An independent, international commission attached to the UN’s Human Rights Council released its report this week, accusing Israel of an ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The commission said statements made by Israeli authorities are “direct evidence of genocidal intent.” Nick Schifrin has two views on the report from Craig Mokhabir and Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Ravi dissects the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about America’s escalating era of political violence. He examines the FBI’s failures, the right’s contradictions on free speech, and the Trump administration’s use of state power against ideological opponents. The episode also looks at media consolidation, TikTok’s looming takeover, foreign AI entanglements, and the widening economic divide in the U.S. Ravi closes by connecting these crises to global flashpoints—from Navalny’s poisoning to U.S. immigration raids—warning that the erosion of democratic norms may be as dangerous as any single act of violence.
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Colleen Shogan made history when she became the first woman to serve as Archivist of the United States in 2023. In February, President Trump fired her with no reason given. On Constitution Day, Shogan launched a national bipartisan effort called "More Perfect" to work on strengthening democracy. Amna Nawaz reports for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins "The Source." He brings a bold, clear-eyed look at how the autocracies of China and Russia are challenging the current global order, and how America’s future depends on successfully confronting these threats.array(3) {
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At the height of the Cold War, both the Soviets and the United States raced to hold supremacy across the globe. Over in North Dakota, you can find a strange relic of this unending conflict -- the Stanley R. Mickelson Safeguard Complex, a billion-dollar boondoggle built to detect and destroy Soviet missiles. It opened on October 1st, 1975. Just one day later, on October 2nd, Congress shut it down. In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel ask: What happened?
Various states in the U.S. are locked in a fight over redistricting.
It’s all centered on which party will keep the House next year. Republicans now have a slim majority, 219 seats to 213.
It started this summer when President Donald Trump asked Republicans in Texas to redraw the state’s congressional maps early. The goal he said, was to improve Republicans’ shot at winning five more seats in the House of Representatives during the 2026 midterm elections. After a standoff with Democrats in the state legislature, Republicans passed a map that did just that.
Democrats in California, led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, responded with their own map. It’s a redraw aimed at giving Democrats five more seats in the House. Newsom signed that bill into law in late August, saying it would “neutralize” what happened in Texas. Unlike Texas, California’s map goes to the voters this November for approval. It would last through the 2030 elections.
But the redistricting fights don’t end there. Another GOP effort is nearing the finish line in Missouri. Republicans pushed a new map that will set them up to win seven seats instead of the usual six. Democrats currently hold two House seats in Missouri.
Missouri Senate Republicans passed their redistricting bill on Friday. Now, it’s at the desk of Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe for his signature. So, what does this mean for the state, the Democrats, and the midterms?
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VR 7 - Part 1 of 2. Vapid Response Wednesday has been blessed with a surplus of truly awful takes in the days following the murder of MAGA luminary Charlie Kirk. After a brief reminder of who this man actually was in his own words, we go on to see who has achieved honors in categories ranging from Worst Obituary to Most Pretentious Response and beyond. (Next up: more of the worst, but also some of the best responses to this moment.)
The first day of President Trump’s historic trip to the UK was dominated by ceremony.
A carriage procession around the grounds of Windsor Castle with the royal family.
Inspection of the guards.
Exhibits from the Royal Collection.
A lavish banquet preceded by a joint US- UK military flypast.
All the royal pomp and pageantry that might be expected for the first ever second state visit by an elected politician to a British monarch.
But the sights and sounds beyond the castle were far different.
Thousands of protestors filled London’s streets with chants, signs and Trump baby blimps.
Protestors told us they were demonstrating over what’s happening in the United States over what’s happening in Gaza and over Trump’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The U.K.'s response to Trump is like America's: divided
Coming up, opposing perspectives on President Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom.
This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Beth Timmins in London and by Tyler Bartlam and Elena Burnett in Washington. It was edited by Courtney Dorning, Nick Spicer, Roberta Rampton and Nadia Lancy.
King Charles welcomes US President Donald Trump on his second state visit to Britain. There was plenty of pomp and pageantry but also protests.
Also on the programme: we'll hear from inside Gaza City where thousands of people are trying to escape heavy Israeli bombardment; and a powerful new AI tool which can estimate the long-term risk of more than a thousand diseases.
(Photo: US President Donald Trump and King Charles III watch a flypast by the RAF Red Arrows during a Beating Retreat military ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of the president's second state visit to the UK. Credit: PA)
Exploring the nuanced reality of stablecoins in emerging markets with The Flip Founder Justin Norman.
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In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen are joined by Justin Norman, Founder of The Flip, to dive deep into his new documentary series and explore the nuanced, on-the-ground reality of stablecoins. From the complex legal gray areas in Argentina to the surprising role crypto plays in Bolivia's economy, Justin shares what he's learned from people around the globe who depend on stablecoins.
This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.
