Drake, DJ Khaled and Palestine’s Authenticity Test
By invoking Palestine to criticize DJ Khaled, Drake unintentionally exposed more than celebrity hypocrisy. The moment also revealed how Palestine has become a public measure of authenticity, morality and credibility — often at the risk of eclipsing Palestinians themselves.
How Armed Groups in Colombia Use Social Media To Recruit Children
Children in Colombia are being recruited by armed groups through TikTok and other social media platforms, lured by content that promises belonging, wealth and adventure.
When Is a Revolution Actually Over?
Writer Robin Yassin-Kassab joins Faisal Al Yafai to discuss his new book “The Blood Between Us” and Syria one year after revolution.
UFOs Are Going Mainstream
Following the UAP story reveals more about human behaviors — and the inner workings of the U.S. government — than about anything that is potentially extraterrestrial. Grappling with the high strangeness that surrounds this topic, one comes to appreciate the need for humility.
The Origin Stories of Bosnian Tattoos Are Only Skin-Deep
Generations of Catholic women in Bosnia sported intricate tattoos on their hands, chests and even faces. But the apocryphal tales that they were designed to keep Christian maidens safe from Ottoman advances miss the rich history of girlhood, creativity and community that are actually at their heart.