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What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case

Dec 4, 2024

A political storm brews in South Korea as President Yoon Seok-yeol faces impeachment amid martial law declarations. Protests erupt, questioning the balance between military action and democracy. Meanwhile, families in Tennessee grapple with restrictive laws affecting transgender youth, as a landmark Supreme Court case looms. The discussion also dives into the mismanagement of conservation funds for pandas, spotlighting concerns over the actual impact of financial strategies on wildlife protection.

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South Korea's President Yoon Seok-youl's brief martial law declaration has triggered significant political unrest and calls for impeachment.

The podcast highlights the critical challenges faced by families of transgender children under restrictive state policies in Tennessee.

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Intro

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Political Turmoil and Impeachment Crisis in South Korea

2min

Political Turmoil and Transgender Rights: A Dual Crisis

2min

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Trans Rights and Political Shifts

4min

Mismanagement of Conservation Funds: The Panda Case

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Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent.

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On Today’s Episode:

South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment Motion, by John Yoon, Victoria Kim, Minho Kim and Choe Sang-Hun

For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices, by Emily Cochrane

California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called, by Jill Cowan

Trump’s Pick to Lead D.E.A. Withdraws, Citing ‘Gravity’ of Job, by Alan Feuer

Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees, by Maggie Haberman, Charlie Savage and Jonathan Swan

U.S. Zoos Gave a Fortune to Protect Pandas. That’s Not How China Spent It, by Mara Hvistendahl