The Delve

In this episode Chalin dives into the dire situation in Haiti, discussing the ongoing gang violence, historical context, and the impact of debt repayment. Hear from Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, as she shares her personal connection and aims to humanize Haiti through storytelling. Explore the political turmoil, challenges faced by the Transitional Presidential Council, and...

In this episode Chalin delves into the crucial topic of climate change and the power of protests in raising awareness. Discover the motivations and tactics of activists, the impact of their actions on policy and corporations, and the challenges they face. Stay tuned as our guest, Rich Felgate, shares insights about his upcoming film and ways you can support it. Don't miss out on this enlightening...

In this episode, Chalin discusses the fascinating world of legal bonds and the high-stakes civil trial against Donald J Trump. Trump is accused of fraudulently inflating his net worth by billions of dollars and now faces a judgment of $355 million. Chalin explains the concept of an appeal bond and Trump's struggle to secure the necessary collateral. With an upcoming deadline to pay the bond, the A...

Join Chalin in an eye-opening episode as he speaks with Brooky Parks, a librarian who faced discrimination for promoting inclusive books and programs. Discover the power of community support, legal action, and the fight against book bans. Listen to her inspiring story and learn how you can make a difference in your own community.

In this episode, Chalin delves into the flaws of capitalism and explores alternative economic models such as ecological economics and a well-being economy. He's joined by Michael Mezzatesta and they discuss the need for a cultural shift in consumption habits and touch on the potential for a wealth cap on billionaires. The conversation also highlights the importance of combating inequality and find...

Join Chalin and production team member Rainier as they delve into the current situation in Russia, discussing the recent news of Alexei Navalny's death and its international impact. Discover the challenges faced by the opposition movement, the treatment of foreign nationals, and the potential power vacuum that may arise in the future.

In this episode, Chalin discuss the issue of hostage-taking by states and focuses on the case of Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian labor camp. We're joined by his sister, Anne Fogel, who shares details about Marc, his arrest for possessing medical marijuana, and the difficult conditions he faces in prison. They discuss Marc's case and efforts to bring him home. Listeners are encour...

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. Chalin Askew sits down with former war journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall to delve into the often-overlooked consequences of covering conflict zones. In the early years of the Iraq war, Marshall served as Reuters' Baghdad bureau chief from 2003 to 2005 as a violent insurgency gripped the nation. Marshall was a correspondent for Reuters for...

In this episode, Chalin offers a historical context setting for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Our guest is Isaac Saul, a journalist and founder of Tangle, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the left and right on the news of the day. You can learn more about Tangle and signup for the newsletter here .

The Delve returns February 2nd! We'll see you then!

On this episode, Chalin speaks with a few presidential guests about the emergence of AI and it's impact on America. 36WwGcCzmKmpn4uvk3FR

2022 was the worst year on record for anti-LGBTQ legislation and at this rate, 2023 isn't far behind. Republicans throughout the U.S. are pushing proposals to erase the legal existence of people who are trans and to restrict the expression of people nonbinary, gender-fluid or who perform in drag. But what's guiding this constant legislative attack? This week Chalin is joined by the inspirational O...

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Indi Samarajiv, a writer living in Sri Lanka who has had first hand experience with collapse of his state during their civil war. We look at the factors of collapse and how he found connections while growing up in the United States. You can see more of Indi's work through his website Indi.ca and Youtube channel.

Ozempic is a diabetes medication that has become America's latest extreme weight loss obsession. In this episode, Madison speaks with Professor Harriet Brown of Syracuse University about fatphobia, celebrity culture, and how our collective obsession with weight loss hurts us all.

Psychedelics have always had a medicinal use but after Woodstock and the War on Drugs, the mainstream took a hard stance against them. The US cracked down, not only on their recreational use, but also on medical studies. But drugs like MDMA and Psilocybin have been met with new enthusiasm lately for their potential in treating and managing depression, PTSD, alcoholism and more. In this Ep Chalin s...

This week Chalin is joined by Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues to discuss the complex intersection of white supremacy, antisemitism, Jewish identity and how- somehow- rapper and businessman Ye (Kanye West) fits in. White supremacy has always sought to expel and harm Jews, but that isn’t the whole story of antisemtism. In light of Kanye’s recent Jew hateful rhetoric we wanted to complicat...

In this episode we speak with our host, Chalin Askew, to learn more about his advocacy work, his campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and more.

On January 21 prominent human rights lawyer, #ThulaniMaseko was assassinated in #Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Thulani was also previously a guest on The Delve. Today we're re-releasing his episode to honor a man of hope and raise awareness about the abuses in Eswatini. -- Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, has seen months of ongoing pro-democracy protests. Each one has been met with dead...

Last month, the “Conference of Polluters” wrapped up in Egypt by taking 1.5C essentially off the table. Chalin spoke with South African climate activist Sunny Morgan about the futility of COPs, the Loss & Damage fund and his initiative pushing to forgive neo-colonial debt as a climate initiative. Urgent action is needed - join a climate activist group today!

Around the world 1.6 billion people are unbanked and the costs they carry are truly staggering. In this episode Chalin speaks with Hector Terrero of Moneda, a leader in the alternative banking movement in Latin America.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Thomas Wuchte, the former executive director for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law. They discuss the latest development in Poland, the case for multilateralism and the lessons we can learn.

Welcome to Season 6! Just in time for the 2022 US midterm elections, Chalin speaks with Roshni Nedungadi, Chief Research Officer and Founding Partner at HIT Strategies. They discuss voter grievances, mobilizing voters and what voters need to know heading into Tuesday.

On Sunday, October 30, Brazil heads to the polls to decide one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent history. Earth itself is on the ballot. In this special episode, Chalin sits down with Lauri Tahtinen to discuss the Brazilian political climate and Adriana Ramos to discuss what’s at stake for the planet’s environmental future. Lauri Tahiten is a non-resident senior associate...

In this episode, Chalin sits down with Jo and Jess. Together, they discuss the new frontier of psychedelic-assisted therapy and predictions for the future of this space. Jo is a psychedelic integration therapist based in Colorado. Jess is a psychedelic journalist and passionate advocate for the decriminalization of these substances.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Omar, a French voter from Paris. They discuss the recent presidential election. Omar, a Melenchon supporter, gives his take on the candidates and the state of French politics.