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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
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In Mexico, bodies of 3 missing foreigners discovered in less than a week
In Mexico, Mother's Day was a sad reminder for the mothers of more 116,000 people reported missing there. But, in a rare exception, officials managed to find the bodies of three missing foreigners from Australia and the US in less than a week. Plus, athletes have been announced for the refugee team slated to compete in the Summer Olympics in Paris. And you probably saw pictures of the Northern Lights online this past weekend. In fact, the photographs might have surpassed what you saw with the naked eye. We'll find out why.
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Catholic Church prepares for its 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis delivers the official declaration for the Catholic Church's upcoming 2025 Jubilee, a once-in-25-year event for Catholics that goes back to the 14th century. Also, as part of reestablishing ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia wants the US to help it build a civilian nuclear program. And, a look at the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as Israeli troops position themselves to enter Rafah. Plus, a Somali rapper who went from being an unemployed immigrant to a rap star in the UAE.
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Russia marks Victory Day with pomp and circumstance
Russia marks Victory Day with pomp and circumstance and a chance to show off its power and strength. Also, many Nigerians are calling on the government to bring back fuel subsidies as oil prices rise. And, a discussion about the value of written language after a teacher in the UK finds a stone inscribed with ancient Ogham writing from Ireland. Plus, a new gallery in New York City is holding one of the largest showings of African contemporary art in the world.
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Olympic torch arrives in Marseille
The long-awaited torch of the Olympic Games arrives by ship in the southern French port city of Marseille. Also, pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca says its ceasing sales of its COVID-19 vaccines. The company says its vaccine saved millions of lives globally but demand is now low. And, a look at what a pause in shipment of weapons destined from the US to Israel means. Plus, the Luminous Stars centers providing mental health care for orphaned children in Iraq.
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American women and children in Syrian detention camps return to the US
A group of Americans who had been stranded in desert camps in northeastern Syria for years arrived back in the US on Tuesday. Also, water supplies in Mexico’s capital are at a historic low because of a combination of low rainfall, rising temperatures and outdated infrastructure. And, the IDF conducted air strikes in Rafah, where 1.4 million people are sheltering, and now controls the main border crossing with Egypt. It came as Hamas offered a counterproposal for a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange. Plus, whale researchers have turned to computer scientists to analyze the clicks made by sperm whales in the Caribbean.
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Hamas says it'll approve the Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal
In a statement, Hamas said it would approve the Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal. Israel and the US say they are reviewing the deal. It's not the same one that was under consideration 10 days ago. For the people sheltering in Gaza, in the city of Rafah, we'll bring a ground-level perspective on the fast-changing situation, as well as a window into how civilians are navigating the uncertainty. Plus, the largest election in history is currently underway in India, with nearly a billion people casting ballots. They trek by foot, by boat and even on the backs of elephants. And, a North Korean defector wants visitors to the demilitarized zone to understand what his life in North Korea was like. There are the negatives but also the positives.
Customer Reviews
Essential daily listening
With a really comprehensive scope and skilled storytelling, this podcast is a must for intelligent, curious lovers sold news and social affairs. A daily habit I won’t give up.
Amazing show
Amazing show and brilliant host Marco - I’ve been listening to him since Boston Calling and didn’t realise he started hosting another podcast until now - so glad I did as I was very sad when Boston Calling ended in 2020.
Marco is a brilliant journalist and host - and his voice is super soothing to listen to haha! Thanks and best of luck Marco and the team!
Regards, Ly from Australia!
Objective, informative information
Love host(s) Marco (& Carol when filling in) of this podcast on the current global affairs (and some other less-serious but interesting topics, eg discovery of pocket shark toootootootatoo). We get clear detail, always in context and with background. Thorough coverage with ‘on-the-ground’ professionals/experts interviewing people who are directly involved in/affected by the pertinent issues. I look forward to the podcast drop every day (ie Sydney, Australia’s Tuesday-Saturday with the time difference)! Keep it up, guys (and me & so many others objectively week-informed)...