Coming up on today’s show:
Some seven million people are facing starvation in Yemen as Saudi blockades prevent aid from getting into the country. Saudi Arabia’s U.N. ambassador has denied the blockade, saying it was only a “temporary procedure” to ensure the safety of Yemenis. Suze Van Meegen, protection and advocacy adviser with the Norwegian Refugee Council, weighs in on the crisis in Yemen.
As the number of high-profile men being accused of sexual misconduct continues to rise, what do these incidents reveal about the nature of gender roles, and our perceptions and attitudes about sexual harassment and assault? Dr. Denise Cummins is a cognitive scientist, author, and elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. She joins The Takeaway to talk about how differences in demographics are disrupting the status quo.
This episode is hosted by Todd Zwillich
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