Episodes

  • Something is Missing from London: Children

    Something is Missing from London: Children
    Sep 27 2024
    The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it's a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the problem.

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  • Jordan's Unique Position in a Region at War

    Jordan's Unique Position in a Region at War
    Sep 26 2024
    The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza approaches the one year mark. Violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to escalate. And there are fears that Iran will get deeply involved with these conflicts. In a volatile moment in the region, Jordan balances a unique set of relationships with all these countries. We hear from Ayman Safadi, who is Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, about what he thinks it will take to end the conflicts.

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    8 mins
  • What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine

    What the U.S. Military is Learning from the Drone War in Ukraine
    Sep 25 2024
    As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is keeping a close eye on how drones are changing the conflict. They are used by both Russia and Ukraine to watch troop movements, identify targets and drop bombs. We go to the woods of Louisiana to see what lessons the U.S. Army is incorporating into its training and understand what it might mean for future wars.

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    9 mins
  • How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?

    How Do Russians Really Feel About the War in Ukraine?
    Sep 24 2024
    In Russia, polls consistently show support for the war in Ukraine somewhere around 70%. But a recent independent study of Russians' opinions indicates the picture is more complex. We hear more from our correspondent in Moscow.

    And in Ukraine, couples who are separated by the war can now propose and get married online over an app. The service is so popular there is a months-long wait for virtual ceremonies.

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    7 mins
  • Israel Moves Closer to All-Out War With Hezbollah in Lebanon

    Israel Moves Closer to All-Out War With Hezbollah in Lebanon
    Sep 23 2024
    Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill over 350 and injure more than 1,000. The attacks were mostly in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah militants have been trading fire across the border with Israel since the war in Gaza began. Our correspondent is there in the south of Lebanon where civilians are fleeing the attacks any way they can.

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    4 mins
  • Israel's Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Continue

    Israel's Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Continue
    Sep 20 2024
    A building in a residential neighborhood in Beirut was struck by Israel, killing a senior commander with the militant group Hezbollah and ten other fighters, according to the Israeli military. It was the deadliest attack in Beirut in nearly two decades and it comes in the same week Hezbollah militants were targeted by Israel with thousands of exploding pagers and radios. We go to the scene of the strike in Beirut.

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    5 mins
  • Retiring Later in China; Getting a Driver's License in Mexico

    Retiring Later in China; Getting a Driver's License in Mexico
    Sep 19 2024
    In China the government is raising the official retirement age to combat a rapidly shrinking workforce. We hear reaction from Chinese workers. And life in Mexico City presents many challenges for people there. But getting a driving license isn't one of them.

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  • What is School Like for Children in War Zones?

    What is School Like for Children in War Zones?
    Sep 18 2024
    Life is uncertain for children in war zones. There, school can be a source of stability or just another thing that war obliterates. We hear reports on what school is like in three of the world's most active war zones: Sudan, Gaza and Ukraine.

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    8 mins