Best Syrians In America Podcasts (2026)

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A TURBULENT START TO 2026 42:31

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We take a deep dive into how Trump’s America has shaken up the world order, just days into the new year. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders responds to the tragic shooting of a U.S. citizen by an I.C.E operative. They also discuss President Trump’s claim that the U.S. will control Venezuela and its oil reserves for years. Then, Christiane speaks to…

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International Human Rights Lawyer Jared Genser 55:53

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This week, the world has watched as the US captured a foreign head of state, boarded oil tankers, and threatened military action against more countries. International human rights lawyer Jared Genser has extensive experience working against dictatorships and has been called "the extractor" for his work freeing political prisoners. He joins Christia…

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The European Union and South America begin a new — and very big — trade relationship 1:50

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The European Union signed off on a major new trade agreement with four South American nations on Friday. It's composed of markets with more than 700 million people. But there's still a great deal of skepticism about it among some in Europe, including French farmers. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.By Gerry Hadden

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Polluted Tijuana River is an equal-opportunity disaster 8:13

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Billions of gallons of wastewater laced with industrial chemicals pour into the Tijuana River and reach the Pacific Ocean every year. The pollution also seeps into the earth and froths into airborne particles. People on both sides of the US-Mexico border say it is making them sick. Investigative reporter Philip Salata from inewsource in San Diego r…

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Protests spread across Iran, as government shuts down internet 6:25

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The Iranian government has cut off internet access to citizens as protests across the country reach levels unseen since the Woman, Life, Freedom protests that started in 2022. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler learned more from Sina Azodi, director of Middle East Studies at George Washington University, where he specializes in US-Iran relations. Azod…

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Europe is on edge after US strikes in Venezuela and Greenland threats 6:09

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From a US military raid that captured Venezuela’s president, to threats from the White House to take over Greenland, Europe’s leaders have faced a week of escalating challenges from Washington. Leaders across the EU have responded cautiously, with some notable exceptions. But critics warn that restraint could hand the Trump administration exactly t…

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This chatbot is operating under the influence 6:37

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A coder in Sweden thought it would be funny to see what ChatGPT says when it is stoned, whether on weed, coke or ketamine. So, he created a chatbot plug-in that people are actually paying to use. The World's Gerry Hadden reports.By Gerry Hadden

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Father of Korean friend chicken dies, leaving a global legacy 5:32

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Yoon Jong Gye, widely considered the father of Korean fried chicken, died late last year at the age of 74. Since its creation, the dish has surged in popularity and can now be found in restaurants around the globe. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kevin Kim, associate director of the Asian American Center at the University of North Carol…

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Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo reach a ceasefire 4:19

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The Syrian army has been fighting Kurdish forces in the city of Aleppo in the north of the country. The clashes are the most intense since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. The army ordered the residents in some neighborhoods to evacuate. On Friday, Syria's defense ministry announced a ceasefire. But as The World’s Shirin Jaafari repor…

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Birth of twin mountain gorillas give hope to conservationists 0:36

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Twin mountain gorillas were born in Africa's largest national park, the Virunga, in Democratic Republic of Congo. As Host Carolyn Beeler explains, years of conservation efforts have helped restore the gorillas' dwindling population.By Kate Ellis

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Inside the high-stakes push to bring US oil companies back to Venezuela 5:39

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For years, Venezuela’s oil industry was one of the most respected in the world. Then mismanagement and US sanctions hollowed it out. Now, the Trump administration says US oil companies should be ready to return — and that Washington will even control how Venezuela’s oil revenues are spent. But experts and former Venezuelan oil executives say rebuil…

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Sarah Kunz, "Expatriate: Following a Migration Category" (Manchester UP, 2023) 1:04:06

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Who are expatriates? How do they differ from other migrants? And why should we care about such distinctions? Expatriate: Following a Migration Category (Manchester University Press, 2023) by Dr. Sarah Kunz interrogates the contested category of 'the expatriate' to explore its history and politics, its making and lived experience. Drawing on ethnogr…

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Anita Gonzalez, "Shipping Out: Race, Performance, and Labor at Sea" (U Michigan Press, 2025) 25:21

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Shipping Out: Race, Performance, and Labor at Sea (University of Michigan Press, 2025) by Dr. Anita Gonzalez provides a rare perspective on performance by staff above and below deck on Caribbean cruise ships, as viewed through the lenses of race, class, and gender. Drawing on her experiences as a destination lecturer on Caribbean cruise lines for t…

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Sonya Lea, "American Bloodlines: Reckoning with Lynch Culture" (UP of Kentucky, 2025) 48:52

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Summer 1936: Rainey Bethea, a young Black man, is tried for the rape and murder of an elderly white woman. The all-white, all-male jury takes just four and a half minutes to find him guilty. Bethea is hanged near the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky, with more than twenty thousand white people in attendance. The crowd turns the violen…

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US Senator Bernie Sanders 55:59

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America is roiled. At home and abroad, from Minnesota to Venezuela, the actions of the Trump administration have put the country on edge. Senator Bernie Sanders joins the program from the Capitol Building to discuss it all. Also on today's show: CNN Correspondent Paul Newton; MSF Secretary-General Christopher Lockyear; Atlantic staff writer David F…

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Winter weather disrupts travel in Europe 3:24

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Intense snow has blanketed much of Western Europe, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and chaos on major roads and railways. Things could get even worse over the next 24 hours as a new winter storm, named Goretti, makes its way across the UK and the Europe's northwest coast. The World's Transportation Correspondent Jeremy Siegel has the late…

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD passes Tesla in global sales for first time 4:46

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Build Your Dreams (BYD) had a dream year in 2025, with nearly 2.3 million EV sales globally. It left Tesla in the proverbial dust, especially in Europe. BYD's secret: a wider range of EVs, cutting-edge technology and billions of dollars in government support. As for Tesla? Many drivers in Europe have been turned off by its founder, Elon Musk. The W…

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For many Cubans, trouble in Venezuela hits close to home 8:01

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Cubans are watching developments in Venezuela with growing unease. Fuel shortages are worsening the island’s already severe economic woes. Ed Augustine, an independent journalist based in Havana speaks with The World’s Host Marco Werman about increasing blackouts, long lines for fuel and the stress of everyday life in Havana.…

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Excavation in east England unearths a 2,000-year-old war trumpet 1:10

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Experts think it might have been used by Celtic warriors during their ill-fated campaign to repel Roman invaders during the first century. The bronze war trumpet — called a "carnyx" — was discovered during excavations in east England, outside the town of Thetford. Archeologists are thrilled because this fragile metal horn is probably the most compl…

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Is the world closing its doors? 7:26

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Migration is as old as humanity itself. In today's world, it ebbs and flows as nations change their border policies with the times. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been retracing the global path of the earliest humans on foot for the past 13 years. In that time, he has witnessed a lot of migration in real time. He joins Host Marco Wer…

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EU bans an anesthetic with a large impact on the climate 7:39

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Desflurane is a common drug used for anesthesia. But it has a surprising link to climate change, because the excess gas is often vented straight into the atmosphere where it is several thousand times more potent than carbon dioxide. As of Jan. 1 of this year, the European Union has restricted desflurane's use. For The Big Fix, The World's Host Caro…

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Meet Venezuela's new interim president: Delcy Rodríguez 5:32

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Delcy Rodríguez spent years as part of deposed President Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle. Now, she has stepped into the role of Venezuela’s de-facto leader as the country faces uncertain times. Long sanctioned abroad, Rodríguez wields unusual influence over the finance sector and ruling party in Venezuela. The World has this profile of Rodríguez, a l…

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Cuba's energy crisis deepens, as Venezuela's oil supplies falter 7:53

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Cuba’s energy sector is feeling the pinch of the departure of the island’s longtime ally, deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Mexico has stepped in to supply some oil, but not at levels high enough to replace supplies previously provided by Caracas. Jorge Piñón, who studies Cuba's energy infrastructure at the University of Texas at Austin …

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How Serious is Trump About Colombia? 56:05

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Reacting to President Trump's threats against Colombia, President Gustavo Petro hit back by vowing to "take up arms" to defend his country. Trump and Petro have clashed from the very start when Petro initially refused to take Venezuelan migrants Trump was deporting, then over the war in Gaza, and US military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking…

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Off the coast of Argentina, squid fishing carries a cost 7:47

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In international waters, 200 miles off the coast of Argentina, squid fishing is on the rise, and it's mostly being carried out by Chinese fishing crews. The scale of those operations poses serious threats to the coastal ecosystem, but because this is happening in international waters, the Argentine coast guard can do nothing but watch. The World's …

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A soccer fan in Morocco gets a moment in the spotlight 2:40

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There is a lot of exciting action at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soccer tournament in Morocco at the moment. One of the most attention-getting moments has not been on the pitch but in the stands: a super-fan for the national team from Democratic Republic of Congo, who everyone knows simply as "Lumumba" because of his resemblance to DR Congo's…

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The view from Greenland 3:30

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The White House is talking — again — about acquiring Greenland. US President Donald Trump's team says it's looking at all options — and that military force isn't off the table. The World's Host Carolyn Beeler spoke to people in Greenland to hear how the news is being received there.By Carolyn Beeler

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The perils and frustrations that blind people encounter in air travel 8:00

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When Kelechukwu Ogu took his first international flight out of Lagos, Nigeria, in 2023, he did not know that people with visual impairment are often offered something they don't need: a wheelchair. In the US, he decided to talk to fellow blind travelers to find out how they feel about that misguided "accommodation." This is his story.…

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How merchants in Iran sparked a new wave of anti-government protests 6:44

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For about 10 days, protesters across Iran have come out in the streets to call for the downfall of the government. The protests started when merchants in the capital, Tehran, took to the streets over the swift devaluation of the country's currency. But the demonstrations quickly spread to other parts of the country. The World looks into the signifi…

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'Might makes right': The New World Order 9:58

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The framework for international law since World War II is no longer just being eroded at the margins. It’s being cast aside altogether, deliberately and repeatedly. So says Michael Schmitt, a professor of international law at the University of Reading and professor emeritus at the US Naval War College. Schmitt tells The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler …

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A perpetual outsider on the meaning of home 7:35

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"There's no place like home." But knowing exactly where that is can be complicated. That's something Chris Ko experienced firsthand, as a kid, moving from Guatemala to Texas to Taiwan. He takes listeners on that journey with him for GBH's storytelling series, Stories From The Stage.By Chris Ko