In this episode we speak with our host, Chalin Askew, to learn more about his advocacy work, his campaign for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and more.

On January 21 prominent human rights lawyer, #ThulaniMaseko was assassinated in #Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). Thulani was also previously a guest on The Delve. Today we're re-releasing his episode to honor a man of hope and raise awareness about the abuses in Eswatini. -- Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, has seen months of ongoing pro-democracy protests. Each one has been met with deadly force by a police and military that answer directly to the King. This week we speak with Thulani Maseko, human rights lawyer and pro-democracy advocate about the situation on the ground in this southern African nation. Support the eSwatini Solidarity Fund @eswatinisolidarity if you can and share this story far and wide. Without international pressure the King will continue to oppress the Swazi people through violence and terror.

Last month, the “Conference of Polluters” wrapped up in Egypt by taking 1.5C essentially off the table. We spoke to South African climate activist Sunny Morgan about the futility of COPs, the Loss& Damage fund and his initiative pushing to forgive neo-colonial debt as a climate initiative. Urgent action is needed- join a climate activist group today!

Around the world 1.6 billion people are unbanked and the costs they carry are truly staggering. In this episode Chalin speaks with Hector Terrero of Moneda, a leader in the alternative banking movement in Latin America.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Thomas Wuchte, the former executive director for the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law. They discuss the latest development in Poland, the case for multilateralism and the lessons we can learn.

Welcome to Season 6! Just in time for the 2022 US midterm elections, Chalin speaks with Roshni Nedungadi, Chief Research Officer and Founding Partner at HIT Strategies. They discuss voter grievances, mobilizing voters and what voters need to know heading into Tuesday.

On Sunday, October 30, Brazil heads to the polls to decide one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent history. Earth itself is on the ballot. In this special episode, Chalin sits down with Lauri Tahtinen to discuss the Brazilian political climate and Adriana Ramos to discuss what’s at stake for the planet’s environmental future. Lauri Tahiten is a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies with expertise in Brazilian external relations and political economy. Adriana Ramos is the coordinator of the Socio-environmental Policy and Law program at ISA, which is part of the Climate Observatory Networks. -- No domingo, 30 de outubro, o Brasil vai às urnas para decidir uma das eleições presidenciais mais conseqüentes da história recente. A própria Terra está na cédula. Neste episódio especial, Chalin se senta com Lauri Tahtinen para discutir o clima político brasileiro e Adriana Ramos para discutir o que está em jogo para o futuro ambiental do planeta. Lauri Tahiten é associada sênior não residente do Centro de Estudos Estratégicos e Internacionais com expertise em relações externas brasileiras e economia política. Adriana Ramos é coordenadora do programa de Políticas e Direito Socioambiental do ISA, que integra as Redes de Observatórios do Clima.

In this episode, Chalin sits down with Jo and Jess. Together, they discuss the new frontier of psychedelic-assisted therapy and predictions for the future of this space. Jo is a psychedelic integration therapist based in Colorado. Jess is a psychedelic journalist and passionate advocate for the decriminalization of these substances.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Omar, a French voter from Paris. They discuss the recent presidential election. Omar, a Melenchon supporter, gives his take on the candidates and the state of French politics.

On May 2nd, a draft opinion by the Supreme Court leaked showing the court has voted to overturn Roe vs. Wade, paving the way to ban abortions across the country. We’re re-releasing a conversation we had with Laurie Bertram Roberts, co-founder of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund and the executive director of the Yellowhammer Fund in Alabama. We urge you to show your support for the women who will be affected by this egregious decision.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Equality Florida spokesperson, Brandon Wolf. They discuss Brandon’s journey to find community, the horrible attack at Pulse and the fight against Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Marielle Harrison, a professor from the University of Chicago, to explore the Reptilian Conspiracy Theory, or more simply, Lizard People. We also include a preview of next week’s episode where we speak with Pulse Nightclub survivor and Equality Florida press secretary, Brandon Wolf.

In this episode, we discuss the breaking news of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife’s participation in trying to overturn the 2020 Election. We then do a deep dive into all things Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court.

In this episode, Chalin speaks with Marielle Harrison, a professor from the University of Chicago, to explore the conspiracy theory known as Q Anon.

In this special episode, we break down what you may have missed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We also speak with Olive, a Russian visual artist based in New York. You can learn more about Olive on Instagram at @olive_allen and on Twitter at IamOliveAllen.

In this episode, Chalin sits down with Scott Shane, former NYTimes national security reporter and author of Objective Troy: A Terrorist, a President, and the Rise of the Drone. They discuss the US foreign policy shift in favor of drones and their civilian impact. They also discuss the chilling case of Anwar al-Awlaki, the first US citizen to be chosen for targeted killing by the CIA.

In this episode, we break down what’s happening in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We speak with Liza, a Ukrainian student now helping the Ukrainian National forces.

This is the season 4 finale of The Delve! On this episode, our host, Chalin, gives a brief update on why Joe Manchin still sucks and some reasons to be optimistic for 2022. We’ll see you again in January!

In this episode, we speak with Brandon Holmes, co-director at Freedom Agenda. We discuss the conditions at Rikers Island, home to New York City's main jail complex, and why it needs to close.

Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, has seen months of ongoing pro-democracy protests. Each one has been met with deadly force by a police and military that answer directly to the King. This week we speak with Thulani Maseko, human rights lawyer and pro-democracy advocate about the situation on the ground in this southern African nation. Support the eSwatini Solidarity Fund @eswatinisolidarity if you can and share this story far and wide. Without international pressure the King will continue to oppress the Swazi people through violence and terror.