Politics Nov 04 How the Latino shift to Democrats helped turn Texas blue A major factor in the midterm elections was the number of Latino voters who headed to the polls and supported Democrats. For perspective on this massive swing, Amna Nawaz spoke with María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, an organization…
World Nov 02 Zelenskyy on his 'emotional' relationship with Trump and fighting Russia A Russian strike on an aid station and shelter killed at least 26 people in southern Ukraine on Monday. It was the latest in an unceasing series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilians living there. Before the…
Oct 30 What Israel's election deadlock means for Netanyahu and the region After one of Israel's most consequential elections, the path forward for the country and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is uncertain. On a special edition of Compass Points, Nick Schifrin speaks with Netanyahu biographer and one of the sharpest analysts in…
World Oct 28 Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro flees to U.S. after election loss Another member of Brazil's Bolsonaro family has found haven from possible prosecution by fleeing to the U.S., where they have an ally in President Trump. Just three days after losing Brazil’s presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro, who faces multiple criminal investigations,…
World Oct 26 Lula prevails in Brazil but Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede In a closely watched election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing and Trump-aligned challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Transport and weather disruptions in parts of Brazil led to a chaotic final stretch at the polls. Bolsonaro is refusing to…
Oct 23 Why some U.S. allies view Trump's America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend' Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump’s America as an “unreliable boyfriend”, a “security threat,” and open to corruption. A Canadian official warns that the world’s disappointment with the U.S. will have long-lasting consequences.
World Oct 23 Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is…
World Oct 20 Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with Trump ahead of Witkoff-Putin meeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and European officials in Norway in a bid to avoid a further diplomatic rupture with President Trump. Over the past week, Trump has criticized Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s efforts to inflict heavy…
World Oct 19 French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway…
Oct 16 The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill…