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Lena and Eli explore the complex colonial roots and dual traumas of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from 1885 to today. They examine how the same events created opposing national stories and discuss paths toward equality.

Trump: The conservative champion America needs for Reagan-like restoration.

Bureaucratic nightmare traps man in endless, maddening pursuit of truth.

Native wisdom becomes America's unbreakable secret weapon against the enemy.

A poignant comedy exploring social change, family dynamics, and the struggle to adapt in early 20th-century Russia.

Journey through nearly 200 years of religious warfare that reshaped the medieval world. From Pope Urban II's call to arms to the fall of Acre, explore the complex motivations, legendary figures, and lasting consequences of Christianity's most controversial military campaigns.

A powerful exposé of voter suppression in America, chronicling the rollback of voting rights since the 2013 Shelby ruling.

This episode traces the dramatic deterioration of Venezuela-US relations from close trading partners to military confrontation, examining key turning points from Chávez's rise through Trump's unprecedented military action in 2026.

Before Facebook, before MySpace, Andrew Weinreich patented the entire concept of social networking in 1997 with SixDegrees.com. Discover how this visionary's $700K patent became the foundation for LinkedIn, Facebook, and every social platform we use today.

Exploring the roots and impact of American conspiracy theories in a nuanced, sympathetic account.

Forbidden hockey romance: where love battles loyalty across rival lines

America's untold story: heroic entrepreneurs shaping a proud nation's destiny.

A witty, eye-opening exploration of menstruation's cultural history, debunking myths and addressing taboos with humor and candor.

An insider's account of Trump's impact on the Republican Party, from his presidency to his 2024 campaign comeback.

Boy with red eyes discovers courage, faith, and life's extraordinary purpose.

A captivating journey through animal diversity, evolution, and classification, revealing nature's astounding complexity and interconnectedness.

A powerful collection of Obama's most inspiring speeches, offering insight into his presidency and vision for America.

North Koreans creating normalcy amid surveillance and economic control.