The Globalist Podcast (January 4, 2024) – The latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico.
Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce.
The killing of Saleh al-Arouri, a key Hamas strategist, in Lebanon sets the organization back at a vulnerable time. The group has rebuilt after the assassination of other leaders, though.
With aquifers nationwide in dangerous decline, one part of California has tried essentially taxing groundwater. New research shows it’s working.
‘It’s State Propaganda’: Ukrainians Shun TV News as War Drags on
A government-approved news program intended to counter Russian disinformation and boost morale is coming under criticism for painting a rosy picture of the war.
The Israeli government would not comment on the death of Saleh al-Arouri. But a U.S. official said to expect Israel to assassinate Hamas officials “for years.”
Monday’s court ruling joined the war in Gaza in a widening crisis over what kind of state Israel will be.
A ‘Miracle’: Plane Erupts in Flames Landing in Tokyo, but All Aboard Survive
Japan Airlines said all 367 passengers and 12 crew members had safely, evacuated the jet. But five crew members on a Japanese Coast Guard plane that collided with it were killed.
Harvard President Resigns After Mounting Plagiarism Accusations
Claudine Gay faced backlash over the university’s response to antisemitism on campus, which led to increased scrutiny of her academic record.
Chris George has lived in Israel and Gaza, where he was once held hostage. As his employees ask him to speak out on the latest war, he is torn.
Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, and Officials Warn of Aftershocks
There were reports of collapsed buildings and people being trapped underneath them. The quake disrupted electricity and phone service, and initially raised fears of a tsunami.
Police Officers Are Charged With Crimes, but Are Juries Convicting?
Since the death of George Floyd, a national movement promised sweeping justice reform. So far, police prosecutions have resulted in a mixed bag of convictions, acquittals and a mistrial.
No other episode in the past half-century has tested the relationship between the United States and Israel in such an intense and consequential way as the Israel-Hamas war of 2023.
Monocle on Sunday, December 31, 2023– For our final show of 2023, Emma Nelson and a panel of special guests discuss the latest news and culture, live from Monocle’s studio in London.
Some have returned to tell their stories. Thousands of others have not been as lucky.
They’re Paid Billions to Root Out Child Labor in the U.S. Why Do They Fail?
Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S. suppliers of Oreos, Gerber baby snacks, McDonald’s milk and many other products.
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