What the withdrawal of U.S. troops means for Iraq
Summary
This episode marks the final withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, sparking debate over security implications and a sense of relief among many Iraqis. It also features an interview with Liz Ellis, a new MacArthur Fellow, who discusses her work on Indigenous history and the impact of the award. Additionally, the show covers the critical decline of Humboldt penguins in Peru due to a super El Niño, President Ramaphosa’s response to femicides in South Africa, and a tribute to late Canadian radio pioneer Dave Marsden.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Perk
Introduction and episode overview
Interview: US withdrawal from Iraq
Interview: Liz Ellis on MacArthur Fellowship
Interview: Stevie Wonder's 'Songs in the Key of Life'
Transition to penguin segment
Interview: Humboldt penguins and El Niño
South Africa: Femicide crisis and presidential speech
Interview: Dave Marsden and CFNY radio legacy
Closing credits and sign-off
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