The genocides in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa have taken thousands of lives this year. But the world's reaction has been quite silent. This episode explores the psychology behind why people do not care about genocides. More than that, we discuss how we can learn to care about the people affected by genocides. The lesson learned here can impact millions of people across the globe.
Read MoreMyanmar's streets have been filled with pro-democracy protesters following the military coup on February 1st. On this episode, a pro-democracy activist and organizer, Mo Lwin, gives us a rare look into how hundreds of thousands of people are organizing in the face of an increasingly violent military. With democracies around the world facing an uphill battle, the crisis in Myanmar is one we all have a stake in.
Read MoreMyanmar's streets have been filled with pro-democracy protesters following the military coup on February 1st. On this episode, a pro-democracy activist and organizer, Mo Lwin, gives us a rare look into how hundreds of thousands of people are organizing in the face of an increasingly violent military. With democracies around the world facing an uphill battle, the crisis in Myanmar is one we all have a stake in.
Read MoreOne week ago, Myanmar joined the growing list of democracies in recent years to backslide into autocracies. The military carried out a coup over unfounded claims of widespread election fraud (sound familiar, America?) and arrested leaders of the democratically-elected party. On this episode, we follow the rise and fall of democracy in Myanmar and discuss its repercussions on democracy at large.
Read MoreBoard certified Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Renuka Basavaraju, explains everything you need to know before getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: from deciding if you are eligible for the vaccination to precautions you should take based on your medical history. There is a lot of information (some credible, some not) circulating about the vaccine. This episode condenses the research-based facts on the vaccine in a way that does not require a science degree.
Read MoreIn the days following the attack on the Capitol, the question of ‘how’ weighs the heaviest. To answer that, this episode goes back ten years to discover the origin of the attack. And, maybe more importantly, investigates if another Trump-supporter attack will happen again. What happened on January 6th could be the beginning of a dark period for American democracy, or be the end of one.
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