Paul Salopek

Paul Salopek, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Geographic fellow, discusses his extraordinary Out of Eden Walk, a 24,000-mile trek retracing humanity's early migration routes. He shares insights on maintaining a localized supply chain, why women make the best companions on long walks, and the challenges of crossing deserts. Salopek also reflects on the nuances of immersive journalism, documenting stories, and how this journey has reshaped his views on migration and community engagement, enriching both his culinary experiences and narrative techniques.

Paul Salopek, National Geographic explorer and long-distance walker, reflects on observing Ramadan and Eid during his Out of Eden Walk. Tibisay Seah, reporter on Venezuela, explores a rebound in Caracas housing amid political change. Aaron David Miller, former U.S. State Department Middle East analyst, examines U.S.-Israel strategic aims in the Iran war. Orla Berry, Europe correspondent, reports on EU leaders urging de-escalation and diplomatic strains.

Kunle Adibajo, investigator of African recruitment into Russian forces; Paul Salopek, National Geographic explorer reporting on melting permafrost; Ali Baez, Iran policy expert at the International Crisis Group. They discuss African fighters recruited to fight for Russia. They map Iran’s widening campaign across neighboring states and naval threats. They describe thawing permafrost driving landslides and geohazard risks.