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Betting on the Iran war

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore ... Show More

25m 49s

Mar 16

Iran's regime, unchanged

Iran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by ... Show More

27m 29s

Mar 15

Sugar crash

We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image courtesy o ... Show More

30m 11s

Jan 2025

What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?

Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Authorities have made a second attempt to detain him over his brief martial law declaration, but he remains holed up in his fortified residence, backed by supporters waving US flags ... Show More

22m 11s

Dec 2024

Martial Law Declared in South Korea

The shocking decision by South Korea's president today to declare martial law spurred protests erupted at the National Assembly, and, within hours, lawmakers unanimously rejected the declaration. Senior American officials say they are "very concerned" by what's happening there. K ... Show More

58m 56s

Dec 2024

Evening Edition: Short Lived Martial Law Declaration In South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law overnight but hours later the parliament unanimously voted against the measure lifting the lockdown. President Yoon said the move was made to eradicate North Korean supporters and 'anti-state forces'. It does raise concern ... Show More

16m 6s

Jun 2025

Another Take: What is fueling South Korea’s political drama?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 14th, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Impeachment proceedings against suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol are in full swing. Au ... Show More

23m 15s

Dec 2024

South Korea: What was the President thinking?

South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after his shock announcement of martial law that sparked a very short-lived political crisis.<br /><br />On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson asks, what was he thinking? <br /><br />He speaks to ... Show More

16m 30s

Dec 2024

South Korea’s president declares emergency martial law

The move comes as South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol disagrees with the main opposition Democratic Party over approval for next year’s budget bill. Both the ruling party and opposition have vowed to block the declaration of martial law. Also on the programme: It’s the first vi ... Show More

47m 17s

Jun 2023

Kim Yo Jong - the most powerful woman in North Korea

Kim Yo-Jong is the daughter of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and youngest sister of the current leader Kim Jong-Un. As a direct descendant of the Mt Paektu bloodline, she was addressed by her parents as "Princess", and since her brother's acsention as leader has represen ... Show More

26m 54s

Apr 2018

Michelle Wolf, North Korea, Kanye West and Trump Paralympics

A portion of our Young Turks Main Show from April 30, 2018. For more go to http://www.tytnetwork.com/join. Hour 1: Hannah Cranston, Mark Thompson, & Brooke Thomas. Michelle Wolf’s jokes at the White House Correspondents dinner and criticism for verbal bullying. Correspondents di ... Show More

36m 51s