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Trump’s exploitation of national tragedies for cheap political gain, backfires. Trump senior officials admit to violating court orders in contempt, and are caught giving oral orders to fire missiles at people clinging to life. MAGA and the public start recognizing Trump’s lame duck status and starting talking about the “next DOJ” and what it will do to Trump and those in his Administration. Become...

It’s been called the world’s stinkiest fruit. But it’s deeply beloved by many. Durian is a pungent, prickly fruit from Southeast Asia that has fascinated foreigners for centuries, and China is no exception. China buys most of the world’s durian exports, a surge spurred over the past decade by social media and growing trade ties with durian-producing countries. Both locals and Chinese are seeking t...

Congolese govt and M23 rebel group sign deal in Doha. DRC peace agreement reached in Qatar Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

As the world slides deeper into imperial rot — from Trump’s transformation of the U.S. into a Department of War state, to Europe’s political collapse, to global leaders shamelessly bowing to Washington — a socialist shockwave has erupted in New York City: Zohran Mamdani has just won the mayoral race while proudly defending Palestine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber joins the show to discuss the UN Security Council’s newly adopted resolution that effectively hands the U.S. control over Gaza. He breaks down what this colonial plan means for Palestine and the horrific absurdity of granting authority over Gaza to a co-perpetrator of the ongoing genocide. Kurt Hackbarth, host of Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast, joins the...

Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas discuss bad news before for Donald Trump as he crashes out on Friday as the backlash against him grows following Thanksgiving. All that and more on a new episode of Political Beatdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

A year ago, the US was offering a $10 million reward for the arrest of the commander of a Syrian armed group, previously linked to al-Qaeda. Yet on Monday, President Donald Trump hosted him at the White House. As Syria's leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa has positioned his country as a regional player - formally joining the global coalition against ISIL. Trump has also suggested he wants Sharaa to join the...

After nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow, fighting is heating up on the frontlines of eastern Ukraine. But with drones spotted at sensitive sites across the European Union, its leaders have declared Russia is fighting a hybrid war beyond Ukraine's borders. They say the bloc will protect "every centimetre" of its territory, as member states scale up military spending to heights not se...

showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecutor who leaked it. But as the fallout centers on the leak, and not the events in the video, what does it mean for the victim of the so-called Sde Teiman affair?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The Israeli government is facing what it calls a “public relations disaster” after a video surfaced showing soldiers torturing and sexually assaulting a Palestinian prisoner - a clear war crime under any legal system. Public outrage in Israel has focused less on the abuse itself and more on the leak. And the military’s chief prosecutor, who admitted leaking the footage, has been arrested and brand...

A long siege by al-Qaeda-linked fighters has left Bamako low on fuel, food and power. Life has stalled and fear is growing across Mali. The crisis now tests a military government that has promised safety yet cannot break the blockade. What does this mean for Mali and the wider region? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Kenyan President William Ruto talks to Al Jazeera about the nationwide protests that left dozens dead, accusations of police brutality and enforced disappearances, and whether he’s betrayed the “hustler” generation that helped elect him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The US is seeking to strengthen ties in Central Asia which has long been dominated by Russia. President Donald Trump met five leaders from the resource-rich region. He wants deals on critical minerals, trade and energy. Washington wants to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals. The leaders of the C5 face a delicate balancing act - make deals with the US without annoying Moscow or Beij...

After years of hype and sky-high bets, artificial intelligence (AI) may be heading for a crash. Jobs, investments, and faith in the technology could all suffer. But could a burst bubble be good for the field’s long-term outlook? We speak to an AI industry insider. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

After two weeks of being held in a US immigration detention center, British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi is back home in the UK. In an interview recorded hours before his release, we hear from his wife, Soumaya Hamdi, about Sami's pro-Palestine advocacy, her family's ordeal and what her husband's detention says about free speech under Donald Trump." Become a supporter of...

With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health insurance and how much should be left to market forces. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Rwanda’s actions on the ground cast doubt on its commitment to a peace process aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. Therese Kayikwamba Wagner says a planned presidential meeting remains stalled, with foreign troops still on Congolese territory and abuses continuing despite diplomatic efforts. Become a su...

Recent Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have reignited fears of more conflict along the border. Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah positions, to stop the group from rebuilding its military capabilities. Israeli forces are also bombing Gaza, violating the ceasefire, and have launched more than 1,000 air strikes in Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. But next week Donald Trump will host Ahmed...

journalists risk everything to report on Israel’s war on Gaza, enduring adversity, displacement, and the deaths of their colleagues and families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

After the capital of capitalism voted for socialism and Democrats in two states trounced Republicans, United States President Donald Trump is worried that he won’t be able to impose his domestic vision for the nation, Republican strategist John Feehery argues. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Following the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and in the wake of the recent jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, we take a closer look at the global conversation re-ignited around the repatriation of stolen artefacts and the push to decolonise museums. The episode explores the impact of colonial-era looting, the legal hurdles involved, and to rethink how history is told. Beco...

In this episode of The Stream, we bring together a holistic retreat leader who believes true health begins with alignment of mind, body, and spirit, and a science-driven doctor who insists that only data defines real healing. Together, they debate whether ancient practices and modern science can coexist or if the future of health is destined to be divided between belief and biology. Become a suppo...

A gripping look at journalism’s ultimate sacrifice, told through stories of courage, loss and unwavering conviction. In a world where truth-telling can often mean life or death, this documentary shines a light on journalists who paid the ultimate price for their work. From war zones to political cover-ups, their courageous reporting exposed critical truths, but also made them targets. Through inti...

Iran is described as facing "water bankruptcy". What started as a slow-burning problem has now turned into a full-blown crisis. The capital region, home to more than 10 million people, could fail to meet the demand for water within weeks. No city has reached that point in recent human history, but some have come close. South Africa's Cape Town narrowly avoided hitting what is known as water "Day Z...

Speaking at this year's COP30 in Brazil, UN chief Antonio Guterres called the inability to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius a "deadly moral failure". But does the same apply when it comes protecting the environment in conflict? Israel's two-year genocide on Gaza has created 61 million tons of rubble, with nearly a quarter contaminated with asbestos and other hazardous materials. And sci...