Pegasus: Flying on the wings of Israeli ‘cyber-tech diplomacy’?
What role did Israel play in the spread of an insidious piece of malware? Plus, PR companies and controversial states.
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Bonus Edition: UK policing, Indonesia COVID, India press freedom
Best of the week and behind the scenes.
Is the US leading a new nuclear arms race?
The US speaks of non-proliferation but is spending billions to upgrade its nuclear arsenal.
Who owns the rights to COVID vaccines?
Rich countries again fail to reach an agreement on what's called intellectual property.
The farmer keeping Zimbabwean music alive, Hector Mugani
From music to maize, farmer Hector Mugani finds harmony in growing his crops and nurturing Zimbabwe's musical talent.
Could Tunisia fall under a new dictatorship?
Warnings of authoritarianism after president sacked ministers and froze parliament.
Is India at war with journalism?
Spyware scandal and government raids on media outlets have Indian journalists worried about press freedom.
Turmoil in Tunisia: Is democracy at risk?
President sacks prime minister and freezes parliament after anti-government protests.
UK: Structures of power and systems of exclusion
Community activist Temi Mwale and political activist Athian Akec are on a mission to end youth violence in the UK.
What’s being done to protect Afghans who helped foreign forces?
Translators and contractors in Afghanistan fear the resurgent Taliban as US and NATO troops leave.
Why has COVID-19 taken hold in Indonesia?
New infections and deaths skyrocket as volunteers fill gaps in medical care.
Beyond tourism, who will dominate the $1 trillion space economy?
Space tourism will be worth $8bn by 2030, but that's a fraction of today's $350bn space industry.
Pegasus Project: Malware used against journalists and dissidents
The global epidemic of surveillance using malicious spyware. Plus, Bild’s battle for political influence in Germany.
Abdullah Abdullah: Can Afghanistan move ahead without US troops?
The High Council for National Reconciliation’s chief discusses if trust has been built after months of negotiations.
World Heritage Sites: How are they selected?
UNESCO is considering 17 cultural and natural sites to add to its Heritage list.
Bonus edition: Slavery reparations, cartel wars, aerial photos
Best of the week and behind the scenes.
Is US politics more toxic today than it was 50 years ago?
Veteran journalist Chris Matthews reflects on politics, American style.
How vulnerable are we to spying technology?
Journalists, activists and even world leaders may have been targeted by Israeli firm NSO's Pegasus spyware.
How will China face hacking accusations?
The US and a number of its Western allies blame China for an alleged cyberattack.
Where is Ethiopia’s Tigray war headed?
In this episode, we also discuss Europe's flooding crisis and Mexico's drug war.