October 25, 2025 • 40 mins
A look at gender equality, specifically the revolutionary walkout by Icelandic women 50 years ago, as documented in Pamela Hogan's film 'The Day Iceland Stood Still.' The show discusses the impact of women's strikes on society and includes an interview with Iceland's second female president, Hala Thomas Dottir. The episode also highlights the struggles of the Palestinian filmmakers behind the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land,' focusing on the challenges they face in distributing their film in the United States amid rising settler violence in the West Bank. Additionally, the program features a segment on the remarkable 92-year-old Italian sprinter Emma Zenga and her secrets to longevity. Finally, former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg shares insights from his tenure, including his interactions with global leaders and the complexities of maintaining the NATO alliance, particularly during Trump's presidency.
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