This episode contains strong language.
Marieke Vervoort was a champion Paralympic athlete from Belgium. In 2016, Vervoort, who had a progressive disease, announced her retirement from professional sports and spoke of her desire to undergo euthanasia.
Today, we hear Vervoort’s story from Lynsey Addario, a photojournalist who documented the end of her life. ... Show More
Mar 6
The Firing of Kristi Noem
On Thursday, President Trump fired Kristi Noem, his secretary of homeland security, whose agency is at the center of his second-term agenda. Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the department, explains how Ms. Noem ended up losing the president’s trust. Guest: Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the ... Show More
30m 18s
Dec 2023
La vie après Nenette (rediffusion)
Nenette - c'est un surnom - a fait le choix de l'euthanasie l'été dernier, en raison de son état de santé. Elle a dans la foulée souhaité faire don de ses organes. Nous l'avons rencontrée avant son euthanasie, en juillet dernier. Une histoire bouleversante, qui nous rappelle que ... Show More
31m 13s
Mar 2023
Goodbye Judy, and thank you
World-renowned US disability rights campaigner, Judith Heumann, died last weekend aged 75. Her friend Lawrence Carter-Long - co-director of DisArt - joins Nikkki and Emma from California to celebrate her remarkable achievements. The Office for National Statistics released figures ... Show More
32m 4s