Jul 24 The state of Venezuela after Maduro's capture and devastating earthquakes It was a shocking military operation that removed Venezuela's president from power, followed by a surprising declaration by President Trump that the U.S. was going to run the country. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the remote U.S. leadership and…
Science Jul 24 How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped…
World Jul 23 Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping For perspective on the Houthis' efforts to block shipping in the Red Sea, Amna Nawaz spoke with Timothy Lenderking. During his decades-long career as a U.S. diplomat, he served as special envoy to Yemen and as acting assistant secretary for…
World Jul 22 Critics warn U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia could fuel proliferation The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal that would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program using American technology, and might allow for uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. Critics warn it could lead to further nuclear proliferation. Nick…
World Jul 21 Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far and Pentagon needs $67B to restock arms President Trump's top military advisors were on Capitol Hill to make the case for the war in Iran, and additional money to fund the Pentagon. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine argued for an…
World Jul 20 Iran war hurting U.S. allies in region, former Jordanian foreign minister says For perspective on the latest developments in the Iran war and the regional ramifications, Amna Nawaz spoke with Marwan Muasher. He's the vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the former deputy prime minister and…
Jul 17 How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin’s true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of…
Politics Jul 16 Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress Israel’s war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A…
Nation Jul 15 Trump's intelligence nominee refuses to say who won 2020 election Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing to become director of national intelligence. The job is largely focused on foreign threats and national security, but much of the hearing focused instead on the recent past.
World Jul 14 Middle East experts assess latest escalation in U.S.-Iran conflict As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and…