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The Truth
We cover the major headlines worldwide, updates on the latest political, economic, and global events. We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.We’ve covered your daily news fix, from breaking news to ongoing trends.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
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“The empire has never been more naked” - US media in Trump’s war with Venezuela
The United States’ deadly “counter-narcotics mission” off Venezuela’s coast hinges on an unproven drug-smuggling narrative - a familiar pretext for regime…
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What's driving US actions against Venezuela?
Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace. The country is on high alert after US attacks on…
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What next for Ukraine after President Zelenskyy's top aide quits?
A corruption scandal in Ukraine claims its biggest scalp yet - with the resignation of President Volodomy Zelenskyy's top aide. Andriy Yermak had been due to…
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Could conscription return in Europe?
France is to bring back a form of military service, weeks after Germany announced plans to assess young people's suitability for military duty. Russia's…
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The human cost of the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal
In the Philippines, a massive corruption scandal is triggering street protests and putting pressure on the government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The population’s…
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Inside the Biden administration’s cover-up of the assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh
Did the Biden administration help cover up the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill…
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Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency
This episode explores the meaning and potential impact of a shutdown by South Africa’s women, including how its online expression amplified the message and…
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What does the future of the music industry look like?
The music industry is changing rapidly, with streaming dominating how people listen to music and online content creators constantly reviewing new releases of…
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What is true love today?
Has love evolved, or has the modern world rewritten it? Love binds generations and shapes cultures. But in an age defined by individualism, consumerism and…
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Why are young Indigenous Embera taking their lives in Colombia?
Embera elders often blame malevolent spirits for the deaths of young people, having no word for suicide in their language. Ilsa Banuvi, who was raised between…
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Why has number of people facing hunger crisis doubled since 2019?
The World Food Programme is warning 318 million people face critical levels of hunger next year. The United Nations body says that is double the number…
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The boy who started and survived the Syrian war
A boy who grew up during Syria’s war reveals the untold origins of the conflict and the fight for his nation’s freedom. In 2017, Al Jazeera broadcast a…
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Surviving ISIL: A young girl confronts the horrors of captivity
Mediha, a teenage Yazidi girl from Iraq, shares her story after four years of abduction and enslavement by ISIL (ISIS). Through intimate video diaries, she…
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Are we in the middle of an escalating global arms race?
Global military spending reached its all-time highest level last year. More NATO countries than ever before spent two percent of their GDP on defence. China…
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What's in Jeffrey Epstein's files?
The battle over the investigation files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reached a new turn with the US Congress voting for the Department of…
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Abiy Ahmed, Eritrea & the TPLF: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda
In 2022, the Pretoria Agreement ended a brutal civil war between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.Become a supporter…
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Has technology transformed childhood or hijacked it
Children today grow up surrounded by screens, swipes and algorithm-driven content. While digital life connects, educates and entertains, it can also distract…
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Will a global oil glut push prices lower in 2026?
The world could be producing more oil than it needs next year. An oversupply usually pushes the price of oil lower. For consumers, that means cheaper…
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Is ICE in the US operating as secret police?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating in an unprecedented way during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The agency has existed for over…
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Saudi Crown Prince MBS confirms $600bn US investment will grow to $1 trillion
US President Donald Trump has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). They held a press conference at the White House. Trump said MBS had agreed…
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China's $84 Billion AI Boom: Beijing's Strategy for Inequality and the Global South w/ Shen Yi
China is experiencing an AI revolution, but what does this $84 billion industry mean for Chinese citizens and the Global South? This week, Professor Shen Yi of…
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South Africa’s FM on ‘mysterious’ flight carrying Gaza Palestinians
South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola speaks to Talk to us about the mysterious arrival of a flight carrying Palestinians, why authorities were…
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How are Palestinians from Gaza ending up in South Africa?
More than 150 Palestinians from Gaza landed in Johannesburg on a mysterious charter flight run by a little-known group called Al-Majd Europe. South Africa says…
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China’s Political System Explained: How ‘People’s Democracy’ Actually Works
What is China's political system really like? China’s Constitution calls for “leadership of the Communist Party of China” over a “system of multiparty…
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Ukraine War Finally Ending? | Israel Violates Ceasefire 521 Times | Sudan Massacres
Abby Martin, Empire Files journalist and filmmaker, will discuss her new film Earth’s Greatest Enemy, which reveals how the US military, as the world's largest…
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Why are many pushing back against AI?
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, in workplaces, education, and even relationships. But not everyone is onboard, and more and more people are pushing back…
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Trita Parsi on Iran, the US and the Middle East
Iranian-born author and professor Trita Parsi joins Centre Stage to unpack the history between the US and Iran, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Washington's role…
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‘This Should Terrify Everyone’: Craig Mokhiber Slams UNSC Resolution on Gaza
Human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber joins the show to break down the UN Security Council’s newly adopted resolution that effectively hands the U.S. control over…
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Trump's Political Exploitation Backfires as Legal Walls Close In
Trump’s exploitation of national tragedies for cheap political gain, backfires. Trump senior officials admit to violating court orders in contempt, and are…
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How is China’s demand for durian changing Southeast Asia?
It’s been called the world’s stinkiest fruit. But it’s deeply beloved by many. Durian is a pungent, prickly fruit from Southeast Asia that has fascinated…
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DRC peace agreement reached in Qatar
Congolese govt and M23 rebel group sign deal in Doha. DRC peace agreement reached in QatarBecome a supporter of this podcast…
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Zohran Rises, Trump Flexes, Europe Falls — w/ Yanis Varoufakis
As the world slides deeper into imperial rot — from Trump’s transformation of the U.S. into a Department of War state, to Europe’s political collapse, to…
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Epstein, Gaza, Zohran Backlash & the Sham Mexico Protests
Human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber joins the show to discuss the UN Security Council’s newly adopted resolution that effectively hands the U.S. control over…
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Political Beatdown: Analyzing Trump's Post-Thanksgiving Troubles
Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas discuss bad news before for Donald Trump as he crashes out on Friday as the backlash against him grows following Thanksgiving…
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How will the Syrian president's visit to the White House impact the region?
A year ago, the US was offering a $10 million reward for the arrest of the commander of a Syrian armed group, previously linked to al-Qaeda. Yet on Monday…
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Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?
After nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow, fighting is heating up on the frontlines of eastern Ukraine. But with drones spotted at sensitive sites…
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Inside the attempted cover-up of Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal
showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecutor who leaked it. But…
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Outrage in Israel over leaked soldier abuse video
The Israeli government is facing what it calls a “public relations disaster” after a video surfaced showing soldiers torturing and sexually assaulting a…
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Why al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch is blocking fuel to Mali
A long siege by al-Qaeda-linked fighters has left Bamako low on fuel, food and power. Life has stalled and fear is growing across Mali. The crisis now tests a…
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William Ruto: Is Kenya’s democracy in safe hands?
Kenyan President William Ruto talks to Al Jazeera about the nationwide protests that left dozens dead, accusations of police brutality and enforced…
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US wants to expand its influence in Central Asia
The US is seeking to strengthen ties in Central Asia which has long been dominated by Russia. President Donald Trump met five leaders from the resource-rich…
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Is the AI bubble about to pop?
After years of hype and sky-high bets, artificial intelligence (AI) may be heading for a crash. Jobs, investments, and faith in the technology could all…
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Did the US detain British journalist Sami Hamdi over Palestine?
After two weeks of being held in a US immigration detention center, British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi is back home in the UK. In…
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Should the US fund health insurance or leave it to the market?
With costs rising and government subsidies under pressure, Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how much the government should pay for health…
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Is Rwanda serious about peace? DRC foreign minister weighs in
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Rwanda’s actions on the ground cast doubt on its commitment to a peace process…
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Is Israel inching towards another regional war?
Recent Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have reignited fears of more conflict along the border. Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah positions, to stop the group…
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Targeting the families of Gaza journalists
journalists risk everything to report on Israel’s war on Gaza, enduring adversity, displacement, and the deaths of their colleagues and families.Become a…
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Does the rise of Mamdani indicate a major shift in the US?
After the capital of capitalism voted for socialism and Democrats in two states trounced Republicans, United States President Donald Trump is worried that he…
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Can we ever decolonise museums?
Following the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and in the wake of the recent jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris, we take a closer look at…
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Is the wellness industry just for the privileged?
In this episode of The Stream, we bring together a holistic retreat leader who believes true health begins with alignment of mind, body, and spirit, and a…
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Exposing the war on the press and the targeting of journalists
A gripping look at journalism’s ultimate sacrifice, told through stories of courage, loss and unwavering conviction. In a world where truth-telling can often…
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How did Tehran end up in the world’s worst water crisis?
Iran is described as facing "water bankruptcy". What started as a slow-burning problem has now turned into a full-blown crisis. The capital region, home to…
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Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?
Speaking at this year's COP30 in Brazil, UN chief Antonio Guterres called the inability to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius a "deadly moral…
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Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wringing…
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Is earned success an illusion?
Is success really earned, or is meritocracy an illusion? We’re told that hard work pays off and talent rises to the top. But do we all really start from the…
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What was behind Brazil’s deadliest police raid?
Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police raid in years left bodies in the streets and a city reeling. Officials called it a success, while residents called it a…
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Can Russia & China together weather challenges posed by the West?
China has been Russia's largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. But commerce between the two has slumped recent months, following pressure by Donald…
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Mo Amer challenges Hollywood’s silence on Gaza
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep loss, he…
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How Wael al-Dahdouh reported in Gaza amid loss & danger
As Israel’s two-year war on Gaza has unfolded, Al Jazeera has told the story through its journalists on the ground, who’ve risked everything to bring the…
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Could soaring global debt trigger the next financial crisis?
Governments around the world now owe nearly $100 trillion in public debt. That's almost double what they owed just a decade ago. The International Monetary…