Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Never-before-seen footage. A trove of long-forgotten 35mm reels. An archive of the Algerian Independence War. It’s all the work of Yugoslavian Stevan Labudović, the cameraman for Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. The work was part of a war effort to counter French propaganda, a gesture of solidarity in the fight again...
Jul 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1292
A year after a deadly crackdown, Kenya’s streets are alive with protests again, this time after a blogger died in police custody and officers shot a demonstrator at close range. As outrage grows, so do calls for accountability. Why does police brutality persist in Kenya, and how do officers continue to evade justice? In this episode: Irũngũ Houghton ( @irunguhoughton ), Executive Director, Amnesty International Kenya Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K Li, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Wal...
Jul 04, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1291
Are AI chatbots dulling our brains? A new MIT study suggests critical thinking skills are at risk from tools like ChatGPT. What does the science say happens to brains that rely on AI? And how can you use AI tools while protecting your ability to think for yourself? In this episode: Celia Ford ( @cogcelia ), Science Journalist and Neuroscientist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker, with Marcos Bartolomé, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Mela...
Jul 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1290
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) involving a long history with neighboring Rwanda has created one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. With a United States-brokered agreement between the DRC and Rwanda to end the war, will there be peace? In this episode: Kambale Musavuli ( @kambale ), Analyst, Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline,...
Jul 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1289
The US Supreme Court has reshaped birthright citizenship – and the judiciary itself. US President Donald Trump is claiming victory after last week’s Supreme Court ruling that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions. Has the ruling reshaped the power of the presidency? In this episode: Leon Fresco ( @FrescoLeon ), immigration attorney Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Ashish Malhotra and Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa...
Jul 01, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1288
Israel’s bombs have stopped, but grief and fear linger in Iran. As families search the rubble for loved ones, authorities are intensifying crackdowns, branding activists and minorities as Israeli agents. How can Iranians rebuild under tighter repression? In this episode: Alex Shams ( @alexshams_ ), Editor-in-Chief of Ajam Media Collective Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarrete, and guest host, ...
Jun 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1287
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Iran and Israel reach a ceasefire. Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza. An investigation reveals Israeli soldiers ordered to shoot at aid seekers. It is day 632 of the war in Gaza, where at least 56,412 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Phil Lavelle, (@phillavelle), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Osama Bin Javid...
Jun 29, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1286
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 31, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. As internet connections gradually come back online in Bangladesh after deadly protests sparked a shutdown, we hear what students experienced and why they say the protests are not over. In this episode: Nazifa Zahnat, student protester Prapti Taposhi, student protester Tasneem, student protester Episode credits: This episode...
Jun 28, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1285
Thirty-three years old, socialist, Muslim – and now, the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. Zohran Mamdani was barely known a few months ago. Today, he may be the most popular political voice of a generation. How did he get here – and could he be here to stay? In this episode: Max Rivlin-Nadler ( @MaxRivlinNadler ), Co-owner and Reporter at Hell Gate NYC Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline,...
Jun 27, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1284
As global attention turned to Israel and Iran, violence against Palestinians continued. In Gaza, people are still being bombed and starved. What does this moment reveal about who gets protected, and who is forgotten? In this episode: Diana Buttu, ( @dianabuttu ), Human rights lawyer and analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarrete, Melanie Marich, Remas Alhawari, Khaled Sol...
Jun 26, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1283
After bombing Iran, US President Donald Trump tried to turn down the temperature in the Middle East with a ceasefire declaration on Truth Social. The all-caps announcement fell flat as both continued striking. How long can a truce hold when each side insists the other broke it first? In this episode: Alex Gatopoulos ( @AlexGatopoulos ), Al Jazeera English Defense Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, M...
Jun 25, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1282
Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation’s attacks will also “liberate” Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What does liberation mean to Iranians as the US and Israel call for regime change? In this episode: Hamid Dabashi ( @dabashihamid ), Professor, Columbia University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li,...
Jun 23, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1281
The US has bombed nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Meanwhile in Washington, political parties are divided about President Donald Trump’s decision to strike. What could be next in what many fear to be a regional war? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed, ( @AkbarSAhmed ), HuffPost Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, and Chloe K. Li, with Remas Alhawari and our guest host, Natasha Del Toro. It was...
Jun 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1280
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: US strikes Iran. Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released. Israel continues to kill Palestinian aid seekers. It is day 625 of the war in Gaza, where at least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Reporter Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Journalist Phil Lavelle (ph...
Jun 22, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1279
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 30, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Weeks after Boeing came under fire for a near-catastrophic incident aboard one of its planes, Alaska Airlines 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing when part of its wall blew off mid-flight. It’s not the first time a 737 Max has had problems. So what’s being done? In this episode: Alex Macheras ( @AlexInAir ), Avi...
Jun 21, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1278
How did MAGA become Trump’s biggest opponent of a US strike on Iran? The Republican base is split over Trump’s rhetoric about getting involved in another foreign war. Conservative stalwarts like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon are pushing back. Could a US strike on Iran be a blow against Trump at home? In this episode: Ali Harb ( @HarbPeace) , Al Jazeera journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Maria...
Jun 19, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1277
A 15-year-old pulls the trigger on a presidential candidate in Bogota, and Colombia’s ghost of political violence suddenly feels very present. Is the latest episode of political violence a sign that Colombia's peace process has failed, and can it promise fair elections in 2026? In this episode: Juanita Goebertus Estrada ( @JuanitaGoe ), Human Rights Watch Americas division director Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat and Haleema Shah with Phillip Lanos, S...
Jun 19, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1276
US President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against immigration raids. It’s been widely considered to be an illegal deployment. Meanwhile, hotlines to support service members have been seeing an uptick in complaints and questions. What happens when those in uniform are ordered to confront the very people they swore to protect? In this episode: Steve Woolford, Counselor with the GI Rights Hotline Episode credits: This episode was produced by Am...
Jun 18, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1275
After Israel’s strikes on Iranian cities, Iran launches a wave of retaliatory attacks. With mass evacuations under way in Tehran, the government struggles to control the growing panic. What does this mean for Iran’s future, and how is the leadership reshaping the narrative? In this episode: Narges Bajoghli ( nargesbajoghli ), professor of Middle East Studies Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Haleema Shah, with Sonia Bhagat, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khand...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1274
What does it mean to be the “other”? Viet Thanh Nguyen, a South Vietnamese-born American writer links his personal story to US actions abroad and at home, discussing ICE raids, protests, and the war on Gaza, showing how these issues are deeply connected. In this episode: Viet Thanh Nguyen ( @viet.thanh.nguyen.writer) , Author, “To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other” Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline,...
Jun 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1273
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel attacks Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran. Palestinians continue to be attacked and killed at aid sites across Gaza. Five Western countries announce sanctions on two Israeli ministers. It is day 618 of the war on Gaza where at least 55,362 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Caley Callahan, Al Jazeera Journalist Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Reporter Tareq Abu Azzou...
Jun 15, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1272
After Israel launched strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities, Iran responded with its own firepower. What is behind this dramatic escalation, and what will it mean for the region and beyond? In this episode: Dorsa Jabbari ( @DorsaJabbari ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Amy Walters, and Tamara Khandaker with Catherine Nouhan, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Mariana Navarette, Haleema Shah, and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edit...
Jun 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1271
AI chatbots can reduce anxiety and depression, according to recent research. As chatbot therapy goes mainstream, can it replace a real therapeutic relationship? In this episode: Michael Alcée ( @mike_drop_1 ), Clinical Psychologist and Author Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Chloe K Li, with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarrete, Remas Alhawari, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Joe Plourde...
Jun 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1270
Los Angeles has become a military zone. As citywide protests erupted following ICE raids on local immigrant communities, United States President Donald Trump sent federal forces into the city for the first time in decades. How is this show of force turning immigration raids into a national flashpoint? In this episode: Abraham Marquez, ( @abemarquez3 ) Investigative Journalist, The Southlander Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker, with ...
Jun 12, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1269
The seizure of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters has not deterred other aid convoys from heading towards Gaza. Palestinian-American writer Ahmad Ibsais explains how humanitarian aid has become a politically charged weapon of war. In this episode: Ahmad Ibsais, Writer of State of Siege Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K Li, Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Sari El Khalili, Mariana Navarette, Kisaa Zehra, and our host, M...
Jun 11, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1268
Barcelona’s Sónar Festival, a major music and technology event, is seeing artist withdrawals after revelations about its parent company, Superstruct. The live events giant is backed by the investment firm KKR, linked to Israeli weapons makers and illegal West Bank settlements, prompting a growing boycott. In this episode: Dania Shihab, Artist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker, with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Maria...
Jun 10, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1267
Smog once choked Paris streets. Now, cleaner air, grassroots pressure and a bold city agenda are reshaping how the city breathes and moves. From bottom-up activism to political pushback, Paris’s transformation reveals a success story in the fight to reclaim public space. In this episode: Natacha Butler (@ natachabut ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Daniel Grajales, Member of Paris en Selle Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sarí el-Khalili, with Kylene Kiang, Phillip L...
Jun 09, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1266
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Dozens of Palestinians killed across Gaza during the Eid weekend. Israel admits to arming armed gangs in Gaza. Lebanon once again attacked by Israeli forces. It is day 611 of the war in Gaza. At least 54,772 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim Al-Khalili, (@hemaalkhalili1), Al Jazeera Journalist Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Senior Corresponden...
Jun 08, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1265
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 14th, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him over his brief martial law declaration, but he remains holed up in his fortified residence, backed by supporters waving US flags and “Stop the Steal” banners. What lies ...
Jun 07, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1264
From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, US wars left not freedom but ruin. In a recent book, co-authors Noam Chomsky and Nathan Robinson expose how American elites sell violence as virtue, using the myth of democracy to justify endless war. In this episode: Nathan Robinson ( @NathanJRobinson ), Co-Author of The Myth of American Idealism Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Haleema Shah, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manny Panaretos, Mariana Navarrete, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehr...
Jun 06, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1263
