Over the past month, Israelis have taken to the streets in massive demonstrations. They're opposed to Prime Minister Netanyahu's new plan to limit the power of the Supreme Court and worry about what that means for minority rights and Israeli democracy.
Today, we will talk about the make-up of Netanyahu's new coalition government and why that has protesto ... Show More
Oct 30
Interest rates are up. Should you be worried?
On Wednesday, for the first time in three years, the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate. It’s a modest hike — just 0.25% — but it’s been a controversial one, with several economists arguing that governor Tiff Macklem was jumping the gun, when Canada has by some measures ... Show More
23m 23s
Oct 28
US Politics! Will Texas flip, who's bailing on Trump?
On Tuesday, Americans will go to the polls in a midterm vote that stands to challenge the Republican hold on both chambers of congress. For the first time in decades, a state like Texas may flip from Republican to Democrat. The implications would be vast for a Trump administratio ... Show More
31m 25s
Mar 2023
Israel’s Far Right Government Backs Down
<p>For months in Israel, the far-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pushing a highly contentious plan to fundamentally change the country’s Supreme Court, setting off some of the largest demonstrations in Israel’s history.</p><p>On Monday, Mr. Netanyah ... Show More
23m 4s
Nov 2022
The Far Right Rises in Israel
<p>This week, Israel swore in a new Parliament, paving the way back to power for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as he is on trial for corruption. Now, the country is on the cusp of its most right-wing government in history.</p><p>Who and what forces are behind the ... Show More
29m 16s