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“The Secret Agent”: Kleber Mendonça Filho on Oscar-Nominated Drama Set During Brazil’s Dictatorship
Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho discusses his Oscar-nominated film 'The Secret Agent,' which uses a 1977 thriller to expose the cyclical nature of political repression and media manipulation in Brazil, drawing parallels to the Bolsonaro era.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 25, 2026
A comprehensive news roundup details President Trump's contentious State of the Union, the Pentagon's aggressive stance on AI access, a growing measles outbreak amid altered vaccine policies, and several international flashpoints.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Right of Return: Omar Shakir & Ken Roth Debate "Blocked" Human Rights Watch Report on Palestine
Two former Human Rights Watch executives publicly debate the organization's controversial decision to block a report classifying Israel's denial of Palestinian right of return as a crime against humanity, exposing internal rifts over legal interpretation and political pressure.
"Journalism Deserves Better": Ex-Washington Post Staffers Slam Billionaire Bezos for Gutting Paper
Former Washington Post staff criticize Jeff Bezos for laying off over 300 journalists, gutting critical international and local coverage, and betraying the paper's mission, while he was seen partying in Paris.
Director Jafar Panahi on Deadly Iran Protests & Filmmaking Under Censorship
Renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, defying a travel ban and prison sentence, speaks out against the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, detailing the 'bloodbath' and his commitment to filmmaking as an act of resistance.
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