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Issues in the News is VOA's premiere news discussion program. We take on the biggest stories of the week and discuss them in detail with those who have unparalleled expertise. Our in-depth analysis go... more
FAQs about Issues in the News - Voice of America:How many episodes does Issues in the News - Voice of America have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
November 10, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: The Future of Gaza and the Elusive Prospects for Peaceful Co-Existence - November 10, 2023Israel begins implementing four-hour daily pauses in military operations against Hamas. What Gaza can and cannot look like after the war ends. Has the conflict further complicated future prospects for peace? The next U.S. presidential election is one year away, a deep dive into the implications....more25minPlay
November 04, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: U.S. Secretary State Urges Israeli Prime Minister for Civilian Protections - November 03, 2023US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges protection for civilians from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. International aid organizations are providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict, and we address an increase in Antisemitism and Islamophobia....more25minPlay
October 28, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: After the U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Sites in Syria, A Look at the Larger Impact of the Israel – Hamas War - October 27, 2023U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes on targets in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. A WHO official talks about the dire condition of Gaza’s healthcare system And an examination of the impact of the Israel/Hamas conflict on international security issues....more25minPlay
October 21, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: Impact of war in Israel on the Middle East Region - October 20, 2023President Biden appeals to Americans to continue funding war efforts of Israel and Ukraine. A look at the painful reality of hostages taken by terorist organizations. We’ll examine the trauma doctor’s face treating patients in a war zone....more25minPlay
October 14, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: Palestinians Ordered to Evacuate By Israel’s Military. - October 13, 2023In an unprecedented move, Israel's military ordered some one-million Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the territory. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is in Tel Aviv in a show of unwavering support for the people of Israel....more25minPlay
October 07, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: With a Looming Government Shutdown, House Republicans Face a New Challenge of Who Will Be the Next Speaker. - October 06, 2023US Congress is now at a standstill with the removal of a speaker of the US House of Representatives. Republicans Steve Scalise, and Jim Jordan are the two leading candidates vying to become the next speaker of the House. Ethnic Armenians who fled Nagorno-Karabakh are now scattered about in Armenia....more25minPlay
September 30, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: Why The United States Plays Shutdown Politics - September 29, 2023With only hours remaining before funding expires, how can the world’s largest economy face a government shutdown? And what are the political implications? Plus, most ethnic Armenians have evacuated Nagorno-Karabach this week; what impact could this have on the region?...more25minPlay
September 23, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: President Biden Calls for Defense of Democracy at UNGA - September 22, 2023In his address to the UNGA, President Biden urged Congress to approve more aid to Ukraine. New details emerge regarding three of the five Iranians who were granted clemency by Washington. A look at the importance of the auto industry to the US as the UAW continues its strike....more25minPlay
September 16, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: Mahsa Amini, One Year Later - September 15, 2023Iran’s president warns Iranians of a “big cost” if they revive mass protests to mark this week’s first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini. U.S. House Republicans begin an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Why did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un go to Russia?...more25minPlay
September 09, 2023ISSUES IN THE NEWS: Global Terror Update as America Observes September 11 Anniversary - September 08, 2023Americans prepare to mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, but more than 20 years later, what’s the state of global terrorism? Plus, as the war in Ukraine rages on, the challenges facing governments around the world to use frozen Russian assets for post-recovery efforts....more25minPlay
FAQs about Issues in the News - Voice of America:How many episodes does Issues in the News - Voice of America have?The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.