Deborah Amos, former NPR international correspondent and Ferris Professor at Princeton, dives into pressing global issues. She discusses Trump's virtual address at Davos right after his inauguration. The conversation shifts to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and its implications in Gaza. Amos highlights the challenging electoral landscape in Belarus and rising authoritarianism in Eastern Europe. The episode also tackles TikTok's turbulent legal status in the U.S., and the ongoing debates about data privacy and national security.

Deborah Amos, a journalism professor and former NPR international correspondent, shares her summer reading recommendations alongside hosts Robert McMahon and Carla Anne Robbins. They discuss impactful books like Jayne Anne Phillips' 'Night Watch' and the climate-focused 'H Is for Hope.' The conversation delves into the historical narratives behind each pick, such as personal stories from Palestinian experiences and the origins of America’s Iraq invasion. They also touch on essential topics like journalism's evolution amid global conflicts, plus a list of must-see films about media ethics.