal ), Founder, Khartoum Kitchen Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li and Sonia Bhagat with...
Jun 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 897
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by a New York court, making him the first former US president ever convicted of criminal charges. But polls have shown most Republican votes will not be swayed by the prospect of electing a convicted felon to the country’s highest office. So, can he make it to the White House? In this episode: Kimberly Halkett ( @KimberlyHalkett ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Sarí el-Khalili, with Duha Mos...
Jun 04, 2024•18 min•Ep. 896
It was easily thwarted, but Christian Malanga’s amateurish alleged coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to overthrow the government made it as far as President Felix Tshisekedi’s official residence. How are the government and Congolese citizens making sense of the aftermath? In this episode: Shola Lawal (@ Shollytupe ), Independent Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, with Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, Manahil Naveed, Duha Mosa...
Jun 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 895
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The US pressed Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce as heavy bombardment continued across Gaza. It is day 240 of the war. At least 36,300 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Kimberly Halkett, ( @KimberlyHalkett ), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent Imran Khan, ( @ajimran ), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode wa...
Jun 02, 2024•7 min•Ep. 894
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. Here are all the details you need to know for now on the case behind Donald Trump's conviction. It’s the Donald Trump trial made for the tabloids. Accused of an affair with an adult film star and a payment allegedly made to cover it up ahead of the 2016 US election. Eight years later, Trump is seeking the presidency again. What’s the impact of the scandal this time? This originally aired on May 22, 2024. None of the dates or references from t...
Jun 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 893
Mexico is on the verge of electing its first female President. But there have been historic levels of violence in this election and violence against women still rampant across the country. What difference will either Claudia Sheinbaum or Xochitil Galvez make for Mexican women? In this episode: Lucia Newman ( @lucianewman ), Al Jazeera Senior Latin America Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat, with Duha Mosaad, Catherine No...
May 31, 2024•20 min•Ep. 892
A conscription campaign by Myanmar’s military appears to be backfiring, with the country’s youth deciding they’d rather fight against it. Al Jazeera goes inside the country to speak to rebel groups. In this episode: Tony Cheng (@TLCBkk), Al Jazeera English Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and David Enders, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed and host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and en...
May 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 891
It’s being called South Africa’s most significant election in 30 years. After playing a key role in liberation after apartheid could the governing African National Congress lose its majority for the first time? In this episode: Lester Kiewit ( @lesterkk ), Radio Host, Good Morning Cape Town Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sarí el-Khalili, and Chloe K. Li, with Sonia Bhagat, Catherine Nouhan, and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of ...
May 29, 2024•20 min•Ep. 890
Days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop its operation in Rafah, Israel hit a tent camp there, killing more than 45 displaced people. As the world condemns the attack, Israel’s war on Gaza continues. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Imran Khan, ( @ajimran ) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders and Khaled Soltan, with Manahil Naveed, Catherine Nouhan, and our host Malika Bilal. It was edited b...
May 28, 2024•17 min•Ep. 889
Student protesters and graduates have been demanding their colleges and universities divest from investments in Israel. But how easy is it to do – or to know if it’s happened? We look at the fight to divest at one small college. In this episode: Nolia Wilcox ( @WilcoxMagnolia ), Recent Earlham Graduate Steve Tamari, Professor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Amal Tamari, Earlham College Alumnus and Studio Potter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters with Manahil Nav...
May 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 888
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military continued operations in and around the city of Rafah, despite an international court ruling to halt them. Arrest warrants were issued for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Israel loosened restrictions on settlers in the West Bank. It is day 233 of the war. At least 35,900 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Nida Ibrahim, ( @n...
May 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 887
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 4, 2021. None of the references from that time have been changed. Ireland is the first EU country to condemn "de facto annexation" of Palestinian land. The two-state solution has been conventional wisdom for a generation. As the Israeli political landscape shifts, does Ireland’s move show that reality is intruding on the international consensus? In this episode: Shelley Deane, political analyst Omar Baddar, Pales...
May 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 886
Behind Spain’s push to recognize the state of Palestine, along with Ireland and Norway, was years of support for the Palestinian cause. Some Spaniards draw parallels between their fight against fascism during the civil war and Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation. But what does recognition mean in reality? In this episode: Itxaso Domínguez de Olazábal ( @itxasdo ), Professor, Geopolitics of the Middle East at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Mohammed Hamarsheh ( @mohamedhemish ), Jo...
May 24, 2024•17 min•Ep. 885
The European Hospital is one of the few medical facilities still functioning in Gaza, but now the staff has shrunk significantly with the departure of international doctors. We spoke to two American doctors about the atrocities they witnessed and the colleagues they had to leave behind. In this episode: Dr. Adam Hamawy, Former US Army Combat Trauma Surgeon Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah, Palestinian-American ICU Doctor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tabish Talib and Sarí el-Khalili , wit...
May 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 884
It’s the Donald Trump trial made for the tabloids. Accused of an affair with an adult film star and a payment allegedly made to cover it up ahead of the 2016 US election. Eight years later, Trump is seeking the presidency again. What’s the impact of the scandal this time? In this episode: Kristen Saloomey ( @KSaloomey ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sarí el-Khalili, and Zaina Badr, with Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé and our host Malik...
May 22, 2024•19 min•Ep. 883
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has been killed in a helicopter crash, along with the foreign minister and six others. Now, the government will have to carry out elections during a turbulent moment for Iran and the region. How will Raisi’s death play out? In this episode: Resul Serdar Atas ( @ResulSerdarAtas ), Senior International Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Maziar Motamedi ( @MotamediMaziar ), Al Jazeera Journalist For more: The Take: What will happen to Julian Assange if he is extradited...
May 21, 2024•16 min•Ep. 882
The Darien Gap is a dangerous stretch of jungle on a strip of land that connects North and South America. In recent years, stricter Central American border policies have driven hundreds of thousands of people to make this treacherous trek. The number of children among them has skyrocketed. We follow one family as they navigate the crossing. In this episode: John Holman ( @johnholman100 ), Al Jazeera English Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Fahrinis...
May 20, 2024•24 min•Ep. 881
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister is missing. Intense fighting and Israeli strikes continued in north Gaza.The White House has approved more weapons for Israel. The US military opened a pier off Gaza's coast to deliver aid and the International Court of Justice was asked to stop Israel's offensive in Rafah. Israeli politicians increased pressure It is day 226 of the war. ...
May 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 880
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 17, 2020. None of the dates or references from that time have been changed. A three-year undercover investigation into the world's most powerful gun lobby ended last year with an explosive report by Al Jazeera's investigative unit that revealed a link between the National Rifle Association and Australia's far right. Journalists from the unit walk us through how they got the story. In this episode: Peter Charley (...
May 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 879
From the resurrection of dead leaders, to cloned voices of politicians and Bollywood stars, political campaigns are shaking up India’s general election by heavily investing in AI technology. Could it be a blueprint for elections everywhere? In this episode: Nilesh Christopher, ( @nilchristopher ), Technology Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episo...
May 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 878
Now trending: the ‘digital guillotine.’ It’s a campaign known as Blockout 2024 to block celebrities on social media. Launched after the Met Gala in New York, it’s meant to hurt celebrities’ ad revenue. Will it have an impact? In this episode: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin ( @ASE ), Journalist Dr. Marcus Collins ( @marctothec ), Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Michigan Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan...
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 877
Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah treated patients at hospitals all throughout Gaza shortly after October 7. Last month, he was blocked from entering much of Europe to share what he saw. He has now won a legal battle challenging that travel ban. On the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, he explains his fight to share what he saw in Gaza. In this episode: Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah ( @GhassanAbuSitt1 ), Reconstructive Surgeon Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Sonia Bhagat with our host M...
May 15, 2024•15 min•Ep. 876
Protesters are calling it the ‘Russian law’ – a bill in Georgia’s parliament that, if passed, would label any organization with over 20 percent foreign funding as a foreign agent. The bill has sparked widespread protests. Supporters say it protects Georgian sovereignty. How will it impact whether this small former Soviet republic leans toward Russia or toward the EU? In this episode: Yulia Shapovalova ( @Yulisha ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Sol...
May 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 875
Tens of thousands of US citizens are among the 700,000 Jewish residents of illegal settlements in the Occupied West Bank. With settler violence against Palestinian residents surging since October 7, prompting sanctions and condemnation from more than a dozen countries, we look at the role of dual nationals. In this episode: Hind Hassan ( @HindHassanNews ), International Correspondent For more: Watch the People & Power film, " Israel’s Foreign Army " Episode credits: This episode was produced...
May 13, 2024•21 min•Ep. 874
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Palestinians in north and south Gaza were fleeing increased Israeli bombardment. The US stopped delivery of some munitions to Israel. Another mass grave has been uncovered. It is day 219 of the war. At least 35,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, Journalist in Gaza Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, ( @TareqAzzom ), Al Jazeera Corresp...
May 12, 2024•7 min•Ep. 873
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This originally aired on May 11, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. In November 2022, six months after Shireen Abu Akleh was killed, the FBI launched an investigation, but until now, it’s unclear where the probe stands. So what happened to that investigation, and will there ever be justice for Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing? In this episode: Ali Harb, ( @harbpeace ) Al Jazeera Journalist...
May 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 872
