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Episodes

What Life is Like in Gaza; Will Recognition of a Palestinian State Make a Difference?

25 Sep 2025

11m

Renewed Pressure on Russia Over the War in Ukraine

24 Sep 2025

What is Life Like When You Don’t Have Citizenship Anywhere?

23 Sep 2025

Some Major Western Countries Announce the Recognition of a Palestinian State

22 Sep 2025

Global Ripples as U.S. Tariffs Hit a Small Creature: the Shrimp

19 Sep 2025

Medical Innovations on the Battlefield

18 Sep 2025

The Evolving Relationship Between the U.S. and the U.N.

17 Sep 2025

Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City

16 Sep 2025

10m

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This NPR "State of the World" podcast episode focuses on Israel's ground invasion of Gaza City. The episode includes an update from NPR's Eya Betraoui, who reports on the military operations, the destruction of high-rise towers, and the dire humanitarian situation, including a UN-declared famine. The podcast also prese...