Showcasing some of the best Documentaries and Talk Shows
Sat 04 January 2024: In this second session of our 2024 roundup we have Sami Hamdi back on the show to discuss Syria in more detail. Syria is in many ways a ray of hope but also raises all sorts of uncertainties. What path will the revolution take? How do we assess Jolani and the […]
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Thu 12 December 2024: Pakistan has once again been shaken by protests, with Imran Khan, the country’s jailed ex-prime minister, at their epicentre. This time, the state has responded with a technologically sophisticated crackdown, with digital blackouts and restrictions on social media. Contributors: Shahzeb Jillani – Journalist, Dawn News Rabia Mehmood – Managing editor, New […]
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Mon 02 December 2024: CJ Werleman discusses the implications of the Syrian revolution against Assad, suggesting that Israel’s fate is intertwined with Assad’s downfall. Highlights CJ Werleman reveals the potential military defeat of Israel linked to Assad’s fall. The liberation of Aleppo marks a significant moment for Syrians and Palestinians. The Syrian revolution symbolizes hope […]
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Tue 26 November 2024: Gen Z is reshaping corporate social media strategies, turning brands like Duolingo and Ryanair into viral sensations. We explore how young creatives are transforming the digital marketing landscape by building community and brand loyalty online. We’ll also examine how their unique approaches tap into cultural trends and resonate with younger audiences […]
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Mon 25 November 2024: Fanon is a short film by Marcela Pizarro, Heloise Dorsan-Rachet and Pomona Pictures that explores the fascinating story of Frantz Fanon, one of the first intellectuals to expose the effects of racism on the psyche. His writings on settler colonialism, resistance and revolutionary action remain seminal texts around the world. This […]
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Wed 20 November 2024: In the Philippines, women are renting out their wombs. Driven by poverty, young women are offering themselves up as surrogates for those unable to bear children. But the practice is considered taboo in this predominantly Catholic nation. Clinics offering surrogacy services are also breaking the law, with false documents being created […]
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Mon 18 November 2024: Following the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid mass protests, Yunus faces the daunting task of uniting a fractured nation. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, he discusses the severe climate risks Bangladesh faces, political reforms needed to stabilise the country, and shifting diplomatic relations, particularly as Donald Trump, […]
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Wed 13 November 2024: A new fire season crackles to life in Kalimantan as 29-year-old Emmanuela Shinta monitors the air quality and distributes face masks to thousands of villagers expecting the worst. But she knows it is not enough. Each year, the region is prone to deadly fires caused by deforestation, trapping Borneo in a […]
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Tue 05 November 2024: At the time of writing, war is spreading throughout West Asia. Of course, this is widely understood as an outgrowth of Israeli expansion and the ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. This week’s guest is back on Downstream to provide a century’s worth of historical context to enrich the way in […]
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Fri 01 November 2024: Jeremy Scahill is an American investigative journalist and author. He co-founded Drop Site News, a non-partisan organisation dedicated to reporting on major stories while focused on accountability and accuracy. Scahill joins Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle, to dissect the 2024 US presidential election, American interests in the Middle East, Israel’s war on […]
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