Flooding sparks scrutiny of Libya's divided government
In Libya, deep fears are becoming a horrific reality as the death toll from the devastating floods there has spiked to more than 11,000. Thousands are still missing, submerged in the muddy mire or washed out to sea. Stephanie Sy reports.
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What led to Hunter Biden's indictment on firearms charges
S2023 E268 - 4m 48s
Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on gun charges, setting up a high-profile legal battle ahead of his father's reelection campaign. The indictment comes days after House Republicans opened an impeachment inquiry into the president and his family’s business dealings. A plea deal for Hunter Biden collapsed in federal court in July. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest developments with Devlin Barrett.
'Tyranny of the Minority' writers say democracy is at risk
S2023 E268 - 7m 25s
America’s democracy is in an uncharted and fragile place, according to two Harvard government professors. In their new book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt say politicians are welcoming anti-democratic extremists into their party ranks and part of the problem lies in the Constitution. Laura Barrón-López spoke with the writers about how the country got to this point.
New drone tech could help clear unexploded mines in Ukraine
S2023 E268 - 8m 28s
Among the horrors of war, landmines and unexploded ordnances linger and kill for years afterward. Ukraine is littered with landmines and bombs from both sides. Clearing those explosives is a massive and complicated task, but two young Americans are working on a technological advancement that could make it easier. Special correspondent Jack Hewson reports with the support of the Pulitzer Center.
Biographer Walter Isaacson on what motivates Elon Musk
S2023 E268 - 8m 36s
Elon Musk is one of the most famous people on the planet and one of the wealthiest. But Musk is also among the most controversial public figures because of his behavior, including the spread of misinformation, racist and sexist remarks and his political ideas. Now, the highly-anticipated biography of the tech mogul is on bookshelves. Amna Nawaz discussed the book with author Walter Isaacson.
Regional theaters fight to save historic art form
S2023 E268 - 8m 34s
Regional theater has been a glory of the American cultural scene for many decades, bringing great plays and musicals to audiences in cities all across the country. But the pandemic and a host of other societal shifts have led to cutbacks, cancellations and closures of theaters. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
What led to the rat boom and how cities are responding
S2023 E268 - 5m 4s
Rats, the furry nuisance that once was a sometimes issue, have become a bigger problem over the pandemic years. Courtney Norris and Dorothy Hastings explore what led to the rise in the rat population.
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