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Rough Translation

How are the things we're talking about being talked about somewhere else in the world? Gregory Warner tells stories that follow familiar conversations into unfamiliar territory. At a time when the wor... Read more

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Ukraine vs. Fake News

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Anna In Somalia

A man is trapped in a remote prison. And he's trapped in his own mind. Until he hears a knock on the wall.... and words ... Read more

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Rough Translation Presents: Throughline

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This week, we present the latest episode of NPR's Throughline, a look at the life and complicated legacy of the assassin... Read more

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The capture of Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann was one of Israel's proudest moments. But the doctor at the center of the spy... Read more

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