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The Israeli prime minister today announced he will propose a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone "smearing" the nation's army, the IDF. The prime minister cited several incidents, but the push has been spurred on now by the recent “NAZA” documentary, by two Israeli directors, which alleges that IDF operations in Gaza have resulted in systematic mass civilian casualties. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tomer Persico, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.

The Israeli prime minister today announced he will propose a law to revoke the citizenship of anyone "smearing" the nation's army, the IDF. The prime minister cited several incidents, but the push has been spurred on now by the recent “NAZA” documentary, by two Israeli directors, which alleges that IDF operations in Gaza have resulted in systematic mass civilian casualties. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Tomer Persico, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, and journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.

Israeli documentary 'Naza' is pitting Israelis against each other

Cellist Diego Carneiro comes from Brazil's Amazon Delta, a place known more for mango trees and tropical birds than classical music. When he plays the cello, it seems to become part of him, like another limb or another pulse. His face and body animate with every note, and his hair sways as he plays. Reporter Caroline Feraday met with the musician as he prepared to set off on one of his tours of conflict zones.

Cellist Diego Carneiro comes from Brazil's Amazon Delta, a place known more for mango trees and tropical birds than classical music. When he plays the cello, it seems to become part of him, like another limb or another pulse. His face and body animate with every note, and his hair sways as he plays. Reporter Caroline Feraday met with the musician as he prepared to set off on one of his tours of conflict zones.

Brazilian cellist Diego Carneiro brings his music to conflict zones

Today in Gaza, rescue workers are searching for dozens of people after a building damaged earlier in the conflict with Israel collapsed. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, according to a Gaza Health Ministry official. Last month the UN reported that over 82% of structures in Gaza have been damaged and most were fully destroyed. To understand the how residents are coping, Host Marco Werman spoke to Shaimaa Ahmed, a former computer engineering student who lives in Gaza.

Today in Gaza, rescue workers are searching for dozens of people after a building damaged earlier in the conflict with Israel collapsed. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, according to a Gaza Health Ministry official. Last month the UN reported that over 82% of structures in Gaza have been damaged and most were fully destroyed. To understand the how residents are coping, Host Marco Werman spoke to Shaimaa Ahmed, a former computer engineering student who lives in Gaza.

21 killed in Gaza building collapse. Rescue workers continue to search for the missing.

Lorena Leonard is from Colombia and spent much of her childhood in Medellin. It was during a time of some of the deadliest violence in the country, when the notorious Pablo Escobar — the King of Cocaine — led the Medellín Cartel. Years later, Lorena was transported back to that time of violence - after a bathroom remodeling project in her home in the US. Leonard shared this experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Lorena Leonard is from Colombia and spent much of her childhood in Medellin. It was during a time of some of the deadliest violence in the country, when the notorious Pablo Escobar — the King of Cocaine — led the Medellín Cartel. Years later, Lorena was transported back to that time of violence - after a bathroom remodeling project in her home in the US. Leonard shared this experience with GBH's Stories From The Stage.

Stories From The Stage: A mirror to the past in Colombia

Russian environmentalism has been given an unlooked-for boost by… of all things, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the European sanctions on fossil fuels that it has provoked. Reporter Levi Bridges has been focusing his attention on the Kuzbass — that’s the region in Siberia where most Russian coal comes from.

Russian environmentalism has been given an unlooked-for boost by… of all things, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the European sanctions on fossil fuels that it has provoked. Reporter Levi Bridges has been focusing his attention on the Kuzbass — that’s the region in Siberia where most Russian coal comes from.

Russian environmentalism has been given a surprise boost by war

After a natural disaster, people with disabilities are more vulnerable to death, injury, and an inability to access help. In Nepal, people with disabilities who have survived the floods are facing a lack of sign language interpreters, a lack of transportation — and a lack of information. The World's Hannah Chanatry has the story of a woman and her daughter from the small village of Syabrubesi, one of the first villages destroyed by the flood.

After a natural disaster, people with disabilities are more vulnerable to death, injury, and an inability to access help. In Nepal, people with disabilities who have survived the floods are facing a lack of sign language interpreters, a lack of transportation — and a lack of information. The World's Hannah Chanatry has the story of a woman and her daughter from the small village of Syabrubesi, one of the first villages destroyed by the flood.

In Nepal, people with disabilities were more vulnerable to floods

The Trump administration is changing how long international students can stay in the US before they have to reapply for a visa… or go home. The new four-year cap takes effect this Sept. 15. Higher education leaders say it could make it much harder for students to change majors or schools, or simply to finish their research. Supporters say it’s just a minor inconvenience that adds important accountability to the student visa system. From Boston, GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports.

The Trump administration is changing how long international students can stay in the US before they have to reapply for a visa… or go home. The new four-year cap takes effect this Sept. 15. Higher education leaders say it could make it much harder for students to change majors or schools, or simply to finish their research. Supporters say it’s just a minor inconvenience that adds important accountability to the student visa system. From Boston, GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports.

Trump administration imposes time limit on international visas

The Kremlin has a long track record of meddling in the elections of its adversaries. Now artificial intelligence is giving Russia new tools that could make interference easier and more sophisticated. Investigative reporter David Corn does a deep dive into Russia's election interference in his new book “How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America.” Corn and The World’s Marco Werman discuss what role Russia might play in the US midterm vote.

The Kremlin has a long track record of meddling in the elections of its adversaries. Now artificial intelligence is giving Russia new tools that could make interference easier and more sophisticated. Investigative reporter David Corn does a deep dive into Russia's election interference in his new book “How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America.” Corn and The World’s Marco Werman discuss what role Russia might play in the US midterm vote.

Russian disinformation networks gear up for US midterms

Leenachi is from South Korea, but their popularity doesn't make them K-Pop. Rather, they perform a centuries-old style known as Pansori, part song, part storytelling. But in Leenachi's hands, it's also part psychedelia. We get a taste from the band's summer performance at KEXP Seattle.

Leenachi is from South Korea, but their popularity doesn't make them K-Pop. Rather, they perform a centuries-old style known as Pansori, part song, part storytelling. But in Leenachi's hands, it's also part psychedelia. We get a taste from the band's summer performance at KEXP Seattle.

Korean band reinterprets centuries-old performance style

The 75th anniversary of the Berliner Festspiele, an annual art and culture festival, featured an opening-night opera which may just be one of the darkest, strangest oeuvres of the twentieth century: Hungarian contemporary composer György Ligeti's Le Grand Macabre. From Berlin, DW's Breandain O’Shea reports on that selection and its meaning.

The 75th anniversary of the Berliner Festspiele, an annual art and culture festival, featured an opening-night opera which may just be one of the darkest, strangest oeuvres of the twentieth century: Hungarian contemporary composer György Ligeti's Le Grand Macabre. From Berlin, DW's Breandain O’Shea reports on that selection and its meaning.

Berlin’s 75th anniversary Festspiele features one of the century’s strangest works

Last month, the National University of Singapore unveiled the world’s second-ever biological data center, combining living human neurons with silicon hardware to process information. The prototype is part of the emerging field of biological computing, which explores whether living neural networks can perform computational tasks more efficiently than conventional systems. Alysson R. Muotri, a neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego, joins us to explain how this technology works and what it could mean for the future of computing.

Last month, the National University of Singapore unveiled the world’s second-ever biological data center, combining living human neurons with silicon hardware to process information. The prototype is part of the emerging field of biological computing, which explores whether living neural networks can perform computational tasks more efficiently than conventional systems. Alysson R. Muotri, a neuroscientist at the University of California, San Diego, joins us to explain how this technology works and what it could mean for the future of computing.

Singapore opens second data center using human neurons

Frogs are known for their energetic leaps. But as reporter Bianca Hillier discovered a few summers ago, one frog found on mountaintops in Brazil is so small that it cannot jump. Instead, mid-air, it stops moving and crashes to the ground.This originally aired on June 23, 2022.

Frogs are known for their energetic leaps. But as reporter Bianca Hillier discovered a few summers ago, one frog found on mountaintops in Brazil is so small that it cannot jump. Instead, mid-air, it stops moving and crashes to the ground.
This originally aired on June 23, 2022.

Frogs so small they can’t jump

Measles cases have increased by 8% globally compared with pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to an estimate from the World Health Organization. That reverses the declining trend of the previous two decades. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kathryn Jacobsen, an infectious disease epidemiologist with the University of Richmond, VA, about the causes of this spread.

Measles cases have increased by 8% globally compared with pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to an estimate from the World Health Organization. That reverses the declining trend of the previous two decades. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kathryn Jacobsen, an infectious disease epidemiologist with the University of Richmond, VA, about the causes of this spread.

Measles cases continue to rise globally

Police in Germany apprehended a man last week suspected of planning and carrying out sabotage against the country’s electricity network. Authorities say the 48-year-old suspect’s apparent motive was to draw attention to fossil fuels and the climate crisis. The case is raising questions about a form of politically motivated violence that some are calling “climate terrorism" or "climate extremism." The World's Marco Werman learned more from Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director at The Counter Extremism Project.

Police in Germany apprehended a man last week suspected of planning and carrying out sabotage against the country’s electricity network. Authorities say the 48-year-old suspect’s apparent motive was to draw attention to fossil fuels and the climate crisis. The case is raising questions about a form of politically motivated violence that some are calling “climate terrorism" or "climate extremism." The World's Marco Werman learned more from Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director at The Counter Extremism Project.

German police arrest suspect in case of apparent climate extremism

Much of Norway came to a standstill last week as King Harald V was laid to rest after an elaborate state funeral attended by European royalty, global heads of state, and other leaders. To borrow a phrase from another late monarch, it truly has been an “annus horribilis” or terrible year for the Norwegian crown. And yet, despite scandals that have dogged their family, a new King and Queen – Haakon VIII and Mette-Marit – are now in charge at the palace. And, if Lars Bevanger’s instincts in Oslo are correct, they are likely to stay there.

Much of Norway came to a standstill last week as King Harald V was laid to rest after an elaborate state funeral attended by European royalty, global heads of state, and other leaders. To borrow a phrase from another late monarch, it truly has been an “annus horribilis” or terrible year for the Norwegian crown. And yet, despite scandals that have dogged their family, a new King and Queen – Haakon VIII and Mette-Marit – are now in charge at the palace. And, if Lars Bevanger’s instincts in Oslo are correct, they are likely to stay there.

Norwegian royalty may prevail despite death and scandals

Lahore-born musician Ali Sethi released a song so popular that some claimed it could unite two warring countries. In this episode of the Movement podcast, about music and migration, which aired in April this year, host Meklit Hadero charts Sethi's artistic journey, starting with what inspired him to study traditional Pakistani singing in the first place.This story first aired on April 10, 2026

Lahore-born musician Ali Sethi released a song so popular that some claimed it could unite two warring countries. In this episode of the Movement podcast, about music and migration, which aired in April this year, host Meklit Hadero charts Sethi's artistic journey, starting with what inspired him to study traditional Pakistani singing in the first place.
This story first aired on April 10, 2026

Pakistani musician Ali Sethi on art as a unifier

The Olympic torch arrived in Dakar, Senegal, this weekend. Senegal is hosting the Youth Games next month. It's the first time the Olympic Games have been held on the African continent.

The Olympic torch arrived in Dakar, Senegal, this weekend. Senegal is hosting the Youth Games next month. It's the first time the Olympic Games have been held on the African continent.

Celebrations begin for first African Olympics

In Yemen, the Houthis — a rebel group backed by Iran — have seized more strategic territory along the Red Sea. This now includes islands in the middle of the narrowest portion of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a geographic bottleneck through which more than a tenth of global trade flows. The World's Carolyn Beeler learned more from Ibrahim Jalal, an independent security analyst and political advisor from Yemen.

In Yemen, the Houthis — a rebel group backed by Iran — have seized more strategic territory along the Red Sea. This now includes islands in the middle of the narrowest portion of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a geographic bottleneck through which more than a tenth of global trade flows. The World's Carolyn Beeler learned more from Ibrahim Jalal, an independent security analyst and political advisor from Yemen.

Iran-backed Houthis make major gains in Yemen that could further choke trade

After her reporting trip to Nepal to cover the devastating floods, Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Mingma David Sherpa. He's a world-record-setting mountaineer who has climbed and guided in the Himalayas since 2008. Which means he's had a front-row view of what warming temperatures are doing to the region.

After her reporting trip to Nepal to cover the devastating floods, Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Mingma David Sherpa. He's a world-record-setting mountaineer who has climbed and guided in the Himalayas since 2008. Which means he's had a front-row view of what warming temperatures are doing to the region.

Updates on Nepal

When Beijing and Washington talk about AI safety guardrails, they often mean very different things. While the debate in the US has revolved around existential threats to humanity, China is more focused on threats to its ruling party. The World’s Marco Werman and Samm Sacks, a senior fellow at New America and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discuss the different approaches and the common vulnerabilities the two countries share.

When Beijing and Washington talk about AI safety guardrails, they often mean very different things. While the debate in the US has revolved around existential threats to humanity, China is more focused on threats to its ruling party. The World’s Marco Werman and Samm Sacks, a senior fellow at New America and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discuss the different approaches and the common vulnerabilities the two countries share.

AI poses 'shared vulnerability' to US and China

For some Arab and Muslim musicians in the US and the Middle East, the events of September 11th influenced both their content and style. Many wanted to present their identity and culture in a positive way. Danny Hajjar is a music journalist and fan of the Arabic global rap scene. He recently stopped by our studio in Boston to talk about a few of the artists to emerge in the post-9/11 musical landscape.

For some Arab and Muslim musicians in the US and the Middle East, the events of September 11th influenced both their content and style. Many wanted to present their identity and culture in a positive way. Danny Hajjar is a music journalist and fan of the Arabic global rap scene. He recently stopped by our studio in Boston to talk about a few of the artists to emerge in the post-9/11 musical landscape.

Arabic rappers find their identity after 9/11

Nazma Khan was a young Muslim woman in the Bronx, already accustomed to being bullied because she wore a hijab, or the Islamic head covering. But after the 9/11 attacks, she says, the harassment became more frightening and more personal. Her experience was painful, but it also inspired her to start World Hijab Day. Khan tells her story in her own words.

Nazma Khan was a young Muslim woman in the Bronx, already accustomed to being bullied because she wore a hijab, or the Islamic head covering. But after the 9/11 attacks, she says, the harassment became more frightening and more personal. Her experience was painful, but it also inspired her to start World Hijab Day. Khan tells her story in her own words.

After 9/11, she turned Islamophobia into a movement

Susan Meiselas has worked for the famed photo agency Magnum Photos for 50 years. Her work has documented upheavals and conflicts in South and Central America, among other places. On September 11, 2001, she did not expect that conflict would come to her doorstep in New York City. She talks to Host Marco Werman near Ground Zero, next to a sculpture she captured in one of her most iconic photos from that day.

Susan Meiselas has worked for the famed photo agency Magnum Photos for 50 years. Her work has documented upheavals and conflicts in South and Central America, among other places. On September 11, 2001, she did not expect that conflict would come to her doorstep in New York City. She talks to Host Marco Werman near Ground Zero, next to a sculpture she captured in one of her most iconic photos from that day.

An American documentary photographer recalls her day on 9/11

Host Marco Werman shares some personal recollections of 9/11 and also profiles two very different victims who died at Ground Zero, men from opposite sides of the globe: Father Mychal Judge, the chaplain at the time to the New York Fire Department, and Jupiter Yambem, the banquet manager at Windows on the World, the restaurant at the top of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Host Marco Werman shares some personal recollections of 9/11 and also profiles two very different victims who died at Ground Zero, men from opposite sides of the globe: Father Mychal Judge, the chaplain at the time to the New York Fire Department, and Jupiter Yambem, the banquet manager at Windows on the World, the restaurant at the top of the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

9/11 affected people near and far

There were ceremonies and events across the country today to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked passenger jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Host Marco Werman reminds us of what happened on that day.

There were ceremonies and events across the country today to remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked passenger jets and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Host Marco Werman reminds us of what happened on that day.

A look back 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks

Mohamedou Ould Slahi was imprisoned without charge at Guantánamo Bay for nearly 15 years. Arrested in 2001 and transferred through various prisons before arriving at Guantánamo, Slahi endured years of torture and harsh interrogation under the US government's post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts. He was detained on suspicion of terrorism, but no charges were ever filed against him. The World's Shirin Jaafari spoke with Slahi and brings us his story.

Mohamedou Ould Slahi was imprisoned without charge at Guantánamo Bay for nearly 15 years.
Arrested in 2001 and transferred through various prisons before arriving at Guantánamo, Slahi endured years of torture and harsh interrogation under the US government's post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts. He was detained on suspicion of terrorism, but no charges were ever filed against him. The World's Shirin Jaafari spoke with Slahi and brings us his story.

'For 15 years, I didn't see the sun rise or go down'

Not far from the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero is a statue of a modern US soldier on horseback. Officially, it’s known as “America's Response Monument.” As rescue workers continued to work through the smoldering rubble at Ground Zero, Mark Nutsch spearheaded that response, leading a 12-man Green Beret unit that became famous as the "Horse Soldiers." Nutsch spoke to Host Marco Werman about how his vastly outnumbered team, together with Afghan allies, took the fight to the Taliban and al-Qaeda in the early days of the War on Terror. He joined the show from Somerset, Kentucky.

Not far from the September 11 Memorial at Ground Zero is a statue of a modern US soldier on horseback. Officially, it’s known as “America's Response Monument.” As rescue workers continued to work through the smoldering rubble at Ground Zero, Mark Nutsch spearheaded that response, leading a 12-man Green Beret unit that became famous as the "Horse Soldiers." Nutsch spoke to Host Marco Werman about how his vastly outnumbered team, together with Afghan allies, took the fight to the Taliban and al-Qaeda in the early days of the War on Terror. He joined the show from Somerset, Kentucky.

Green Beret veteran recalls US' response to 9/11 attacks

The Colombian Paca Digestora Silva — the Silva digester bale — is a processing method for organic waste that has spawned a social movement. The unique composting method was developed in the 1980s by Colombian forester Guillermo Silva, but only took off in the late 2010s and surged during the pandemic. Tasha Sandoval has the story from Bogota about this attempt to keep organic waste out of the local landfill.

The Colombian Paca Digestora Silva — the Silva digester bale — is a processing method for organic waste that has spawned a social movement. The unique composting method was developed in the 1980s by Colombian forester Guillermo Silva, but only took off in the late 2010s and surged during the pandemic. Tasha Sandoval has the story from Bogota about this attempt to keep organic waste out of the local landfill.

Colombian organic waste processing method sparks social movement

The World's Carolyn Beeler investigates what could have been done better to prevent what is likely to amount to several thousands of deaths in Nepal, following the deadly avalanche and flooding that hit in late August. As she reports, Nepalese officials believe their future safety requires an international commitment.

The World's Carolyn Beeler investigates what could have been done better to prevent what is likely to amount to several thousands of deaths in Nepal, following the deadly avalanche and flooding that hit in late August. As she reports, Nepalese officials believe their future safety requires an international commitment.

As Nepal recovers, people ask how they can prepare for the next disaster

Susan Retik joined forces with another woman whose husband was killed on 9/11 to create Beyond the 11th. It's a charity that helps widows in Afghanistan who have been afflicted by war, terrorism and oppression. Host Marco Werman speaks with Susan Retick about her feelings on the attack, about the program she created and the annual bike ride that kicked off today to raise money for her organization.

Susan Retik joined forces with another woman whose husband was killed on 9/11 to create Beyond the 11th. It's a charity that helps widows in Afghanistan who have been afflicted by war, terrorism and oppression. Host Marco Werman speaks with Susan Retick about her feelings on the attack, about the program she created and the annual bike ride that kicked off today to raise money for her organization.