The Delve is hosted by Chalin Askew and examines one major question at a time. It combines narrative reporting, historical context, and long-form conversations. The show is aimed at listeners who want more than headlines and are interested in the story behind the news.
Episodes
Brazil: The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming with Guilherme Casarões
Three weeks. Ten million additional votes. One extraordinary political comeback.After trailing Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, 80-year-old President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did something few thought possible: he reinvented his campaign, mobilized millions of voters, and won a historic fourth term.But the drama didn't end on election night.Flávio Bolsonaro r
Brazil’s Runoff and the Politics of Disintegration with Rodrigo Nunes
The Delve is on a break, but some elections are too important to let slide. Ahead of Brazil’s October 25 runoff, we talk with philosopher Rodrigo Nunes of PUC-Rio, author of Anatomy of Disintegration: What Brazil Reveals About the Global Far Right (Haymarket Books).Flavio Bolsonaro finished the first round ahead of Lula, and the far right now holds majorities in both houses of Congress. Rodrigo ex
Season 10 Finale: Don't Be So Technological
A UFO story from 1994 Zimbabwe sends Chalin down a rabbit hole — and it turns out the aliens may have had a point. From the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing to a Reuters investigation into China's military robotics ambitions to a Pentagon-backed startup racing to build something "better than anything China has," Chalin traces how a technology built for search-and-rescue quietly became a globa
The Box Didn’t Hold: OpenAI, Hugging Face, and the AI That Cheated
In July 2026, OpenAI put two powerful AI models inside a sealed testing environment and gave them a simple assignment: hack as far as they could. The sandbox was supposed to contain them. It didn’t.One model found a flaw, reached the open internet, and compromised Hugging Face while apparently looking for the answer key to its own benchmark test. Then, when Hugging Face tried to use an American AI
Cleared for Secrets
FBI agents search a quiet house in Alexandria, Virginia and find 303 gold bars, $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches. The man who lives there has a top secret clearance and seventeen years at the CIA. Chalin walks through what a security clearance actually requires — the polygraphs, the reinvestigations, the questions designed to catch exactly this kind of lie — and asks how none of it caught
What's Going Down in Argentina
Thousands of Argentines marched through the rain outside Congress last week — tear gas, rubber bullets, a water cannon — over a bill that would have let foreigners buy unlimited land in the country. Except the government had already pulled that provision the day before. So why did people still show up furious? Chalin breaks down what's actually in the bill, what it means for Argentina's borders an
Ceuta: Five Hundred Years, One Week
Sixty thousand people crossed into Ceuta in a matter of days. At least eighty-eight died trying. Reporting from Morocco, Chalin traces what actually happened at Spain's five-hundred-year-old African enclave — the policy signal from Madrid, the history nobody talks about, and what it means that a modest garrison built to hold a fence line couldn't hold a fence line. Plus: Spain's own government poi
Overturn This: Inside the White House Campaign to Reverse a Red Card
A red card. A trophy ceremony seven months earlier. An office inside Trump Tower. A phone call to FIFA's president. Chalin lays out, in order, exactly what happened between a controversial ejection at the World Cup and a rule that hadn't been touched since 1962 — plus what happened when the ball actually started rolling again. Then: a long look at Iran's invisible new Supreme Leader, who has not a
Darializa Avila Chevalier: The Woman Without a Mandate
Two years before she won the Democratic nomination for New York's 13th Congressional District, Darializa Avila Chevalier stood at a chained door inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, singing as police moved in. Chalin traces the full escalation — from the first encampment to the overnight occupation to the arrests — and asks who actually paid the price for that night. Then: her record, her p
No Limits: Inside the Secret Cold War Between Russia and China
While Putin and Xi shake hands for the cameras, a classified FSB document reveals what's really happening behind the "no limits" partnership — espionage, stolen military tech, and a territorial grudge over the Russian Far East that goes back to 1860. Chalin breaks down why Russia's most powerful ally might also be its most dangerous rival, plus a fresh Five Eyes warning on Chinese espionage and a
The Strait of Hormuz: 23 Sailors. 5 Votes. A Hail of Bullets.
An all-Filipino crew of 23 had been stranded at anchor in the Persian Gulf for more than a month. There was one way out. Through the Strait of Hormuz — through mines, through Iranian gunboats, through a waterway Iran had declared its hunting ground. They voted four times. The answer was no. On the fifth vote, the dominos fell. This is the story of 23 sailors caught in the middle of a war they had
Brothers to the Rescue: Operation Scorpion
Welcome to Season 10 of The Delve. A new sound. A new format. And stories that put you inside the moment rather than just briefing you on it.We're starting where the news won't — with four names almost nobody remembers. Armando Alejandre Jr. Carlos Costa. Mario de la Peña. Pablo Morales. Four unarmed American civilians shot out of the sky over international waters by the Cuban Air Force on Februar
Season 10 is coming. And it sounds different.
Season 9 took The Delve to 75 countries. Season 10 takes it somewhere else entirely. New sound design. New format. Cinematic, story-driven episodes that will make you feel like you're inside the story — not just hearing about it. Brothers to the Rescue. The Strait of Hormuz. No Limits. Puerto Rico. These are the stories Season 10 is built on. We'll see you very soon.
[BRIEFING] That's Not a Decolonization Conference
As a junior at Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, Chalin took an African Liberation Movements class at the University of Pittsburgh. It changed how he saw the world. This week, a conference called the World Decolonization Forum opens in Istanbul — organized by a Turkish think tank, partnered with Al Jazeera and a Chinese government-adjacent university, held in the former capital of the Ottoman
[BRIEFING] The Pope vs. The President: A 1,500-Year Pattern
When Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope in history — entered a public dispute with the White House over the war in the Middle East, Chalin was surprised. When JD Vance, a Catholic convert, started citing Catholic just war doctrine to justify a war the head of the Catholic Church says doesn't qualify, he was floored. Then he found an article. Turns out popes have been going toe to toe with the
[BRIEFING] Lebanon, Israel... and France?
Two French soldiers killed in Lebanon by Hezbollah sends Chalin down a rabbit hole. France has had troops in Lebanon since 1978. In those 48 years, Hezbollah went from a nascent militia to the most powerful non-state armed group in the Middle East. France was there for all of it. This is the story of a country that designed Lebanon, embedded its language and laws into its DNA, and then watched fro
Inside the Machine with Kerry Healey
Chalin talks with former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor and Forward Party Chairwoman Kerry Healey about what it actually looks like to govern from inside a broken system — and why she finally walked away from the Republican Party on January 7th. They dig into how primaries have been engineered to reward extremism, why 50,000 elected offices in America are sitting completely empty, and what the
Who Governs a “Freedom City”? with Rick McGahey
“Freedom Cities” are being sold as a way to unlock innovation: fewer rules, faster building, and a clean-slate approach to growth. But what is a Freedom City—really—and who would it answer to?In this episode, Chalin is joined by Rick McGahey, economist at The New School and former Clinton-era Assistant Secretary of Labor, to break down the Freedom Cities idea and the paradox at the center of it: c
The Algorithm Trap with Dr. Jean Twenge
This week, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent for deliberately designing their platforms to addict children. The verdict didn't come out of nowhere — the science has been building for over a decade. Chalin talks with Dr. Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of iGen, about what the data has been saying since 2012, why the law protecting kids online was written in 1998 before social
Techno-Feudalism: Who Really Owns Your Devices? with Cory Doctorow
What does it mean to “own” something in 2026?More and more, we buy devices—and then discover we’re renting access to them: app stores that take a cut of everything, software locks that block repairs, and platforms that decide what you’re allowed to install, use, or fix.In this episode, Chalin is joined by Cory Doctorow—science fiction writer, journalist, and one of the sharpest critics of concentr
Soft Life, Hard Reality: Trad Wife Content and What It’s Selling with Bridget Todd
The “trad wife” aesthetic is everywhere: immaculate kitchens, from-scratch meals, and a kind of calm that feels like an antidote to a chaotic world. But what happens when a performance starts to look like a blueprint?In this episode, Chalin is joined by Bridget Todd—host of There Are No Girls on the Internet—to break down how the trad wife trend spreads, what it’s really selling, and why it resona
God, TikTok, and the Age of Religious Misinformation with Dr. Kevin Carnahan (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kevin Carnahan, we go from TikTok theology to the deep end of the biblical pool.Chalin and Kevin dig into some of the big, nerdy questions that fuel both faith and conspiracy theories:Is “Elohim” really a plural word—“gods” or “the powerful ones”—and what does that mean for how we read the Old Testament?Was YHWH originally one god among many in a divine counc
God, TikTok, and the Age of Religious Misinformation with Dr. Kevin Carnahan (Part 1)
What happens when a professor of religion wades into TikTok and starts saying, “Jesus is disappointed. Do better”?In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Chalin sits down with Dr. Kevin Carnahan—Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Central Methodist University and co-editor emeritus of the Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics—to talk about what he does all day: untangling bad theology, half
When Everyone’s an Expert (and Almost No One Is) with Dr. Blitz
Is science “just another opinion”? In a world of confidence-soaked hot takes, conspiracies, and “do your own research” culture, it can start to feel that way. In this episode of The Delve, Chalin sits down with physicist and TikTok science creator Dr. Blitz to unpack what science actually is — and what it isn’t.They dig into why real science builds on doubt, not certainty; how to tell the differen
Inside Iran’s Long Fight for Freedom
Iran has lived through revolutions, crackdowns, and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising — but the story isn’t over. In this episode, Chalin talks with human rights activist Zolal Habibi about life inside a system built on fear, why the recent protests changed the regime’s calculations, and how the internet became a weapon and a lifeline. They trace the arc from the 1953 coup to today’s theocracy,
Venezuela, Oil, and the Limits of Moral Purity
In the wake of the U.S. mission that removed Nicolás Maduro from power and sent him to stand trial abroad, millions of Venezuelans have poured into the streets in celebration while much of the Western left has erupted in outrage over oil, sovereignty, and process. Meanwhile, some estimates suggest 8–9 million Venezuelans have already been driven from their homes in one of the largest displacement
Season 9 Trailer
Season 9 of The Delve is here.This season, host Chalin Askew goes after the people and systems that quietly — and not so quietly — run our lives. From science and faith to freedom, work, masculinity, and the rise of the tech lords, each Friday we take one big question and pull it apart with people who actually know what they’re talking about.If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Is this reall
Andrew Freaking Yang: AI, Extremism & Fixing American Democracy
In this December Revamp, Chalin revisits his conversation with Andrew Yang about why American politics keeps rewarding the loudest extremes—and how we can redesign the system itself. They dig into democracy reforms like ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and independent redistricting, and explore how these changes could dial down polarization by giving more power to exhausted-but-engaged voters
Fighting Book Bans and Censorship: Brooky Parks’ Journey
Across the United States, school districts and public libraries are under pressure to quietly remove books about race, gender, and LGBTQ+ lives. Behind every “book challenge” is a real person forced to decide whether to cave to censorship or fight back.In this revamped episode, Chalin speaks with Brooky Parks, a librarian who was disciplined and sidelined simply for putting inclusive books on the
Rethinking Capitalism with Michael Mezzatesta
What if the economy wasn’t measured by how much we produce, but by how well we actually live?In this episode, Chalin sits down with economist and Ecological Economics lecturer Michael Mezzatesta to rethink capitalism from the ground up. They unpack why traditional growth-at-all-costs economics is colliding with climate limits, explore ideas like a well-being economy and degrowth, and ask whether w
Drones and Civilian Casualties: Can Anything Be Done?
Drones have quietly moved from the margins of U.S. foreign policy to the center of modern warfare. From covert strikes in Yemen and Pakistan to “drug boat” operations in the Caribbean and drone-dominated battlefields in Ukraine, the promise of “precision” has collided with the reality of civilian death, legal grey zones, and almost no public accountability.In this Delve Revamp, Chalin sits down wi
Afghanistan After the Headlines: Lives We Left in Limbo
As debates in Washington heat up over the fate of Afghan refugees in the United States, Afghanistan has once again slipped into the news cycle as a political talking point—rather than a human reality.In this revamp of one of our most powerful conversations, Chalin Askew speaks with Dr. Nadia Hashimi—pediatrician, novelist, activist, and Afghan-American—to slow things down and look beyond the headl
Unpacking Human Trafficking: Insights with Dina Haynes
Human trafficking remains one of the most complex and urgent human rights issues of our time. In this episode of The Delve, Chalin speaks with Dina Haynes, Executive Director of the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School, to explore the realities of combating trafficking on a global scale.As renewed attention on abuse and power dominates the headlines, Dina
Trailer: What Have We Done
We’ve burned forests, broken systems, and ignored the people paying the price.Now, we’re talking to the founders trying to fix it.What Have We Done is a new podcast from Soundly AI and Propel, hosted by Chalin Askew (The Delve) and Stephen Michael (Propel). Each episode explores one of humanity’s biggest mistakes and the innovators turning crisis into change.This is not another tech show. It’s a r
The Delve Europe: A New Chapter Begins
Welcome to The Delve Europe—a new chapter in The Delve family of podcasts.Hey everyone, I’m Chalin. I just landed in Europe and I’ve got questions. Big ones.From political shake-ups to cultural divides, The Delve Europe is my way of making sense of it all and I’m bringing you along for the ride. We’re talking to the people shaping the story, from policy experts to everyday voices, to get real answ
Comedy, Censorship, and Power
What happens when humor collides with power? In this thought-provoking episode of The Delve, guest host Madison explores the high stakes of comedy in politically charged environments. From Tony Hinchcliffe’s infamous remarks to the rise and fall of Shanghai’s comedy scene during China’s strict COVID lockdowns, we examine how laughter can become a tool for resistance—and a target for suppression.Jo
Messiahs and the End of Time: Exploring Spiritual Narratives with Robert Thurman (Season 8 Finale)
We’ve saved something truly extraordinary for the Season 8 finale of The Delve.What do the great spiritual traditions of the world tell us about the end of time and the promise of renewal? From the Yugas of Hinduism to the second coming of Jesus in Christianity and Islam, and the messianic age in Judaism, humanity has long sought meaning in the cycles of destruction and rebirth.In this episode, Ch
Unpacking Human Trafficking: Insights with Dina Haynes
Human trafficking remains one of the most complex and urgent human rights issues of our time. In this episode of The Delve, Chalin speaks with Dina Haynes, Executive Director of the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School, to explore the realities of combating trafficking on a global scale.Dina discusses the systemic challenges, the organizations making real
Navigating the New Job Market: Insights with Jen Berry
In this episode of The Delve, we sit down with Jen Berry, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The Mycelorium, to explore the evolving landscape of job hunting in 2024. From the challenges of AI-driven resume screenings to the rise of ghosting in recruitment, Jen offers valuable insights into the current state of hiring. We discuss strategies for job seekers to stand out, the importance of networking, and how
Growth vs. Wellbeing: Rethinking Success in a World Overflowing with Trash
This Black Friday, The Delve takes a hard look at the cost of our 'growth at all costs' mentality. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—twice the size of Texas—to the staggering reality that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, host Chalin Askew explores how our economic system prioritizes production and consumption over sustainability and happiness. Joining the discussion is Professor Dirk
Breaking the Two-Party Mold: Empowering Independent Candidates with GoodParty.org
In this episode of The Delve, Chalin and guest co-host Aaron dive into the world of independent politics with Rob Booth, Head of Field and Mobilization at GoodParty.org. Rob shares how Good Party is revolutionizing the political landscape by empowering regular people—teachers, nurses, small business owners—to run for office without the backing of big money or the two-party system. From their innov
Election Reflections: Mobilizing for Change and Challenging the Status Quo
In the wake of last week’s shocking election results, The Delve explores the path forward for those dissatisfied with the direction of our leadership. Host Chalin shares a call to action: it’s time to build change from the ground up, starting with the countless local positions that remain uncontested or vacant across the country. Joining the discussion is Eric Settle, the Forward Party candidate f
Beyond the Election: The Mysteries of Time and Space
Join The Delve as we take a much-needed break from the political whirlwind of the 2024 election. Host Chalin explores the fascinating world of time and space, tracing humanity’s journey from ancient sundials to modern timekeeping and the cosmic mysteries that shape our understanding of the universe. Are our days really getting shorter? Do we need to worry about another Y2K? To answer these questio
The Final Countdown to Election Day
With just four days to go until one of the most pivotal elections in U.S. history, The Delve dives into the whirlwind of 2024. Chalin recaps the most intense moments of the campaign, from assassination attempts to seismic shifts in voter demographics, and examines the global news that’s reshaping our world. In a special segment, journalist Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, joins to answer
Your Immigration Pocketbook
Immigration is one of the biggest issues this election cycle and Donald Trump is running a campaign of dehumanizing and false rhetoric. Madison speaks to reporter Andrew Hirschfeld about the true economic impact of mass deportations and the reality of the immigration situation.
The Power of Small-Dollar Donations
In this episode of The Delve, guest host Madison explores how grassroots small-dollar fundraising has revolutionized political campaigns, propelling Vice President Kamala Harris past the billion-dollar mark in record time. With just weeks until the 2024 election, the episode dives into the effectiveness of small-dollar donations, the communities rallying behind Harris, and the rise of matching don
Reproductive Rights are on the Ballot!
As we approach the most consequential election of our lifetime, this episode of The Delve tackles one of the most critical issues on the ballot—abortion rights. With maternal mortality rates soaring in states with restrictive abortion laws, Chalin is joined by Head of Production Madison to dive into the tragic real-world impact of these policies, highlighting the stories of women like Brittany Wat
Andrew Freaking Yang!! On the political climate, AI, and how we can move our democracy away from the extremes and towards the future.
Extremism is once again on the ballot in 2024. This is not an accident but instead a product of a system incentivised by divisiveness. In an Interview with Andrew Yang, The Delve dives into how Democracy Reform in the shape of RCV, Open Primaries, and Nonpartisan Redistricting Committees, opens the door for change and moderation by empowering the voices of the people.More about the Forward Party:
A New Era of Hope: Kamala Harris and the Voters of Tomorrow
In this powerful episode of The Delve, we reflect on the optimism and energy surrounding the Democratic National Convention, where Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination for President. Host Chalin breaks down the major themes of the convention, from economic populism and diverse family values to a renewed sense of American pride. We dive into Harris' bold policy proposals on housing, hea
Project 2025: The Blueprint for a Radical Future
In this episode of The Delve’s special summer series, we tackle the ominous implications of Project 2025 – a 922-page document written by Trump allies for the Heritage Foundation, outlining an extremist vision for America’s future. With Kamala Harris now the presumptive Democratic nominee, we examine how this blueprint seeks to concentrate power, gut institutions, and push radical policies on abor
VP Kamala Harris' Moment: The Road to 2024
In this first episode of our special summer series of The Delve, we dive into the whirlwind of events that have reshaped the 2024 election landscape. With President Biden stepping aside and Kamala Harris stepping up as the presumptive Democratic nominee, we're breaking down how we got here and why this could be her defining moment. From her prosecutorial background to the renewed energy in her cam
Revisiting Marc Fogel: An American Detained in Russia
In light of recent developments in the US-Russia prisoner exchange, we are re-releasing a crucial episode from last season that highlights the ongoing plight of Marc Fogel, an American citizen still detained in Russia. Despite hopes for his inclusion in the recent exchange, Marc remains imprisoned, leaving his family and supporters seeking answers and justice. Join us as we revisit our conversatio
Behind the Scenes of The Delve Podcast: The Sound Team
Join Chalin and the talented Sound Team as they reflect on their experiences working on this season of The Delve. From tackling global issues to navigating remote work, this conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of creating seamless audio. Get a glimpse into their process. Don't miss out on our upcoming summer projects and the exciting return for season eight!
Behind the Scenes of The Delve Podcast: The Production Team
Chalin and The Delve production team discuss their favorite episodes from the season, including topics like Middle Eastern Jews, Christian nationalism, and organ smuggling. They also take us behind-the-scenes creation process, emphasizing the importance of context, nuance, and avoiding personal biases. The team's enthusiasm and dedication shine through, making this episode a must-listen!
Confronting Stereotypes: The Traveling Clatt's Journey as a Brown Israeli
Did you know Israel is 70% Brown? Bet you didn't! In this episode Chalin is joined by @thetravelingclatt aka Tal Oran to challenge misconceptions about Israeli society and discuss the cultural diversity of Israel. Tal shares his experiences of speaking out about Israel during the recent conflict with Hamas and the rise of anti-Semitism. They emphasize the importance of supporting diverse voices wi
Straight White American Jesus: Unraveling Christian Nationalism with Brad Onishi
In this episode Chalin is joined by Brad Onishi in a thought-provoking conversation on Christian nationalism's influence on American politics. They explore its ties to white supremacy, xenophobia, and patriarchal control, while challenging the perception of Jesus as a straight, white, and American figure. Discover the history of Christian nationalism and its impact on the Republican Party, as well
Tech Giants and Forced Child Labor: Unearthing the Truth in Congo
Join Chalin as he interviews Mark Canavera, a child protection expert, about the troubling issue of forced child labor in cobalt mines in the DRC. Learn about the involvement of tech giants like Apple and Google and the importance of ethical sourcing. Listen now to be informed and inspired!
Haiti: Beyond The Brink Part 2
In this episode Chalin dives into the dire situation in Haiti, discussing the ongoing gang violence, historical context, and the impact of debt repayment. Hear from Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, as she shares her personal connection and aims to humanize Haiti through storytelling. Explore the political turmoil, challenges faced by the Transitional Presidential Council, and
Haiti: Beyond The Brink Part 1
In this episode Chalin dives into the dire situation in Haiti, discussing the ongoing gang violence, historical context, and the impact of debt repayment. Hear from Macollvie Neel, executive editor of The Haitian Times, as she shares her personal connection and aims to humanize Haiti through storytelling. Explore the political turmoil, challenges faced by the Transitional Presidential Council, and
Exploring Climate Activism with Rich Felgate
In this episode Chalin delves into the crucial topic of climate change and the power of protests in raising awareness. Discover the motivations and tactics of activists, the impact of their actions on policy and corporations, and the challenges they face. Stay tuned as our guest, Rich Felgate, shares insights about his upcoming film and ways you can support it. Don't miss out on this enlightening
Donald Trump's Bond Dilemma
In this episode, Chalin discusses the fascinating world of legal bonds and the high-stakes civil trial against Donald J Trump. Trump is accused of fraudulently inflating his net worth by billions of dollars and now faces a judgment of $355 million. Chalin explains the concept of an appeal bond and Trump's struggle to secure the necessary collateral. With an upcoming deadline to pay the bond, the A
Fighting Book Bans and Censorship: Brooky Parks' Journey
Join Chalin in an eye-opening episode as he speaks with Brooky Parks, a librarian who faced discrimination for promoting inclusive books and programs. Discover the power of community support, legal action, and the fight against book bans. Listen to her inspiring story and learn how you can make a difference in your own community.
Rethinking Capitalism with Michael Mezzatesta
In this episode, Chalin delves into the flaws of capitalism and explores alternative economic models such as ecological economics and a well-being economy. He's joined by Michael Mezzatesta and they discuss the need for a cultural shift in consumption habits and touch on the potential for a wealth cap on billionaires. The conversation also highlights the importance of combating inequality and find
The Impact of Alexei Navalny
Join Chalin and production team member Rainier as they delve into the current situation in Russia, discussing the recent news of Alexei Navalny's death and its international impact. Discover the challenges faced by the opposition movement, the treatment of foreign nationals, and the potential power vacuum that may arise in the future.
Marc Fogel's Case: A Teacher Held in a Russian Labor Camp
In this episode, Chalin discuss the issue of hostage-taking by states and focuses on the case of Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian labor camp. We're joined by his sister, Anne Fogel, who shares details about Marc, his arrest for possessing medical marijuana, and the difficult conditions he faces in prison. They discuss Marc's case and efforts to bring him home. Listeners are encour
The Mental Impact of War Reporting
Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence.Chalin Askew sits down with former war journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall to delve into the often-overlooked consequences of covering conflict zones. In the early years of the Iraq war, Marshall served as Reuters' Baghdad bureau chief from 2003 to 2005 as a violent insurgency gripped the nation. Marshall was a correspondent for Reuters for
Untangling the Israel Conflict with Tangle News
In this episode, Chalin offers a historical context setting for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Our guest is Isaac Saul, a journalist and founder of Tangle, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the left and right on the news of the day.You can learn more about Tangle and signup for the newsletter here.
Season 7 Trailer!
The Delve returns February 2nd! We'll see you then!
Discussing AI with a few Presidents
On this episode, Chalin speaks with a few presidential guests about the emergence of AI and it's impact on America. 36WwGcCzmKmpn4uvk3FR
Oklahoma State Rep. Mauree Turner
2022 was the worst year on record for anti-LGBTQ legislation and at this rate, 2023 isn't far behind. Republicans throughout the U.S. are pushing proposals to erase the legal existence of people who are trans and to restrict the expression of people nonbinary, gender-fluid or who perform in drag. But what's guiding this constant legislative attack? This week Chalin is joined by the inspirational O
Is America in Collapse?
In this episode, Chalin speaks with Indi Samarajiv, a writer living in Sri Lanka who has had first hand experience with collapse of his state during their civil war. We look at the factors of collapse and how he found connections while growing up in the United States. You can see more of Indi's work through his website Indi.ca and Youtube channel.
oh Oh OH Ozempic! The Latest in Fatphobia
Ozempic is a diabetes medication that has become America's latest extreme weight loss obsession. In this episode, Madison speaks with Professor Harriet Brown of Syracuse University about fatphobia, celebrity culture, and how our collective obsession with weight loss hurts us all.
The Case for Psychedelic Therapy
Psychedelics have always had a medicinal use but after Woodstock and the War on Drugs, the mainstream took a hard stance against them. The US cracked down, not only on their recreational use, but also on medical studies. But drugs like MDMA and Psilocybin have been met with new enthusiasm lately for their potential in treating and managing depression, PTSD, alcoholism and more. In this Ep Chalin s
Jews Come in All Hues (but Kanye isn’t one of them)
This week Chalin is joined by Jared Jackson, founder of Jews in All Hues to discuss the complex intersection of white supremacy, antisemitism, Jewish identity and how- somehow- rapper and businessman Ye (Kanye West) fits in. White supremacy has always sought to expel and harm Jews, but that isn’t the whole story of antisemtism. In light of Kanye’s recent Jew hateful rhetoric we wanted to complicat
Meeting our Host, Chalin Askew
In this episode we speak with our host, Chalin Askew, to learn more about his advocacy work, his campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and more.
An Assassination in Eswatini
On January 21 prominent human rights lawyer, #ThulaniMaseko was assassinated in #Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).
Thulani was also previously a guest on The Delve. Today we're re-releasing his episode to honor a man of hope and raise awareness about the abuses in Eswatini.
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Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, has seen months of ongoing pro-democracy protests. Each one has been met with dead
Loss, Damage, Debt, Climate
Last month, the “Conference of Polluters” wrapped up in Egypt by taking 1.5C essentially off the table. Chalin spoke with South African climate activist Sunny Morgan about the futility of COPs, the Loss & Damage fund and his initiative pushing to forgive neo-colonial debt as a climate initiative. Urgent action is needed - join a climate activist group today!
The Cost of Being Unbanked
Around the world 1.6 billion people are unbanked and the costs they carry are truly staggering. In this episode Chalin speaks with Hector Terrero of Moneda, a leader in the alternative banking movement in Latin America.
Let's Talk Nukes
In this episode, Chalin speaks with Thomas Wuchte, the former executive director for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law. They discuss the latest development in Poland, the case for multilateralism and the lessons we can learn.
This is Not a Drill: Go Vote!
Welcome to Season 6! Just in time for the 2022 US midterm elections, Chalin speaks with Roshni Nedungadi, Chief Research Officer and Founding Partner at HIT Strategies. They discuss voter grievances, mobilizing voters and what voters need to know heading into Tuesday.
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