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Photography as a Revolutionary Tool in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi photographer and activist Shahidul Alam talks about the power of photography to promote change. more

Iran 1953: 'A Casual Coup with a Few Dollars'

Christopher de Bellaigue discusses the American- and British-backed coup in Iran in 1953 and its far-reaching effects on the Iranian psyche. more

Christopher de Bellaigue: Patriot of Persia (Complete)

Christopher de Bellaigue explores the tragic U.S.- and U.K.-backed coup that removed Iranian Prime Minister Muhammad Mossadegh from power in 1953. more

Loung Ung: 'Lulu in the Sky' (Complete)

Loung Ung recounts her adult struggle to escape the shadow of the Cambodian genocide and reconnect with lost family. more

The Great Debates: The Art of Debate, Jewish Style

Historian, commentator and ordained rabbi Micah Halpern takes listeners through the classic Jewish tradition of discourse and debate. more

Loung Ung and a 'Healing Journey'

The activist, writer and entrepreneur shares her experience dealing with PTSD and offers a little humor as well. more

The Great Debates: Ideas in Action, Part III

Experts look at affinities and key differences between the Tibetan Buddhist and Confucian systems of discourse and debate. more

The Great Debates: Ideas in Action, Part II

John Delury discusses the status and role of Confucian ideals in present-day Asia. more

The Great Debates:A Look at Tibetan Debate (Ideas in Action, Pt. I)

Professor Georges Dreyfus explicates a lively demonstration of traditional Tibetan Buddhist debate by monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery. more

Akash Kapur: Lives, and a Country, in Transition

Indian American journalist Akash Kapur in conversation with Philip Gourevitch. more