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Apr 27, 2023 • 12min

Chile arms up and India’s holy city of death

In today's episode, why Chileans are stocking up on armored vehicles and guns. The latest on the cat-and-mouse game between Disney and Florida's Governor DeSantis. And journey to the banks of India's Ganges River, where the elderly are choosing to break the cycle of death and rebirth rather than head into a nursing home.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 26, 2023 • 12min

The conflict Russia doesn't want

Tensions escalate between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, with Moscow watching on warily. The U.S. Supreme Court prepares for landmark rulings over affirmative action that could reshape the college admissions process. And a Republican AI-generated attack ad raises concerns about use of the technology in politics and beyond.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 25, 2023 • 12min

Exit Tucker Carlson, enter advertisers?

Tucker Carlson's incendiary style made his show the top-rated cable news program in America. So will his replacement be any different? Joe Biden won't miss the conservative Fox host during the 2024 campaign - but a new poll shows the president is going to have to convince voters age is just a number. And as the end of the Black Sea grain deal approaches, are we headed to a new food crisis?'Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2023 • 12min

Could the 'end of oil' bring peace to Yemen?

As a post-oil era approaches, pragmatism is helping to reshape relations in the Middle East. Could Yemen be a benefactor? Join us in the Arizona clinic on the frontlines of the Fentanyl epidemic where the patients are newborn babies. Plus all the news from Sudan, undiplomatic comments in Paris and a starvation cult in Kenya.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2023 • 12min

Above the Arctic Circle at climate change's Ground Zero

On Earth Day, we travel high above the Arctic Circle where the planet is warming at record temperatures. The war in Ukraine complicates the Arctic's future with a diplomatic freeze. The Republican backlash over ESG investing heats up.And the life-changing implications of genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 21, 2023 • 12min

Iowa evangelicals, SpaceX and music's AI Oasis

Why the cheers after SpaceX’s Starship explodes? The answer lies in four minutes of data. Can Donald Trump keep his hold on the evangelical vote? Ryan Reynolds gears up for a fairy-tale ending in Wrexham. Plus, the “lost” Oasis album created by A.I.Help us improve the Reuters World News podcast by taking this short survey.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 20, 2023 • 12min

Gay in Uganda: A life or death situation

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni must this week either sign, veto, or send back to parliament one of the world’s toughest anti-gay bills. Whatever he decides, life for the country’s LGBTQ community is a dangerous endeavor. A corruption scandal at FC Barcelona and the war of words over Spain’s fascist past. Abortion activists and doctors look for alternatives as the Supreme Court considers the future of abortion pill Mifepristone.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 19, 2023 • 12min

Fox digs deep to avoid court and Tesla’s China challenge

A pricey, 11th hour settlement saves Rupert Murdoch from taking the stand but is it the end of Fox News’ troubles? As the Shanghai auto show gets underway we look at why Tesla has ended up in the slow lane in China. Plus, the messy battle between Ron DeSantis and Disney is set to get…messier.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising*This podcast was republished to remove an incorrect company name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 18, 2023 • 12min

McCarthy’s budget pitch, Kansas City’s doorstep shooting and India’s migrant millions

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy takes his debt ceiling plan to Wall Street. But will Republicans rally to his plan? A Black teenager is shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Kansas City. China bounces back from zero-COVID with consumers in a cost-conscious mood. We take you to Delaware for Day 1 of the Fox News defamation trial and to Mumbai, where India’s migrant millions compete for jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2023 • 12min

Stranded in Sudan: a deadly struggle for power

Fighting on the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum as rival military factions battle for control, raising the specter of civil war. We speak to an eyewitness on the ground. Hungary and Poland shut their doors to Ukrainian grain, raising the stakes for global consumers. And Fox’s defamation trial is delayed for last-minute settlement talks.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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