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The Stream New Zealand: Safer Under Surveillance?
Why are some people calling New Zealand a "surveillance state"? A recently passed domestic surveillance law has critics concerned over its potential impact on online privacy. Prime Minister John Key says the measure is necessary to protect national security, but many citizens say it comes at the cost of their civil liberties. -
The Stream Criminalising the homeless
Across the United States there has been a drastic increase in legislation that makes it difficult for the homeless to stay on the right side of the law. Imagine going to jail for not having a place to sleep. According to a recent report there has been a drastic increase in laws that criminalise the homeless. For example, in Oklahoma City it's illegal to sleep in public parks. In Philadelphia it's against the law to serve homeless people food on public property. Officials who draft these laws say they prevent homelessness and issues associated with it. But critics say they actually perpetuate the cycle of poverty. So why has this new legislation come about, and what effect is it having on Americans? -
The Stream A holiday tradition of blackface
Is the Dutch tradition of Zwarte Piet depicting Saint Nicholas' helpers in black-face a cultural treasure or racism? Those who love Zwarte Piet say it's for the children and those outside The Netherlands just don't get it. The fans claim there's no racist intent. Those opposed argue the custom was born of the nation?s slave-trading past and it's a harmful and stereotypical portrayal. -
The Stream Kurdish Female Fighters Battle ISIL and Stereotypes
Who are these women and who will they be when they return home? -
The Stream Resettlement for Syria's Refugees
Escaping war, Syrian refugees find new challenges abroad. -
The Stream Women's Rights, 20 Years After the Beijing Declaration
What will it take to have gender equality around the world? -
The Stream Iran Deal: Fears v. Assurances
Would a nuclear deal with Tehran make the Middle East more or less stable? -
The Stream Trans Youth: Deciding Who You Are
How young is too young to transition? -
The Stream Should Parents Spare the Spank?
The Stream examines the debate around corporal punishment. -
The Stream Singapore's Shame Addiction
Why can't Singapore get enough of internet public shame? -
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The Stream Bias in Biology
Does your sex impact how you’re diagnosed and treated by the doctor? It’s entirely possible. Heart disease is a great example. It’s the number one killer of women, more deadly than all forms of cancer combined, but females are far less likely to be referred for cardiac procedures, because they demonstrate symptoms completely differently than men. The National Institutes of Health in the US recently announced $10 million in grants to study female biology, but is that enough? Where does the gender gap in medicine begin, and what impact is it having on women? -
The Stream Fighting Sexism in Science and Tech
The Stream discusses the challenges women can face in male-dominated science fields. -
The Stream A World Without Wildlife?
The Stream examines what's being done to slow down wildlife declines. -
The Stream To Cut or Not To Cut
On The Stream: The war over male circumcision: Why the practice is so controversial despite medical evidence it reduces the risk of disease. -
The Stream Keeping an Eye on US Police
What is the best way to monitor police conduct in the United States? -
The Stream Ana Tijoux's Music of Protest
Acclaimed MC Ana Tijoux joins The Stream to talk about her musical influences and take your questions. -
The Stream In Conversation with Luis Moreno Ocampo
Former ICC prosecutor takes the Stream inside the court of last resort. -
The Stream Talking With Alien Hunters
How close are we in the hunt for extraterrestrial life? -
The Stream India's Declining Parsi Population
A discussion about India’s Parsis and the Jiyo Parsi campaign to encourage procreation. -
The Stream Life Lessons from the Virtual World
The Stream examines what society could learn from games like 'World of Warcraft'. -
The Stream A Minefield of Protests Over Apache 'Sacred' Lands
Sacred land, secret legislation, and billions of dollars. These are a few issues surrounding a controversy that has Arizona’s Apache tribe taking on copper mining giants. As part of an exchange approved by US Congress, 2,000 acres of federal land will be given to the Rio Tinto mining firm, who says the project will bring economic prosperity. Apache claim the site is holy and must be protected. -
The Stream Is Bibi Damaging Israeli Ties with US?
Hostile exchanges between the White House and the Israeli government escalated ahead of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s US Congress address. Thirty-four US lawmakers are skipping the speech, which is expected to criticise US efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran. -
The Stream Grading Ontario's Sex Education Reform
Sex education classes in schools across Ontario, Canada will now involve lessons about gender identity, sexuality and cyber bullying. Many are applauding the revised curriculum saying it’s more in tune with the times. Some parents are up in arms though, claiming the content is not age appropriate and this should be taught in the home, not the classroom. -
The Stream Poetic Pilgrimage Rappers Strike a Chord With Islam
Female Muslim duo Poetic Pilgrimage has stormed the hip-hop arena, breaking cultural and religious boundaries. British-born members Muneera Rashida and Sukina Abdul Noor have toured across the world facing resistance along the way, with some Muslims saying their performances are forbidden. But this hasn’t stopped the pair who believe music is permissible within Islam. -
The Stream MH370: A Year Without Answers
With no sign of the missing Malaysian airliner, how long should the search go on? -
The Stream #ChapelHillShooting: A media double standard?
The murder of three Muslim-Americans has sparked outrage online with accusations that the media has ignored the story because of their religion. Many pointed to the fact that had the shooter been Muslim, the act would have immediately been labeled "terrorism" and topped headlines. What do you think of the media response to the Tuesday killings in Chapel Hill and is there a double standard? -
The Stream Whitewashing Hollywood
Must Superman, James Bond and the Storm Troopers be white? According to a 2014 UCLA study, only ten per cent of film leads were given to diverse actors. The issue was recently highlighted after all acting nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards happened to be white. Why the lack of diversity, and who's trying to change the status quo? -
The Stream What Can Be Done to End Libya's Slave Trade?
Season 2017Worldwide outrage over reported exploitation of African refugees in Libya prompts calls for emergency action. -
The Stream Mo Ibrahim: What Makes a Good African Leader?
Season 2017The billionaire philanthropist joins The Stream to discuss good governance in Africa. -
The Stream How Do You Infiltrate the Far Right?
Season 2017British anti-racism group, Hope Not Hate, has revealed it had an undercover operative in the US 'alt-right' for a year. We're joined by him and by others who have infiltrated racist groups to hear about the thinking behind the tactic. -
The Stream Can Canada Fix its Broken Relationship with Indigenous People?
Season 2017Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says reconciliation a top priority but critics say the process is not going smoothly. -
The Stream Why Are So Many Americans Living in Dire Poverty?
Season 2017A UN investigation asks whether poverty in the United States prevents people form exercising their political and civil rights. -
The Stream #EndSars: Why Have Stories of Police Brutality Gone Viral in Nigeria?
Season 2017Young Nigerians are calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and the police seem caught unawares. -
The Stream Should Trump be Actively Resisted? A Conversation with Michael Skolnik
Season 2017Filmmaker and civil rights activist on Trump, #MeToo and the growing right wing. -
The Stream After Devastating Hurricanes, How is the Caribbean Recovering?
Season 2017Three months after Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria we check in with those affected. -
The Stream What Does the Shock Republican Defeat in Alabama Mean?
Season 2017In this episode we ask why so many Grenfell Tower survivors have yet to be housed six months on, and discuss how 2017 became a record year for jailing journalists. -
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Season 2017This episode replaced by a live broadcast of OIC Leaders Summit in Istanbul concerning the United States President Donald Trump recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. -
The Stream How Are US Undocumented Immigrants Battling a Crackdown?
Civil liberties groups warn communities about dramatic rise in immigration arrests. -
The Stream What is the real impact of the global #strawban?
Ocean plastic may reduce, but how will the disability community be affected by banning plastic straws. -
The Stream Should Divorce Be Legalised in The Philippines?
Predominantly Catholic population divided over right to end marriage through divorce. -
The Stream Will Guyana's Oil Boom Benefit The People?
Profits from massive oil reserves could potentially transform the country or lead to bigger problems. -
The Stream #ZimbabweDecides2018: What's Next For Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe?
Millions turn out to vote in historic, close-run elections. -
The Stream Why is Guantanamo Still Open?
We ask why - years after 9/11 - people remain jailed despite never being charged with any crimes. -
The Stream France, Football and Race: What Does It Mean To Be French?
Joke by South African comedian Trevor Noah sparks debate on identity. -
The Stream #PakistankoVoteDo: What's Next for Pakistan After Elections?
Imran Khan's PTI party leads amid accusations of rigging. -
The Stream Why Are Indian Women Leaving the Workforce?
India's economy is booming, but many Indian women have chosen to remove themselves from the country's labour markets. -
The Stream Soca’s rising star: Nailah Blackman
Trinidadian singer joins us to perform her distinctive blend of East Indian and African rhythms. -
The Stream Are Australia's Hardline Immigration Policies Working?
Asylum seekers arriving by boat still have no chance of resettlement in Australia. -
The Stream How Can Trump Rebound From His Helsinki Humiliation?
The US president admits he misspoke about his position on Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
