Viewpoints Explained: Afghanistan, Four Years On: What’s Left For Women Under Taliban Rule?
As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home.
Harvard University Vs. President Donald Trump: Inside The Upheaval In Higher Education
We look at how one of the country’s top schools became a political flashpoint—and what’s at stake beyond the Ivy League.
Erased: The Untold Story Of Native Children In U.S. Boarding Schools
We trace the dark hidden history of Native American boarding schools in a post-Civil War America.
Execution By Firing Squad: A New Option Within A Broken Prison System
This segment explores the ethical and logistical cracks in America’s capital punishment system — and what the rise of the firing squad says about where we’re headed.
Part 2: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In On Sports?
In part-two of this story, we cover the real reasons behind Saudi Arabia’s dramatic entry into several sports.
Part 1: Why Is Saudi Arabia All-In on Sports?
In part one of this two-part story, we cover the history of sport in Saudi Arabia and some of the explanations behind why the country is so focused on becoming a global sports hub.
Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning
We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.
Viewpoints Explained: What’s Happening In Haiti?
We cover the unfolding chaos in the capital city and why the future looks uncertain for this Caribbean country.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Tens Of Thousands Of Voters Are Checking This Box
We cover this growing movement at the polls this year as several states hold election year primaries and caucuses.
Supporting Refugee Resettlement
We speak with two experts about the refugee experience and just how difficult it can be to start a new life somewhere else.
The Taliban Takeover: What Does It Mean?
The news of the Taliban regaining control of Afghanistan has swept news headlines this month. Hundreds of thousands of Afghan citizens have already fled the country, but how will everyday life change for those who remain? We discuss the precarious situation in the region and the reversal of modern freedoms and economic stability for millions of men, women …
The Role of Non-Profits in Ending Human Trafficking
It’s estimated that worldwide there are currently between 20 and 40 million people who are exploited through forced labor, marriage and prostitution, according to the International Labor Organization. We take a look at the South Asian country of Nepal where as many as 20,000 girls each year fall victim to human trafficking. We discuss solutions and what more …
Sweatshops and Unfair Labor Practices
Corban Addison a law-trained author who uses his books to shine a light on human rights violations talks about the what he found around the world including here in America.
Using Tactical Performance as Protest (2016)
This week's guest, Larry Bogad is a performer, writer and educator who uses serious play and theater to help change people’s minds and change society for the better.
