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Francesca Albanese is the first woman to serve as the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Since her appointment in 2022, and especially following the events of October 7, 2023, she has witnessed some of the worst aspects of humanity. She has also faced slander and threats for her commitment to holding those in power accountable.

In this episode of Now You Know, Francesca Albanese discusses how the war in Gaza symbolises the breakdown of the international system and emphasises that her fight for justice will continue.

In this episode:

• Francesca Albanese, (X / IG), UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
  
  

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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The US faces a pivotal election on November 5. Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned by a conservative-led Supreme Court, abortion access and women’s reproductive rights are shaping the presidential race. Also on the ballot are every seat in the House of Representatives and about a third of the Senate.

In this episode of Now You Know, we speak with Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an OB/GYN specialising in reproductive health and a candidate for the House. She discusses the ongoing struggle for reproductive freedom in a divided country.

In this episode:

• Dr. Kristin Lyerly, (X and IG), OB/GYN Physician | Candidate for US Representative

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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Kamala Harris is the first African-American and South Asian woman running for president of the United States under a major party ticket.

With over 34 million eligible Black voters ready to make their voices heard this election, we explore the shifting dynamics of their voting patterns. Will tradition hold, or is change in the air?

In this episode of Now You Know, we explore the power of the Black vote and dissect the critical numbers in this fiercely competitive election race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

In this episode:

• LaTosha Brown, (X / IG), Cofounder, Black Voters Matter (X / IG)
• Kiana Cox, Senior Researcher, Pew Research Centre

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube