Longest internet shutdown in modern history may be over

Full Episode
50:03

After a months-long blackout, Iran has begun restoring internet access in the country. Iranians are appearing back online, posting about how the cut-off has impacted their lives. Also, it’s being described as Ireland’s “George Floyd moment” after 35-year-old Yves Sakila, originally from Democratic Republic of Congo, died in Dublin earlier this month after being restrained by several security guards. And, protests have gripped Bolivia’s capital for weeks, triggered by what voters are seeing as the president’s bait and switch. Plus, a look at legendary Cuban American trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, who has a new album out and was knighted last week by the king of Spain.

In This Episode

Is the longest internet shutdown in history over?
5:53
Samsung deal could deliver $400,000 bonuses to AI chip workers
7:30
Suspected member of Germany’s notorious far-left Red Army Faction sentenced to 13 years in prison
8:03
Dublin death draws comparisons to George Floyd case
6:40
Things you might have missed
1:19
Clothing empire founder’s son accused of murdering his father
3:42
Political unrest in Bolivia fuels protests, clashes between demonstrators and police
5:41
No stopping a legendary trumpeter
7:37