Full story - November 13, 2019
Two men stand with their backs to the camera, their right hands held in the air for an oath. Ahead of them is a row of lawmakers seated behind a large desk.

In the impeachment inquiry, is the US a defender of democracy — or corrupt itself?

The impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump moved to open hearings Wednesday. The central issue in the inquiry is what responsibility the president may carry for abandoning public duty in favor of private interests.
Full story - November 13, 2019
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump meet with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan and Emine Erdogan in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 13, 2019.

How Turkey's Erdoğan went from populist hero to strongman

The Turkish president has managed to navigate a threatened political crisis with the US. Turkish historian and writer Soner Cagaptay says it's because he's a masterful tactician.
Full episode - November 13, 2019
Ambassador William Taylor is shown from the side, sitting at a table with his right hand outstretched.

A new public phase for the impeachment inquiry

US lawmakers charted new territory Wednesday in their impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump with the start of public testimony on Capitol Hill. Plus, former US Ambassador Daniel Fried reflects on Wednesday's testimony and how the Trump administration conducts foreign policy. And, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a controversial visit to the White House. Finally, Venice, a city of canals sitting on top of a lagoon, is currently experiencing flooding not seen in 50 years — sending restaurant tables and chairs floating down streets.
Full episode - November 12, 2019
A group of people are shown shouting and with their hands in the air outside of the US Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court hears DACA case

The US Supreme Court has finished hearing oral arguments over President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. The program protects hundreds of thousands of immigrants who entered the US as children from deportation. We hear from one of the case's plaintiffs, a DACA recipient. The former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, arrived in Mexico Tuesday. Morales said he fled his country because his life was in danger. And, we take a tour of a coal museum in India.
Full story - November 12, 2019
DACA plaintiffs walk arm-in-arm down from the US Supreme Court.

With Congress passing the buck, DACA lands before Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments that will determine the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The World explores which way the justices could rule — and what the outcomes could mean for DACA recipients.
Full story - November 12, 2019
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu speaking at a press conference.

Europe is ‘terrified’ ISIS fighters will go free if repatriated

Turkey says it is beginning to deport ISIS members held in detention. Host Marco Werman speaks with Anne Speckhard, the director of the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism in Washington, about these deportations.
Full story - November 11, 2019
A woman stands on a mountain overlook.

These sisters both had DACA. One took matters into her own hands.

As the Supreme Court hears arguments around the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, some DACA recipients are not waiting to see how the justices will rule. One woman moved to Canada in search of stability.
Full story - November 11, 2019
Ramlo Ali Noor, whose immediate family is affected by the Trump administration's cap on refugee numbers, poses at her apartment with her daughter Sumayo in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 27, 2019.

After Trump order, states scramble to say they will receive refugees

Under the terms of an executive order, refugees may not be able to keep arriving without affirmative consent from cities and states.
Full episode - November 11, 2019
Several protesters are seen crouching behind boards and wearing all black with another protester wearing a gas mask and holding an umbrella.

Violence leaves scar on Hong Kong protests

A pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong finds itself at a crossroads after a police officer shot a demonstrator at close range and a pro-Beijing supporter was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire. The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The case is viewed as one of the most critical on the court's docket. And, a reboot of the acclaimed show "Blue's Clues & You" premiers Monday. We speak with the new host Joshua Dela Cruz about what this role means for him as a Filipino American.
Full story - November 08, 2019
A man raises his hand while walking through a crowd.

82-year-old British cyclist completes 1 million miles

Russ Mantle has achieved a milestone by riding 1 million miles in 68 years.

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