Best Front Line Defenders Podcasts (2024)

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Israel says militant linked to 'numerous terror attacks' killed in West Bank raids 8:55

5h ago8:55

8:55

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to allow hundreds of thousands of children to receive polio vaccinations over three days. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, at least 16 people have been killed in what the Israeli military calls counterterrorism raids. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation in the West Bank with Steven Erlanger of The New Yo…

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Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility 5:25

2h ago5:25

5:25

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in the world. The arrest of Pavel Durov has far-reaching implications for the industry at large. S…

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Who’s qualified to lead our national security? 40:02

4m ago40:02

40:02

Rishi Sunak wanted one of the UK’s top generals to be the next National Security Adviser, but Keir Starmer has decided to readvertise the job. So far it’s always been a civilian, but would a top-ranking officer make more sense? The UK’s first ever National Security Adviser, Lord Peter Ricketts, tells us what the role involves and shares his thought…

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Israel launches large-scale 'counterterrorism operation' in occupied West Bank 3:17

2h ago3:17

3:17

Israel launched what it called a "counterterrorism operation" in the West Bank with hundreds of troops raiding the city of Jenin and other areas of the occupied territory. At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in the raids, either by airstrikes or gun battles on the ground. It's the largest raid the West Bank has seen in months. Amna Nawaz repo…

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What we know about who Israel is targeting in West Bank raids 4:55

6h ago4:55

4:55

Israel launched a large-scale operation in the occupied West Bank targeting what it says are Palestinian militants. For perspective on the developments, Amna Nawaz spoke with Daniel Byman, a professor at Georgetown University and author of "A High Price: The Triumphs and Failures of Israeli Counterterrorism." PBS News is supported by - https://www.…

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News Wrap: Russian missile strikes Zelenskyy's hometown 5:23

7h ago5:23

5:23

In our news wrap Wednesday, a Russian missile struck Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's hometown, the Supreme Court left on hold a Biden plan to cut billions of dollars in student debt, Sarah Palin won her bid for a new trial against The New York Times and a jury in Nevada found a former Las Vegas politician guilty of murdering an investigative journa…

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The inspiring stories to follow during the Paralympic Games in Paris 7:12

2h ago7:12

7:12

The 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony in the heart of Paris that featured aerial displays, dancers and a major spectacle attended by more than 60,000 people. Thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing for what promises to be a stunning display of athleticism over 11 days. Stephanie Sy discussed the games with Rudy…

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The Defender's Journal Episode 17 - Abbas Kudrati 41:50

7h ago41:50

41:50

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa! How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the age of six go on to shape global cybersecurity strategies and write successful books? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod…

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Israel rescues hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza 2:54

23h ago2:54

2:54

After 326 days in captivity, a hostage was found in the Hamas tunnels underneath Gaza and brought to safety by the Israeli military. Qaid Farhan Alkadi is the eighth hostage to be rescued from Gaza, but dozens more wait to be freed in a potential cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.…

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News Wrap: Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill at least 5 5:29

1h ago5:29

5:29

In our news wrap Tuesday, Russia launched a new wave of attacks across Ukraine killing at least five people, two workers were killed and a third injured after an explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility in Atlanta, health authorities in New Hampshire say one person has died after testing positive for eastern equine encephalitis and Oasis…

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Sudanese families describe their search for sanctuary as the brutal civil war rages on 12:04

2h ago12:04

12:04

In total, 11 million Sudanese have been forced from their homes because of the country's bitter civil war between the army and a rogue militia. Up to 150,000 are feared dead and millions more face unimaginable trauma. In her third report from the front lines and with support from the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen followe…

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News Wrap: Netanyahu says Israeli strikes on Hezbollah 'not the end of the story' 3:09

1h ago3:09

3:09

In our news wrap Sunday, Israel and Hezbollah traded heavy cross-border attacks, a man turned himself in to German police over Friday's deadly knife attack, Russian missiles hammered Ukraine border towns as Ukrainian forces advanced farther into Russian territory, Hurricane Hone passed south of Hawaii's Big Island, and a Babe Ruth jersey set a spor…

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News Wrap: India's Modi visits Ukraine in bid to help mediate peace with Russia 5:46

2h ago5:46

5:46

In our news wrap Friday, Indian Prime Minister Modi met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, the White House described ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks as "constructive," a Canadian rail workers union issued a strike warning, 16 GOP-led states sued to end a Biden program that gives immigrants married to U.S. citizens a path to citizenship, and the DOJ …

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News Wrap: Labor dispute shuts down two major Canadian freight railroads 5:09

8d ago5:09

5:09

In our news wrap Thursday, Canada's freight trains came to a halt nationwide amid a labor dispute, the FDA approved new COVID vaccines, Gaza cease-fire talks resumed in Cairo, British tech magnate Mike Lynch's body was recovered from the yacht that sank Monday, and the DOJ announced charges related to the 2022 deaths of 53 migrants in Texas, and se…

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What Ukraine stands to gain or lose from capturing Russian land in Kursk 8:56

4h ago8:56

8:56

Two weeks ago, Ukraine's troops launched a surprise incursion into Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Ukraine has captured more territory and Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, while Moscow said it foiled a Ukrainian attempt to seize land in the neighboring region of Bryansk. Nick Schifrin speaks with Hudson …

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The UK joins the military space race 42:11

6m ago42:11

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The UK’s first sovereign military satellite, Tyche, is now in orbit. It’s the first piece of a planned constellation of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance orbiters, at a cost approaching one billion pounds. Former Royal Navy officer Darren Jones, from Tyche’s manufacturer, explains what capability it can offer the Armed Forces, while Pro…

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News Wrap: Golan Heights damaged by Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel 6:03

2h ago6:03

6:03

In our news wrap Wednesday, Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets toward Israel, Congo health authorities reported more than 1,000 mpox cases in the last week, divers recovered five more bodies from the luxury yacht that sank off Sicily's coast, Russia says Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, and revised data showed the U.S. economy add…

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Hardliners violently expel Palestinians to expand Israeli settlements in West Bank 10:19

4h ago10:19

10:19

While Gaza endures a devastating war, an increasingly brutal battle is being fought over land in another Palestinian territory: the West Bank. Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians there more frequently and ferociously than ever before and forcing them to flee their homes. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports. PBS News is supporte…

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Interview with Raji Sourani, founder of PCHR 52:41

9d ago52:41

52:41

Raji is human rights lawyer and defender from Gaza who leads a core team at the PCHR, documenting and investigating human rights violations committed under the Israeli occupation. The PCHR have contributed to important international cases at the ICJ and ICC.By Front Line Defenders

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The Defender's Journal Episode 16 - Erika Dean 38:56

12h ago38:56

38:56

Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa! How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the InfoSec team at Capital One? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.…

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News Wrap: Many challenges remain in negotiations between Israel and Hamas 5:47

39m ago5:47

5:47

In our news wrap Tuesday, Blinken met with negotiators in Egypt and Qatar as efforts continued to bridge a deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel's military said it recovered the bodies of six hostages during a raid in Gaza, Russia and Ukraine each marked military gains in different areas, and an independent commission found authorities missed oppor…

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How Sudan's civil war has ravaged millions of people's lives in cities on the front lines 9:32

2h ago9:32

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For nearly a year and a half, Sudan's army has been locked in a brutal civil war with a militia known as the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has devastated the country and triggered the world's largest displacement of people. In a rare on-the-ground report, special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen traveled to cities on the front lines to meet th…

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Blinken urges Hamas to accept 'bridging proposal' agreed to by Israel 3:19

2h ago3:19

3:19

Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel and said this week's talks about a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage deal were "the best, maybe last" opportunity to release the hostages and at least pause the war. William Brangham speaks with Nick Schifrin about the proposal and remaining points of disagreement. PBS News is supported by - https://www…

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News Wrap: Raging floods in Connecticut claim at least 2 lives 5:20

2h ago5:20

5:20

In our news wrap Monday, at least two people died in Connecticut's catastrophic flooding, a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily, Ukraine reportedly damaged a third bridge in Russia's Kursk region, a woman in Wisconsin received an 11-year prison sentence for killing the man who sex trafficked her, former Rep. Santos pleaded guilty in his feder…

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Former U.S. diplomat shares details of Russia's 'war against the West' in new book 8:42

11d ago8:42

8:42

Over the past decade, the U.S.-Russia relationship has deteriorated to its lowest point since the Cold War. Ambassador John Sullivan had a front-row seat to all of it and wrote about it in his new book, "Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West." Nick Schifrin speaks with Sullivan about Putin's relations wi…

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News Wrap: Secretary of State Blinken visits Israel, as more strikes hit Gaza 2:47

1h ago2:47

2:47

In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Israel, as more airstrikes hit Gaza. Ukraine ramps up its military operations, nearly two weeks into its incursion of Russia. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz campaign in Pennsylvania. And beloved French actor Alain Delon has died at 88. PBS News is sup…

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News Wrap: Israel signals acceptance of key ceasefire points, ahead of talks next week 2:32

13d ago2:32

2:32

In our news wrap Saturday, Israel signals acceptance of key ceasefire points, ahead of talks next week. Russia presses its assault, as Ukrainian forces push further into Russian territory, and Hurricane Ernesto sweeps back into the Atlantic after battering Bermuda. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…

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