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Dec 11, 2023 • 10min
A Power Shift In Poland; French Singer Edith Piaf and AI
Edith Piaf, iconic French singer, is the guest in this podcast. They discuss a historic power shift in Poland, living abroad, and the use of AI to recreate Piaf's voice and image in a biopic.
Dec 8, 2023 • 4min
Can the UK Send Undocumented Migrants to Rwanda?
British government's controversial plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda; challenges to the execution due to legal issues and political pressures faced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Dec 7, 2023 • 11min
A second frontline: fighting on the border between Israel and Lebanon
The podcast explores the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in the border between Israel and Lebanon. It features interviews with residents from both sides, discussing the damage caused by the conflict, the constant fear and surveillance, and the impact of the conflict in Gaza on the town in South Lebanon.
Dec 6, 2023 • 8min
Ukraine prepares for winter attacks on infrastructure
Ukraine prepares for winter attacks on infrastructure, focusing on their efforts to strengthen the power grid and provide essential services like heating and connectivity to its citizens. The vulnerability of the power grid and the need for new power generation sources are also discussed.
Dec 5, 2023 • 6min
The oil-rich country hosting this year's international climate summit
The podcast discusses the tension of an oil-rich country hosting a climate summit, including challenges of cutting fossil fuels, controversies over the summit leader, and frustrations of climate activists and protesters.
Dec 4, 2023 • 9min
Will Venezuela invade Guyana? And counselling Ukrainian children traumatized by war
The podcast discusses the recent referendum in Venezuela to annex parts of Guyana, analyzing the historical context and potential outcomes. It also highlights the challenges faced by Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela's presidential election due to low voter turnout. Additionally, the podcast explores a rehabilitation camp in Ukraine that assists traumatized children affected by war, sharing the story of young boy Nazar and the counseling efforts of project Liberty.
Dec 1, 2023 • 8min
The Israel-Hamas cease-fire ends and fighting resumes
Hamas resumes rocket attacks, Israel resumes airstrikes. Gaza's hospitals struggle to resupply during cease-fire. Tensions in Tel Aviv and Antony Blinken's visit to the region highlighted. Gaza's hospitals face dire conditions and plea for true ceasefire.
Nov 30, 2023 • 9min
War fatigue in Russia
Manifesto from families of Russian troops reveals war fatigue and faltering support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Venezuela experiences oil spills and environmental damage due to neglected infrastructure. Challenges and volunteer efforts in Venezuela's oil industry. Environmental cleanup and gratitude in Santa Rosa.
Nov 29, 2023 • 13min
What it's like on the ground in Gaza from an Israeli and a Palestinian
Israeli and Palestinian perspectives on life in Gaza during war include a reservist describing his role in supporting combat soldiers and a mother's struggle to protect her children from constant fear, bombings, and destruction. The podcast highlights the urgent need for global journalism and assistance for the people in Gaza.
Nov 28, 2023 • 15min
Danger for Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order; family of released hostage
Abigail Edan, the first American freed from Hamas captivity, is discussed in this episode. The podcast explores the danger faced by Gazans who followed Israel's evacuation order, only to experience heavy bombardment and distressing scenes in the south. The dire conditions and continuous airstrikes in supposedly safer areas of Gaza are highlighted, along with a call to support NPR's coverage of the Israel Hamas war.
