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Dec 12, 2023 • 9min
What to know about a week of high-stakes abortion cases
This podcast discusses state-level abortion cases, including the Texas Supreme Court's blocking of a ruling. It also highlights the challenges faced by Palestinian journalists in Gaza and the importance of their work in conveying the real experiences of those affected by the war.

Dec 11, 2023 • 9min
Examining U.S. rhetoric and actions over the war in Gaza
US involvement in the war in Gaza and contradictory actions, disparities in medical research and healthcare, and Hayao Miyazaki's success and impact on American culture.

Dec 8, 2023 • 11min
Young activists on what they want from the climate summit
Children at the U.N. climate summit advocate for policies benefiting kids. Fox Sports previews the MLS Cup. In Conversation provides tips for ethical holiday shopping.

Dec 7, 2023 • 10min
Gaza gets even more dangerous for civilians
American-made weapons used in Israeli airstrikes killing civilians in Gaza. Confusion and anger due to Israel's new grid map of Gaza. NASA considering paying $1 billion to destroy International Space Station. President Biden reflects on finding solace in grief.

Dec 6, 2023 • 11min
New details of sexual violence in Hamas’s October 7 attack
New evidence of horrific sexual violence in Hamas attack on Israel. Fall in rate of black workers being promoted to management raises concerns about corporate diversity efforts. The weird and secretive world of creating new flavors of potato chips.

Dec 5, 2023 • 9min
The horror of babies left behind in a Gaza hospital
A nurse in Gaza shares a disturbing account of newborn babies left behind in a Gaza hospital during the war, resulting in their tragic deaths. The podcast also covers insights on the housing market and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast 'Wiser Than Me' where she interviews older women.

Dec 4, 2023 • 12min
These Ukrainian teens could help convict Putin on war crimes
Ukrainian teens, Escapees from Russia, potential witnesses of war crimes by Putin. Interviews with Ukrainian teenagers who narrowly escaped Russia, and their testimony could be used to prove Putin committed war crimes. Climate summit promises to tackle food's role in climate change. The Atlantic argues for making friends outside of your age group.

Dec 1, 2023 • 11min
Why Israel detains so many Palestinians
Fighting resumes between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on detained Palestinians. The lack of regulation in the cosmetics industry and its impact on marginalized communities. A children's movie inspires the name for a rare atmospheric phenomenon.

Nov 30, 2023 • 10min
Controversy over holding a climate summit in oil-rich UAE
Henry Kissinger's successes and controversies are discussed. The controversy around hosting a climate summit in oil-rich UAE is debated. Casey McIntyre's efforts to eliminate medical debt are explored. TV shows about second-chance romances are spotlighted.

Nov 29, 2023 • 9min
How Rosalynn Carter changed the mental-health conversation
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's impact on the mental health conversation, her fight against discrimination, and efforts to secure funding for initiatives. Supreme Court case potential impact on government agencies. Technology's influence on bowling.


