Best BridgeBuilders Podcasts (2024)

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Tales of Tibetan resilience and resistance in exile 35:53

11h ago35:53

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When India-based reporter Amy Yee got a call from her editor to cover a press conference with the Dalai Lama, she stopped what she was doing and booked the next flight. She was headed for Dharamsala, where the Buddhist leader and thousands of Tibetan refugees make their home. It was March 2008, and the Dalai Lama was responding to violence in Tibet…

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Decoding dehumanization in the brain 36:54

14d ago36:54

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“Humans are not rational beings with emotions. In fact, we're just the opposite. We're emotionally based beings who can only think rationally when we feel that our identities, as we see them, are understood and valued by others.” Those words from neuroscientist Bob Deutch triggered a lightbulb moment in the mind of Tim Phillips, a veteran peacebuil…

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Understanding intergenerational trauma in Israel/Palestine 32:53

28d ago32:53

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Intergenerational trauma, also called historical trauma, is defined as cumulative emotional and psychological wounding over the lifespan and across generations, emanating from massive group trauma experiences. The brutal October 7th attacks by Hamas inside of Israel, and the IDF’s seemingly relentless assault on Gaza have captured the world’s atten…

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Trailer 2:13

1M ago2:13

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In the news media, war gets more headlines than peace, conflict more airtime than reconciliation. And in our polarized world, reporting on conflict in a way that frames conflicts as us vs. them, good vs. evil often serves to dig us in deeper. On Making Peace Visible, we speak with journalists and peacebuilders who help us understand the human side …

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In search of good conflict 32:17

1M ago32:17

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After over two decades as a journalist, including ten years covering terrorism and disasters for TIME Magazine, Amanda Ripley thought she understood conflict. But when momentum started to build around the candidacy of Donald Trump, she questioned what she thought she knew. Ripley interviewed psychologists, mediators, and people who had made it out …

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Reporting from Iran with a bias towards peace 36:07

2M ago36:07

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We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show! Reza Sayah is an Iranian-American journalist, currently based in Tehran. He’s reported on major events around the world including the Ukrainian Revolution of 2004, the Second Iraq War, and the Egyptian Revolution. Reza has spent much of his career work…

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Refugees and immigration: what’s missing from the narrative 32:33

2M ago32:33

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As of May 2023, there were an estimated 110 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Many are escaping wars, gang violence or repressive regimes, others are fleeing climate change impacts. Some are leaving collapsed economies where they can’t feed their families. How journalists cover refugees…

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Telling murder stories differently 22:17

3M ago22:17

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On Making Peace Visible, we are always questioning the mantra, if it bleeds, it leads. Boston’s Charles Stuart murder case is a classic example of what can go horribly wrong when you follow that mantra. Charles Stuart was a father-to-be from the suburbs of Boston. Shortly after attending a birthing class in the city with his wife, Carol, Charles St…

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Why we make this show: An interview with Jamil Simon 32:29

3M ago32:29

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In this episode we’re featuring a recent interview with our host, documentary filmmaker and lifelong peace activist Jamil Simon on This is My Silver Lining, a podcast about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, with an emphasis on life’s unexpected twists. Jamil has certainly had plenty of those. In 1990 he took a job in Tunisia designing com…

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All the peace we cannot see 36:31

4M ago36:31

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Making Peace Visible is a show about how the media covers peace and conflict. One of the major reasons we make it is because peace gets so little coverage in the news media. When we do hear news about peace, it's usually focused on signing an agreement. When that’s done, the cameras, and the world's attention move on. But that handshake moment is j…

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Democracy Works: Between Democracy and Autocracy 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Between democracy and autocracy is an anocracy, defined by political scientists as a country that has elements of both forms of government — usually one that’s on the way up to becoming a full democracy or on the way down to full autocracy. This messy middle is the state when civil wars are most likely to start, and the one that requires the most d…

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Unmasking American myths about war and the military 36:01

5M ago36:01

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In the United States, about one sixth of the federal budget goes to defense. This year the country spent more on the military than any year since 2001 – over $816 billion. Why does spending continue to rise in the wake of US withdrawal from Afghanistan? Why are many Americans so passive in the face of the massive expenditures for defense that crowd…

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Storytelling with equal-opportunity empathy 34:01

5M ago34:01

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Trey Kay knows both sides of America's partisan divide intimately. He was born and raised in a conservative family in Charleston, West Virginia. As a young man he moved to New York City, where he later became a producer on the arts and culture program Studio 360, at WNYC. These days, Trey splits his time between New York and West Virginia to make U…

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In Modi's India, journalists must toe the line or risk jail time 36:42

6M ago36:42

36:42

Western media has often referred to India as the world’s largest democracy. But during the last decade, the world has witnessed the decline of many democratic institutions in India. In a recent Time Magazine article our guest Suchitra Vijayan questions whether India can still be called a democracy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government ha…

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How do we design for peace? 25:10

6M ago25:10

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On Making Peace Visible we usually focus on stories -- narratives about peace and conflict that are told in the news, on social media, and shared in our collective zeitgeist. We’ve seen examples of how storytelling can both stoke the fire of war and encourage peaceful dialogue. In this episode, we look at a different, but related way of creating sp…

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Insurance Considerations this Open Season 30:08

6M ago30:08

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Federal open season is coming up. To get ready, this week’s FEDtalk program will inform feds about the variety of insurance options you should be considering this open season. FEDtalk host Debra Roth, Partner at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., is joined by Shane Canfield, CEO of Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA). Canfield has…

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Un-embedding Western narratives about Afghanistan 32:40

7M ago32:40

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One way to cover war is to follow the road offered by the dominant army. In Afghanistan, that often meant journalists were embedded with U.S. or NATO troops, and saw the war and the world around it through their eyes. Guest Bette Dam is a Dutch journalist who covered the war in Afghanistan for 15 years. She began her coverage in 2006, embedded with…

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Navigating Congressional Chaos: A Federal Employee’s Guide 29:34

7M ago29:34

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While Congress narrowly averted a shutdown last weekend, federal employees’ fear of a lapse in appropriations this November has not been alleviated. On this week’s FEDtalk, we break down the current state of Congress, how federal employees can prepare for what is to come, and how Congress can act now to prevent these issues in the future. FEDtalk h…

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Inside comms strategy at the world's largest peacebuilding NGO 32:00

7M ago32:00

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We talk a lot on this show about the reasons why peace and conflict resolution aren’t more visible in the news media and our public conversation. Our past guests have presented a variety of explanations: TV news segments are too short to talk about much beyond dramatic events, like battles and coups. For-profit media doesn't cover peace efforts bec…

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Spotlight Colombia: Moving forward with wounds still fresh 35:48

7M ago35:48

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If you're interested in learning about how peace gets made and unmade and then remade, Colombia is an amazing laboratory. Guest Elizabeth Dickinson is a senior analyst with the Crisis Group in Colombia. Dickinson spends her days in discussion with communities most affected by the civil war, as well as former FARC members. She and her colleagues use…

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Uniting industry, government to develop top talent 28:04

8M ago28:04

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a global professional association with members in 120 countries. ATD supports professionals in achieving their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace. Ahead of ATD’s Government Workforce Conference in Washington D.C. next week, FEDtalk sits down with the te…

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Spotlight Colombia: After demilitarization, a new narrative 28:09

8M ago28:09

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After the peace agreement their leaders signed with the Colombian government in September 2016, members of the FARC guerilla group began turning in their weapons to the UN. In exchange, rank-and-file members received amnesty for acts of violence they committed during the country’s long civil war. They could leave their jungle encampments and rejoin…

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Walking the Talk on Inclusive Leadership with WIFLE 30:24

8M ago30:24

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The Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Annual Leadership Training is a convening of women across law enforcement focused on increasing diversity in the law enforcement ranks, growing their professional skills, and keeping apprised of the latest law enforcement trends. This year’s training in Tampa, Florida was the largest in WIFLE’s history a…

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Leading in a Reimagined Workplace: AAFEA’s Leadership Development Workshop 28:28

9M ago28:28

28:28

For 19 years, the African American Federal Executives Association (AAFEA) has hosted an annual Leadership Development Workshop focused on expanding opportunities for diverse leaders in the federal workforce. This year’s workshop focuses on the “reimagined” workplace post-COVID-19 and encourages leaders to think innovatively about both their offices…

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Spotlight Colombia: Behind the scenes of making peace 27:23

9M ago27:23

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A main premise of our podcast is that peace efforts are invisible in the mainstream media, or certainly not visible enough. But one place that has grabbed at least some of the world’s attention, is the peace process in Colombia. In 2016, after repeated failed negotiations, the FARC guerilla organization finally signed a peace deal with the governme…

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Skills-Based Hiring – What it is, How it’s Going, What’s Next? 53:24

9M ago53:24

53:24

Both the federal government and the private sector are embracing skills-based hiring. In 2020, the White House issued Executive Order (EO) 13932 - Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates directing agencies to expand the use pf competency-based assessments as an alternative to the reliance on education credentia…

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Journalism as a brave space to talk about race 28:48

9M ago28:48

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“The one embedded bias that we definitely have when we get up every day to cover the news anew is that we're biased for democracy. Let's just admit that. So if you're biased for democracy, then you have to be biased for racial justice, because racial justice is embedded in the democratic promise.” - Deborah Douglas Some of the most polarized debate…

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When covering the Holy Land, hope is in the details 38:58

10M ago38:58

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Our guest this episode, Daniel Estrin, is an international correspondent for NPR based in Jerusalem. There is a human element present throughout Daniel Estrin’s body of work that places listeners in the shoes of ordinary Palestinians and Israelis. Fluent in both Hebrew and Arabic and having lived in the region for over fifteen years, Daniel has a k…

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A Year post-Dobbs with Jane's Due Process 42:15

10M ago42:15

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In today's episode, we talk with two Youth Fellows from the Texas-based organization, Jane's Due Process, founded to help Texas teens navigate judicial bypass. Because Texas now has a complete abortion ban, young people must travel out of state for an abortion. However, judicial bypass is still required in some other states. Listen and learn how yo…

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Covering civil resistance amidst rising authoritarianism 34:06

10M ago34:06

34:06

In the mainstream news, we might not hear much about a political movement in America, or in another country, unless it “turns violent.” Building an effective protest movement takes planning, a shared commitment and coordination, and most movements are explicitly nonviolent. In fact, it’s often people unaffiliated with movements who are responsible …

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Bridgebuilders - How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems 56:21

10M ago56:21

56:21

Public sector leaders face a variety of challenges due to the current political and social climate. At a time when polarization is high, bridgebuilding can be hard. Authors Don Kettle and William Eggers are here to help. Kettle and Eggers’ latest book Bridgebuilders: How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems, provides a new mode…

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The Eldest Daughter to Abortion Activist Pipeline 48:52

10M ago48:52

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We talk to Community Organizer and Abortion Advocate, Kathia Garcia, about being eldest daughters in Latine households, how our obligations since our youth led us to community organizing, and the ways in which joy and rest are acts of resistance in a time where every day it feels like we're fighting an uphill battle for our liberation!…

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S3 Ep. 0: I'm back, third time's the charm! 3:38

10M ago3:38

3:38

After an almost three year hiatus, Guerreras is back! We're excited for what this means for us, our community, and our people who are looking for a podcast that gives them a sense of belonging and of action. Like and subscribe today.

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Peace messaging: Fighting crisis fatigue with hope 25:20

11M ago25:20

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“Weapons and war do not keep us safe. Instead, we should put our money and time into programs that ensure real safety and security for everyone, like affordable health care, a just judicial system, and economic opportunities.” Americans were asked if they agree or disagree with the above statement in a 2022 poll conducted by the American Friends Se…

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Bridging Generational Divides 55:36

11M ago55:36

55:36

The federal government has an aging workforce and struggles to bring on younger talent. This week on FEDtalk, we are learning to bridge generational divides in the workplace. This program will cover how to recruit and retain the next generation of civil servants, as well as how to seamlessly integrate different generations into the workplace. That …

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Celebrate & Advocate: Recognizing Public Servants in May 58:45

11M ago58:45

58:45

In May, the federal community recognizes both Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week. During this time, we celebrate and honor those in public service. It is also a time to advocate for the interests of public servants and public safety officers. This week, organizations representing and supporting federal employees discuss how th…

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How news media shortchanges nonviolent resistance 32:28

11M ago32:28

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The right to peaceful protest is considered fundamental in democracies around the world. Nonviolent protest movements, like the Gandhian movement for independence in India or The Civil Rights Movement in the United States are celebrated in history books. Yet if you go looking for coverage of nonviolent protest in the news media, most of the time yo…

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Know Your Legal Risks: Professional Liability Part 2 53:24

12M ago53:24

53:24

Sometimes, bad things happen to good federal employees. Those who are the subject of an adverse administrative action, disciplinary proceeding, or civil lawsuit could be wiped out emotionally and financially trying to defend themselves. This scenario happens more than you think. Even if the allegation is baseless, the ordeal can take a toll, not on…

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Against the tide: tech for social cohesion 29:26

12M ago29:26

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It’s no secret that digital technology, in particular social media, stokes division in society and sometimes provokes violent conflict. Toxic polarization prevents us from solving problems, from making decisions together, from being constructive in our approach. In In this episode, we’ll explore the dangers of social media, but we’ll also talk abou…

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Prioritize Protecting Yourself: Professional Liability Part 1 53:24

1y ago53:24

53:24

This week, we are covering the trifecta of legal risks and the disciplinary processes that federal professionals could face each day that could take away their livelihood. FEDtalk will break down why professional liability insurance is more than a nice to have – but a need to have in an ever-challenging landscape of federal service. FEDtalk host To…

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Iraq 20 years later – what was the media’s role? 33:40

1y ago33:40

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Today, most agree that the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the war that followed was a major misstep. But in the leadup to the invasion and early months of the conflict, a majority of Americans, as well as our media and political leaders, stood in favor. What happened? Guest Babak Bahador is a scholar who studies the relationship between peace, conflict,…

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Neurodiversity and National Security: Harnessing the Potential of Unique Cognitive Talents 53:22

1y ago53:22

53:22

This week, FEDtalk is discussing Neurodiversity and National Security. It is no secret that our nation needs to harness a wide variety of skills, talents, and abilities to meet growing national security concerns. On this episode, agencies will learn how they can harness the potential of unique cognitive talents to improve their workforce and missio…

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REPLAY: Building peace on a walk through the Middle East 34:39

1y ago34:39

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Herds of goats, pomegranate trees in bloom, and ancient architecture are just some of the things you might witness while walking The Abraham Path, a collection of walking trails established in the past fifteen years through parts of Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. But the trail is also engineered for human experiences. Connectin…

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Government Engagement at South by Southwest 51:11

1y ago51:11

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This week, we are covering South by Southwest – an annual conference centered around technology, film, music, education, and culture. The 10-day event rapped up last week, and FEDtalk sits down with government attendees to learn about what they saw and why government attendance is important. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Trish Martinell…

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Peace has a PR problem. How do we fix it? 31:26

1y ago31:26

31:26

This episode gets to the heart of what our project, War Stories Peace Stories, is all about: How do you talk about peacebuilding in a way where people will pay attention and feel compelled to take action? Our guest Elizabeth Hume is Executive Director of the Alliance for Peacebuilding, the umbrella organization for NGOs working on conflict resoluti…

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Advancing Opportunities for Women in the Federal Workplace 58:10

1y ago58:10

58:10

FEDtalk is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women's Day with a discussion on women in the federal workplace. Guests will discuss how agencies can create a more inclusive space, elevate intersectionality, and improve the gender diverse leadership pipeline. FEDtalk host Natalia Castro sits down with Catrina M. Bonus, newly appointe…

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Podcasting for a free Ukraine 33:37

1y ago33:37

33:37

What does it mean to be Ukrainian? What is Ukraine’s significance to Europe? What is the war with Russia really about? Why should the world pay attention? These are the kind of big-picture questions journalists Anastasiia Lapatina and Jakub Parusinksi tackle on their podcast, Power Lines: From Ukraine to the World. Jakub and Anastasiia (aka Nastya)…

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Professionalizing Federal Human Resources 55:17

1y ago55:17

55:17

Federal HR has not been the subject of much attention in recent years. Nonetheless, this week’s FEDtalk guests view it as critical for improving human capital management across government. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Jenny Mattingley of the Partnership for Public Service and Rob Seidner of edX to discuss the path forward for professio…

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From Ukraine, war reporting that feels personal 32:25

1y ago32:25

32:25

Photographer Anastasia Taylor-Lind and writer Alisa Sopova create intimate, accessible portraits of Ukrainian civilians living close to the frontlines of the Russian invasion. Sometimes their subjects are picnicking in a park or tending a garden. Other times, they’re repairing a ceiling damaged by shelling or waiting for departure on an evacuation …

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