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COVID-19: How much can Italy endure?
March 24, 2020

Over the weekend, Italy's death toll from COVID-19 passed 5,000. That’s the highest of any country - including China - since the global pandemic began. We spoke to Seema Gupta, an independent journalist based in Rome,

COVID-19: How pandemic is impacting U.S. elections
March 19, 2020

Under the shadow of a growing pandemic, three U.S. states held presidential primaries on Tuesday. But are in-person primaries are safe during the outbreak? And how have the politics of the election been transformed?

COVID-19: Who should we trust?
March 17, 2020

COVID-19 has affected our work, travel, social life, financial security, and ability to plan for the future. But how can we break past conflicting messages from science, media and political leaders? Joining us to talk about information,

COVID-19: Is it time for you to self-quarantine?
March 13, 2020

With COVID-19 now a global pandemic, people around the world have been told to self-quarantine to reduce the spread of the virus. But how do you decide if it’s necessary for you, or your family? To help us look at questions around when - and how - to s...

COVID-19: Navigating the risks of traveling and crowds
March 11, 2020

COVID-19 is now a global pandemic. Is it time to cancel your vacation and stay at home? To help navigate the risks of traveling and large crowds, is epidemiologist and public health expert Dr. Eric Feigel-Ding.

COVID-19: When and how to get tested for the virus
March 11, 2020

Are you having symptoms, but not sure what to do next? To help us understand when and how to be tested for COVID-19., we’re joined by epidemiologist and public health expert Dr. Eric Feigel-Ding.

Why India’s religious violence is on the rise
March 05, 2020

After months of protests over a controversial citizenship law, India is now dealing with some of its worst religious violence in decades. Are the recent policies and rhetoric of President Narendra Modi's government - which many call “nationalistic” - f...

Can Afghanistan ever find peace with the Taliban?
March 03, 2020

On Saturday, the U.S. and Afghanistan’s Taliban signed a peace deal. Less than 72 hours later, a bombing attack at a football game in Khost province has raised doubts it can last. Is there any hope? To discuss the reality of making peace with the Talib...

Why the Philippines want the U.S. military to leave
February 28, 2020

The Philippines has officially ended the VFA, which allows U.S. troops in the country for joint exercises and training. How will this affect regional balance of power moving forward? With us to discuss the Philippines decision is Brian Becker,

Iran hardliners gain power as distrust and coronavirus spread
February 25, 2020

Between voter apathy, boycotts, and fears of Coronavirus - turnout for Iran's parliamentary elections was the lowest since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979. With us to talk about disillusionment among Iran's voters is Ghanbar Naderi.