<ul><li>Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom&nbsp;and David Sanger from The New York Times about the latest developments in the Middle East and the stakes for U.S. President Donald Trump</li></ul> <ul><li>Former U.S. poet laureate&nbsp;Ada Limón reflects on the power of poetry in challenging times</li></ul> <ul><li>The National Catholic Reporter's Michael J. O'Loughlin explores what the rift between Pope Leo and Donald Trump reveals about the changing Catholic Church</li></ul> <ul><li>404 Media's Matthew Gault unpacks how memes are shaping the narrative of war</li></ul> <ul><li>Former CBC reporter Whit Fraser looks back on his career covering Canada's North</li></ul>

A poet's guide to navigating chaotic times

Smart takes. Surprising finds. Piya Chattopadhyay helps you understand the important stories with people who know them best, and goes deep with newsmakers and game changers.On Sundays, you'll get the context and forces behind the headlines.On Wednesdays, you'll learn more about the people shaping our culture, and discover something new.So whether you want to understand the world, or escape it for a while, we've got you covered.Catch live and on-demand broadcasts at https://link.mgln.ai/iUSF6q.