Episodes
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December 9, 2021
S2021 E4116 - 55m 57s
"The World Uyghur Congress" laid out detail and evidence to support its claims that Beijing is deliberately attempting to reduce the Uyghur population. China denies any abuse is happening against the Uyghurs. Relations with China are a top priority for the new German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Moderna co-founder, Dr. Noubar Afeyan is at the forefront of research in the fight against COVID-19.
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December 8, 2021
S2021 E4115 - 55m 30s
Katie Roiphe and Charles Fried discuss an upcoming democracy summit in the United States. Glacier Kwong, a columnist who has been exiled from China, discusses the detainment of journalists. Bloomberg writer Claire Suddath explains the facts and figures behind the childcare crisis in the U.S.
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December 7, 2021
S2021 E4114 - 55m 57s
President Biden warns President Putin not to invade Ukraine. Margaret Atwood's latest project takes a turn, with a focus on utopian ideals and how we might do better. In April, America reached a record 12-month high of 100,000 deaths by drug overdose. 200 protesters rallied outside the Department of Justice to demand prosecution of the Sackler family.
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December 6, 2021
S2021 E4113 - 55m 56s
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis explains why he's now mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all citizens of his country over 60 years old. Musicians Robert Plant and Alison Krauss discuss their new album "Raise the Roof." Director Megan Mylan reflects on her new documentary "Simple as Water" and the Syrian refugee crisis.
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December 2, 2021
S2021 E4111 - 55m 56s
Women's Tennis Association CEO Steve Simon discusses the organization's decision to suspend all tournaments in China. Mohammad Marandi weighs in on the Iran nuclear talks taking place in Vienna. NYT reporter Ronen Bergman discusses a new cyber-conflict between Israel and Iran. Screenwriter Tony Kushner explains how he adapted "West Side Story." Comedian Mo Amer discusses his new Netflix special.
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December 1, 2021
S2021 E4110 - 55m 41s
Credit for Omicron's early detection goes to a team of South African scientists. How effective are vaccines against Omicron? The gun manufacturing industry transformed from serving hobbyists and hunters to exerting a stranglehold on national politics. "The Dead Are Arising" sheds light on the legacy of Malcolm X. 30 endangered white rhinos were transferred as part of a conservation program.
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November 30, 2021
S2021 E4109 - 55m 25s
Sen. Chris Coons discusses the war in Ethiopia. Alan Leveritt and Julia Bacha discuss the new film "Boycott." Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Dr. Céline Gounder analyzes the latest news on the Omicron variant.
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November 29, 2021
S2021 E4108 - 55m 57s
W.H.O. says the Omicron variant poses a “very high” global risk. Representatives Elissa Slotkin and Nancy Mace were part of a bipartisan delegation that met with Taiwan’s president. "Writing With Fire" follows a fearless group of journalists from India’s most marginalized caste, the Dalits, and their fight to keep India’s only female-led news outlet operating.
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November 24, 2021
S2021 E4105 - 55m 55s
Fred Pleitgen gives an update on the situation at the Russia-Ukraine border. Linda Greenhouse discusses her new book "Justice on the Brink." Rep. Jackie Speier explains why she's leaving Congress. Producer Molly Smith Metzler and actor Anika Noni Rose discuss the hit Netflix series "Maid."
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November 25, 2021
S2021 E4106 - 55m 57s
Ken Burns discusses his new documentary “Muhammad Ali.” 7-time Grand Slam champion John McEnroe weighs in on this year’s tournament. Sports journalist Dave Zirin explains how football player Colin Kaepernick sparked an international social movement by kneeling during the national anthem.
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November 19, 2021
S2021 E4102 - 55m 56s
Economist Betsey Stevenson discusses the Build Back Better bill and rising inflation. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discusses how the job market is emerging from the pandemic and what it will take to fully recover. Journalist John Pomfret discusses his latest book "From Warsaw with Love." Sian-Pierre Regis and Rebecca Danigelis discuss the new film "Duty Free."
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November 18, 2021
S2021 E4101 - 55m 57s
Where is Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai? Pam Shriver & James Miles discuss her disappearance. Russian forces are massing on the eastern border of Ukraine, stoking fears of a potential military escalation. Nikki King has seen the opioid epidemic up close, and now heads national treatment programs for at-risk individuals. Actor John Cho reflects on his career and his latest project, "Cowboy Bebop."
Extras + Features
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How to Cut Through the Noise in Life
S2021 E3233 - 2m 54s
The events of the past year have sparked a conversation about bias and how it affects the decisions people make. But what if bias isn’t even the biggest flaw in human judgment? Daniel Kahneman argues that “noise” leads to errors of judgment and decision-making in virtually every field, from medicine to law to economic forecasting. The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist joins the show.
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“Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”
S2021 E3233 - 2m 55s
his conflict was just the latest chapter in the long running tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, but something about this time feels different, from the intercommunal violence to the reaction from Washington D.C. But has anything really changed? To discuss, journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi joins the show.
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Masks Worked, But Why Vaccinated People Don’t Need Them Now
S2021 E3233 - 17m 57s
Last week, the CDC stunned many people by announcing that fully vaccinated people could ditch their facemasks. It’s something that has left a lot of Americans feeling uneasy, but Dr. Monica Gandhi is on hand to reassure them that there’s no reason to panic. She explains all to Hari Sreenivasan.
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Palestinian Writer Describes Daily Life
S2021 E3233 - 2m 56s
Despite the declaration of a ceasefire, the day to day circumstances of Palestinians are left unchanged, the underlying causes of this conflict unaddressed. To reflect on what she believes is needed, Palestinian writer and researcher Mariam Barghouti joins the program.
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The Skies Over Israel and Gaza Are Quiet, For Now
S2021 E3233 - 2m 31s
For the first time in 11 days, the skies over Israel and Gaza are quiet. But on the ground, the big thorny issues remain – indeed, hours after the ceasefire took effect, we saw new clashes at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound. More than 200 people – mostly Palestinians – have been killed since fighting began last week, but both sides are claiming victory today. Now the world is holding its breath.
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Life For A Millennial In Gaza
S2021 E3232 - 2m 45s
We take a look at what life has really been like in Gaza during this crisis by speaking with 24 year old Sarah Al Ramlawi. She lives in Gaza City and leads workshops to help young people develop their own professional skills.
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Tension Over Jan 6. Riot Investigation
S2021 E3232 - 18m 6s
Former GOP Senator Jeff Flake says the “Big Lie” that Trump really won the election is eroding trust in American democracy.
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Possible Ceasefire Between Israel and Palestinian?
S2021 E3232 - 2m 47s
Today, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel is “prepared and ready to expand the campaign… as long as it’s needed.”
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Pakistani Foreign Minister Calls For An End to "Aggression"
S2021 E3232 - 2m 50s
The UN General Assembly gathered today to discuss this crisis, including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, who took to the podium to demand aid be allowed into Gaza and called for an end to “Israeli aggression.” The Foreign Minister joins the show from the U.N. to explain his position.
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Africa's Vaccine Problem
S2021 E3231 - 3m
Africa’s vaccine supply is in doubt after India’s Serum Institute – the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer – paused shipments until possibly October. What’s more, some African countries are discarding the vaccines they do have because the expiration date has passed. Dr. Ayoade Alakija is co-chair of the Africa Vaccine Delivery Alliance and joins the show to discuss what can be done.
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Schools Must Open This Fall Says Teachers Union Leader
S2021 E3231 - 16m 50s
School closures continue to impact millions of families, and the president of the American Federation of teachers is adamant that schools must fully reopen this fall. Randi Weingarten heads up the nation’s second largest teacher’s union, and speaks with Michel Martin about how she plans on making it happen.
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The Man Who Tracked Down the Titanic
S2021 E3231 - 3m
Robert Ballard is the world’s most famous oceanographer, known for tracking down the wrecks of the German battleship Bismarck, JFK’s PT-109 and most famously, the Titanic in 1985. Not content to be known only for discovering “that rusty old boat,” as his mother called it, Ballard is ready to launch new expeditions. He joins the show to discuss what's next.
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