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More or Less: Behind the Stats - The World Cup: how many migrant workers have died?

Qatar has been fiercely criticised over its treatment of migrant workers, many of whom have been employed to build stadiums and other infrastructure in preparation for the 2022 World Cup. We look at the wildly varying estimates of the number of migrant deaths with the help of Max Tunon, head of the Qatar office of the International Labour Organisation and Steve Cockburn, head of economic and social justice at Amnesty International.

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Articles of Interest - American Ivy: Chapter 6

As the 80s turns into the 90s, preppy is everywhere. All over the planet. In the United States AND Japan. And sure, preppy sort of morphs into business casual. But it also turns into something else. Something way more fashionable.

To see images, notes and full transcripts, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com

Articles of Interest is made by Avery Trufelman

Edited by Kelly Prime

Mixed and Mastered by Ian Coss

Album art by Helen Shewolfe Tseng and photography by Matty Lynn Barnes

Theme songs are by Sasami, with additional music from Rhae Royal

Proud member of Radiotopia!

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Stay (I Missed You)”—Lisa Loeb

Rob is joined by ‘Boy Meets World’ star and host of the podcast ‘Boy Meets 90’s’ Rider Strong to look back at Lisa Loeb’s 1994 hit “Stay (I Missed You).” Along the way, Rob dives into whether Winona chose the right guy in ‘Reality Bites,’ the ‘Reality Bites’ soundtrack, mourning a high school friend, and much more.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Rider Strong

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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