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Donald Trump speaks to supporters
May 25, 2020

COVID-19: Could politics and sports reignite the U.S. pandemic?

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U.S. President Trump is pressuring North Carolina’s governor to let Republicans host up to 50,000 people at their August convention. But do any mass gatherings risk reigniting the deadly pandemic? And what about sports? We were joined by Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UCSF.

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May 15, 2020

COVID-19: Fallout from U.S. attacks on China | Amb. Max Baucus

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As COVID-19 destabilizes the U.S., Donald Trump and allies continue to attack China. Where will these attacks lead? And what can parties do – in both countries – to avoid a permanent rift? We were joined by Max Baucus, a former U.S. ambassador to China under the Obama administration, and Senator from Montana.

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Line for food bank
May 13, 2020

COVID-19: Reality check on U.S. jobs and economy

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As workers and their families struggle with loss of income and uncertainty – U.S. policy makers scramble to find a way out of a downward economic spiral. But will efforts to re-open the economy cost further loss to livelihood – and lives? We were joined by John Quelch – Dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami.

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Have US attacks on China gone too far?
May 6, 2020

COVID-19: Have U.S. attacks on China gone too far?

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As the Trump administration faces criticism for lack of preparation and handling of the COVID-19 crisis – how far will it go in its attempts to blame China? What effect will these attacks have on global efforts to fight the pandemic? We’re joined by Martin Jacques, global affairs commentator, academic, and author of the book When China Rules the World.

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May 1, 2020

COVID-19: NYC doctor shares emotional toll of battling the virus

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As the coronavirus outbreak continues in New York City, how are front line medical workers handling the emotional toll? And how can they ensure safety – and dignity – for themselves and the patients they serve. We were joined by Dr Qanta Ahmed, a pulmonologist at New York University’s Langone Medical Center.

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April 29, 2020

COVID-19: Debunking the Wuhan lab conspiracy theory

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Scientists have rejected the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic started in a Wuhan lab. Then why is this conspiracy theory still being spread by right-wing media and politicians? We speak to The Gray Zone founder Max Blumenthal on the motivations – and dangers – of spreading misinformation about coronavirus.

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COVID-19: Migrant farmworkers are 'essential' but unprotected in U.S.
April 22, 2020

COVID-19: Migrant farmworkers ‘essential’ but unsafe in U.S.

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Migrant farmworkers are deemed ‘essential’ in the U.S. to keep the economy going – and food on the table. But conditions at farms create great risk for catching and spreading coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Trump administration wants to cut their pay. Leydy Rangel of United Farm Workers Foundation joins us to discuss the lack of safety – and justice – for America’s migrant farmers.

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April 17, 2020

COVID-19: How domestic violence has surged during lockdown

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As COVID-19 lockdowns continue, there are some for whom “sheltering in place” presents an immediate danger all its own… Those are the victims of domestic violence. We speak to Gemma Sunyer. She’s a coordinator at Ana Bella Foundation, an international support network run by survivors of domestic abuse based in Spain.

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April 10, 2020

COVID-19: Why are black Americans dying disproportionately?

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As COVID-19 spreads in the U.S., the death rate among African Americans is twice that of white citizens. What are the factors for this disparity? Are they biologic? Cultural? Economic? We speak to Joseph P. Williams, Senior Editor at U.S. News World Report, about the disturbing connection between race and health in America.

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COVID-19: WHY U.S. NURSES FEAR FOR THEIR LIVES
April 3, 2020

COVID-19: Why U.S. nurses fear for their lives

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S., shortages of basic safety supplies, such as masks and gowns, endangers the lives of nurses and other health professionals – as they attempt to heal the sick. We speak to Zenei Cortez, a registered nurse and co-president of National Nurses United, about the life threatening burden placed on U.S. health workers.

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Covid-19 treatment
March 31, 2020

COVID-19: Who lives and who dies? A harrowing decision for U.S. doctors

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As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates in the U.S., doctors are forced to make hard choices on who will receive life saving treatment – and who cannot be saved. To speak on the heavy burdens set upon U.S. health workers, we are joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, an Attending Physician at multiple emergency rooms in New York City.

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March 30, 2020

COVID-19: UnHoused podcaster warns homeless are at grave risk

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Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, many U.S. states are under a strict “shelter in place” order. But what does “shelter in place” mean to those without a home? Sharing a perspective directly from the homeless community is Theo Henderson – an activist and host of the podcast, “We the Unhoused.” Theo, himself, is also Unhoused.

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March 29, 2020

FIRST PERSON: An elderly man on disability shares coronavirus fears

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Mike is an elderly man living in a poor area of Washington, DC. Drug crime and gun violence are a regular problem for his neighborhood. At 63, he survives on government welfare, odd jobs, and panhandling. As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, Mike shares his fears about his health, his future, and the community.

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Italian nurse Elena Pagliarini passed out on her desk
March 24, 2020

COVID-19: How much can Italy endure?

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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, about the life or death struggles faced by the government, healthcare workers, and the public during this escalating crisis.

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Poll worker in Florida on Tuesday's primary.
March 19, 2020

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

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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? Joining us to discuss the effect COVID-19 is having on U.S. elections is Steve Chaggaris, an independent journalist and political analyst based in Washington, DC.

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March 17, 2020

COVID-19: Who should we trust?

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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, misinformation – and how to avoid panic – is risk and behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakrabourty.

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Chart tracking medical symptoms
March 13, 2020

COVID-19: Is it time for you to self-quarantine?

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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 self quarantine, we’re joined by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist based in Washington, D.C..

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Hindus carrying pickaxes and iron rods hurled rocks at Muslims
March 5, 2020

Why India’s religious violence is on the rise

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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” – fueling these attacks? With us to discuss the most recent violence in India is author and economic expert Salman Aneez Soz.

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Blood stains the ground
March 3, 2020

Can Afghanistan ever find peace with the Taliban?

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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 Taliban, we were joined by Tabish Forugh, a former official with the Afghan government, and a political analyst.

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March 2, 2020

Why the Philippines want the U.S. military to leave

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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, Executive Director for the ANSWER coalition based in Washington, D.C..

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February 26, 2020

How coronavirus is infecting the world economy

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With the world’s economy more interdependent than ever – how are governments and business leaders handling the crisis? And will we be prepared if the virus – and its economic effects – continue to spread? We speak to Arthur Dong, professor at Georgetown University’s School of Business in Washington, D.C. and advisor to U.S. firms operating in China.

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PODCAST - Iran elections
February 25, 2020

Iran hardliners gain power as coronavirus spreads

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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. He’s an Iranian journalist and political commentator in Tehran.

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Refugee child in van leaving Idlib
February 21, 2020

Will Syria’s Idlib offensive spark the war’s worst refugee crisis?

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Syrian forces continue their advance to retake Idlib province – an opposition held area on the border of the two countries. Many fear a new refugee and security crisis will overtake Turkey and the region. Edmund Ghareeb, a professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs joins us to discuss where the latest crisis will lead.

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Palestinian demonstrators burn portraits of U.S. President Donald Trump
February 13, 2020

Does Trump’s Mideast peace plan normalize ‘apartheid’?

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Does Trump’s Mideast peace plan favor Israel at the cost of normalizing oppression on the Palestinian people? Is there any hope for a settlement moving forward? For a Palestinian view, we’re joined by Ali Abunimah – co-founder of The Electronic Intifada website and author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine.

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Chuxiao Qu in The Wandering Earth (2019)
February 10, 2020

Why Chinese cinema is on the rise

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China’s movie market is booming – and doesn’t need Hollywood for the next big blockbuster. If you’re an explorer of good films around the world, China may be your next destination. With us to talk about the rise of China’s movie industry is Janet Yang. She’s a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning producer with deep roots in China.

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Trump's State of the Union
February 6, 2020

After Trump’s acquittal, can Americans have faith in Congress?

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After the U.S. Senate’s near party-line vote to acquit, what’s next for Donald Trump’s presidency? The Democratic lawmakers that tried to end it? And Americans faith in their own government? We’re joined by conservative Alex Vogel, former general counsel for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and CEO of the Vogel Group.

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Brexit is NOW
January 31, 2020

Brexit is NOW: What’s next?

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After years of contentious debate among politicians and citizens – the United Kingdom is no longer a part of Europe. But how will business, trade, immigration, and British identity be transformed? And who’s ready? We were joined by Steven McCabe, Associate Professor and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Brexit Studies at Birmingham City University.

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Auschwitz
January 27, 2020

Will the voices of Auschwitz be forgotten?

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Seventy five years after the liberation of Auschwitz, anti-semitism is on the rise. With many survivors passing on from old age, many worry their voices – and lessons – may be forgotten. To examine the legacy of the holocaust, we were joined by Erin McGlothlin, Chair and Associate Professor of German and Jewish Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Trump Impeachment trial
January 26, 2020

Trump impeachment: Is the U.S. Constitution equipped?

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For President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, the battle lines are clearly drawn. But is this what the founding fathers had in mind when they wrote Article One of the U.S. Constitution? Lincoln Mitchell – a political analyst and professor at Columbia University joins us to explore the problems with America’s impeachment process.

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Rebel fighters run for cover in front of a burning gas storage terminal during a battle
January 21, 2020

Can Libya be saved from a complete collapse?

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Libya’s civil war continues to escalate as the international community scrambles to find a political solution. Though a recent summit in Berlin did result in an agreement to stop the flow of arms into the war-torn country, will it be enough to kickstart peace negotiations – and steer Libya away from a complete collapse? Hafed Al Ghwell, Senior Fellow at SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, joins us to talk about the latest.

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What does Phase One of the China-U.S. trade deal accomplish?
January 16, 2020

What does Phase One of the China-U.S. trade deal accomplish?

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On Wednesday, U.S. President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu signed a “Phase One” trade deal at the White House. But what does it accomplish? To break down the agreement, we were joined by James P. Moore, Jr., CEO and Founder of the Washington Institute for Business, Government and Society. PLUS: CGTN’s Nathan King shares his observations from the signing and the nearly two-year trade dispute.

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE
January 13, 2020

Haiti’s 2010 earthquake: How the world broke its promise

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On Jan. 12, 2010 — a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck the island nation of Haiti. In 2020, the political structure is in chaos, and reconstruction promised by the world is largely unfulfilled. We speak to Kim Ives, English Editor at Haiti Liberte, about the challenges facing Haiti ten years after the earthquake.

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