logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2025
11m 16s

Gazans are starving. How did it get this...

NPR
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Yesterday
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
Regime change, nuclear weapons, terrorism …Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?In the days since the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, the Trump administration has given a wide range of reasons why the US is now at war. On Saturday, Trump seemed to indicate the U. ... Show More
10m 31s
Yesterday
Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals
Senator Mark Warner tells NPR that the families of sailors in the conflict area that he has met with "have no idea why their sons and daughters are being put in harm's way." Warner says that the president should appear before Congress and ask for a declaration of war.For sponsor- ... Show More
9m 37s
Feb 28
Iranian supreme leader killed in airstrike, Trump says
Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khemenei is dead, according President Donald Trump. This comes after US and Israeli forces bombarded targets across Iran. Iran has retaliated, launching attacks throughout the Middle East.Given these historic events, we’re dropping our National Security ... Show More
12m 22s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2025
Brief: US veto on Gaza at UN, Palestinians take refuge in dumps
This week: Displaced Palestinians are forced to live on garbage dumps. The US again vetoed a UN resolution to end the war on Gaza. An update on Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. Today is Sunday, September 21. It is day 716 of the war in Gaza, where more than 65,208 Palestinians have been ki ... Show More
5m 53s
Oct 2024
How has Israeli society shifted since October 7?
<p>Even as Israelis have grown more critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the last year, their complaints have been largely disconnected from Palestinian suffering. With a society shifting farther to the right and a media landscape that echoes the government’s narrat ... Show More
21m 38s
Jul 2025
Gaza's breaking point
Israel says it will allow more food aid to reach starving Palestinians, but it’s going to be tough if the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation remains in the mix. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Rebeca Ibarra and Amina Al-Sadi, engineere ... Show More
26m 8s
Oct 2024
The Jewish workers ousted for supporting Palestine
<p>A new investigation finds that employees at some Jewish institutions in the US have lost jobs over support for Palestine in the year since October 7. Many say their support for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza is grounded in their Jewish values. How has their dissent changed the ... Show More
20m 37s
Jul 2025
Even More News: Nobody Will Say Why Gaza Is Starving
<p>Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan spend today's episode going through the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, why politicians are so reluctant to say that Israel is the country doing the starving, Ross Douthat's op-ed, online scolding and, of course, Epstein stuff.</p><p><br></p><p>P ... Show More
33m 12s
May 2025
All eyes back on Gaza
From podcaster Theo Von to children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel to the new pope to President Trump, a strange coalition of people is criticizing Israel’s latest actions in Gaza. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by Jollie Myers, fact-checked by Lau ... Show More
25m 46s
Mar 2025
Netanyahu commits a 'bloodbath' in Gaza to save himself | Daniel Levy
At least 400 people have been killed after a surprise Israeli attack on Gaza in the early hours of Tuesday.  Israel’s government vows to continue escalating these military attacks, saying it’s in response to Hamas’ refusal to extend the ceasefire, which has been in place since Ja ... Show More
17m 30s
Nov 2024
Brief: Netanyahu corruption trial looms, Israel bombs Beirut
<p>As Israel&rsquo;s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week:<strong> </strong>Israeli attacks on displaced Palestinians continued. A U. S. deadline for Israel to allow more aid to Gaza passed. Israel struck Beirut every ... Show More
6m 21s
Oct 2025
The Untold Story of the Gaza Ceasefire - Thomas Small
Thomas Small is a historian and filmmaker best known as co-host of the Conflicted podcast, where he explores Middle Eastern history, geopolitics, and religious thought alongside ex-jihadi Aimen Dean. He also writes on ancient Christian spirituality and global conflict dynamics. T ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2025
Brief: Qatar hosting summit, Palestinians returning to Gaza City
This week: displaced Palestinians are returning to Gaza City. Fallout continues after Israel attacked Qatar. A flotilla of ships bound for Gaza was attacked twice. It is day 709 of the war in Gaza where more than 64,803 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim al K ... Show More
5m 35s