Along with the terrible cost in human lives, wars often bring rapid technological innovation and the war in Gaza is no different. More Israeli soldiers’ lives have been saved in this war compared to previous wars, thanks to medical advances, new technology and lessons learned on the operating table. We hear about some about some of the medical innovations being made.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Evolving Relationship Between the U.S. and the U.N.
The United Nation is holding its annual General Assembly this month as the organization marks 80 years since its founding. But the body created in the aftermath of World War II to save future generations from scourge of war is struggling. With wars in Ukraine and Gaza and now with a Trump administration which wants to reshape the U.S. relationship with the U.N.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Israel’s Ground Invasion of Gaza City
Israel says a new phase of the war in Gaza has begun as troops make a push to takeover and occupy Gaza City. We get an update on the offensive. And for the first time a U.N. panel has found Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, we’ll hear from the head of commission that came to that finding.For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/middle-eastLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland
Ahead of a Presidential visit to the United Kingdom this week, we learn about the heritage of Donald Trump’s mother, who was born and raised in one of the UK’s northernmost islands. Our correspondent takes us to the Scottish island where Mary Ann MacLeod was born and learned English as her second language after Gaelic. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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India's Honk-Happy Drivers Switch To Even Louder Horns
Indian cities are noisy – very noisy. And now drivers are buying louder horns so they can be heard above the din. But that’s adding to noise pollution in cities like Mumbai.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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