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We're no longer publishing new episodes of this podcast, but check out NPR's podcast State of the World, where you can still get today's most compelling and consequential stories from around the world every weekday afternoon.
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MAY 2, 2024
Examining the obstacles to securing a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with strategic diplomacy expert Mickey Bergman about the different approaches Israel and Hamas take toward negotiating a hostage swap and cease-fire.
5 MIN
FEB 29, 2024
A growing number of gamers are LGBTQ+, so why is representation still lacking?
While nearly 20% of American gamers identify as LGBTQ+, according to a study from GLAAD and Nielsen, less than 2% of all games include LGBTQ+ characters or storylines.
3 MIN
FEB 21, 2024
Why a disqualified Russian candidate remains a critic of Putin
When asked whether his political activities put him in danger, Boris Nadezhdin quoted a proverb, "If you are afraid of wolves, you should not go to the forest."
5 MIN
FEB 8, 2024
Taken by Russia, then rescued, young Ukrainians speak out
The charity Save Ukraine brought young Ukrainians to Washington D.C. to tell Congress about being abducted by Russia.
7 MIN
JAN 18, 2024
One-of-a-kind West Bank factory ships the colors of Palestinian resilience worldwide
A wave of international orders, fueled by social media support, has all the machines running at an old-school, family-owned keffiyeh factory.
3 MIN
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