Cupping at the Olympics: Does it Work?
Why is Michael Phelps covered in dark red welts? William Vester takes us through the science and pseudoscience of cupping, the newest health craze sweeping the Olympics.
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The Brazilian From Qatar: Thoughts from a Beach Volleyball Game in Rio
Alexander Gerszten reports from Rio on a beach volleyball match with an unexpected Brazilian player.
Not a Game: Brazil in Crisis on the Eve of the Olympics
The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff is on trial for impeachment, and the three people in line to replace her may soon be too. Wracked with a crashing economy, corruption protests, and the Zika virus, Rio prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
A Brief Guide to the Peruvian Election in Simple English (And Some Spanish)
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won the Presidency by the narrowest margin in Peruvian history. Ana Barros breaks down the election results.
Politics of Blood
As expected of a developed country with a highly effective healthcare system, Canada has one of the lowest HIV/AIDS rates in the world. However, a completely different reality exists within certain Canadian indigenous communities.
Argentina’s Tango to the Right
A newly-elected president in Argentina seems poised to push back against decades of leftist politics in Latin America.
Guatemala: Democracy in Crisis
The ousting of a corrupt president amid a presidential election has left the state of Guatemala’s democracy in uncertain times.