Zack, Jenn, and Alex discuss the ongoing fighting between Israelis and Palestinians — the worst violence the conflict has seen in seven years. They explain how the fighting arose out of tensions in Jerusalem, how the militant group Hamas escalated things, and the cycle of violence that keeps pushing Israel and Hamas toward war. Then they discuss what, if any ... Show More
Aug 2021
Authoritarians without borders
Zack, Jenn, and Jen Kirby look at how authoritarianism has become internationalized, through the lens of two recent news stories: 1) Fox News host Tucker Carlson choosing to broadcast his show from Hungary this week; and 2) a Belarusian Olympian in Tokyo seeking asylum out of fea ... Show More
41m 59s
Oct 2023
Hamas releases Israeli hostages, Speaker chaos, flight scare
Two Israeli women are released by Hamas. CNN's Alex Marquardt reports on what we know about them, and what went into securing their freedom. Daniel O’Shea is a former hostage negotiator and Navy Seal Commander. He tells Laura Coates what goes on behind the scenes in choosing part ... Show More
43m 44s