The U.S.-Iran conflict: How a Region Survives an Impossible War

Since the war in Iran began at the end of February, President Trump has been promising that the conflict would be a quick one. Six weeks later, despite heavy military losses, the Iranian regime remains intact, and to many observers, stronger than ever, both internally, and on the world stage. But h…

Why We Need Everyday Heroes Right Now With Sharon McMahon

In an era shaped by misinformation and constant political dispute, Sharon McMahon has built an audience of more than 1.4 million on Instagram by doing what few public voices now do: offering clear, fact-based, nonpartisan explanations of how government works, along with context from history and cur…

César Chávez: Reckoning With His Legacy And Downfall

For decades, César Chávez was revered as a civil rights icon and a champion of farmworker rights. But a recent New York Times investigation has brought forward allegations of sexual assault from three women. As we try to make sense of this reckoning, Jorge and Paola speak with historian Miriam Pawe…

Eileen Higgins: How a Democratic Mayor Won in a “Red” City

Back in December, Eileen Higgins became the first woman to ever be elected mayor of the city of Miami—and the first democrat in nearly thirty years. Now, nearing the end of her first 100 days in office, she sits down with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos to talk about the things she’s learned since, how…

In the Age Of Trump, Gavin Newsom Has Decided to Fight Fire With Fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom has long been seen as a wealthy entrepreneur, a progressive leader, and even a “pampered prince.” Now, as his name circulates as a potential presidential candidate, he is trying to define his legacy on his own terms as he tours for his new book, Young Man in a Hurry…

Trump Says Cuba is Next. What Does That Mean for its Future?

Attention in Latin America is turning to Cuba, especially after President Trump said on Friday that the island will “soon fall.” In today’s episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with The Miami Herald’s Cuban policy reporter, Nora Gámez Torres, to unpack the State Department’s private conversations with…

Kleber Mendonça Filho on The Secret Agent and the Stories Brazil Can’t Forget

The Oscar-nominated film The Secret Agent has already made history by becoming Brazil’s second movie to receive a nomination for Best Picture. In this conversation, its writer and director, Kleber Mendonça Filho, reflects on the legacy of Brazil’s military dictatorship and why sometimes simply reme…

Unpacking Trump’s State of the Union Address

Last night, in a partisan, combative State of the Union address, the longest in modern history, President Trump outlined his vision of the U.S. as prosperous, strong, and respected. His speech comes at a complicated political time for the President, when polls say 60% of Americans feel the country …

Chef José Andrés and the Politics of Feeding People

On top of owning more than 30 restaurants in the U.S., Chef José Andrés takes food where few others can, responding to global humanitarian crises with his nonprofit World Central Kitchen. In this conversation, he explains how a hot meal can bring people together, why immigration reform is urgently …

Medical Aid in Dying Explained by Dr. Peg Sandeen

For decades, Dr. Peg Sandeen has asked Americans to grapple with a controversial yet deeply human question: how do we honor agency at the end of life? In this conversation, she shares her perspective as the head of the non-profit Death with Dignity, explaining how Medical Aid in Dying works and why…