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A third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the food industry, largely from meat, dairy and eggs. The international Plant Based Treaty aims to combat this by advocating for a vegan diet as a key solution to climate change. Backed by cities, universities, Nobel laureates and thousands of individuals, it seeks to align global efforts with the Paris Agreement.

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Afghans who fled decades ago are now being forced back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as Iran, Pakistan, or the US turn their backs on them. With refugees who were once promised safety now being deported into crisis, why are these countries choosing to abandon them, and what does this reveal about the state of asylum worldwide?

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• Obaidullah Baheer (@ObaidullaBaheer), Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghan...

As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian American in the occupied West Bank. Israeli soldiers continued shooting Palestinians in Gaza as they tried to obtain basic supplies.

It is day 646 of the war in Gaza, where at least 57,882 Palestinians have been killed. 

In this episode:

• Nour Odeh, (@nour...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 12, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Mexico City’s residents are approaching a “day zero” where the government will no longer be able to provide them water. A city that was once built on water is now nearly dried up. How did this happen and what is being done to fix it? 

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to strip away citizenship from some naturalized citizens, including billionaire Elon Musk and New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. In a country where more than 25 million people are naturalized citizens, who is really at risk?

In this episode:

• Heba Gowayed (@hebagowayed), professor of sociology, CUNY Hunter College and Graduate Center

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The UK has outlawed Palestine Action, grouping it with ISIL and al-Qaeda. Supporters of the group now risk up to 14 years in prison, and arrests of protesters opposed to the listing have already begun. What does the decision reveal about the UK’s approach to protest and civil disobedience, and how might it reshape the wider Palestine solidarity movement?

In this episode:

• Hil Aked, (@hil_aked), Author and Organizer

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Coral reefs are dying at a record speed, putting a backbone of global food chains at critical risk. More than 80 percent of coral reefs are now hit by mass bleaching. Reefs feed millions, protect coasts and shape economies. What happens when they vanish – and is the world doing enough to stop it?

In this episode:

• Heather Starck (@HeatherStarck), Executive Director, Coral Reef Alliance 

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Could Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s third trip to the United States during President Donald Trump's administration mean a ceasefire in Gaza is close at hand? As Netanyahu lands in Washington, DC, for a week of discussions on topics such as Gaza and Iran, what pressures is he facing at home?

In this episode:

• Daniel Levy, President of the US/Middle East Project, former Israeli negotiator

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When AI data centers come to town, companies promise jobs and opportunity. In one drought-stricken community in Brazil, residents are weighing the choices. How do communities balance the economic boost and environmental cost of hosting water-reliant data centers?

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• Laís Martins (‪@laismartins.com‬), Investigative Journalist

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Ceasefire negotiations continued between Israel and Hamas as Israel's attacks on Gaza continued. US contractors said live ammunition had been used against Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza. Israel continued attacks in Lebanon, including a drone strike on a car near Beirut.

It is day 639 of the war in Ga...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Never-before-seen footage. A trove of long-forgotten 35mm reels. An archive of the Algerian Independence War. It’s all the work of Yugoslavian Stevan Labudović, the cameraman for Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. The work was part of a war effort t...

A year after a deadly crackdown, Kenya’s streets are alive with protests again, this time after a blogger died in police custody and officers shot a demonstrator at close range. As outrage grows, so do calls for accountability. Why does police brutality persist in Kenya, and how do officers continue to evade justice?

In this episode:

• Irũngũ Houghton (@irunguhoughton), Executive Director, Amnesty Intern...

Are AI chatbots dulling our brains? A new MIT study suggests critical thinking skills are at risk from tools like ChatGPT. What does the science say happens to brains that rely on AI? And how can you use AI tools while protecting your ability to think for yourself?

In this episode:

• Celia Ford (@cogcelia), Science Journalist and Neuroscientist

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The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) involving a long history with neighboring Rwanda has created one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. With a United States-brokered agreement between the DRC and Rwanda to end the war, will there be peace?

In this episode:

• Kambale Musavuli (@kambale), Analyst, Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa

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The US Supreme Court has reshaped birthright citizenship – and the judiciary itself. US President Donald Trump is claiming victory after last week’s Supreme Court ruling that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions. Has the ruling reshaped the power of the presidency?

In this episode:

• Leon Fresco (@FrescoLeon), immigration attorney

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Israel’s bombs have stopped, but grief and fear linger in Iran. As families search the rubble for loved ones, authorities are intensifying crackdowns, branding activists and minorities as Israeli agents. How can Iranians rebuild under tighter repression?

In this episode: 

• Alex Shams (@alexshams_), Editor-in-Chief of Ajam Media Collective 

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Iran and Israel reach a ceasefire. Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza. An investigation reveals Israeli soldiers ordered to shoot at aid seekers. It is day 632 of the war in Gaza, where at least 56,412 Palestinians have been killed. 

In this episode:

• Phil Lavelle, (@phillavelle), Al Jazeer...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 31, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

As internet connections gradually come back online in Bangladesh after deadly protests sparked a shutdown, we hear what students experienced and why they say the protests are not over.

In this episode: 

• Nazifa Zahnat, student protester
• Prapti Taposhi...

Thirty-three years old, socialist, Muslim – and now, the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. Zohran Mamdani was barely known a few months ago. Today, he may be the most popular political voice of a generation. How did he get here – and could he be here to stay?

In this episode:

• Max Rivlin-Nadler (@MaxRivlinNadler), Co-owner and Reporter at Hell Gate NYC

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