

Warring Narratives Around UNRWA. Plus, Media Bets on Sports Gambling
9 snips Apr 5, 2024
Mehul Srivastava, a Financial Times correspondent, and Chris Van Hollen, US Senator from Maryland, delve into how conflicting media narratives are endangering UNRWA’s operations amidst the Gaza crisis. Lex Takkenberg, a humanitarian law expert, provides a historical lens on UNRWA's journey. The discussion also shifts to the evolving relationship between sports media and gambling, featuring insights from scholars and reporters on the impact of betting on journalism and how it alters the fabric of sports coverage.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Passion for Exploration and a Call to Action
02:23 • 2min
Humanitarian Crisis and Controversy Surrounding UNRWA
04:06 • 14min
Navigating Complex Narratives: UNRWA and Sports Gambling in Media
18:14 • 2min
UNRWA: Controversies and Context
20:11 • 5min
The Role and Controversies of UNRWA
25:11 • 10min
Crisis and Conflict: From Starvation to Sports Betting
34:49 • 6min
The Intersection of Sports Journalism and Betting Lines
40:25 • 7min
The Evolution of Sports Betting in America
47:32 • 10min