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October 5, 2026

Season 2027 Episode 9003 | 55m 42s

Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, discusses Brazil's far right win. Political scientist Hanna Notte explains the latest from the Russia-Ukraine War. Senior international correspondent Melissa Bell discusses a wave of student protests in France that is shutting down schools across the country. Author of "The W," Tamryn Spruill examines the story behind the rise of the WNBA.

Aired: 10/04/26
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