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  • What The World Can And Can't Expect From COP29
    Nov 21 2024
    Leaders from nearly 200 countries are in Baku, Azerbaijan, for COP29 to talk about the state of global climate change mitigation efforts.

    As many nations flesh out their plans to reduce emissions, they're looking to secure new funding at this summit for their solutions — trillions of dollars' worth.

    Noticeably absent from the talks in Azerbaijan are some of the world's most influential voices on the subject — from President Joe Biden to the leaders of China, India, Brazil, Britain, Germany and France.

    We discuss the role the world's most powerful countries play in shaping our climate future.

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    38 mins
  • Donald Trump's Second Presidency And The LGBTQIA+ Community
    Nov 20 2024
    After President-elect Donald Trump's win on Nov. 5, those in the LGBTQ community have expressed worry and fear.

    The Trevor Project's crisis hotline saw a 700 percent spike in calls following the election. And The Rainbow Youth Project surpassed its monthly average of calls in just six days after Trump's win. Couples are also rushing to get married before Trump takes office.

    Trump spent millions on anti-trans ads during his campaign. Like his first term, he's promised to continue rolling back protections for LGBTQ people.

    We discuss what Trump will actually be able to do and how advocates are preparing.

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    34 mins
  • ICYMI: The US Is Closing Its Embassy In Ukraine
    Nov 20 2024
    This week marks 1,000 days since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A lot has happened in that time.

    This morning, the U.S. shuttered its embassy in Kyiv due to specific information about a possible air attack.

    Recently, Ukraine fired American-made ballistic missiles into Russia. To use these missiles, Ukraine needed permission from the Biden administration.

    We discuss what the closure of the American Embassy in the country's capital mean.

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    11 mins

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