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Mar 16, 2026Russian propagandaUkraine warWhistleblowing

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin" Wins Oscar; Meet the Russian Teacher Who Confronts State Propaganda

A Russian primary school teacher, Pasha Tankin, became an international whistleblower by secretly documenting Putin's pro-war propaganda in schools, forming the basis of the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'.

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Feb 23, 2026Winter Olympics 2024Trump AdministrationPoliticization of Sports

U.S. Olympians Take on the Trump Administration

The 2024 Winter Olympics were heavily politicized by the Trump administration and saw athletes pushing back against policies and the IOC's selective 'neutrality'.

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Feb 17, 2026Civil RightsUS PoliticsInternational Relations

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 17, 2026

This episode covers the death of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, escalating international tensions with Iran, Ukraine, and Cuba, and ongoing revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files leading to high-profile resignations.

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Feb 3, 2026US PoliticsElection IntegrityImmigration Policy

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 3, 2026

This episode covers critical developments in US politics, international conflicts, immigration policy, and tech regulation, highlighting controversies around election integrity, humanitarian crises, and digital ethics.

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Jan 29, 2026Immigration EnforcementPolice BrutalityGovernment Accountability

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 29, 2026

This episode details a range of critical domestic and international developments, from controversial ICE actions and political clashes over immigration to federal investigations, global conflicts, and the dire warning of the Doomsday Clock.

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Jan 21, 2026US PoliticsImmigrationInternational Relations

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 21, 2026

Federal investigations, international tensions, and domestic protests mark a turbulent global landscape, with the Trump administration at the center of multiple controversies ranging from immigration enforcement to alleged financial misconduct.

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Jan 9, 2026US domestic policyFederal law enforcementICE operations

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026

A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.

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