Afghanistan is experiencing surging violence, and international aid workers are fleeing the country in record numbers. But despite the danger, some aid workers are risking their lives to stay and do good. Enter Peter and Annemarie Schwitteck, a German couple who have dedicated their lives to improving girls’ education in Afghanistan. Their NGO, called OFARIN, … Read more
As bombs continued to rain down on Ukraine and suffering mounted, Russia doubled down on its propaganda campaign, twistedly framing the conflict as a “denazification” effort. Against this backdrop, a new documentary brings the human face of war to the forefront through interviews with 10 individuals who lived through the conflict. Spanning a wide range … Read more
This episode investigates the jobs of the future, and why it might not be long before your co-worker is a robot. As industry changes, companies are identifying ways to re-train their workforce so they can be deployed in new roles. With space research becoming an important tool for innovation, we hear from a worker on … Read more
Manshiet Nasser is a district in Cairo that faces the challenges of an ever-increasing amount of waste. Every day, nearly half of Cairo’s waste is brought to this ragpicker area, where a patchwork of cottage industries and small shops work tirelessly to ensure the city stays clean. The resourcefulness and innovation displayed by the people … Read more
Richard Parks, an endurance athlete, recently set out on a monumental task: to summit Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen. This endeavor is part of a larger mission to raise awareness of how exercise can help prevent dementia. For the first time ever, a team of scientists followed his climb and gathered groundbreaking data that sheds … Read more
Join host Daniel Donskoy as he embarks on a journey to explore the Jewish identity and lifestyle around the globe. In his late-night show, Daniel brings in a host of exciting Jewish guests, ranging from authors to comedians, and even rabbis, to talk candidly about their Jewish lives. But it’s not all talk and no … Read more
In the bustling cafes of Europe, the winds of change are blowing. Meet Greta and Jan Navel, salaried employees living their dream life of “New Work” aboard a world-trip bus. Working wherever they please, whenever they please.But the Navels were not the first to embrace this radical new philosophy. In Austria, Germany and Switzerland, the … Read more
Marijuana, the controversial drug that has been the subject of much debate and discussion, has been found to have potential as a cancer-fighting drug. This is a groundbreaking discovery that has given hope to many people, including Patricia Crone, a professor of Islamic history, who was diagnosed with lung cancer that had already spread to … Read more
Photographer Matthew Christopher has managed to become an advocate for forgotten communities and their abandoned heritage. Through his stunning photography, he brings attention to the once grandiose and industrial spaces, which now stand as relics of a bygone era. But more than just lensing these amazing sights, Christopher works hard to capture the stories behind … Read more
In this documentary, the focus is on Nathalie Kelley, a well-known Hollywood actress turned regenerative activist. She was born of Quechua descent in Peru and raised in Australia by her Indigenous mother and grandmother. As a result, Nathalie’s roots and passion run deep. She is on a mission to communicate her understanding of indigenous wisdom … Read more