National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is on a decadeslong project to walk from East Africa to South America. In his 13 years on the road so far, he’s been stopped by law enforcement 120 times. Those encounters range from friendly stops, to detentions, and some things in between. He has even been logging those stops on an online map. He joins Host Carolyn Beeler to talk about that map and share stories about his walk-ins with the law.
Many Venezuelans are watching opposition leader María Corina Machado’s interactions with US President Donald Trump with a mix of unease. She has been the clearest symbol of Venezuela’s democratic opposition for years, but some are questioning if her current approach is effective.
Protests have escalated over the past week in Iran, leaving more than a thousand people dead, according to rights groups. Meanwhile, the US says it’s holding off on military strikes for now. The World has the latest updates, and Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Nahid Siamdoust about what Iranian opposition groups are pushing for.
Venezuela has released 53 political detainees following a US military intervention in the country, but hundreds of people remain behind bars. Rights groups say they are being held under harsh conditions. Meanwhile, families continue to wait for the release of their loved ones.
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