As famine looms in Sudan, the people fill gap left by the world

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The children Gaza lost

A UN inquiry has documented the scale of child deaths in Gaza since October 2023. It lays out mass killings, destroyed hospitals, and blocked aid, even accusing Israel of war crimes and possible genocidal acts. What does accountability look like now? In this episode: Chris Sidoti ...  Show more

Who’s being left out of the World Cup?

The excitement of the World Cup has arrived in North America. But behind it have been stories of fans being denied visas, players being searched by sniffer dogs, and Iran’s team being forced to base itself outside the US. What happens when a global tournament collides with US Pre ...  Show more

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