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January 23, 2026

Season 2026 Episode 8083 | 55m 53s

Former Editor of The Washington Post, Marty Baron, discusses the climate for journalists in America and around the world. Mahmood Mamdani tells the story of Uganda and its authoritarian leaders in his new book. He discusses that and his son, newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. Paul Salopek has been walking the globe for 13 years. He updates Hari on the last leg of his journey.

Aired: 01/22/26
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