Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep loss, he turns to the stage again. What can comedy still cut through? This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on November, 7 2025. …

Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict

Israel and Iran may have stepped back from the brink for now, but Lebanon is still under fire. As families remain displaced and Israeli strikes continue, why do Lebanese civilians remain caught in the crossfire with no end in sight?  In this episode: Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Corresponde…

FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game.  In this episode: Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2), Host, Th…

Brief: Israel attacks Gaza tent camp . 100 days since US-Israel launched Iran war

This week: 249 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 951 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel attacks tent camp in Gaza city. 100 days since US and Israel launched war on Iran. Israel continues to strike Lebanon despite ceasefire. Israel has killed at least 72,961 Palestinians in Gaza since Oct…

Another Take: How activists are fighting homelessness in Los Angeles

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Los Angeles, California is home to the second largest unhoused population in the United States. As an end to the pandemic an…

The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to

A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed borders, raising alarms far beyond Central Africa. This time, the virus is a strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. As cases rise and governments scramble to respond, can the outbreak be contained before it spr…

Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa

Getting a visa can be expensive, frustrating, and for many people, unsuccessful. So what happens when governments outsource that process to private companies? An investigation by Lighthouse Reports examines VFS Global, the world’s largest visa processing firm, revealing how billions in applications…

Inside the attempted cover-up of Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal

A video showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecutor who leaked it. But as the fallout centers on the leak, and not the events in the video, what does it mean for the victim of the so-called Sde Teiman aff…

Brief: Israel captures strategic castle in Lebanon, plans control of 70 percent of Gaza

This week: 242 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 922 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israel announced it would increase its control over Gaza. Israeli troops advanced further into Lebanon than they have in more than 25 years. Iran and the US continued indirect negotiations. Israel has killed…

Another Take: Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 18th, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The Australian government is set to implement the world’s strictest ban on social media for children. The law would p…