It’s 30 days to the Summer Games in Brazil. And while the road to Rio has been a bumpy one, anticipation on social media is building every day. Among the questions: How will athletes cope with the Zika threat? Can some teams overcome doping charges? And can the games bring the world together at least until the Olympic torch burns out? On this week’s HashtagVOA, we’ll ask former Olympian Briana Scurry, Cathy Bennett of the Michael Phelps Foundation, and noted Sports Attorney David Larkin.

When the TV cameras went off during a recent gun control demonstration inside the US House of representatives, mobile devices went up to live stream the protest to the rest of the world. It was a historic moment in social media for Washington and the US Congress. On this week’s HashtagVOA, we take a closer look at democratic action in the digital age with C-Span’s vice president of digital media, plus an update on #Brexit.

Voters in the United Kingdom are debating a tough question: To leave or remain in the European Union. This Tuesday’s vote is being compared to some of the biggest events in European History, from the signing of the Magna Carta to the Treaty of Versailles. On this week’s HashtagVOA, we look at why people are talking about #Brexit, what’s at stake for Europe, and the potential impact on US and global markets and currencies.

In the wake of Sunday’s mass murder at a Florida nightclub, HashtagVOA talks with two US terrorism experts about what inspires people to carry out “lone wolf” attacks in the name of ISIS and other extremist groups. We also hear from an Iraqi born proponent of religious freedom who advocates for a separation of mosque and state. Plus, a British psychologist, who specializes in trauma, explains how social media can exacerbate and mitigate the effects of a traumatic incident.

Women in Pakistan are rallying behind the hashtag, #TryBeatingMeLightly.” It’s in response to a proposed law that would allow men to hit their wives. A Pakistani photographer photographed a group of women and allowed them to tweet out the snaps along with their reactions. Activists say the social campaign effectively spotlights domestic violence in Pakistan and around the globe.

A group of Americans have reached the top of Mount Everest, including two men who documented their climb on SnapChat, and a US Army veteran who lost his leg in Iraq. This year’s climbing season, marred by several deaths and bad weather, was watched closely by social media followers on all platforms. On Hashtag this week: Why risk life and limb on a desolate mountain, how is technology changing the climbing experience, and how does it feel to stand on top of the world?

The crash of EgyptAir Flight MS 804 has raised concerns in the US and Europe about airline safety ahead of the busy summer travel months. While the cause of the crash is still unknown, US lawmakers and aviation experts are raising red flags about airport security and passenger screening across the globe. On this week’s HashtagVOA, we look at the debate playing out in traditional and social media.

A number of Olympic-caliber athletes have decided to skip the summer games in Rio because of the Zika virus and other health and safety concerns. Some public health experts have suggested postponing the games until the health threat has passed. But the International Olympic Committee says the games will go on. On this week’s HashtagVOA, we delve deep in the social media conversation over the very bumpy road to Rio.

Malia Obama’s decision to wait a year before going to college is bringing new attention to “Gap Years.” The announcement led to many news stories about “gap years” and triggered lots of reaction on Social Media. On this week’s HashtagVOA, we look into the popularity of gap years, and why so many young people are debating the idea of taking time off before heading to college.

When we look back at the 2016 presidential election, April 2016 may mark a turning point, as the election shifts from the primaries to the general. But we may also look back on April as one that gave us some of the most memorable digital moments of the 2016 presidential primaries.